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Old 5 January 2021, 05:28 AM   #31
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that's actually very nice. do you plan on doing the lugs as well? also if you don't mind me asking, how much was it?
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Old 5 January 2021, 05:38 AM   #32
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Old 5 January 2021, 05:40 AM   #33
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That looks amazing mate! Great job

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Old 5 January 2021, 05:42 AM   #34
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Looks great. I actually prefer this over the "real" one due to the lack of diamonds on the lugs. Gives is a cleaner look.
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Old 5 January 2021, 05:43 AM   #35
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It looks great. Do they offer any guarantee on their work and the stones?


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Yes. One year guarantee.

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Old 5 January 2021, 05:43 AM   #36
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that's actually very nice. do you plan on doing the lugs as well? also if you don't mind me asking, how much was it?
No I will never do the lugs. I won't do anything that can't be easily reversed back to factory. And I honestly prefer it without the diamonds on the lugs.

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Old 5 January 2021, 06:04 AM   #37
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I dont like the rainbow daytona especially for a man but what a great job they did for you....congrats
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Old 5 January 2021, 06:06 AM   #38
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Old 5 January 2021, 06:10 AM   #39
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Very cool mod
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Old 5 January 2021, 06:13 AM   #40
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looks great man. love it
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Old 5 January 2021, 06:27 AM   #41
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The stones are real sapphires and the gold on the dial is real 14kt. I'm sure they're both custom made and not factory which is why you really have to trust your source. There's a lot of crappy versions of this aftermarket stuff out there. Cagau did an awesome job and I'd recommend them.
Love it. Lots of jewelers in NYC’s Diamond District do this.

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Old 5 January 2021, 06:33 AM   #42
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A very tidy job well done! its not my thing but full respect to you,
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Old 5 January 2021, 06:36 AM   #43
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Very nicely done. Enjoy!
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Old 5 January 2021, 06:36 AM   #44
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When I read the title I clicked on it expecting to laugh or dislike however its seriously cool piece of work.
Looks very professionally done and surprising myself I like it
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Old 5 January 2021, 06:40 AM   #45
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Love it. Lots of jewelers in NYC’s Diamond District do this.

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That so reminds me of Uncut Gems with Adam Sandler, such a great movie.
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Old 5 January 2021, 06:42 AM   #46
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That so reminds me of Uncut Gems with Adam Sandler, such a great movie.
Yup, that movie was shot there.
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Old 5 January 2021, 06:43 AM   #47
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If you love it....awesome

as we used to say back in the day... you rig it, you ride it
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Old 5 January 2021, 06:43 AM   #48
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If I were to and could own any Daytona, it would be the Rainbow. I think it looks great!
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Old 5 January 2021, 06:45 AM   #49
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Love it!
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Old 5 January 2021, 07:06 AM   #50
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It looks brilliant, definitely a Dubai watch to wear and enjoy.
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Old 5 January 2021, 07:16 AM   #51
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I'm sure this will get some eye rolls but I decided to have some fun with my rose gold chocolate Daytona.

I had the bezel/dials made by Cagau in Dubai and they did an exceptional job for the price. I made sure that the case and bracelet were untouched so that i can go back to factory specs any time and my watchmaker will do a pressure test every time we make the swap.

Not something I'll wear in public too often but I am having a lot of fun wearing it around the house and playing with the light off the stones.

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This genuinely looks ace. Well done!

I would have this too, as the factory is unobtainbale. A few quuestions:

1. I know Cagau in Dubai but not sure of their prices, can I ask how much they charged for this? Feel free to PM if you prefer.
2. Are you able to change this back to factory easily if you need a service from RSC? Or are you better off to go to an independant service centre from now on?

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Old 5 January 2021, 07:47 AM   #52
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This genuinely looks ace. Well done!



I would have this too, as the factory is unobtainbale. A few quuestions:



1. I know Cagau in Dubai but not sure of their prices, can I ask how much they charged for this? Feel free to PM if you prefer.

2. Are you able to change this back to factory easily if you need a service from RSC? Or are you better off to go to an independant service centre from now on?



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1. Call it 4500 USD once I got it into Canada with duty.

2. Yes.....it's very simple for any skilled watchmaker to swap the bezel and dial. It goes back to factory whenever i want and I'm not sure how an RSC would ever know.

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Old 5 January 2021, 08:27 AM   #53
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I actually like it but i don't think i can pull it off wearing one.
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Old 5 January 2021, 08:53 AM   #54
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Old 5 January 2021, 09:34 AM   #55
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I would totally rock that on my wrist.
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Old 5 January 2021, 09:44 AM   #56
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I like it.

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Old 5 January 2021, 09:49 AM   #57
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Can you get a matching bra and panties for it?
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Old 5 January 2021, 11:00 AM   #58
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Custom rainbow fun with my rose gold Daytona

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1. Call it 4500 USD once I got it into Canada with duty.

2. Yes.....it's very simple for any skilled watchmaker to swap the bezel and dial. It goes back to factory whenever i want and I'm not sure how an RSC would ever know.

1. That’s a decent price for the fun. Wear it to the beach if you’re so minded. It’s a bold move and more power to ya for pulling it off.

2. Biggest risk is your watchmaker damaging those gold subdials when pulling the chrono hands multiple times. The RSC will only know if you need warranty work within 2 years of the next overhaul. IMHO, that’s just tablestakes for having a uniquely mod’d marvel.




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Old 5 January 2021, 11:03 AM   #59
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Wow, incredible pair of Daytonas!
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Old 5 January 2021, 11:04 AM   #60
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I love it. Well done. Love the rainbow. It’s actually the only one of two Daytona’s I’d wear. The other being the bracelet meteorite. But this takes the cake.


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