Off-catalogue Rolex franken builds - confessions of a Daytonaholic

[romito_21]

any beach daytona builds on here?

 

[aHero]

any beach daytona builds on here?

Not here but in the dedicated Daytona thread yes.

 

[buubdaman]

SACO still as beautiful as ever

All, maybe off-topic but do you guys now of a TD that sells the SACO? I have found it at Puretime but with the 4130 is is $1138.

 

[Tommygunzzzz]

All, maybe off-topic but do you guys now of a TD that sells the SACO? I have found it at Puretime but with the 4130 is is $1138.

Hey mate, I bought off a non-TD for $1300 so that’s cheaper than what I paid!

 

[RollyAP]

Did someone say SACO?

 

[AleksanderWolfe]

Amazing thread and Daytonas gentlemen.

I think neither of these have ever been officially released but I would love your opinions on them.

Is there someone who could possibly make them custom?

 

[aHero]

The black dial can be sourced in onyx and the strap shouldn't be too complicated to find. The green dial was made, forgot which factory. Don't think it sold well so probably hard to find OOTB but I do remember seeing a member here with it. Maybe it was @VenomGT3 that had it? Not sure.

 

[VenomGT3]

Yep, I had this from IPK Factory

 

[AleksanderWolfe]

The black dial can be sourced in onyx and the strap shouldn't be too complicated to find. The green dial was made, forgot which factory. Don't think it sold well so probably hard to find OOTB but I do remember seeing a member here with it. Maybe it was @VenomGT3 that had it? Not sure.

As long as it’s like a VSF green and not the Mint Green they released for the DJ
I bought the genuine watch, the showroom and picture colors were not the same as real life/natural lighting.

 

[AleksanderWolfe]

Yep, I had this from IPK Factory

Wow that is absolutely gorgeous, if I can get a tungsten case, I’d platinum plate (if possible) and put it on an Oysterflex

I wonder if they still make it

 

[buubdaman]

Did someone say SACO?

Wow so nice! Is this a mod or purchase from TD?

 

[RollyAP]

Wow so nice! Is this a mod or purchase from TD?

It's a custom build with a tungsten case

 

[Sinbad]

Not a bad start to the week

Two new arrivals have landed today, the first being my black tahitian MOP 116509 as well as a CF v3 black dial 500:

KruisingKhaos95 I am a Noob in uk and have been trying with a RWI trusted dealer near on 12 hours now --After much communication via WhatsApp--I was trying to order Daytona 116518---To cut a long story short-Each time i registered with his preferred payment methods--I would get a reply "too Risky"---Even lastly he allowed me to pay him by paypal knowing i had just joined forum---After 9 hours back and to Joined Paypal and WhatsApped him saying --Right joined Paypal--Could not believe again Too Risky---I Told him we are going continuously in circles and you are a recommended trader on RWI why is this so difficult----S said you will find we are all having same problems---I said surely not otherwise RWI and trused dealers would not have existed so long !!!!-------His last comment was to go to family and friends which i did not understand what he meant "as have funds---Now looking on forum i get it---------KK95 or ANYONE with genuine experience-- ANY DIRECTIONAL HELP would be greatly appreciated..........MANY thanks in advance !!

 

[KruisingKhaos95]

After a long period of radio silence, finally some tangible updates!

QC video received and GL for the YG tahitian numeral MOP dial:

White gold 116589TBR "eye of the tiger" build should be ready in the next day or so.

I eill post more pics when I receive them

 

[cjt202020]

Not for the faint hearted, ordered in December arrived this week. Understand studies , offices moves, raids and a business change of hands was reason for delay. White gold plating has a fun effect but not perfect and don’t think will take everyday use. Love the red hand twist and dial of course. Stick to your TDs and mod locally if you don’t need anything too bespoke !

 

[Zeta7]

Not for the faint hearted, ordered in December arrived this week. Understand studies , offices moves, raids and a business change of hands was reason for delay. White gold plating has a fun effect but not perfect and don’t think will take everyday use. Love the red hand twist and dial of course. Stick to your TDs and mod locally if you don’t need anything too bespoke !

The white gold looks great. I can definitely see the difference.

 

[farnzy85]

 

[MrFresh]

All, maybe off-topic but do you guys now of a TD that sells the SACO? I have found it at Puretime but with the 4130 is is $1138.

I'm buying one at AMF, the wait is long but I prefer that and for it to arrive beautifully.

 

[Zeta7]

KruisingKhaos95 I am a Noob in uk and have been trying with a RWI trusted dealer near on 12 hours now --After much communication via WhatsApp--I was trying to order Daytona 116518---To cut a long story short-Each time i registered with his preferred payment methods--I would get a reply "too Risky"---Even lastly he allowed me to pay him by paypal knowing i had just joined forum---After 9 hours back and to Joined Paypal and WhatsApped him saying --Right joined Paypal--Could not believe again Too Risky---I Told him we are going continuously in circles and you are a recommended trader on RWI why is this so difficult----S said you will find we are all having same problems---I said surely not otherwise RWI and trused dealers would not have existed so long !!!!-------His last comment was to go to family and friends which i did not understand what he meant "as have funds---Now looking on forum i get it---------KK95 or ANYONE with genuine experience-- ANY DIRECTIONAL HELP would be greatly appreciated..........MANY thanks in advance !!

when you select the friend and family then the proceed button you might get a message from your card verifying it is you attempting to make a purchase. Answer yes and then retry using the same method and it will go through. You can always wire the money from your bank.

 

[ssr905]

Grossular Rubeolite Daytona and 6263 Tiffany signed (both dials from JJ)