The Ultimate Daytona Buying Guide (Ref. 116520/116500)

[hwnn42]

Hi everyone, new here so sorry if this is a stupid question:

I think this dial is gorgeous, but for the life of me I can't find the gen version of it anywhere, the only gen green dial daytonas I find is a YG one and a weird pastel-y green WG one... Is this a rep only combination or just a very limited release?

 

[e1phantom]

fantasy.

 

[flashu]

Have one cf 116520 on the way, thinking to replace the dial with jj dial, has anyone has installed this dial on a 116520/116500 can share some photos?

 

[e1phantom]

Have one cf 116520 on the way, thinking to replace the dial with jj dial, has anyone has installed this dial on a 116520/116500 can share some photos?

 

[flashu]

This is 126500 lemansbezel ?

 

[Storm.]

This is 126500 lemansbezel ?

Nope a 116500 LeMans bezel lol
I'm gonna throw that bezel on my 509 Aventurine build
The red 100 will go so nice with the red hands etc
That kit is so nice

 

[Tompa]

Nope a 116500 LeMans bezel lol
I'm gonna throw that bezel on my 509 Aventurine build
The red 100 will go so nice with the red hands etc
That kit is so nice

Where Can i find that bezel?

 

[Storm.]

Where Can i find that bezel?

right now it's a prototype only, but they will arrive soon.
JJ should have them in a few days.

 

[Tompa]

right now it's a prototype only, but they will arrive soon.
JJ should have them in a few days.

Okey, thanks mate

 

[engbanna1]

believe if you don't want to go the modding or frankening route CF is best ootb for both black and white dial.

For the 116500 however I believe going the BTF route (for Panda) is the best out of the box. If you want to go further you can get an 116500 CF dial when going black dial or prepare your wallet.

I am confused, 2 contradicting statements, which one prevails?

 

[Cheeps]

I am confused, 2 contradicting statements, which one prevails?

thanks. spotted this a while ago but cannot edit the post anymore for some reason.

I personally prefer CF for both.

 

[Cheeps]

also the ZF I find to be very interesting as in my opinion it combines the best of everything. The movement is not proven yet though.

 

[Donnaildk]

I have a Gen Rolex Daytona Chrono Wheel(4130-820) Condition: Very good, slightly used and fully functional = 100€.
If anyone looking for one, let me know.

 

[Tompa]

I have a Gen Rolex Daytona Chrono Wheel(4130-820) Condition: Very good, slightly used and fully functional = 100€.
If anyone looking for one, let me know.

Bro keep this in the salesthread no advertise in other threads please

 

[Donnaildk]

Bro keep this in the salesthread no advertise in other threads please

Got it And sorry.

 

[aaaa89]

amazing build

 

[Bloody9]

Hey guys. I scrolled back a few pages to see if there was any conversation about Crystal swaps. I’m considering purchasing a CF black dial 4130 preferably out of the box. But reading different stuff about adding deep crystal. Are people still doing that? Thanks.

 

[Bloody9]

Hey guys. I scrolled back a few pages to see if there was any conversation about Crystal swaps. I’m considering purchasing a CF black dial 4130 preferably out of the box. But reading different stuff about deep crystal. Are people still doing that? And is that just a thing on watches with Cyclops or on Daytona also? Tha ks.

EDIT: I accidentally double-responded from my phone and didn't have an edit function at the time. Doesn't look like there is a delete option now. A moderator can delete one of these responses.

 

[fatarms]

Hey guys. I scrolled back a few pages to see if there was any conversation about Crystal swaps. I’m considering purchasing a CF black dial 4130 preferably out of the box. But reading different stuff about adding deep crystal. Are people still doing that? Thanks.

Yep, CF crystals have gotten somewhat better, but when viewed at any angle other than head on, they're hazy. At least the last two I've gotten. Just got a V3 116520 black last week, still hazy. I have Deeps going in both.

 

[e1phantom]

I just replaced both my new CFs with Deep crystals. It’s non negotiable for me at this point.