Off-catalogue Rolex franken builds - confessions of a Daytonaholic

[KJ2020]

shame and accountability said:
I don't suppose you know where to get a clean SS bezel for a BTF "platona"? Ordered one on eBay, skeptical that it'll fit TBH

Post #457

A TD is almost always a sure bet. Ali Express has several, this one looks the best.

Ali Express Daytona PM bezel

 

[aHero]

Aren’t they 80USD a pair?

Think there are AliExpress sellers selling for 25USD a pair

TDs are selling them for $50-60/pair last I checked.

11 Series

12 Series

I have never seen GM end links for less than $40/pair.

 

[suppish]

I bought for DJ but imagine the seller sells for other models too:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExxanIh

 

[aHero]

These are not GM. I have other AliX endlinks but none have been as good as the ones from GM (also available for purchase from GM but for $40-$60/pair).

 

[KJ2020]

TDs are selling them for $50-60/pair last I checked.

11 Series

12 Series

I have never seen GM end links for less than $40/pair.

By the time you pay for shipping from a TD (unless combined with another order ofc) you're closer to $100.

 

[aHero]

By the time you pay for shipping from a TD (unless combined with another order ofc) you're closer to $100.

This is one of those items you either tack onto an existing watch order from a TD or you go elsewhere if you order alone.

I’ve bought all of my GM endlinks from AliX.

 

[Perpetual_One]

Getting closer!

 

[Efigy]

Massive thanks to @Solution6 for completing the assembly work on this! It arrived today and I am in awe difficult to capture the depth and colour variation of the dial in the shitty UK weather so I'll post some more pics later using my light box.

Where did you source your dial and bezel? Do they have the RG versions?

 

[KruisingKhaos95]

Where did you source your dial and bezel? Do they have the RG versions?

These were purchased from a none TD, most WeChat/Telegram dealers amd modders will be able to source them.

Unfortunately, I don't think the dials are available for RG as (as far as I'm aware) there are no tahitian MOP dials for rose gold tonas, certainly not in gen. I'm sure one could be made although as a one off, this would likely be more expensive than the dial I have above, which was from SW factory.

 

[Efigy]

These were purchased from a none TD, most WeChat/Telegram dealers amd modders will be able to source them.

Unfortunately, I don't think the dials are available for RG as (as far as I'm aware) there are no tahitian MOP dials for rose gold tonas, certainly not in gen. I'm sure one could be made although as a one off, this would likely be more expensive than the dial I have above, which was from SW factory.

Thank you. I was just about to ask about trying to source these dials and bezel in rose gold. Sounds like a losing battle at this point

 

[VenomGT3]

 

[KruisingKhaos95]

The latest arrival, the 116509 tahitian MOP with gold leaf subdials.

Apologies for the standard of pics, I was trying to capture the dial variation but a combination of harsh lighting, poor focus and xtal glare made it difficult.

 

[Efigy]

These were purchased from a none TD, most WeChat/Telegram dealers amd modders will be able to source them.

Unfortunately, I don't think the dials are available for RG as (as far as I'm aware) there are no tahitian MOP dials for rose gold tonas, certainly not in gen. I'm sure one could be made although as a one off, this would likely be more expensive than the dial I have above, which was from SW factory.

Do you have a link for SW factory?

 

[Perpetual_One]

It’s finally done! Shout out to @Solution6 for the immaculate work as always.

 

[KruisingKhaos95]

It’s finally done! Shout out to @Solution6 for the immaculate work as always.

Absolutely stunning, congratulations mate, that is a cracker!

 

[KruisingKhaos95]

Do you have a link for SW factory?

Sorry mate, I completely missed your comment.

You cannot buy direct from SW factory although plenty of dealers and modders can. I'd suggest you contact Popup, as he can source parts from the likes of SW, RB, NNF, etc.

 

[ssr905]

SOCI DAYTONA with Saphire Bezel and Pave Dial (Both by JJ watch parts).

 

[KruisingKhaos95]

After finally finding a new dealer, the first new build in a long long time has been completed.

A 116509 pave dial with blue sapphire roman numeral dial and white gold plated. This is certainly an acquired taste so haters of bling, look away now...

 

[Feefo]

 

[KJ2020]

After finally finding a new dealer, the first new build in a long long time has been completed.

A 116509 pave dial with blue sapphire roman numeral dial and white gold plated. This is certainly an acquired taste so haters of bling, look away now...

That dial is exquisite bro. Too often you see rep pave dials with gaps or poor gem placements, etc. This one is the bomb, congrats!