Here are the essential features of this best modified Daytona on the market:
1. Base Model & Upgrades
- Model: Rolex Daytona 116506 (Ice Blue dial)
- Uses genuine original accessories for the dial and hands (authenticated)
- Case and strap are made of PT950 platinum (not original, but high-grade replica)
2. Weight & Material
- Total weight: 282.7 grams (over half a catty)
- PT950 platinum feels very heavy; authentic to the original’s heft
3. Movement
- Domestic Dandong 4130 movement – stable, reliable, and matches original thickness
4. Craftsmanship Details
- Bezel: Jujube red outer ring, color-matched to inner scale
- Crystal: High-transparency mirror
- Case shape: Correct width differences between lugs; tight fit between strap and case; proper curvature of strap opening arc (key quality indicator)
- Case back: Brushed finish (correct for this model), four corner engravings
- Strap: Delicate polishing and grinding, chamfers rounded
- Clasp / Buckle:
- Crown is 3D with five top angles and oval bottom
- Matte interior surface (vs. polished on 18k gold) – correct for PT950
- Engravings: Rolex logo, “PD950”, dog head, scale – clear and sharp
- Polished inner edge of the buckle (a hidden authentication point – fakes often miss this)
5. Authentication & Purchase Advice
- Identification report confirms dial and hands meet genuine craftsmanship standards
- Merchant offers a “fake = triple refund” guarantee
- Strong warning: always get independent authentication when buying original parts
For enthusiasts who want the look and heft of an ice blue platinum Daytona without the original price tag, this modified version is impressive.
Hello everyone, this is Bozwatch Reviews.
Every watch is a work of art, a testament to time. And I am a true fan of them. I also hope that all watch enthusiasts can avoid pitfalls and find their own “Bole” (a discerning patron).
Recently, some followers messaged me privately, wanting to buy the best modified Daytona currently on the market. Moreover, they specifically wanted one upgraded with original genuine accessories. So, Bozhong spent his own money to buy such a blue dial from a merchant. Let’s take a look.
How is the craftsmanship of this best modified and upgraded ice blue dial on the market? Is it worth buying?
This watch is model number 116506. We commonly call it the Ice Blue Daytona. And right now, this is the top-tier product you can find on the market.
Its accessories — the dial and hands — are upgraded with genuine original parts. Its case and strap are made of PT950 platinum. It feels very heavy. Let’s weigh it first, to see how much it weighs.
You can see the scale reads 282.7 grams. That’s over half a jin (approx. 0.62 lbs). Just imagine — that’s the weight of PT950 platinum. It feels extremely heavy. Even for an ordinary person, when you wear it, it’s hard to get used to such heft. But the PT950 platinum material is also currently one of the most expensive in the Rolex Daytona series. Such a watch — this “Pinaudi” (referring to the Paul Newman? Or just a term?) — its price on the secondary market is worth hundreds of thousands of yuan. So it’s still very expensive.
But through modification and upgrading, you can spend less money to achieve more. And when worn, it’s almost the same as the genuine one.
So for this watch, it uses original accessories — an original dial and hands — for the upgrade. Of course, the merchant also provides these accessories for us. Here is an appraisal report. You can see that the dial and hands meet genuine craftsmanship standards. These genuine accessories can be authenticated by such an identification center. The merchant guarantees that if they’re fake, you get triple compensation.
For a watch like this, you must be careful. When you want to buy original accessories, you must get them authenticated. Don’t let yourself be deceived.
Its bezel is a down ring? The outer ring of this bezel is jujube red. See? It matches the inner scale, and the colors complement each other. The bezel is quite okay. The crystal is made of high-transparency material — also quite good.
The movement? No need to say much. It uses a domestic Dandong 4130 movement — very stable, and the thickness matches the original.
Now, here comes the key point. Let’s examine whether the craftsmanship of this gold case (platinum case) meets the standard. The PT950 platinum material actually has many details that differ from 18K gold. What are the specific differences? I’ll share them with you later.
First, look at the front. The PT950 platinum case has its own distinct shape. You can see that the widths here are different — this part is wider, and this one is thinner. That’s in line with the original process. Everyone must pay attention to this distinction.
Between the strap and the dial, to judge the quality of a platinum case, you must look at this area — whether the fit is tight and snug. Then look at the curvature. Many gold case factories make the opening arc of the strap too high or too low — that’s not correct. The correct opening arc is a standard for measuring the quality of a gold case. Because this case uses original data, it must be comparable to the genuine article.
Now look at the side. The thickness is consistent. The caseback has four corners — see? One, two, three, four corners. The case shape is actually quite similar to that of the 16505 rose gold. And at this point, you can see that for the Ice Blue Daytona, the back of the caseback is a brushed surface. See? In contrast, the 116518 18K gold Green Gold Daytona has a polished caseback. So every gold watch has its own original data — the case shape, caseback, and brushing are all very delicate.
The engravings on the four corners must be carefully examined. Be sure to find well‑made engravings. This kind of engraving must achieve the effect of the original.
Now look at the strap. The overall polishing and grinding of the strap must be done properly. The brushing and polishing on this strap are very delicate. Every chamfer has been polished and rounded.
Finally, let’s look at the clasp. The clasp is actually a difficult point, because PT950 platinum is very hard. So machining such a small area really tests the master’s craftsmanship. You can see that on this clasp, every chamfer has been rounded and polished. Isn’t that very good? The crown is very three‑dimensional — the top is divided into five angles, and the bottom is oval. Then look at the curvature of the side — the polishing is also very good. It’s great.
Now open the clasp and look inside. This is different from an 18K gold watch. The biggest difference is that you can see it has a matte finish — with the dragon and phoenix logo and English letters. But on an 18K gold watch, it has a polished surface, consistent with the outside. The engraving here should not be “PD950” — rather, a dog head, a scale, and the Rolex logo — still very clear. You must pay attention to these details.
Another point — the hinges of the clasp. This is actually something rarely noticed by people. This area is also a telltale sign of a high‑quality clasp. For any luxury clasp, this part will be polished. If it’s not polished, you can check it — it must be a fake watch.
Another point — you can see the overall workmanship is relatively good.
This is a 116506 Ice Blue Daytona, upgraded with original genuine dial and hands, fitted with a PT950 platinum case — a simple identification video.
If you are interested in this watch, you can authenticate it yourself and find one on your own. If you like Bozhong’s watch videos, please double‑tap to like and follow. See you next time.
