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watchdoc123 · 2 August 2015, 10:39 PM

I have a white SS Daytona. I am thinking of switching the dial. I could go with either:

Panda with red hands
Meteorite with red hands
Blue Arabic with red hands
Grey Slate with red hands
Black Arabic Dial with red hands
Silver Arabic Dial with red hands

What would be your favorite switch and why? And could you post any pics? Any other dials I may be missing? Looking for some help and ideas.

Thx

RichM · 2 August 2015, 11:18 PM

Here's White Panda with Gold Hands. This is the way the watch came from Rolex. You got a lot of choices there. Name: image.jpg
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thereisonlyoneelcid · 2 August 2015, 11:20 PM

Blue Arabic...love that look.

robbonds · 2 August 2015, 11:23 PM

Panda is my favorite Daytona Dial!

PanosI · 2 August 2015, 11:40 PM

I went with the panda with red hands.

My second favorite and a future project would be Black Arabic Dial with red hands.

not my pic

Lol-x · 2 August 2015, 11:45 PM

I went for the silver arabic with red hands.
However, there is one you forgot..........Ice Blue!!!!

PanosI · 2 August 2015, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

I went for the silver arabic with red hands.
However, there is one you forgot..........Ice Blue!!!!

O-M-G, i can't even imagine how an Ice blue will look to a 116520

capote · 2 August 2015, 11:52 PM

The silver racer dial is by far the nicest "gold" dial IMO.

watchdoc123 · 2 August 2015, 11:52 PM

I never even thought about an ice blue dial on the stainless steel. Anyone have one? Any pics?

Lol-x · 3 August 2015, 12:00 AM

I have one

....but not mounted as yet because I already have the silver arabic with red hands, so no pics......as yet

.

tkerrmd · 3 August 2015, 03:09 AM

I like these two the way they came...

taxico · 3 August 2015, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by watchdoc123

I have a white SS Daytona. I am thinking of switching the dial. I could go with either:

...What would be your favorite switch and why? And could you post any pics? Any other dials I may be missing? Looking for some help and ideas.

make sure the lume on the dial match that on the hands... older dial/hands are green. newer ones are blue.

tylerad1 · 3 August 2015, 07:50 AM

Can't make up my mind, but whatever you decide on, make sure it has red hands

Scoobs · 3 August 2015, 08:01 AM

Some great options there... I agonised over the slate and panda.

Opted for panda and very very happy. Just compliments the SS so well

May pick up a slate sometime in the future if our exchange rate ever improves :)

Mak2013 · 3 August 2015, 08:13 AM

I prefer to keep it all original as intended

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1995akcoop · 3 August 2015, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mak2013

I prefer to keep it all original as intended

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me too

dave_dave · 3 August 2015, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mak2013

I prefer to keep it all original as intended

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Agree!!

thomaspp · 3 August 2015, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Here's White Panda with Gold Hands. This is the way the watch came from Rolex. You got a lot of choices there.Attachment 645935

Looking good!

Mods can fun. Panda, slate it meteorite with matching hand sets would be the way to go.

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PTruong · 3 August 2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mak2013

I prefer to keep it all original as intended

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Agree

cornerstore · 3 August 2015, 09:05 AM

I was going to do the dial but opted for the red hand . Simple mod.

KeithP · 3 August 2015, 09:49 AM

I'm surprised this is possible. I thought Rolex had a strict policy of only offering alternatives that were available on the original, specific model. I.e. only black or white on the SS model, in this case.

This comes up when people want to switch DJ dials. Anyway, cool! I'd go Panda all day.

77T · 3 August 2015, 09:56 AM

From a purely aesthetic angle, I like the meteorite dial. If I were into Frankenstein mods that would be my choice.

But it is not the way I would get one myself. Good luck with your project.

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77T · 3 August 2015, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KeithP

I'm surprised this is possible. I thought Rolex had a strict policy of only offering alternatives that were available on the original, specific model. I.e. only black or white on the SS model, in this case.

This comes up when people want to switch DJ dials. Anyway, cool! I'd go Panda all day.

Rolex won't be doing this type of work. The only way is to source the parts and have a watchmaker do it. One who doesn't have a Rolex parts account to risk.

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locutus49 · 3 August 2015, 10:09 AM

I would keep it original.

DCgator · 3 August 2015, 10:36 AM

Nice you have some dial options. Good luck!

KeithP · 3 August 2015, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Rolex won't be doing this type of work. The only way is to source the parts and have a watchmaker do it. One who doesn't have a Rolex parts account to risk.

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HACKNSACK44 · 3 August 2015, 02:48 PM

I've had the black, slate and panda with red hands.. Panda is my favorite! Got a little something new coming in tomorrow..

watchdoc123 · 3 August 2015, 08:01 PM

Is the black bezel on the panda a ceramic bezel? Whatever it is it looks great! Where did you get it? Do you know a source? That is the look I am going for. Thanks!

HACKNSACK44 · 3 August 2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by watchdoc123

Is the black bezel on the panda a ceramic bezel? Whatever it is it looks great! Where did you get it? Do you know a source? That is the look I am going for. Thanks!

Doug (dhh) had them custom made.. Might try to contact him..

Michael N Q8 · 3 August 2015, 11:22 PM

I would go with a Black Arabic Dial with red hands. Why? Because it is the best looking Daytona of them all IMHO of course.

2 August 2015, 10:39 PM	#1
watchdoc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 299	Switching dial on SS Daytona I have a white SS Daytona. I am thinking of switching the dial. I could go with either: Panda with red hands Meteorite with red hands Blue Arabic with red hands Grey Slate with red hands Black Arabic Dial with red hands Silver Arabic Dial with red hands What would be your favorite switch and why? And could you post any pics? Any other dials I may be missing? Looking for some help and ideas. Thx

2 August 2015, 11:18 PM	#2
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,772	Here's White Panda with Gold Hands. This is the way the watch came from Rolex. You got a lot of choices there. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

2 August 2015, 11:23 PM	#4
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	Panda is my favorite Daytona Dial! __________________ 41mm SS ROC blue dial

2 August 2015, 11:45 PM	#6
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,589	I went for the silver arabic with red hands. However, there is one you forgot..........Ice Blue!!!! __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

3 August 2015, 12:00 AM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,589	I have one ....but not mounted as yet because I already have the silver arabic with red hands, so no pics......as yet . __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

2 August 2015, 11:20 PM	#3
thereisonlyoneelcid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: usa Posts: 73	Blue Arabic...love that look.

2 August 2015, 11:40 PM	#5
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	I went with the panda with red hands. My second favorite and a future project would be Black Arabic Dial with red hands. not my pic

2 August 2015, 11:52 PM	#8
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	The silver racer dial is by far the nicest "gold" dial IMO.

3 August 2015, 03:09 AM	#11
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I like these two the way they came...

3 August 2015, 07:50 AM	#13
tylerad1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 812	Can't make up my mind, but whatever you decide on, make sure it has red hands

3 August 2015, 08:01 AM	#14
Scoobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: David Location: Sydney Watch: Daytona & Sub C Posts: 206	Some great options there... I agonised over the slate and panda. Opted for panda and very very happy. Just compliments the SS so well May pick up a slate sometime in the future if our exchange rate ever improves :)

3 August 2015, 08:13 AM	#15
Mak2013 Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Rolex 14060M Posts: 681	I prefer to keep it all original as intended Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 August 2015, 09:05 AM	#20
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,010	I was going to do the dial but opted for the red hand . Simple mod. Attached Images

3 August 2015, 09:49 AM	#21
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	I'm surprised this is possible. I thought Rolex had a strict policy of only offering alternatives that were available on the original, specific model. I.e. only black or white on the SS model, in this case. This comes up when people want to switch DJ dials. Anyway, cool! I'd go Panda all day.

3 August 2015, 09:56 AM	#22
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	From a purely aesthetic angle, I like the meteorite dial. If I were into Frankenstein mods that would be my choice. But it is not the way I would get one myself. Good luck with your project. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

3 August 2015, 10:09 AM	#24
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I would keep it original.

3 August 2015, 10:36 AM	#25
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Nice you have some dial options. Good luck!

3 August 2015, 02:48 PM	#27
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	I've had the black, slate and panda with red hands.. Panda is my favorite! Got a little something new coming in tomorrow.. Attached Images __________________ 114060

3 August 2015, 08:01 PM	#28
watchdoc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 299	Is the black bezel on the panda a ceramic bezel? Whatever it is it looks great! Where did you get it? Do you know a source? That is the look I am going for. Thanks!

3 August 2015, 11:22 PM	#30
Michael N Q8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Kuwait Watch: Daytona SS White Posts: 496	I would go with a Black Arabic Dial with red hands. Why? Because it is the best looking Daytona of them all IMHO of course. __________________ 116520 Daytona white, 116500 Daytona black, 126600 SD, Speedmaster Pro, 116710BLNR GMT II, Speedmaster trilogy 57, Breitling Navitimer A23322, Seiko SKX007J, Seiko Mini turtle PADI, Seiko 5 Sport Diver.

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