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7 June 2017, 04:33 PM | #31 |
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As a purist of sorts, I wouldn't do it but have nothing against those that do. I think some people find it shallow if one's intent is to deceive people into thinking it's a pricier reference. I don't think anyone considered that to be your agenda and I think the dial looks great of course. Wasn't cheap you said- if you spent a couple of thousand and feel like you got a new Daytona or got an old Daytona to feel new, then it's very inexpensive. Well done.
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7 June 2017, 05:32 PM | #32 |
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To me the real deal is more appealing:
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7 June 2017, 08:11 PM | #34 |
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Wow that looks really great
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7 June 2017, 08:15 PM | #35 |
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Good decision, it looks great
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8 June 2017, 11:16 AM | #36 |
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I've been toying w/ the idea for a year now, not sure I want to give up the originality. I'm still on the fence. Your watch looks great, congrats
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9 June 2017, 04:02 AM | #37 |
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That is a beautiful Daytona!!
I was contemplating buying the full WG daytona but I personally dislike white gold. I am more of a rose gold type of guy. The only other Daytona I would consider getting would be the Platona
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Looks good. There's something nice about modifying a watch and making it "yours". I recently modified my GMTc LN, and am loving it.
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9 June 2017, 05:24 AM | #39 | |
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I understand and respect what purists have to say but Idk part of me wants to be different. I am by no mean trying to deceive anyone. Me not using the WG bezel only had to do with the color of the bezel, nothing else. I wouldnt try to pass the watch as WG model.
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That is breathtaking. Your pictures are great and really bring out that dial as well. I was thinking about this option for the 116520 since the 116509 came out...if I knew it was possible I maybe have reconsidered flipping!
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9 June 2017, 06:37 AM | #41 |
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That's very beautiful, I like it better with the clsssic bezel.
Did you have your own watch maker? Must have steady hands to change out the fragile hands. May I ask where was the blue dial sourced from?
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Very nice indeed. Did you source it from AD?
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Looks great!
He's a link to one for sale, about $1800. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=539403 |
9 June 2017, 09:05 AM | #44 |
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Looks great
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9 June 2017, 11:05 AM | #45 |
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Looks awesome...good choice!
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9 June 2017, 11:17 AM | #46 |
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Looks amazing, well done
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10 June 2017, 01:14 AM | #47 |
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thank you guys!
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10 June 2017, 06:09 AM | #48 |
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Love that dial
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10 June 2017, 07:16 AM | #49 |
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It does look great, love blue dials as I have a bluesy myself
Just out of interest when it comes to resale does the value of the watch go up generally on these daytonas with modded dials? Or the opposite |
13 June 2017, 01:12 AM | #50 |
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That's a good point. Given that the dial is genuine and I still am keeping the original dial, I would imagine the price going up. I do see watches with aftermarket dials selling for more which is mind boggling.
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That looks really nice. Doesn't detract from the watch at all. Well done.
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14 June 2017, 02:04 AM | #53 |
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congrats ,,its looks lovely,,
Rolex really know there "blues",,, i wouldnt change the bezel,,,,,,,,,,jay |
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14 June 2017, 02:45 AM | #55 |
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Looks great with that blue dial, and the little splash of the red Daytona on the rotor through the display caseback is icing on the cake.
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15 June 2017, 06:19 AM | #56 |
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Really nice,
You have done a great choice |
15 June 2017, 10:39 AM | #57 |
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Rolex 116520 with 116509 Blue Heaven Dial
I wouldn't even do these changes for free.
Keep it original. I think you lost about 80% of the watch's value by making those changes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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15 June 2017, 12:35 PM | #58 |
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I feel like you cheated.
You got the same watch for 1/3 of the cost since you have a buddy at the RSC. I respect Bamford watches because they are truly unique customs. Yours is just a dial swap to make it look exactly like a watch that cost more. Might as well buy a base model 5 series and slap an M5 badge on the back. |
15 June 2017, 02:38 PM | #59 |
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Looks great!!!
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Great dial, beautiful photography and I love the Sky Dweller. The brown/gold combination is one of my favorites.
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