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Ristretto · 14 February 2014, 08:57 AM

Hello,

I have a Stainless Steel Daytona with a Black dial, overall I like the look of the Daytona but not a fan of dials sans arabic numerals on SS models. I have had an itch for a long time to change out the dial to the WG model dials like the Black dial with arabic numerals and red etchings. Gladly I found out a fellow member who has them for sale including the red hands which is also something not easy to find for sale combined in new condition.

To this:

I consider this to be my holy grail rolex, unfortunately I cannot wear Gold because its not allowed in Islam. Not allowed i.e. on skin and not a problem if its a Dial or inside the glass of the watch.

So I am glad that I have it on the way and excited to modify my Daytona to my Liking.

coralfarmer84 · 14 February 2014, 09:03 AM

awesome. Looks great

Ristretto · 14 February 2014, 09:05 AM

The second picture is just for reference, I have yet to receive the parts I am just sharing my enthusiasm before the watch surgery takes place :)

SixPak · 14 February 2014, 09:13 AM

I really like that particular WG dial among a few others. IMO, this mod is a must if I have an SS Daytona.

superdog · 14 February 2014, 09:20 AM

Very exciting. Congrats.

luvsub · 14 February 2014, 09:22 AM

Nice, show us the output when it's done.

Ristretto · 14 February 2014, 09:25 AM

Thank you guys, I like the stick dials on Audemars Piguet like my avatar but not on a Daytona. Will post pictures once its done, hoping for a smooth customs clearance and a quick journey to my doorstep.

nauticajoe · 14 February 2014, 09:27 AM

Great. Hope it works out. Can't wait for the pics.

fullcourt · 14 February 2014, 09:33 AM

awesome....

applebook · 14 February 2014, 09:34 AM

One of the beauties of the Daytona is that there are some many lovely dials to choose from.

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 14 February 2014, 09:56 AM

Always loved that dial with red hands, why spend 20k when you can have it for 12 k, nobody can tell the difference!

Ristretto · 14 February 2014, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anderl712000

Always loved that dial with red hands, why spend 20k when you can have it for 12 k, nobody can tell the difference!

I am not thinking about the cost, if you read my initial post its that I don't wear gold(religious reasons) thats why I am modifying it to suite my liking.

jjnd08 · 14 February 2014, 12:13 PM

Awesome. Post pics!

arnage · 14 February 2014, 01:35 PM

it should look like this when you're done!

kilyung · 14 February 2014, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anderl712000

Always loved that dial with red hands, why spend 20k when you can have it for 12 k, nobody can tell the difference!

Au contraire, it's very easily discernible as SS.

arnage · 14 February 2014, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Au contraire, it's very easily discernible as SS.

agree - anyone who's knowledgeable about the daytona line (or hangs around these areas...) should be able to tell the difference, assuming they're close enough to observe the bezel, or if they actually handle the watch.

Lgear080 · 14 February 2014, 04:48 PM

Either way - you'll have what you are looking for... At the right price.

Just make sure the swap is done by a watchmaker with the proper
Equipment. For good measure swap gaskets and do a fresh pressure test
Too. Good luck.

veilstylez · 14 February 2014, 06:29 PM

then put a nice WG bezel on it to complete it

Ristretto · 14 February 2014, 07:35 PM

Where can you get a WG bezel, does it fit a SS model as well ?

travisb · 14 February 2014, 07:38 PM

It'll look great!

MonBK · 14 February 2014, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ristretto

Where can you get a WG bezel, does it fit a SS model as well ?

Are you allowed to have that?

Ristretto · 14 February 2014, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Are you allowed to have that?

I am not sure if they sell that part alone, I would be fine with the dial and hands as they are things that I want in my Daytona I am fine without the WG model.

SixPak · 14 February 2014, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veilstylez

then put a nice WG bezel on it to complete it

That's the first time I see a WG bezel on a SS Daytona. Very interesting to say the least.

Camel · 14 February 2014, 10:47 PM

Nice mod.

VADanno · 15 February 2014, 12:25 AM

Love the look the new dials give the SS Daytona. Question: Does the WG bezel show scratches faster than SS bezel? I'd think the gold was softer than steel, and the bezel seems to be an area that gets brushed/banged against objects during daily wear. Thanks!

Cc1966 · 15 February 2014, 12:28 AM

Exciting project...looking forward to the finale.

kilyung · 15 February 2014, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VADanno

Love the look the new dials give the SS Daytona. Question: Does the WG bezel show scratches faster than SS bezel? I'd think the gold was softer than steel, and the bezel seems to be an area that gets brushed/banged against objects during daily wear. Thanks!

Yes gold is softer and all things being equal will scratch easier but it's more about the wearing habits of the owner.

Personally, I don't mind swapping dials but I'd draw the line at the bezel. Given the costs, I'd just as soon buy a gold Daytona at that point.

GolfPunk · 15 February 2014, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veilstylez

then put a nice WG bezel on it to complete it

How difficult and how expensive is it to buy a WG bezel please?

ever · 15 February 2014, 12:42 AM

but, i dont understand you, you wear GOLD in the SS daytona because have: dial (index) , logo crown and hands in WG. can you use that?

GolfPunk · 15 February 2014, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ever

but, i dont understand you, you wear GOLD in the SS daytona because have: dial (index) , logo crown and hands in WG. can you use that?

The OP stated that it's actually gold on the skin that he can't wear so within the watch is fine

14 February 2014, 08:57 AM	#1
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,319	Project Daytona Modificata Hello, I have a Stainless Steel Daytona with a Black dial, overall I like the look of the Daytona but not a fan of dials sans arabic numerals on SS models. I have had an itch for a long time to change out the dial to the WG model dials like the Black dial with arabic numerals and red etchings. Gladly I found out a fellow member who has them for sale including the red hands which is also something not easy to find for sale combined in new condition. To this: I consider this to be my holy grail rolex, unfortunately I cannot wear Gold because its not allowed in Islam. Not allowed i.e. on skin and not a problem if its a Dial or inside the glass of the watch. So I am glad that I have it on the way and excited to modify my Daytona to my Liking. __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

14 February 2014, 09:05 AM	#3
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,319	The second picture is just for reference, I have yet to receive the parts I am just sharing my enthusiasm before the watch surgery takes place :) __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

14 February 2014, 09:20 AM	#5
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,693	Very exciting. Congrats. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

14 February 2014, 09:25 AM	#7
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,319	Thank you guys, I like the stick dials on Audemars Piguet like my avatar but not on a Daytona. Will post pictures once its done, hoping for a smooth customs clearance and a quick journey to my doorstep. __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

14 February 2014, 09:33 AM	#9
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	awesome.... __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

14 February 2014, 09:03 AM	#2
coralfarmer84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 1,198	awesome. Looks great

14 February 2014, 09:13 AM	#4
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	I really like that particular WG dial among a few others. IMO, this mod is a must if I have an SS Daytona.

14 February 2014, 09:22 AM	#6
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,179	Nice, show us the output when it's done.

14 February 2014, 09:27 AM	#8
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Great. Hope it works out. Can't wait for the pics.

14 February 2014, 09:34 AM	#10
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	One of the beauties of the Daytona is that there are some many lovely dials to choose from. __________________

14 February 2014, 09:56 AM	#11
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	Always loved that dial with red hands, why spend 20k when you can have it for 12 k, nobody can tell the difference! __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

14 February 2014, 12:13 PM	#13
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,605	Awesome. Post pics!

14 February 2014, 01:35 PM	#14
arnage "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 317	it should look like this when you're done! Last edited by arnage; 14 February 2014 at 01:37 PM.. Reason: can't figure out proper embedding

14 February 2014, 04:48 PM	#17
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Either way - you'll have what you are looking for... At the right price. Just make sure the swap is done by a watchmaker with the proper Equipment. For good measure swap gaskets and do a fresh pressure test Too. Good luck.

14 February 2014, 07:35 PM	#19
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,319	Where can you get a WG bezel, does it fit a SS model as well ? __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

14 February 2014, 07:38 PM	#20
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,211	It'll look great!

14 February 2014, 10:47 PM	#24
Camel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willem Location: Pretoria RSA Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 1,072	Nice mod. __________________ Rolex Datejust II WG/SS Blue 116334 "8368xxxx" Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 126600 "94A6xxxx" Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660 "V84xxxx" Rolex Deepsea D-Blue Horizon 116660 "3170xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Polar 16570 "T20xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Black 216570 "G53xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "P32xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II Ceramic 116710LN "V97xxxx" Rolex Submariner 16610 "Z61xxxx" Rolex Submariner Ceramic 116610LN "G79xxxx"

15 February 2014, 12:25 AM	#25
VADanno "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: Austin, TX Watch: Rolex Turn-O-Graph Posts: 408	Love the look the new dials give the SS Daytona. Question: Does the WG bezel show scratches faster than SS bezel? I'd think the gold was softer than steel, and the bezel seems to be an area that gets brushed/banged against objects during daily wear. Thanks!

15 February 2014, 12:28 AM	#26
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Exciting project...looking forward to the finale. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

15 February 2014, 12:42 AM	#29
ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: south Posts: 165	but, i dont understand you, you wear GOLD in the SS daytona because have: dial (index) , logo crown and hands in WG. can you use that?

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