DinoD Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Hey Guys Need some help getting this project off the ground. I would like to have a perfect Yachtmaster Daytona Dial Made for a V72 movement. Who do you think would be the best person for the job? Would any one else be interested in one? Onto the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newswire Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Hey Guys Need some help getting this project off the ground. I would like to have a perfect Yachtmaster Daytona Dial Made for a V72 movement. Who do you think would be the best person for the job? Would any one else be interested in one? Onto the photos What watch is that blue one? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoD Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Blue one is also a prototype dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 8 minutes ago, newswire said: What watch is that blue one? Please do not re-quote an entire set of pics just to add a line or 2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Liking the blue one Dino sharp, less is more............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoD Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 1 minute ago, Mike on a bike said: Liking the blue one Dino sharp, less is more............... Blue is hot, but really!! love the yachting count down timer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Can't agree big "D" the blue is just sublime , I'll take it off you if you do not use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoD Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Heres a better shot just for you @Mike on a bike But the question still stand who would be the best person to get to make the dials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retina Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 no idea how i would do the blue subdials texture. the ym dial can be done with decals though. will just need to add another layer of text/image on an existing dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoD Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 no idea how i would do the blue subdials texture. the ym dial can be done with decals though. will just need to add another layer of text/image on an existing dial.I am firstly interested in the Yachtmaster dial. I would prefer to have the dial completely pad printed or what ever way it would have actually been done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retina Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 pad printing will have some challenges as the ym has various colors on the regatta counter, depends on how much you are willing to shell... will be interesting to see if anyone has the ability to make it a reality.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoD Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Does any one know how to reach MQ, Phong, Vietnamese dial maker or any ones els that has made great Daytona dials already. Also does anyone know anything about http://www.vintagewatchmaker.com/Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Vintage watchmaker is Jensen, who is Phong's son. Phong is www.jewelryandwatch.com MQ is http://www.vintagewatchesmq.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoD Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Vintage watchmaker is Jensen, who is Phong's son. Phong is www.jewelryandwatch.com MQ is http://www.vintagewatchesmq.com/ Perfect thanks.Any idea who would be best for the job?What about all these vietnamese dials I've been hearing about. Who's making them? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 As far as I know that is a general description of MQ, Phong and Tonnywatches. It is believed that they all use the same manufacturer. Tonnywatches has stated he is unable/unwilling to do small runs and one off items. Not being sarcastic but define best. It depends how deep you want to go and how much you are willing to pay. Absolute best for dials is The Dark Lord, if you can interest him in making one, but it is a very expensive option. MQ dials are second tier, Phong's are bought in and vary. His Daytona dials seem reasonable. His sub dials aren't great IMO. Tonnywatches are very good for the money. If you read Hologramet's Tempus Machina project, it would seem that not only does Helenarou do small runs (five dials I believe), but the quality can be very acceptable if you have a design and set clear expectations. Another possible is to look at a dial refinishing company. If you want Rolex on the dial, they will only do it on a genuine Rolex dial, but you could possibly get a damaged one and they are in the business of one offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoD Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 As far as I know that is a general description of MQ, Phong and Tonnywatches. It is believed that they all use the same manufacturer. Tonnywatches has stated he is unable/unwilling to do small runs and one off items. Not being sarcastic but define best. It depends how deep you want to go and how much you are willing to pay. Absolute best for dials is The Dark Lord, if you can interest him in making one, but it is a very expensive option. MQ dials are second tier, Phong's are bought in and vary. His Daytona dials seem reasonable. His sub dials aren't great IMO. Tonnywatches are very good for the money. If you read Hologramet's Tempus Machina project, it would seem that not only does Helenarou do small runs (five dials I believe), but the quality can be very acceptable if you have a design and set clear expectations. Another possible is to look at a dial refinishing company. If you want Rolex on the dial, they will only do it on a genuine Rolex dial, but you could possibly get a damaged one and they are in the business of one offs.Thanks for the great info.By best I mean great dial and fair price nothing to crazy $$$$$Who is this Dark Lord? How can he be reached?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newswire Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Tonny made a 6542 one off albino dial for me that took a couple tries. Wasn't too expensive because after that he started selling them in volume on eBay (plus other Vietnam dial sellers started selling them too). Ask him?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoD Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Does anyone know how to reach the Dark Lord?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docthor Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Clear your mind must be, if you are to reach out for the Dark Lord! Sorry...I just couldn't resist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoD Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Phong got back to me!Says it would cost $900 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Better pricing than buying the genuine watch! Be careful as even Clapton got tired of it after a while and sold it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoD Posted October 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Update!!!Have a look at the dial progress thus far let me know what you think compared to GEN on far left. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docthor Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 ...not loading in Tapatalk...Sent from my wooden drums via Tupperware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoD Posted October 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 ...not loading in Tapatalk...Sent from my wooden drums via TupperwareHave no idea why it's not loading in tapaSent from my iPhone using TapatalkSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 hour ago, DinoD said: Update!!! Have a look at the dial progress thus far let me know what you think compared to GEN on far left. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Picture not loading for me either. Check your links. 1 minute ago, DinoD said: Have no idea why it's not loading in tapa I am viewing from a computer & your previous link did not work for me either. However, the new 1 you just posted IS working. Looks good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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