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GreatCircle · 29 July 2018, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

How did you source the dial?

Having a friend at the RSC helps a lot.... Just like me he thinks that there are so much more dial/strap/metal combinations that could work. He loves these experiments as much as I do and as long as it fits is our only real limitation !
(Ok ok, maybe some financial limitations as well

, he also had the baguette one for me available but roughly 4500K€ for just the dial was a little bit too much)

This was our previous creation, "The Daytona Beach MK2"

But back to the latest one. Actually we discussed many different brown straps, Rolex makes a LOT of brown versions for the 116519/116518 range.
Yes the darker ones matched the brown tachy rings better , but we both thought this tint of brown complimented the iceblue better.

I absolutely respect the fact that most users on this forum don't want anything on the wrist that's not an original Rolex design. I just like to wear the watch the way i like it best (using only real parts obviously !!)
With the design of the PT Daytona Rolex perhaps tried hundreds of variants, we will never know. We do know the final version they came up with probably was the one what they think looks best. I personally never have liked the brown bezel, have seen it in person many times. Before the PT Daytona was released Rolex most gorgeous dial colours (glacier) always was seen with metal coloured bezels, for a reason perhaps. On many different references.
Will do some experimenting with darker straps in the future for sure !
Other people suggested black Oysterflex for this combo but then I have to admit Oysterflex looks indeed better with ceramic bezels.

landroverking · 29 July 2018, 05:24 AM

Very nice

Bruin Watch · 29 July 2018, 05:30 AM

Looks good to me. Great experiment (along with the previous Daytona Beach iteration!).

SearChart · 29 July 2018, 05:35 AM

So an RSC did the swap eh? Playing with fire.

Lordofrolex · 29 July 2018, 05:40 AM

frankinwatch in my opinion. Does it look good yes but to put a dial thats only exclusive for platinum on a white gold watch doesn't do it for me. If i saw this in the wild i would 100% think its a fake watch. Also i would think the owner did a bad job trying to fool everyone by choosing a watch that doesn't exist.

Chewbacca · 29 July 2018, 05:54 AM

Looks good.

The brown subdials and strap are enough brown imop.

T01 · 29 July 2018, 06:10 AM

Not muy cup of tea.

GreatCircle · 29 July 2018, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

So an RSC did the swap eh? Playing with fire.

Yes as you may know yourself in Europe you still can find a few RSC’s that do not always follow the sometimes hysterical customer unfriendly policies including “stealing” the parts you paid for, but let’s not get started about that ;)
And I admit, if i did not know the guy this wouldn’t have been possible!

SearChart · 29 July 2018, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatCircle

Yes as you may know yourself in Europe you still can find a few RSC’s that do not always follow the sometimes hysterical customer unfriendly policies including “stealing” the parts you paid for, but let’s not get started about that ;)
And I admit, if i did not know the guy this wouldn’t have been possible!

Good for you and I'm glad you're happy with it.

And I totally agree on 'stealing parts' but unfortunately that is the way it is.

An RSC can get into big trouble if Rolex finds out, anyone asking me to do something like this, not gonna happen.

justdate · 29 July 2018, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatCircle

Before the PT Daytona was released Rolex most gorgeous dial colours (glacier) always was seen with metal coloured bezels, for a reason perhaps. On many different references.

This photo says to me that this dial has to be experimented on a full metal watch, I.e. with the white gold bracelet as well as white gold bezel. You guys have to try that! I think it could definitely be a ceramic bezel bearer.

good on you for trying the creation by the way.

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Andad · 29 July 2018, 07:32 PM

Very nice and in that dial/strap combo it looks better that the Pt model.

GreatCircle · 30 July 2018, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Very nice and in that dial/strap combo it looks better that the Pt model.

Agreed

I’m so in love with this dial colour that I may start to save up for the baguette version !

tkerrmd · 30 July 2018, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatCircle

After the dark blue one with white strap a new experiment for my 116519. Never was a fan of the brown bezel. Think this combo works pretty well with the OEM brown strap to compliment the brown tachy rings. Opinions ?

It’s my favorite dial! Whatever it takes to see it!

Rose Gold · 30 July 2018, 06:11 AM

This.

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

Would you consider a darker shade on the strap (to better match the chocolate sub dials)

TimeToWatch · 30 July 2018, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatCircle

After the dark blue one with white strap a new experiment for my 116519. Never was a fan of the brown bezel. Think this combo works pretty well with the OEM brown strap to compliment the brown tachy rings. Opinions ?

Didn't think I'd be a fan based on description alone, but it looks fantastic!

GreatCircle · 6 September 2018, 06:05 PM

Still in love with this combo !

fskywalker · 6 September 2018, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatCircle

Still in love with this combo !

Amazing look, congrats!!!!

justdate · 7 September 2018, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatCircle

Still in love with this combo !

For sure! It is very very nice.

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Chadridv · 7 September 2018, 01:31 AM

looks beautiful to me!

Rashid.bk · 7 September 2018, 04:49 AM

Blue dial on white strap looks much better. The platinum dial looks a bit sterile without the brown bezel.

R!$ · 7 September 2018, 06:20 AM

False advertising / franken watch IMO

That dial is especially reserved for Platinum models. Not WG.

R!$ · 7 September 2018, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

frankinwatch in my opinion. Does it look good yes but to put a dial thats only exclusive for platinum on a white gold watch doesn't do it for me. If i saw this in the wild i would 100% think its a fake watch. Also i would think the owner did a bad job trying to fool everyone by choosing a watch that doesn't exist.

+1

ian.thomas · 7 September 2018, 07:10 AM

Looks great!

AdamG · 7 September 2018, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by gmstevenson

Using a dial that is exclusive to another model (even if it is an OEM dial on a real case) makes it look like a Fugazi at first glance.

Exactly

CoveWatch · 7 September 2018, 10:03 AM

I like it! I think it looks very nice!

DoctorA · 7 September 2018, 10:49 AM

Not sure! Platona is my grail and I wouldn’t mess with anything in it
But if you like it, enjoy!

LightOnAHill · 7 September 2018, 11:07 AM

Life’s too short not to have fun. Naysayers be naysaying...

GreatCircle · 7 September 2018, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by R!$

False advertising / franken watch IMO

That dial is especially reserved for Platinum models. Not WG.

This must be the single most stupid reason not to try these wild little modifications ! Chances that i’m gonna meet you in person is about one in a gazillion. Actually, chances that during my whole watch loving life i’m gonna meet more then 10 different connaisseurs who actually spot the fact that this dial does not “belong” in my reference? Again one in a gazillion! Nobody cares....really !
Unless obviously your just social life is limited to TRF meetings or familyname would be Tourneau

Rolex is rather smart only fitting their most mesmerizing dials to their most expensive watches. 90% of the beauty of a watch is in the dial, and interestingly enough the price of a 116506 glacier dial and price of a 116500LN dial are roughly the same!!, around 600$. It feels nice being smarter then Rolex

fskywalker · 8 September 2018, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatCircle

Rolex is rather smart only fitting their most mesmerizing dials to their most expensive watches. 90% of the beauty of a watch is in the dial, and interestingly enough the price of a 116506 glacier dial and price of a 116500LN dial are roughly the same!!, around 600$. It feels nice being smarter then Rolex

Agree with you! The fact that Rolex reserves certain dials for their PT models does not means they cannot / should not be used on other models as well. My WG DD is another example of it!

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ian.thomas · 8 September 2018, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LightOnAHill

Naysayers be naysaying...

29 July 2018, 05:40 AM	#35
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	frankinwatch in my opinion. Does it look good yes but to put a dial thats only exclusive for platinum on a white gold watch doesn't do it for me. If i saw this in the wild i would 100% think its a fake watch. Also i would think the owner did a bad job trying to fool everyone by choosing a watch that doesn't exist. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

29 July 2018, 07:32 PM	#41
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,532	Very nice and in that dial/strap combo it looks better that the Pt model. __________________ E

7 September 2018, 01:31 AM	#49
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	looks beautiful to me! __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

7 September 2018, 07:10 AM	#53
ian.thomas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,365	Looks great! __________________ You're asking me how a watch works. For now, let’s just keep an eye on the time.

7 September 2018, 10:49 AM	#56
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Not sure! Platona is my grail and I wouldn’t mess with anything in it But if you like it, enjoy! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

29 July 2018, 05:24 AM	#32
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Very nice

29 July 2018, 05:30 AM	#33
Bruin Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LAX DFW Watch: RolexOmegaCartier Posts: 812	Looks good to me. Great experiment (along with the previous Daytona Beach iteration!).

29 July 2018, 05:54 AM	#36
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Looks good. The brown subdials and strap are enough brown imop.

29 July 2018, 06:10 AM	#37
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Not muy cup of tea.

6 September 2018, 06:05 PM	#46
GreatCircle "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: European Union Posts: 588	Still in love with this combo !

7 September 2018, 04:49 AM	#50
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Blue dial on white strap looks much better. The platinum dial looks a bit sterile without the brown bezel.

7 September 2018, 06:20 AM	#51
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	False advertising / franken watch IMO That dial is especially reserved for Platinum models. Not WG.

7 September 2018, 10:03 AM	#55
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	I like it! I think it looks very nice!

7 September 2018, 11:07 AM	#57
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	Life’s too short not to have fun. Naysayers be naysaying...

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