Off-catalogue Rolex franken builds - confessions of a Daytonaholic

[KJ2020]

 

[KJ2020]

 

[dancooper]

Where did you get this beautiful piece?

 

[KJ2020]

Where did you get this beautiful piece?

It's a custom build bro

 

[dancooper]

It's a custom build bro

Which builder do you reccomend? I've only bought fully finished watches from VSF/CF/etc but want to get a custom Daytona made.

 

[aHero]

Which builder do you reccomend? I've only bought fully finished watches from VSF/CF/etc but want to get a custom Daytona made.

KJ does everything himself

 

[dancooper]

KJ does everything himself

OK, thanks

 

[TonyMontana]

QC pics have arrived and been GL for the SACO dial:

How much do these dials sell for? Iv been looking all over and haven't found these. If anyone can help would appreciate it

 

[TonyMontana]

Spot on mate, the quality of these aftermarket dials is insane atm, which is even more bonkers when you consider I only paid $338 for it! (bargain imo)

Hi, where should I check to buy a similar dial?. Thanks

 

[2841]

@KruisingKhaos95 you have a Platinum Daytona with diamond hourmakers right?

 

[KruisingKhaos95]

@KruisingKhaos95 you have a Platinum Daytona with diamond hourmakers right?

I do indeed, there should be a pic somewhere in this thread. It's just a stock BTF with a moissanite bezel

 

[2841]

I do indeed, there should be a pic somewhere in this thread. It's just a stock BTF with a moissanite bezel

Any reason you chose the BTF dial over the CF?

 

[KruisingKhaos95]

Any reason you chose the BTF dial over the CF?

Honestly mate, no particular reason. I'm pretty sure that when I first paid for the build BTF was the only option. I remember RB being an option for an aftermarket dial (colour is arguably better in it) but I was content with the stock BTF. It's a little paler and I liked that aesthetic tbh

 

[aHero]

Clean or bust for the platinum dial! @Hasslebank

 

[KruisingKhaos95]

Clean or bust for the platinum dial! @Hasslebank

Agreed, I did debate picking up the CF and swapping the bezels over, but the BTF is fine for now. If you're buying scratch definitely go with the CF

 

[2841]

Honestly mate, no particular reason. I'm pretty sure that when I first paid for the build BTF was the only option. I remember RB being an option for an aftermarket dial (colour is arguably better in it) but I was content with the stock BTF. It's a little paler and I liked that aesthetic tbh

Thanks bud, looks like the CF is the way to go now I just need my tungsten case

 

[aHero]

@2841 see here

From left to right:
Old NOOB-->CLEAN-->BTF-->RB-->New/fake NOOB
Light conditions
- inside, natural light
-inside, lamp, arificial
-outside, shadow
-outside, direct sun

 

[2841]

@2841 see here

Thanks bud

 

[KruisingKhaos95]

@2841 see here

Worth mentioning that I was referencing the baguette hour marker version (same as mine) rather than this version. But the logic still applies. I still think CF > BTF for the baguette hour marker verson from what I've seen in QC

 

[2841]

Worth mentioning that I was referencing the baguette hour marker version (same as mine) rather than this version. But the logic still applies. I still think CF > BTF for the baguette hour marker verson from what I've seen in QC

I came to the same conclusion looking at QCs

Have you done tungsten builds? I'm trying to get some first hand reviews on the options available atm.

I put this thread together, but not much "user experience" https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/daytona-full-tungsten-case.10999844/page-4