1601 replacement dial prices

[VintageRX]

Hey guys, been thinking of getting a replacement dial for my 1601 as I would prefer a sliver one. I’ve located a mint dial on chrono but the seller is asking 575$ USD and my watch maker said it’s way to high. So with that said...

What are you going rates for a mint Rolex 1601 dial or what would be a fair price for a mint silver dial?

Thanks!

[330ci]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

Hey guys, been thinking of getting a replacement dial for my 1601 as I would prefer a sliver one. I’ve located a mint dial on chrono but the seller is asking 575$ USD and my watch maker said it’s way to high. So with that said...

What are you going rates for a mints Rolex 1601 dials or what would be a fair price for a mint silver dial?

Thanks!

Honestly it’s a bit high, but these dials aren’t all that plentiful anymore and the value of these old watches and parts are steadily climbing. Finding perfect dials is tough, I imagine you’ll end up spending $400-500 tbh.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/264870277092


Here you go

[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by 330ci

Honestly it’s a bit high, but these dials aren’t all that plentiful anymore and the value of these old watches and parts are steadily climbing. Finding perfect dials is tough, I imagine you’ll end up spending $400-500 tbh.

So if I got the seller down to 500$ plus shipping would that be somewhat reasonable?

[Handey0465]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

So if I got the seller down to 500$ plus shipping would that be somewhat reasonable?

Are there other MINT dials readily available? If so, what are the prices?

If there aren't any others available, then a reasonable price is what you are willing to pay and the seller is willing to accept...

[330ci]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

So if I got the seller down to 500$ plus shipping would that be somewhat reasonable?

I just provided a link for one for $377 obo with $45 shipping. So no I wouldn’t pay $500. Depends on how long you’re willing to wait. You could get lucky and snag one for $200 on eBay if you waited and looked often. Or you can pay $500 and get one today. I personally wouldn’t pay over $250 for a silver dial just because it’s the most common DJ dial out there and they pop up fairly regularly.



Only silver dial I have, the Lume is missing at 3, otherwise excellent. I’d let it go for $175. Most of these dials are crazy prices though.

[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by 330ci

I just provided a link for one for $377 obo with $45 shipping. So no I wouldn’t pay $500. Depends on how long you’re willing to wait. You could get lucky and snag one for $200 on eBay if you waited and looked often. Or you can pay $500 and get one today. I personally wouldn’t pay over $250 for a silver dial just because it’s the most common DJ dial out there and they pop up fairly regularly.



Only silver dial I have, the Lume is missing at 3, otherwise excellent. I’d let it go for $175. Most of these dials are crazy prices though.

Thank you for the link, would the fact that the dial is two tone affect pricing that much? The link you sent is in comparable shape to the one I’m asking about but mine has the large 6 and 9 markers and the marker are 14k

[330ci]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

Thank you for the link, would the fact that the dial is two tone affect pricing that much? The link you sent is in comparable shape to the one I’m asking about but mine has the large 6 and 9 markers and the marker are 14k

Are they YG? Dials with gold markers generally command less than their steel counterparts

[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by 330ci

I just provided a link for one for $377 obo with $45 shipping. So no I wouldn’t pay $500. Depends on how long you’re willing to wait. You could get lucky and snag one for $200 on eBay if you waited and looked often. Or you can pay $500 and get one today. I personally wouldn’t pay over $250 for a silver dial just because it’s the most common DJ dial out there and they pop up fairly regularly.



Only silver dial I have, the Lume is missing at 3, otherwise excellent. I’d let it go for $175. Most of these dials are crazy prices though.

Here’s the dial in question

[330ci]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

Here’s the dial in question

https://www.ebay.com/itm/274519491715


Not the right color for you, but you should be able to get one for ~$300 with gold markers

[Claven2]

If your watch is not a 2 tone, avoid yellow gold markers.

Another option is to get a service dial from rolex. They still make them for the 1601.

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by Claven2

If your watch is not a 2 tone, avoid yellow gold markers.

Another option is to get a service dial from rolex. They still make them for the 1601.

Interesting. How do you know that to be true? I was recently told by a watchmaker with a Rolex parts account that RSC no longer services and have no parts for Vintage DJ 1601 and 1603 variants.

[Claven2]

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Interesting. How do you know that to be true? I was recently told by a watchmaker with a Rolex parts account that RSC no longer services and have no parts for Vintage DJ 1601 and 1603 variants.

Umm... because last November rsc restored my 1601 and put in a new dial.

[rolex2020_]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

I guess you have a point there with the garbage dial, but I just got the watch serviced last year so I’m good for another 5ish years. In the meantime I’ll think about the rsc option, but RolliWorks is also very appealing


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Originally Posted by Claven2

Umm... because last November rsc restored my 1601 and put in a new dial.

How much did ad charge you for a new service dial ? And did they let you choose the colour of the dial ?

[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by Claven2

If your watch is not a 2 tone, avoid yellow gold markers.

Another option is to get a service dial from rolex. They still make them for the 1601.

That’s an interesting suggestion. I think the only way for me to get a service dial from Rolex is through a service which I don’t want to do. If you know away to get definitely let me know haha

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

That’s an interesting suggestion. I think the only way for me to get a service dial from Rolex is through a service which I don’t want to do. If you know away to get definitely let me know haha

I’d like to know how that’s done too

[Claven2]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

That’s an interesting suggestion. I think the only way for me to get a service dial from Rolex is through a service which I don’t want to do. If you know away to get definitely let me know haha

They don't sell them separately. Only available at the time of an rsc service.

[HarryLime]

is your watch silver or two-tone? If it's silver, then any two-tone dial is going to make your watch incorrect.

[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by HarryLime

is your watch silver or two-tone? If it's silver, then any two-tone dial is going to make your watch incorrect.

It’s a two tone watch with a two tone slate grey dial on it currently, it’s actually my profile pic

[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by Claven2

They don't sell them separately. Only available at the time of an rsc service.

Yes that is true but when RSC does that they keep your old dial. My current dial is fine, I just want to switch it up a bit, plus a dial from RSC will cost way more, due to the service cost, than any dial on currently on eBay.

[Claven2]

True, but then you would have a watch with all now factory internals keeping cosc time if that matter to you.

You could also buy a garbage dial on ebay and send that in for rolex to confiscate ;) they would work on it even if the hands are missing.

[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by Claven2

True, but then you would have a watch with all now factory internals keeping cosc time if that matter to you.

You could also buy a garbage dial on ebay and send that in for rolex to confiscate ;) they would work on it even if the hands are missing.

I guess you have a point there with the garbage dial, but I just got the watch serviced last year so I’m good for another 5ish years. In the meantime I’ll think about the rsc option, but RolliWorks is also very appealing


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[Claven2]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

I guess you have a point there with the garbage dial, but I just got the watch serviced last year so I’m good for another 5ish years. In the meantime I’ll think about the rsc option, but RolliWorks is also very appealing


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Rolliworks does good case work and bracelet work. Not sure they can get original new 1601 parts or not? Definitely they can't get service dials.

[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by Claven2

Rolliworks does good case work and bracelet work. Not sure they can get original new 1601 parts or not? Definitely they can't get service dials.

Good point, maybe I’ll do a rolliworks overhaul first then send it to RSC for a internal service so that all the gears can be replaced. Just hope they still service the 1570 movements, which I think they will


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[VintageRX]

I can’t believe it

So I was looking through eBay at 2am my time because I couldn’t sleep and decided to search eBay. I thought that for fun I would check out the “completed/sold” when searching for a silver 1601 dial. Came across the exact dial I’ve been looking for at 207$ USD all in, but since it was in the complete/sold I thought “ugh that’s my dial, I missed out”. However, I clicked on it, just to convince myself that I didn’t miss out, and lo and behold I was given an option to buy it now, make an offer and add to my watch list. I messed the seller to see verify that I wasn’t dreaming, then sent in a offer, but after sending in the offer I saw that he already had 5 inquiries so I decided to pay the $200 USD and secure my dial. I just hope he still has it, fingers crossed haha.

Thanks again guys for the advice, in a matter of days I was able to find the dial I was looking for, at about half the cost of the original one in question


https://www.ebay.ca/itm/143607599978

#watchgodsarereal XD


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[330ci]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

I can’t believe it

So I was looking through eBay at 2am my time because I couldn’t sleep and decided to search eBay. I thought that for fun I would check out the “completed/sold” when searching for a silver 1601 dial. Came across the exact dial I’ve been looking for at 207$ USD all in, but since it was in the complete/sold I thought “ugh that’s my dial, I missed out”. However, I clicked on it, just to convince myself that I didn’t miss out, and lo and behold I was given an option to buy it now, make an offer and add to my watch list. I messed the seller to see verify that I wasn’t dreaming, then sent in a offer, but after sending in the offer I saw that he already had 5 inquiries so I decided to pay the $200 USD and secure my dial. I just hope he still has it, fingers crossed haha.

Thanks again guys for the advice, in a matter of days I was able to find the dial I was looking for, at about half the cost of the original one in question


https://www.ebay.ca/itm/143607599978

#watchgodsarereal XD


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hopefully you get it! i'd say the few extra days were worth the savings =D

[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by 330ci

hopefully you get it! i'd say the few extra days were worth the savings =D

I hope so too!! :) I’ll keep the threat up to date. I’ve also ordered a rebuilt oval jubilee bracelet from rolliworks.


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[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by 330ci

hopefully you get it! i'd say the few extra days were worth the savings =D

Everything went smoothly, spoke to the manager I believe. The dial in the pictures is the one I’ll receive. Real pleasure to deal with, swissice has given me flawless service.


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[s1im]

there are some 1601's made for the saudi market that had gold markers and gold hands on an oyster steel bracelet with a 18ct wg fluted bezel.
I have one that has original dial (sigma) and full matching paperwork, I thought it was a dial change until i did a lot of research into it!

[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by s1im

there are some 1601's made for the saudi market that had gold markers and gold hands on an oyster steel bracelet with a 18ct wg fluted bezel.
I have one that has original dial (sigma) and full matching paperwork, I thought it was a dial change until i did a lot of research into it!
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That’s interesting! Many would just say that’s been put together .


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