Customized Daytona to 6263-ish look

[quark]

Dear all,

I recently happened upon a new offering from an outfit called Les Artisans de Geneva. To summarize, they take a new 116520 and modify it to look like a vintage 6263.

http://lesartisansdegeneve.com/en/19...o-daytona-6263

Changes done which I like:
- Pushers without screw down, more elegant and looks like early pre-daytona
- Crown guard removed to mimic vintage look
- bracelet Centre links from polished to matte
- Bezel changed to Bakelite

I am not a fan of the modern Daytonas partly because of the many high polish surfaces. But going vintage - costs aside, is scary because of the risk of parts changed along the way.

One can say that this model has had many parts changed - but hey, at least they are upfront of what's been changed.

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Your thoughts are appreciated, but please be objective in your assessment.

Thank you in advance,

Quark

[jdmi32]

I think it looks great but I prefer the screw down pushers as that's what the Big Red came with. What's it priced at?

This is my 16520 with a similar look.

[05carbondrz]

The price is $22,000.

[Dan Pierce]

That looks great but seems like a long way 'round the barn.

Ky's custom is very nice too.

I still prefer this.
dP

[the_Hunter]

I would have preferred the screw down pushers as well

[TheBluePrince]

Ugh, just no.

[TheRolexKingofLV]

For 22k, buy a WG Daytona with a "real" Panda dial! Duh!...wth

[Frogman4me]

Not for me, sorry.

[descartes]

To my eye, the Platona has a vintage look

[HL65]

Err not for me either...Stick to my 6263 and call it a day.

[GB-man]

I am not fond of mods that extensive but for the right buyer...

[fmc000]

Doesn't make any sense to me.

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[Robbyvm]

i can't say i don't like it but i would never buy it

[R.W.T.]

Originally Posted by jdmi32

I think it looks great but I prefer the screw down pushers as that's what the Big Red came with. What's it priced at?

This is my 16520 with a similar look.

You saved that watch imho.

THAT looks awesome!

I could never get past the shiny bezel on the auto daytona and the polished surfaces on the 4130 equipped versions leaves me even colder.

THIS watch is what they should have released.

[swish77]

Well, if I had to choose, I'd go with the black dial. HOWEVER .... it's basically just an expensive knockoff, despite an authentic movement, case (excluding the back), and bracelet. If I wanted a 6263 knockoff, there are much cheaper ones out there.

[mapalfa]

I have to say, this caught my eye on their site:

[Daytona4130]

I think it looks well done. 10k maybe. 20? No way

[jdmi32]

Originally Posted by R.W.T.

You saved that watch imho.

THAT looks awesome!

I could never get past the shiny bezel on the auto daytona and the polished surfaces on the 4130 equipped versions leaves me even colder.

THIS watch is what they should have released.

I had basically stopped wearing it and was considering selling it until I made those changes. Now it's a regular in my rotation. It's definitely not for everyone but nothing was done that can't be reversed.

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

That looks great but seems like a long way 'round the barn.

Ky's custom is very nice too.

I still prefer this.
dP

Thanks Dan! That Tudor is also a great choice.

[RolexAuthority]

Why Fake if copy just buy something that's 100% original

[Michael M.]

Cool concept, but for the money I'd rather just buy an original 6239 or 6263.

[watchlovr]

I like it but agree with Michael.
Sell me that 6239 or 63 for $20k then Michael!!

I guess you'd need to add another $10k minimum.

Originally Posted by Michael M.

Cool concept, but for the money I'd rather just buy an original 6239 or 6263.