Here is the new Daytona I made.
I've been wanted to build a few custom Daytonas that are not straight replicas and this is the first. I have more fun building these. I've been experimenting with new case shapes and finishes and did glass bead blasting to the case and bracelet with mirror polished beveling. I've also been experimenting with infusing ceramic with lume then hardening in the kilm. After doing about 10 bezels I've found the right mix that produces a very hard and permanent finish that looks good in the sun but also has a very bright glow in the dark. I decided I wanted to have a display case back as well So I fully build up the 4130 movement only leaving the Noob main plate. The main plate needed to be modified to fit the rolex train bridge and the jewel must be replaced to use the liga second wheel.
I'm very happy with how it has turned out and will wear it for awhile.
I've been wanted to build a few custom Daytonas that are not straight replicas and this is the first. I have more fun building these. I've been experimenting with new case shapes and finishes and did glass bead blasting to the case and bracelet with mirror polished beveling. I've also been experimenting with infusing ceramic with lume then hardening in the kilm. After doing about 10 bezels I've found the right mix that produces a very hard and permanent finish that looks good in the sun but also has a very bright glow in the dark. I decided I wanted to have a display case back as well So I fully build up the 4130 movement only leaving the Noob main plate. The main plate needed to be modified to fit the rolex train bridge and the jewel must be replaced to use the liga second wheel.
I'm very happy with how it has turned out and will wear it for awhile.