(Seeking Gen Owners) RG Daytona Head Weight

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"Keanu Reeves"
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Looking to build an RG Daytona (116515LN). Does anyone here own/know of anyone who owns an RG Daytona? I'm looking to find out the weight of the watch head.
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Interesting project and one of my favorite models right now. Good luck in your endeavor, you might to search the rolex forums as well.
 
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"Keanu Reeves"
Dec 23, 2017
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Interesting project and one of my favorite models right now. Good luck in your endeavor, you might to search the rolex forums as well.
Hoarded this dial for a couple of months now. Waiting for a donor watch.

Noob Daytona with the upcoming 116515 release seems to be the best option at the moment with the following upgrades:
- Gen Dial
- Gen Crystal + Gasket
- SA4130 Movement Service
- RubberB Rubber or Hamilton Leather Strap Black Alligator Strap Upgrade

I think the head weight I'm a bit picky about. 40cc99a50ffba0d4eceaff9019c045da.jpg

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The weight shouldnt bother you as much as the rose gold color tbh. Gen ever rose is distinct to regulae rose gold. It is slightly more pink/ lighter than traditional rose or plated. Weight on the gen should be more (I assume). Also, a lot of people are mixing the New noobs with ARF parts such as insert etc. Might wanna look into that option too
 
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As you know the inser is a big part in these builds. I am honestly not bothered with stock crystals on non-date watches at all. I doubt there is much difference from stock rep crystal to gen in non-date watches
 
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"Keanu Reeves"
Dec 23, 2017
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Toronto, Canada
As you know the inser is a big part in these builds. I am honestly not bothered with stock crystals on non-date watches at all. I doubt there is much difference from stock rep crystal to gen in non-date watches
Thanks mate! We will wait and see when it comes out and let's talk. I will pm you!

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