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dalip · 22 March 2011, 01:51 PM

Thanks to Normandy (Dom) for an absolutely flawless transaction - great dealing with you mate

..and to DavidSW for his advice and help with postage - David very kindly took delivery of the dial for me and then sent to me here in Australia...thanks my friend

Some pe-operation shots....

Here's hoping the surgeon's hands are steady - will be gone for a couple of days

:thumbsup :

sleddog · 22 March 2011, 02:03 PM

It's going to be a great change to have....and completely reversable at any time!!

dalip · 22 March 2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

It's going to be a great change to have....and completely reversable at any time!!

Spot on Rob

I love both the white and black versions.....but couldn't quite justify having both...Too many other watches got in the way

This will cost about $80 AUD to switch...and I get to change back like you say

My preference is for black dial watches..will be interesting to see if I miss the white much.

Apparently the main issue will be with changing the hands over as I got a dial but no hands....but, apparently if there is the cost will up to $150AUD so it's not that huge a deal. New ones can't be that much at all.

Can't wait to get it back..dropping it off later today

johnbeth · 22 March 2011, 02:24 PM

Cant wait to see the new dial on the watch

EE33 · 22 March 2011, 02:39 PM

HOT looking dial Dalip.

Look forward to the after pics.

(213)GMT · 22 March 2011, 02:57 PM

mitchy · 22 March 2011, 03:56 PM

awesome Dalip! cant wait to see the finished product. its ok Glenn will do a great job

dalip · 22 March 2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbeth

Cant wait to see the new dial on the watch

Thanks John...dropped it off today...so hopefully by the end of the week I shall be sporting the black dial SS...

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Originally Posted by EE33

HOT looking dial Dalip.

Look forward to the after pics.

Me to Mondo

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Originally Posted by (213)GMT

Ahhh...there's a game I haven't seen in a while Vince

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Originally Posted by x06verdm

awesome Dalip! cant wait to see the finished product. its ok Glenn will do a great job

I'm sure he will Mitch

johnbeth · 22 March 2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dalip

Thanks John...dropped it off today...so hopefully by the end of the week I shall be sporting the black dial SS.

Rob_b · 22 March 2011, 08:25 PM

Hey Dalip, hope the transplant works out well

The prices for the dial swap seem reasonable to

You'll have to let us know which colour dial your eyes can better pick up legibility at a glance.

Rob

travisb · 22 March 2011, 08:34 PM

It's gonna be a nice change.
Like getting an all new watch.

Looking foward to pics ..

Dan Pierce · 22 March 2011, 08:39 PM

Congrats, Dalip!

Gonna look great!

Just make sure your hands are steady w/ a shot of JW Blue Label.

dP

Art 1 · 22 March 2011, 08:39 PM

Like having a new watch to wear, well done.

Puffy · 22 March 2011, 08:42 PM

Great work Dalip

best way to do it. Getting a black dial is one of my many projects.. you've encouraged me to actually do something about it now!! thanks mate!

YOu're very right, no point in having both as there are so many watches out there to be bought

looking forward to seeing the pics man!!

dalip · 22 March 2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob_b

Hey Dalip, hope the transplant works out well

The prices for the dial swap seem reasonable to

You'll have to let us know which colour dial your eyes can better pick up legibility at a glance.

Rob

Thanks Rob

Yup..I've seen many complaining about the black dial visibility issues - I'll soon know

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Originally Posted by johnbeth

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Originally Posted by travisb

It's gonna be a nice change.
Like getting an all new watch.

Looking foward to pics ..

Thanks Travis....

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Congrats, Dalip!

Gonna look great!

Just make sure your hands are steady w/ a shot of JW Blue Label.

dP

Thanks DP

Ah - there's blue label in the cupboard......forgot about that...thanks for reminding me Dan

Just going to pur myself a wee nip..after all it's 650pm here

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Like having a new watch to wear, well done.

Thanks Art

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Originally Posted by Puffy

Great work Dalip

best way to do it. Getting a black dial is one of my many projects.. you've encouraged me to actually do something about it now!! thanks mate!

YOu're very right, no point in having both as there are so many watches out there to be bought

looking forward to seeing the pics man!!

Absolutely Anders.....kept trying on the black dial and loving it...and now I will have both..just perfect. Was so pleased when I'd just put up a WTB thread for the black and I got a response almost straight away

esm · 22 March 2011, 09:31 PM

good one Dalip - congrats.
you know what they say... Once you've gone black.....

dalip · 22 March 2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by esm

good one Dalip - congrats.
you know what they say... Once you've gone black.....

In that case..what the heck do you think they say about Brown (dials) Eric

Thanks mate

esm · 22 March 2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dalip

In that case..what the heck do you think they say about Brown (dials) Eric

Thanks mate

no idea mate - i personally like GREEN.... so...

nauticajoe · 22 March 2011, 09:44 PM

Can't wait to see it Dalip!

dalip · 22 March 2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nauticajoe

Can't wait to see it Dalip!

Thanks Joe

Now I'm back in the waiting chair.....the anticipation is killing me

mtrunner · 22 March 2011, 10:34 PM

Love the new dial much more than the white.

dalip · 22 March 2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by esm

no idea mate - i personally like GREEN.... so...

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

Love the new dial much more than the white.

Thanks Gary

If that's the case for me then I won't be changing it back too fast

normandy · 23 March 2011, 12:38 AM

Hi Dalip, glad that you like the dial.

It's like having two Daytonas

Let us know which color you like better

dalip · 23 March 2011, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by normandy

Hi Dalip, glad that you like the dial.

It's like having two Daytonas

Let us know which color you like better

Indeed it is Dom...

Thanks again mate..

can't wait to get it back

Lion · 23 March 2011, 12:52 AM

Dalip, that we be a nice change to have the black dial over the white one...enjoy!!!

Speed · 23 March 2011, 03:09 AM

Ahh...Otto and others have done likewise. Best of both worlds.

Of course a WG Panda dial would look nice as well :-)

nyfida · 23 March 2011, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Ahh...Otto and others have done likewise. Best of both worlds.

Of course a WG Panda dial would look nice as well :-)

Thats what I did . I added the WG Panda and haven't look back since. Although I am looking for a black dial just to add to my collection . If anyone knows the whereabouts of one pm please.

kcmo · 23 March 2011, 07:24 AM

You're always up to something, Dalip!

Great to have options of course...I'm curious to hear your feedback regarding legibility after you wear it for a few days.

Come back soon with photos

spuds · 23 March 2011, 08:38 AM

Good on you Dalip mate..... Hope all goes well!!!!!

dalip · 23 March 2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Dalip, that we be a nice change to have the black dial over the white one...enjoy!!!

Thanks Leo....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Ahh...Otto and others have done likewise. Best of both worlds.

Of course a WG Panda dial would look nice as well :-)

I know Bill

I fear this may be the beginning of dial hunting...

Let's see though....I have always been a big fan of the current white and black SS models...The only other Daytona that has ever really caught my eye is the Rose Gold...and by the looks of things that may just be a new model coming out at Basel 2011...

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Originally Posted by nyfida

Thats what I did . I added the WG Panda and haven't look back since. Although I am looking for a black dial just to add to my collection . If anyone knows the whereabouts of one pm please.

Good luck with the hunt...the Panda is a lovely dial btw

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Originally Posted by kcmo

You're always up to something, Dalip!

Great to have options of course...I'm curious to hear your feedback regarding legibility after you wear it for a few days.

Come back soon with photos

Will do Karis

I never get up to anything

Will be interesting to see how I feel about legibility after a few days

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Originally Posted by spuds

Good on you Dalip mate..... Hope all goes well!!!!!

Thanks Dan

May well be one I bring to London this year

22 March 2011, 01:51 PM	#1
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Daytona Transplant Surgery - thanks to Normandy and DavidSW!!! Thanks to Normandy (Dom) for an absolutely flawless transaction - great dealing with you mate ..and to DavidSW for his advice and help with postage - David very kindly took delivery of the dial for me and then sent to me here in Australia...thanks my friend Some pe-operation shots.... Here's hoping the surgeon's hands are steady - will be gone for a couple of days:thumbsup : __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

22 March 2011, 02:03 PM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	It's going to be a great change to have....and completely reversable at any time!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

22 March 2011, 02:39 PM	#5
EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	HOT looking dial Dalip. Look forward to the after pics. __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

22 March 2011, 03:56 PM	#7
mitchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mitch Location: . Watch: 116710LN Posts: 2,495	awesome Dalip! cant wait to see the finished product. its ok Glenn will do a great job __________________ Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted John Lennon

22 March 2011, 08:25 PM	#10
Rob_b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Brisbane AUS Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 850	Hey Dalip, hope the transplant works out well The prices for the dial swap seem reasonable to You'll have to let us know which colour dial your eyes can better pick up legibility at a glance. Rob __________________ Travelling Through Time at The Speed of Life.

22 March 2011, 02:24 PM	#4
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Cant wait to see the new dial on the watch

22 March 2011, 02:57 PM	#6
(213)GMT Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Vince Location: Los Angeles Watch: GMT 116710 Posts: 215

22 March 2011, 08:34 PM	#11
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	That black dial is sweet! It's gonna be a nice change. Like getting an all new watch. Looking foward to pics ..

22 March 2011, 08:39 PM	#12
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Congrats, Dalip! Gonna look great! Just make sure your hands are steady w/ a shot of JW Blue Label. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

22 March 2011, 08:39 PM	#13
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Like having a new watch to wear, well done.

22 March 2011, 08:42 PM	#14
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Great work Dalip best way to do it. Getting a black dial is one of my many projects.. you've encouraged me to actually do something about it now!! thanks mate! YOu're very right, no point in having both as there are so many watches out there to be bought looking forward to seeing the pics man!! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

22 March 2011, 09:31 PM	#16
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	good one Dalip - congrats. you know what they say... Once you've gone black.....

22 March 2011, 09:44 PM	#19
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Can't wait to see it Dalip!

22 March 2011, 10:34 PM	#21
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Love the new dial much more than the white.

23 March 2011, 12:38 AM	#23
normandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Dominic Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,183	Hi Dalip, glad that you like the dial. It's like having two Daytonas Let us know which color you like better

23 March 2011, 12:52 AM	#25
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Dalip, that we be a nice change to have the black dial over the white one...enjoy!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

23 March 2011, 03:09 AM	#26
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Ahh...Otto and others have done likewise. Best of both worlds. Of course a WG Panda dial would look nice as well :-)

23 March 2011, 07:24 AM	#28
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	You're always up to something, Dalip! Great to have options of course...I'm curious to hear your feedback regarding legibility after you wear it for a few days. Come back soon with photos

23 March 2011, 08:38 AM	#29
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Good on you Dalip mate..... Hope all goes well!!!!! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

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