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josh6262 · 13 January 2011, 07:18 AM

So I have a client who is a new Navy Pilot and had me make him an after market blue dial with the gold tone Navy Pilot wings. Personally I think this color blue should be a standard option from Rolex. It's very attractive. The wings sort of look like Breitling logo at first glance but my client was ecstatic to have this on his watch.

What do you guys think?

Sacrilegious?

bayerische · 13 January 2011, 07:42 AM

Sorry, it's not for me. Obviously you are talented at making dials though!

Anything even remotely related to Breitling makes me nauseous... Except John Travolta, he's cool!

TattooedGQ · 13 January 2011, 08:16 AM

Not a big Aftermarket kind of guy....but great work nonetheless.

Michael M. · 13 January 2011, 08:40 AM

It doesnt look bad, but it's not my cup of tea. Love the blue though!!

TheVTCGuy · 13 January 2011, 09:44 AM

From an "Old" Navy Pilot....

Thumbs Down

Singslinger · 13 January 2011, 09:48 AM

Nice work - the overall effect might be better with an all-blue bezel?

However, it's not for me. I have a 16760 from 1987 and I prefer it in its original form.

slcbbrown · 14 January 2011, 02:36 AM

Looks great. I prefer black but like the customized dial. When you say you "made" the dial, did you refinish it or build it?

josh6262 · 14 January 2011, 11:15 PM

We refinished his original dial. The artwork was done by computer from a scan.

bayerische · 14 January 2011, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josh6262

We refinished his original dial. The artwork was done by computer from a scan.

A bad move IMHO, do you guys know that 16760 is a fairly rare GMT master 2 that has the nickname of "Fat Lady"...

All original ones seem to fetch a higher price than "regular" GMT master 2's.

josh6262 · 15 January 2011, 03:54 AM

I tried to talk them out of it but this is what they want. All I can do is offer up the facts and my opinions to the customer, past that it's up to them.

Speed · 15 January 2011, 06:35 AM

It was his watch to ruin.

bayerische · 15 January 2011, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

It was his watch to ruin.

Yup!

But I would have gotten a spare dial...

WatchTimes · 15 January 2011, 06:49 AM

You do nice work and your client is happy, that is what matters most.

Myself, what a shame he did it to that dial!

I would have bought another dial to modify.

13 January 2011, 07:18 AM	#1
josh6262 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Josh Location: Philadelphia Watch: Rolex Daytona 6262 Posts: 154	After market dial on 16760..... So I have a client who is a new Navy Pilot and had me make him an after market blue dial with the gold tone Navy Pilot wings. Personally I think this color blue should be a standard option from Rolex. It's very attractive. The wings sort of look like Breitling logo at first glance but my client was ecstatic to have this on his watch. What do you guys think? Sacrilegious? Attached Images

13 January 2011, 07:42 AM	#2
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Sorry, it's not for me. Obviously you are talented at making dials though! Anything even remotely related to Breitling makes me nauseous... Except John Travolta, he's cool! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

13 January 2011, 08:16 AM	#3
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Not a big Aftermarket kind of guy....but great work nonetheless. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

15 January 2011, 06:49 AM	#13
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	You do nice work and your client is happy, that is what matters most. Myself, what a shame he did it to that dial! I would have bought another dial to modify. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

13 January 2011, 08:40 AM	#4
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	It doesnt look bad, but it's not my cup of tea. Love the blue though!!

13 January 2011, 09:44 AM	#5
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	From an "Old" Navy Pilot.... Thumbs Down

13 January 2011, 09:48 AM	#6
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Nice work - the overall effect might be better with an all-blue bezel? However, it's not for me. I have a 16760 from 1987 and I prefer it in its original form.

14 January 2011, 02:36 AM	#7
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Looks great. I prefer black but like the customized dial. When you say you "made" the dial, did you refinish it or build it?

14 January 2011, 11:15 PM	#8
josh6262 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Josh Location: Philadelphia Watch: Rolex Daytona 6262 Posts: 154	We refinished his original dial. The artwork was done by computer from a scan.

15 January 2011, 03:54 AM	#10
josh6262 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Josh Location: Philadelphia Watch: Rolex Daytona 6262 Posts: 154	I tried to talk them out of it but this is what they want. All I can do is offer up the facts and my opinions to the customer, past that it's up to them.

15 January 2011, 06:35 AM	#11
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	It was his watch to ruin.

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