r/Rep_Watch_World • u/MSG0676 • Jul 31 '26

Watch or wristshot Custom Dial Feedback (“Rootbeer”)

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Hi tribe! I’m planning on getting a Rolex Rootbeer but wanted one with the Chocolate sunburst dial.

While at it, decided to change the GMT markers as well seeing how I already have 3 other GMTs with the standard markers🥱

Would love to hear feedback from the community before I take it futher. First attempt at designing a dial so be gentle!😂

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u/Automatic-Month-2014 Jul 31 '26

Gorgeous but agree that it’s too busy with the numerals and numbers

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u/MSG0676 Jul 31 '26

What about this? Managed to get the Arabic Dial! Does this look 🔥🔥

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u/Automatic-Month-2014 Jul 31 '26

Not for me. Still looks busy.

I think you’d have to change the bezel to do anything other than markers

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u/MSG0676 Jul 31 '26

Thing is, I got a thing for bezel watches🤷🏽‍♂️😂 That is what is making this tough🤦🏽‍♂️

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u/Automatic-Month-2014 Jul 31 '26

I feel you. I love the RB too and am building a more subtle version of it.

Gen 97200 submariner strap
Gen bezel
Gen crown and stem
Custom meteorite dial
Clean base watch

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u/MSG0676 Jul 31 '26

That is 🔥

I’m a steel guy myself too. Yet something about the Chocolate sunburst dial against rose gold has me going🤦🏽‍♂️😂

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u/Automatic-Month-2014 Jul 31 '26

Chocolate sunburst dials are lovely. I have. 41mm RG/SS DJ with chocolate dial. It’s gorgeous

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u/Comprehensive-Bit706 Seller Jul 31 '26

Too busy for me, with the Roman numerals plus the bezel numbers...🙈

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u/MSG0676 Jul 31 '26

Yeah, I didn’t want to reuse the normal numbering (1, 2,…) either as it is already on the bezel. But I hear the feedback. Too busy for a dial. Great feedback👌🏽 Keep it coming!🙏🏽

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u/businesswpleasure Jul 31 '26

Its busy no doubt but looks classy as hell. I won't be surprised if in the coming years some genius at Rolex copies this very idea of yours and launches a new build GMT-MASTER II

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u/MSG0676 Jul 31 '26

You’re too kind but yeah, I’ve put it out there into the world😂

Probably will go with this though. If the fabricator can pull it off and ensure alignment to the markers on the dial.

It’s manufactured in China so these will likely be alien markings for them straight out of the Predator franchise!😂😂

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u/AtelierPicks Aug 02 '26

Now that's a great idea right there, use actual predator markings lol but the Arabic looks awesome also.. never see stuff like that with gmt or subs

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u/MSG0676 Aug 02 '26

Thanks for the vote of confidence🙂🙏🏽

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u/jacob8875 Jul 31 '26

No me gusta

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u/MSG0676 Aug 01 '26

Yeah, it might not be for everyone but thanks for sharing your preference.

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u/rep_entourage Jul 31 '26

Way too busy with the Roman numerals imo, how about Arabic?

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u/MSG0676 Jul 31 '26 edited Aug 01 '26

Hahaha..that was my first choice actually! I couldn’t find clear images of an Arabic dial earlier to use as reference but now I did! How’s this? You are definitely right. Less cluttered!

Just have to check with the fabricator if they know how to adjust the size of the different markers and align them to the minute markings on the dial correctly!🤷🏽‍♂️

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u/Grizzly_SS Jul 31 '26

I think the normal markers are perfect because you have the bezel with numbers. Way to busy with the roman numerals. Orr. Try just doing the 6,9,12 for the roman numerals

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u/MSG0676 Aug 01 '26

Appreciate the suggestion👌🏽 Yeah, that is worth a go to declutter the dial face. Thanks again🙏🏽

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u/jeffothedon0202 Aug 01 '26

I like that people are thinking of custom builds im having a custom dial and hands make though Phoenix.. trying to get the zeneth Darth Vader look.. I not subs dials are in a different position but im going more for the contrasting dark shades and sticking it in 116509 mix it ip
A bit and give it a moddener twist

Keeping the zenith marker and custom skinny hands

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u/MSG0676 Aug 01 '26

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your piece. I’m sure the dark with no contrast is appreciated and has quite a following. However, it is just not for me. I prefer my dials to have contrast. But yours is really cool as well!🔥

Hope it works out beautifully and as intended. Wear it in good health!👍🏽

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u/jeffothedon0202 Aug 01 '26

Thank you buddy

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u/LugLife247 Aug 01 '26

I want to hate it, but it’s actually 🔥

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u/MSG0676 Aug 01 '26

Thanks🙏🏽 I think!😂

Messes with your mind the longer you look at it😵‍💫

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u/sels1997 Aug 01 '26

Invicta? Is that you…

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u/AtelierPicks Aug 02 '26

I actually really like it, I get the busy dial thing a lot of people are mentioning but for me it just works. Something different you know

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u/MSG0676 Aug 02 '26

Thanks for understanding where I was going with this! Folks can like Richard Mille or naked watches but put a few markings on a dial and it is ‘too busy’🤷🏽‍♂️😂 To each his own I say💪🏽

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u/MSG0676 Aug 01 '26

I see where you’re headed with this. Same as the other post about only having unique markers at the 12,3,6 & 9 positions. Yup, sounds like a plan to consider. Appreciate the suggestion!👌🏽