Daytona Appreciation - Post Your Daytona Pics & Opinion

[aHero]

I'd also like to change the crystal to a Deep on my 116520, any chance you could share which gasket you used to get the crystal to sit flush? And what tools are necessary?

I have Deep crystals on all of my Clean Daytonas and just use the stock gasket.

I have a crystal press from Amazon and bezel removal tool from Aliexpress (but it’s also found on Amazon). I’ve changed in total over a dozen of my crystals using these two tools.

 

[aHero]

I'd also like to change the crystal to a Deep on my 116520, any chance you could share which gasket you used to get the crystal to sit flush? And what tools are necessary?

Eventronic Watch Press Set Back Case Closer, 14pcs Watch Case Closer, 18/21/24/28/31/33/36/40/44/50mm Dies, Watch Repair Kit https://a.co/d/hP1H5ri

TMISHION Watch Bezel Opener - Professional Watch Bezel Opener Removal Tool Watch Parts Repair Tool for Watchmaker, Workbench Back Case Opener Tool Watch, Watch Parts Repair Accessory https://a.co/d/cXQ8VgC

Those are what I use.

 

[daytonadude]

Eventronic Watch Press Set Back Case Closer, 14pcs Watch Case Closer, 18/21/24/28/31/33/36/40/44/50mm Dies, Watch Repair Kit https://a.co/d/hP1H5ri

TMISHION Watch Bezel Opener - Professional Watch Bezel Opener Removal Tool Watch Parts Repair Tool for Watchmaker, Workbench Back Case Opener Tool Watch, Watch Parts Repair Accessory https://a.co/d/cXQ8VgC

Those are what I use.

You're the man! Thanks so much for sharing.

 

[aHero]

You're the man! Thanks so much for sharing.

There’s a good tutorial here as well. He removed the whole movement which is unnecessary and he admits that later but it’s well written with good pictures.

 

[aHero]

You're the man! Thanks so much for sharing.

Here it is

CF Daytona Gen Crystal swap - light guide my experience. GUIDANCE ONLY!

So i carried out a swap of my Clean Factory 116500 Xtal to Gen this evening. As promised i said i would post pics of the process. So see below. This is for guidance and and my experience and not a tutorial. But i though i would post so if anyone wants to have a go they can see what you may come...

forum.replica-watch.info

 

[daytonadude]

Here it is

CF Daytona Gen Crystal swap - light guide my experience. GUIDANCE ONLY!

So i carried out a swap of my Clean Factory 116500 Xtal to Gen this evening. As promised i said i would post pics of the process. So see below. This is for guidance and and my experience and not a tutorial. But i though i would post so if anyone wants to have a go they can see what you may come...

forum.replica-watch.info

This guy has a hell of a setup...

 

[aHero]

This guy has a hell of a setup...

It’s nowhere as intimidating as that guide might suggest. I basically only followed the second half. I didn’t remove the Caseback or movement at all.

I recommend using heat tape as well. Works great for protecting the case and I also use it to remove any dust from the underside of the crystal as it leaves zero residue (kinda like the tape that comes with most glass screen protectors).

 

[mpowergmt]

Left to right: Clean 116520 with 116509 dial, BTF 116500 base with 116520 clean bezel, JF 116520, and Clean 116500

Which base watch would you say it's better for a franken, CF or BTF? Thx

 

[aHero]

I wish someone would rep the Wildman Daytona.

 

[aHero]

I see JTime has this…interesting!!!

 

[gpvecchi]

Both Gen, which would you pick?

Right, but put a steel bezel on it

 

[gpvecchi]

I see JTime has this…interesting!!!

Can you PM me the link?

 

[Arzooman]

Which base watch would you say it's better for a franken, CF or BTF? Thx

I honestly dont have too much experience in modding/franken, both have their positives and strengths over the other, but in my opinion based off the two watches I have in hand, the btf clasp/bracelet feel better, clean has better bezels

 

[aHero]

I see JTime has this…interesting!!!

JTime said discontinued

 

[Fabulously]

 

[Bobi01]

Gen on the left versus clean on the right

 

[Bobi01]

Deep crystal on clean daytona

 

[Fabulously]

Gen on the left versus clean on the right

Spot on! The Clean has a Deep crystal installed but is otherwise fresh OOTB.

 

[Tony Clifton]

 

[Bobi01]

Spot on! The Clean has a Deep crystal installed but is otherwise fresh OOTB.

How is the deep crystal comparing to your gen? Is it more clear than gen ? because it is full ar