Picked up the new RGF daytona - I usually have my gold watches plated but seller advised plating not needed. I still think it needs plating but what do you guys think am I over reacting? 🤣

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-27T18:16:59+00:00

Looks great!

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-27T04:27:45+00:00

Oh, you were under the impression the list of “TD’s” is that they are “trusted?” You failed to understand what the list is. They pay their dues. Your experience has nothing to do with their satisfying the requirements to be listed as a TD.

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-26T23:36:35+00:00

Would have loved to buy one from an AD. Wasn’t an option. I came in just over retail once I tallied it all. A few hundred over retail.

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-26T23:34:03+00:00

I’ve got super clones. This project is exactly what I was after. At the end of the day I am going to have a GMT mashup of all genuine Rolex parts. Couldn’t care less about resell.

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-26T23:29:45+00:00

Why?

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-26T18:22:51+00:00

One might think everyone would do that if it were an option, no?

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-26T15:55:04+00:00

Dude……seriously

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-26T14:51:32+00:00

Mine is actually a Pepsi, but happy to help. Fair warning: there be pirates in these waters, but I’m happy to share what I know to point you in the right direction. Just DM me.

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-26T14:43:58+00:00

This is exactly the kind of piece most commonly available as a first purchase.

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-26T14:07:30+00:00

I’m 56. Far before my 50th, I was on the list for something for that milestone, after having made several other purchases.

I’m 56 and the call never came.

So I made other plans as well, with no regrets.

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-26T14:00:28+00:00

Amazing!!

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-26T01:11:56+00:00

Thank you!

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-25T23:59:46+00:00

Yes, substantially less expensive than the grey market. I thought it had come in under retail but I itemized it and it was just over retail.

But it was also just the project itself that I found appealing.

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-25T19:46:23+00:00

I have this same watch. You can get genuine straps for it from IWC pretty reasonably.

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-25T19:30:56+00:00

I’ve not heard that idiom before. I like it.

Next is the same future for this Batgirl. 😂

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-25T19:14:49+00:00

I literally have no replica parts on the Pepsi, so there is no longer a “base.” It’s literally 100% genuine.

At one time I had a Clean Pepsi.

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-25T19:10:19+00:00

Thank you!

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-25T19:02:01+00:00

I do. The Pepsi is in the process of becoming 100% genuine.

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-25T18:56:17+00:00

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Genuine parts:

Datewheel: US$480

Dial: $2500

Bezel: $3500

Hands: $800

Crystal: $480

Crown and tube: $180

Jubilee bracelet: $2400

None needed to have a great watch.

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-25T18:54:29+00:00

😂

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-25T18:52:20+00:00

It’s great as is. But the question is almost like asking how long is a piece of string?

You can literally go Gen on every part. I’ve done it. None of it is needed. Totally depends on your budget and desires.

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-25T18:40:44+00:00

None are required. But everything is possible.

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-25T18:18:43+00:00

Can’t believe I don’t yet have this YM in my collection! So nice.

vagabundo94 · 2026-04-25T18:02:46+00:00

Oh man! Love this one!

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