How hard is it to source new bracelet/case for Daytona?

[Solo118]

Hi All,

This has been bugging me for a while, but since my Dad got the Gold Daytona I have been lusting after it. I have the beautiful two tone Daytona w/slate dial.

I know this is going to sound absolutely ridiculous, but I have an idea of converting my watch to a 18kt Gold Daytona. The crown, pushers, bezel, dial/hands are already gold so it looks like I would just need a gold case,caseback and gold bracelet. I am just toying with the idea for now, but who knows... it could be serious if the numbers make sense to me.

I know... big bucks indeed. BUT I could offset it a bit by selling my SS case ( must be a market for that) and my two tone bracelet.

I cant go to Rolex directly, so where else can I look to get these parts? I can see finding a bracelt fairly easy as perhaps a customer wanted a strap and converted etc. but a gold case might be the hard part.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I know it may cost a pretty penny, but I am sure it would be less than buying a new all gold watch!

Thanks in advance.

[WatchTimes]

It will cost you more than it will cost to find a nice pre loved
model and also you will just be creating a Franken Watch.

There is only one person who I could even think of that may be able to help..

PM incoming

[brian8121]

I might be way off base here, but might it be easier to sell/trade yours, buy a gold Daytona and find a slate dial?

(Not sure what the economics of that would be, just seems easier)

[Solo118]

Thanks for the input. Again I am just toying with the idea, because I never plan on selling this watch ever.

If it proves to be too expensive I will just try and save up for a different model :) Problem is I have too many watches on that list.

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by brian8121

I might be way off base here, but might it be easier to sell/trade yours, buy a gold Daytona and find a slate dial?

(Not sure what the economics of that would be, just seems easier)

I would be lucky to get 10k, and a Gold Daytona must be over 18-20k.... not worth it in my eyes.

I am just thinking out loud on this one

[roger0770]

it's probably cheaper to buy a gold daytona.

[scarab007]

Originally Posted by Solo118

Thanks for the input. Again I am just toying with the idea, because I never plan on selling this watch ever.

If it proves to be too expensive I will just try and save up for a different model :) Problem is I have too many watches on that list.

Why would you not sell the watch to get something is sounds like you really want more? Just curious.

[MortgageGuy]

Yes much better to sell and buy the gold, my guess is the gold bracelet would be $20k+ alone from Rolex