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Andad · 6 March 2011, 08:57 AM

I think it is great work and Rolex would have no interest in these modifications whatsoever.
My Daytona and all my other watches belong to me and I can legally do what I like with them.
If I sell it (in it's modified format) as original then that might be a different story but as long as I own it it is none of Rolex's business.

dannynoonan · 6 March 2011, 09:25 AM

I love it. I would buy one in a heartbeat.

Michael M. · 6 March 2011, 10:06 AM

How much?

dhh · 6 March 2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Saxon007

I think it looks great.

I am a bit confused about the dial. Is it a modified Rolex dial or fabricated from scratch? I would think modified is okay but otherwise I'd expect the Rolex lawyers will be gearing up since it has the logo on it.

Original Rolex dial refinished - just a stock 116520 dial with different colors - ok that simplifies the complete pain that it was to get the silver just right and the sub-dials to look good.

TheVTCGuy · 6 March 2011, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I think it is great work and Rolex would have no interest in these modifications whatsoever.
My Daytona and all my other watches belong to me and I can legally do what I like with them.
If I sell it (in it's modified format) as original then that might be a different story but as long as I own it it is none of Rolex's business.

Absolutely correct Eddie. I am one of the purists that don't think you should change at all the way a watch comes out of Rolex. That said, it is your property, as long as you don't try and deceive anyone, you do what you want with it.

Even thought I am a "Purist" and won't ever change my Daytona, I must say, DAM, that looks really really good!!!!

horseco · 6 March 2011, 01:12 PM

Your "heritage" version & the current version, should be sold side by side, like Coke & Coca cola classic...

pablofields · 6 March 2011, 01:19 PM

Bought one of Doug's bezels for my YG Daytona and couldn't be happier with the outcome...have always loved the retro PN look and the bezel along with the new Panda dial fits my taste perfectly. Like many here, I'm a big fan of tasteful personal modification. I also had a vintage Rolex Pres bracelet modified at the end pieces to fit my strap Daytona. Second photo is that look with the original "modern PN" dial and gold bezel installed.

dhh · 6 March 2011, 01:43 PM

For the faint of heart - just finished 5 more bezels and put them in the for sale section.

Here's an example on a black dialed daytona.

G.J · 6 March 2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

????

I was referring to this one..

Picture from borrowed from my friend John Wilson.

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Originally Posted by dhh

last pic for today.

Must admit that it's growing mighty fast on me...

Again, kudos for your project..

brettpaul · 6 March 2011, 11:48 PM

Although I'm a purist at heart, it's really a nice looking watch....just wish I could afford a second Daytona to have you make the mods.....one day!!

Great attention to detail and, from the pictures, excellent craftsmanship!!

FusionSel · 8 March 2011, 02:20 AM

Amazing! Frikin' amazing! Congratulations on a great outcome! and, don't listen to the other's negative comments, it's your likes and it's your watch!

L-16610 · 8 March 2011, 02:46 AM

WOW

I love it !!

Looks imo better than the black or white dial we can choose from

dhh · 8 March 2011, 04:27 AM

Still looking good after it's first 48 hrs on my wrist. Brushing the lugs sometime this week.

Thanks for all the great comments and emails. You should see a few of these running around the Board soon.

ratty · 8 March 2011, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dhh

For the faint of heart - just finished 5 more bezels and put them in the for sale section.

Here's an example on a black dialed daytona.

Now that I do like. Very nice.

dhh · 8 March 2011, 07:04 AM

Great - another dilemma.

My Panda Dial just arrived in the mail but I think I like my current dial better.

Looks like I need another Daytona.

Luxe Time · 8 March 2011, 01:33 PM

Dhh: very well done! If it was my watch I'd chop off the crown guards to complete the "heritage" look .
I wouldn't doubt that Rolex would create a similar looking Daytona in 2013, with a black ceramic bezel and a panda dial. We'll see...
Anyway, enjoy your one-of-a-kind Daytona!

dhh · 8 March 2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by connecticutrolex

Dhh: very well done! If it was my watch I'd chop off the crown guards to complete the "heritage" look .
I wouldn't doubt that Rolex would create a similar looking Daytona in 2013, with a black ceramic bezel and a panda dial. We'll see...
Anyway, enjoy your one-of-a-kind Daytona!

Well that is pretty daring the crown guard removal. As I am a "flipper" I don't want to do anything that isn't reversible - yet... But you're right that would be a great move to grind them off.

toph · 8 March 2011, 02:00 PM

it looks great. enjoy it!!!!

GolfPunk · 8 March 2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dhh

Well that is pretty daring the crown guard removal. As I am a "flipper" I don't want to do anything that isn't reversible - yet... But you're right that would be a great move to grind them off.

IMO - leave the crown guards on, it looks great

jdc · 8 March 2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by G.J

Hmm, although I like the idea of it, this one looks a bit like a Omega Speedmaster IMHO.

But maybe with a SS bezel....hmmmm

Kudos for your project and many thanks for sharing..

my thoughts as well

bellvederecar · 8 March 2011, 10:24 PM

have you put the new panda dial on yet?

Puffy · 8 March 2011, 11:51 PM

this looks

hot!! well done!

dhh · 9 March 2011, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bellvederecar

have you put the new panda dial on yet?

I think I am going to buy a WG Daytona to put the Panda dial on.

psv · 9 March 2011, 02:46 AM

As long as it makes the owner happy and you don't portray it as true OEM/something it isn't, I'm all for it!

Enjoy your custom Daytona!

bewithabob · 9 March 2011, 03:04 AM

I have previously been known to go off the deep end on the topic of modifications surrounding PROJECT X, but I honestly think you are onto something very nice here.

As long as a person doesn't feel a need to go to a RSC for service, I think what you are doing is quite elegant.

dhh · 16 March 2011, 12:45 PM

I just brushed the lugs today and it turned out great I think. Had to watermark my photos as they got poached and posted on another site.

GolfPunk · 30 March 2011, 07:15 AM

To resurrect this thread:
Did you brush the PCL's and Lugs yourself? How easy is it and what did you use? Also, for the black bezel, could you have left the original bezel and had it PVD coated rather than having custom bezels made? I still think yours looks great though!

Dr. Robert · 30 March 2011, 07:32 AM

100% curmudgeon approved.

dhh · 30 March 2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

To resurrect this thread:
Did you brush the PCL's and Lugs yourself? How easy is it and what did you use? Also, for the black bezel, could you have left the original bezel and had it PVD coated rather than having custom bezels made? I still think yours looks great though!

The PCL brushing was done by an AD's technician. The lugs were brushed with a fine emory board to getthe correct angle with the bezel off.

As for why not try the PVD stock bezel - I have one being done right now but I like the appearance of a narrower bezel with the stainless protective edge.

I can post pics with the PVD bezel later.

It was a 10 minute project to brush the lugs and the PCL's

dhh · 17 May 2011, 08:35 AM

OK - Just finished Heritage #2 - a completely different look with dark dial.

6 March 2011, 08:57 AM	#61
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	I think it is great work and Rolex would have no interest in these modifications whatsoever. My Daytona and all my other watches belong to me and I can legally do what I like with them. If I sell it (in it's modified format) as original then that might be a different story but as long as I own it it is none of Rolex's business. __________________ E

6 March 2011, 01:19 PM	#67
pablofields "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SF East Bay Posts: 585	On Gold Bought one of Doug's bezels for my YG Daytona and couldn't be happier with the outcome...have always loved the retro PN look and the bezel along with the new Panda dial fits my taste perfectly. Like many here, I'm a big fan of tasteful personal modification. I also had a vintage Rolex Pres bracelet modified at the end pieces to fit my strap Daytona. Second photo is that look with the original "modern PN" dial and gold bezel installed. Attached Images

6 March 2011, 01:43 PM	#68
dhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Posts: 421	For the faint of heart - just finished 5 more bezels and put them in the for sale section. Here's an example on a black dialed daytona. __________________ By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. -- Benjamin Franklin

8 March 2011, 04:27 AM	#73
dhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Posts: 421	Still looking good after it's first 48 hrs on my wrist. Brushing the lugs sometime this week. Thanks for all the great comments and emails. You should see a few of these running around the Board soon. __________________ By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. -- Benjamin Franklin

8 March 2011, 07:04 AM	#75
dhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Posts: 421	Great - another dilemma. My Panda Dial just arrived in the mail but I think I like my current dial better. Looks like I need another Daytona. __________________ By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. -- Benjamin Franklin

6 March 2011, 09:25 AM	#62
dannynoonan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 40	I love it. I would buy one in a heartbeat.

6 March 2011, 10:06 AM	#63
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	How much?

6 March 2011, 01:12 PM	#66
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	Your "heritage" version & the current version, should be sold side by side, like Coke & Coca cola classic...

6 March 2011, 11:48 PM	#70
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Although I'm a purist at heart, it's really a nice looking watch....just wish I could afford a second Daytona to have you make the mods.....one day!! Great attention to detail and, from the pictures, excellent craftsmanship!!

8 March 2011, 02:20 AM	#71
FusionSel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Over the Rainbow Posts: 82	Amazing! Frikin' amazing! Congratulations on a great outcome! and, don't listen to the other's negative comments, it's your likes and it's your watch!

8 March 2011, 02:46 AM	#72
L-16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 825	WOW I love it !! Looks imo better than the black or white dial we can choose from

8 March 2011, 01:33 PM	#76
Luxe Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raja Location: Connecticut Posts: 951	Dhh: very well done! If it was my watch I'd chop off the crown guards to complete the "heritage" look . I wouldn't doubt that Rolex would create a similar looking Daytona in 2013, with a black ceramic bezel and a panda dial. We'll see... Anyway, enjoy your one-of-a-kind Daytona!

8 March 2011, 02:00 PM	#78
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	it looks great. enjoy it!!!! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

8 March 2011, 10:24 PM	#81
bellvederecar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: d Location: boston Watch: all Posts: 324	have you put the new panda dial on yet?

8 March 2011, 11:51 PM	#82
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	this looks hot!! well done! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

9 March 2011, 02:46 AM	#84
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	As long as it makes the owner happy and you don't portray it as true OEM/something it isn't, I'm all for it! Enjoy your custom Daytona!

9 March 2011, 03:04 AM	#85
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	I have previously been known to go off the deep end on the topic of modifications surrounding PROJECT X, but I honestly think you are onto something very nice here. As long as a person doesn't feel a need to go to a RSC for service, I think what you are doing is quite elegant. __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

16 March 2011, 12:45 PM	#86
dhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Posts: 421	I just brushed the lugs today and it turned out great I think. Had to watermark my photos as they got poached and posted on another site. __________________ By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. -- Benjamin Franklin

30 March 2011, 07:15 AM	#87
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	To resurrect this thread: Did you brush the PCL's and Lugs yourself? How easy is it and what did you use? Also, for the black bezel, could you have left the original bezel and had it PVD coated rather than having custom bezels made? I still think yours looks great though!

30 March 2011, 07:32 AM	#88
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,294	100% curmudgeon approved. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

17 May 2011, 08:35 AM	#90
dhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Posts: 421	OK - Just finished Heritage #2 - a completely different look with dark dial. __________________ By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. -- Benjamin Franklin

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