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GreenLantern · 2 October 2017, 03:59 PM

I love the ceramic bezel on the new Oysterflex white gold Daytona... But I can't do a Daytona without the bracelet. The bracelet version as you all know still doesn't come with the ceramic bezel.

Am I insane to want to get the 116509 and then figure out a way to buy a "replacement part" ceramic bezel to swap out?

Is this even possible? Would an AD even consider helping facilitate this, or is it against some Rolex policy?

Many thanks for the insights, as always!

GreenLantern · 2 October 2017, 04:28 PM

To clarify, since pics always help... :)

I want to add the bezel from this onto this.

GB-man · 2 October 2017, 04:31 PM

No ad will facilitate this.

GreenLantern · 2 October 2017, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

No ad will facilitate this.

I see.

So, is the suggested guidance that I should just forget about this ever happening? (And just wait/hope Rolex will release a 116509 with ceramic bezel?)

Or should I explore alternative ways of doing this?

AK797 · 2 October 2017, 10:47 PM

No way to do this with OEM parts so I'd wait until Rolex release one.

GolfPunk · 2 October 2017, 11:36 PM

If you could source a new OEM bezel from a 116500 that may work?

ap1 · 3 October 2017, 12:48 AM

Don't see how. It will come

m j b · 3 October 2017, 01:52 AM

Can't you just buy what you want on the Oysterflex and then buy a bracelet?

GolfPunk · 3 October 2017, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by m j b

Can't you just buy what you want on the Oysterflex and then buy a bracelet?

No, the fittings for the end links are different for strap Daytona’s.

rominvicta · 3 October 2017, 04:41 AM

Checked both. No way. You may only swap dials between oysterflex and PM bezels.

m j b · 3 October 2017, 05:13 AM

Bummer.

Tvall13 · 3 October 2017, 05:18 AM

I would get the one with the Oysterflex and buy a PM bracelet. Then you get the best of both worlds. You can throw on the Oysterflex for more active duty and the bracelet for dressing up.

Granted it would not be cheap. Basel 2018 maybe?

brucethemanlee · 3 October 2017, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tvall13

I would get the one with the Oysterflex and buy a PM bracelet. Then you get the best of both worlds. You can throw on the Oysterflex for more active duty and the bracelet for dressing up.

Granted it would not be cheap. Basel 2018 maybe?

You can't do that. The end link on the oysterflex is built into the case of the watch and can't be removed therefore the bracelet won't fit

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Chadridv · 3 October 2017, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenLantern

I see.

So, is the suggested guidance that I should just forget about this ever happening? (And just wait/hope Rolex will release a 116509 with ceramic bezel?)

Or should I explore alternative ways of doing this?

With enough money and drive anything can be done. I personally wouldn't go to the trouble, but that's just me.

If you decide to pursue it, my suggestion would be to buy the 116509 preowned as cheap as you can get (obviously in reasonably good condition) she since any existing warranty would be void. Then find an independent that will take on the job. You will pay top dollar for this mod IF you can source the factory bezel.

I'm actually also waiting (hoping) for the same model. Again, I wouldn't even bother with trying to make this mod happen, but it's your call.

Tvall13 · 3 October 2017, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

You can't do that. The end link on the oysterflex is built into the case of the watch and can't be removed therefore the bracelet won't fit

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That's mildly upsetting... Not that I have the money to do that anyway, but I love the ceramic with the panda dial.

Chiboy · 3 October 2017, 06:45 AM

I get the desire to mod watches, but can't see doing that to an expensive, almost new PM Daytona.

coffeeortea · 3 October 2017, 08:14 AM

I am also looking to put in a ceramic dial for my SS Daytona. Think it looks better and will have less scratches as well.

GreenLantern · 3 October 2017, 10:53 AM

Well, there goes my hopes on this one. :)

Thank you all for the insights.

I'll keep waiting in hopes that Rolex drops these at Basel 2018.

Danwealth · 3 October 2017, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Well, there goes my hopes on this one. :)

Thank you all for the insights.

I'll keep waiting in hopes that Rolex drops these at Basel 2018.

Just buy the platona

sampelligrino · 3 October 2017, 12:22 PM

Add me to the list of people waiting for that release, the 116509 with ceramic bezel and silver dial with full black sub rings.

Keeping the powder dry with fingers crossed for Basel 2018, but not holding my breath....

Amanubis · 22 March 2019, 11:15 PM

Perhaps consider an aftermarket ceramic bezel and fit it on that 116509? Also saves that previous WG bezel from scratches!!

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2 October 2017, 03:59 PM	#1
GreenLantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 3,223	Adding a ceramic bezel on a WG Daytona (116509)? I love the ceramic bezel on the new Oysterflex white gold Daytona... But I can't do a Daytona without the bracelet. The bracelet version as you all know still doesn't come with the ceramic bezel. Am I insane to want to get the 116509 and then figure out a way to buy a "replacement part" ceramic bezel to swap out? Is this even possible? Would an AD even consider helping facilitate this, or is it against some Rolex policy? Many thanks for the insights, as always!

2 October 2017, 04:31 PM	#3
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2 October 2017, 11:36 PM	#6
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	If you could source a new OEM bezel from a 116500 that may work? __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

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m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,221	Can't you just buy what you want on the Oysterflex and then buy a bracelet? __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

3 October 2017, 05:13 AM	#11
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,221	Bummer. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

2 October 2017, 04:28 PM	#2
GreenLantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 3,223	To clarify, since pics always help... :) I want to add the bezel from this onto this.

2 October 2017, 10:47 PM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	No way to do this with OEM parts so I'd wait until Rolex release one.

3 October 2017, 12:48 AM	#7
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Don't see how. It will come

3 October 2017, 04:41 AM	#10
rominvicta 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: EU Watch: DSSD, BLNR, SM, GM Posts: 933	Checked both. No way. You may only swap dials between oysterflex and PM bezels.

3 October 2017, 05:18 AM	#12
Tvall13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: US Watch: Rolex Datejust II Posts: 370	I would get the one with the Oysterflex and buy a PM bracelet. Then you get the best of both worlds. You can throw on the Oysterflex for more active duty and the bracelet for dressing up. Granted it would not be cheap. Basel 2018 maybe?

3 October 2017, 06:45 AM	#16
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	I get the desire to mod watches, but can't see doing that to an expensive, almost new PM Daytona. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

3 October 2017, 08:14 AM	#17
coffeeortea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1	I am also looking to put in a ceramic dial for my SS Daytona. Think it looks better and will have less scratches as well.

3 October 2017, 10:53 AM	#18
GreenLantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 3,223	Well, there goes my hopes on this one. :) Thank you all for the insights. I'll keep waiting in hopes that Rolex drops these at Basel 2018.

3 October 2017, 12:22 PM	#20
sampelligrino "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,207	Add me to the list of people waiting for that release, the 116509 with ceramic bezel and silver dial with full black sub rings. Keeping the powder dry with fingers crossed for Basel 2018, but not holding my breath....

22 March 2019, 11:15 PM	#21
Amanubis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: EDC Location: London/Singapore Watch: 16520 / 1665 GW Posts: 96	Perhaps consider an aftermarket ceramic bezel and fit it on that 116509? Also saves that previous WG bezel from scratches!! Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk

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