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Wahlberg · 21 October 2018, 05:52 PM

If Rolex would bring this one out the hype would shift to this watch and people wouldn't even care about having a white/black Daytona anymore.

jezza17 · 21 October 2018, 07:21 PM

The mock-up looks nice. I’d order one.

HK Islandboy · 21 October 2018, 07:48 PM

Yeah...I’d buy this in about a heartbeat (though I do like the OF band)

imgook · 21 October 2018, 09:17 PM

Wow very cool. Kinda makes me want to experiment now!!

justdate · 21 October 2018, 09:41 PM

Great mod and thanks for sharing its great to see - it definitely gives a more luxury look to the watch like a WG model and less sporty as per standard SS.

cajerseyboy · 21 October 2018, 10:22 PM

I wish Rolex made this. Unfortunately you need to change a classic to get there. Thanks for posting pics. Rolex! Are you listening!?!?

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macrowatch · 22 October 2018, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by watchfan0529

Hypothetically speaking..if you had the option to swap out the dial of a 116500 to that of the white gold 116519 Oysterflex model, would you do it?

OP, how are you feeling about the silver/steel dial after a few days in? Do you miss the white at all?

Do you feel that steel dial isn’t better suited with the black framing of the oyster flex bracelet or do you feel on the wrist that this is still the best combo of all?

watchfan0529 · 22 October 2018, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by macrowatch

OP, how are you feeling about the silver/steel dial after a few days in? Do you miss the white at all?

Do you feel that steel dial isn’t better suited with the black framing of the oyster flex bracelet or do you feel on the wrist that this is still the best combo of all?

I feel quite happy with the outcome..I always felt the silver sunburst dial looked better on a metal bracelet. The Oysterflex bracelet could use a bit more texture a la Aquanaut. Oysterflex was what always stopped me from buying the 116519.

If anything my gripe is that I had to do the swap myself, i don't like modifying my Rolex watches.The white dial is nice, but the contrast of white and black was too much for me. So no regrets. I'm happy.:)

(Sorry i haven't replied to all the personal messages asking about how to source the dial, where to go, etc. There are so many messages and i cannot answer them all. Honestly i just found the right people at the right time. The dial itself is very hard to come by, i am surprised myself i found one..)

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AK797 · 22 October 2018, 04:23 AM

Wow that looks amazing, ceramic with a true-ish panda dial! Please post some more pics.

ChronoSloth · 22 October 2018, 05:10 AM

Well done! Top notch mod! If Rolex actually embraced its heritage, it would listen to its customers and produce a silver dialed Daytona. An update to the classic 6263 would most certainly be a hit.

ChronoSloth · 22 October 2018, 05:26 AM

Oh... Solid sub-dials and brushed center links are the way to go, please bring them both back on the SS model.

duc888 · 22 October 2018, 05:50 AM

And how long do you want to wait then?

Speed · 22 October 2018, 05:56 AM

Best mod I have ever seen. Seriously.

It just works.

Congrats, this is likely one of a kind. I would have done it in a heartbeat. Enjoy the heck out of it.

jonnyz1245 · 22 October 2018, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by watchfan0529

Some more photos!

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Absolutely stunning. That is the perfect Daytona!

Willygallardo · 22 October 2018, 06:21 AM

looks good to me as long you could switch it back to stock anytime :)

littleolemoi · 22 October 2018, 11:06 PM

I luv, luuuv this Silver dial!!!

It makes for a nice contrast with a Black bezel!!

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jfmiii · 22 October 2018, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChronoSloth

Well done! Top notch mod! If Rolex actually embraced its heritage, it would listen to its customers and produce a silver dialed Daytona. An update to the classic 6263 would most certainly be a hit.

i hope every Basel that Rolex does what Omega did for their 60th anniversary with the Trilogy and release a proper 6263 reissue with a thin ceramic bezel, updated movement, and domed sapphire crystal. it will never happen but i would gladly hand over WG Daytona money for it.

watchfan0529 · 23 October 2018, 09:59 PM

Here's another!

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eus6267 · 24 October 2018, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by watchfan0529

Hypothetically speaking..if you had the option to swap out the dial of a 116500 to that of the white gold 116519 Oysterflex model, would you do it?

I wouldn't

ras47 · 24 October 2018, 12:23 AM

I was never a fan of the Daytona, but the white dial ceramic model has piqued my interest. Legibility was always a concern, and that silver dial looks highly legible. And very sharp!

jfmiii · 24 October 2018, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by watchfan0529

Here's another!

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absolutely stunning!

MinMay · 24 October 2018, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Karatekid

Looks amazing mate!

Looks 100x better than the white dial!

cwilson13 · 24 October 2018, 01:00 AM

Winner.

duc888 · 24 October 2018, 01:21 AM

Sorry but I have to repeat it...that is the best looking Daytona....a pure beauty.

rtalk · 24 October 2018, 01:26 AM

The good thing is that this decision is a two way door. You can always easily switch back at your leisure or when you want to sell etc. Enjoy it!

mattskybeat · 24 October 2018, 01:33 AM

i love this!!

psv · 24 October 2018, 02:07 AM

It looks so much better.

I've been wanting to do this for the longest time myself, I just haven't been able to secure the 116509 dial yet.

justdate · 24 October 2018, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by watchfan0529

Here's another!

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So good, I wonder if brushed centre links might finish it off perfectly? Like the classic model posted above!

rcwatches · 24 October 2018, 02:19 AM

Looks fantastic

duc888 · 24 October 2018, 05:07 AM

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So good, I wonder if brushed centre links might finish it off perfectly? Like the classic model posted above!

Maybe someone can do a little photoshop work?
I think it could be the perfect finishing.

21 October 2018, 10:22 PM	#96
cajerseyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern Cal Watch: me find "the one" Posts: 745	I wish Rolex made this. Unfortunately you need to change a classic to get there. Thanks for posting pics. Rolex! Are you listening!?!? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116610LN 216570 116710BLNR 116610LV 116500LN 116519LN

22 October 2018, 05:26 AM	#101
ChronoSloth "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Le Marche Posts: 118	Oh... Solid sub-dials and brushed center links are the way to go, please bring them both back on the SS model. __________________ Chrono.Sloth on Instagram ———————————————————————————-— ♛ 6238 ♛ 6265 ♛ 116520 ♛ 116500 ♛ 114300 ————————————————————————————-

24 October 2018, 12:23 AM	#110
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	I was never a fan of the Daytona, but the white dial ceramic model has piqued my interest. Legibility was always a concern, and that silver dial looks highly legible. And very sharp! __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

24 October 2018, 01:26 AM	#115
rtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seattle Watch: 16710T Posts: 547	The good thing is that this decision is a two way door. You can always easily switch back at your leisure or when you want to sell etc. Enjoy it! __________________ 116519 Grey dial Oysterflex Daytona. 116500 Black. 116710BLNR. 16710T. Rolex Explorer I 39MM. 4 digit DateJust. JLC Master Control with Sector Dial. Omega FOIS. Grand Seiko Four Seasons (Spring Version). Tudor Royal. IWC Cal 83 (~1940s). 41MM sub. Omega CK859.

24 October 2018, 02:19 AM	#119
rcwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: London, UK Watch: Rose Daytona Posts: 671	Looks fantastic __________________ Instagram: @rcwatches Facebook: @rcwatches

21 October 2018, 05:52 PM	#91
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,536	If Rolex would bring this one out the hype would shift to this watch and people wouldn't even care about having a white/black Daytona anymore.

21 October 2018, 07:21 PM	#92
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	The mock-up looks nice. I’d order one.

21 October 2018, 07:48 PM	#93
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Yeah...I’d buy this in about a heartbeat (though I do like the OF band)

21 October 2018, 09:17 PM	#94
imgook "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Rob Location: Australia Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 886	Wow very cool. Kinda makes me want to experiment now!!

21 October 2018, 09:41 PM	#95
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,329	Great mod and thanks for sharing its great to see - it definitely gives a more luxury look to the watch like a WG model and less sporty as per standard SS.

22 October 2018, 04:23 AM	#99
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	Wow that looks amazing, ceramic with a true-ish panda dial! Please post some more pics.

22 October 2018, 05:50 AM	#102
duc888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 861	And how long do you want to wait then?

22 October 2018, 05:56 AM	#103
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Best mod I have ever seen. Seriously. It just works. Congrats, this is likely one of a kind. I would have done it in a heartbeat. Enjoy the heck out of it.

22 October 2018, 06:21 AM	#105
Willygallardo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willy Location: Montreal Watch: AP's - Rolex Posts: 972	looks good to me as long you could switch it back to stock anytime :)

22 October 2018, 11:06 PM	#106
littleolemoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Guess?? Location: East Coast Posts: 1,534	I luv, luuuv this Silver dial!!! It makes for a nice contrast with a Black bezel!! Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

23 October 2018, 09:59 PM	#108
watchfan0529 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Geneva Posts: 132	Here's another! Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

24 October 2018, 01:00 AM	#113
cwilson13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,492	Winner.

24 October 2018, 01:21 AM	#114
duc888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 861	Sorry but I have to repeat it...that is the best looking Daytona....a pure beauty.

24 October 2018, 01:33 AM	#116
mattskybeat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Matt Location: Lytham UK Watch: Sky Dweller Posts: 169	i love this!!

24 October 2018, 02:07 AM	#117
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	It looks so much better. I've been wanting to do this for the longest time myself, I just haven't been able to secure the 116509 dial yet.

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