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metsengland · 12 May 2011, 06:23 AM

Is it possible to have Rolex build a custom watch? I have seen dials with companies logos on and national flags on that are official, and have seen a platinum Daydate with a factory fitted strap instead of a bracelet, but can they do a dial that is not in the master catalogue, or, say a platinum oyster band with diamonds, etc.? Just wondering!

youngr · 12 May 2011, 06:27 AM

Rolex wont touch it or do it but there are 3rd party companys that will do this for you.

metsengland · 12 May 2011, 06:37 AM

I mean from new.

Grumpy Badger · 12 May 2011, 06:44 AM

I think you'd have to do a huge order (ie in the thousands) before Rolex would consider doing you custom dials etc.

rolexertion · 12 May 2011, 06:46 AM

Rolex will do anything you are willing to pay for. It just might cost, a lot.

Speed · 12 May 2011, 06:56 AM

What are you willing to spend??

Dweller of the Sea · 12 May 2011, 07:26 AM

I once heard that you have to buy minimum 200 pieces, sometimes more, before they will make something speciel. (unless you happen be a king or very VIP)

DrewWatson · 12 May 2011, 07:33 AM

I wish. If only I could come up with a red 116610 Sub. That's not asking too much, is it? :-)

metsengland · 14 May 2011, 05:40 AM

Bump

Omega 1120 · 14 May 2011, 07:21 AM

Rolex custom made dial's or combinations not found in their catalog.......

100 Gem encrusted Special-Editions for King Abdullah.....certainly

150 Platinum Day-Dates for the Sultan of Brunei.....of course

5 Gold Day-Dates for Joe Millionaire.....not so much.

WatchTimes · 14 May 2011, 07:33 AM

Bump?

The ? has been answered Rolex will not do it nor will they work on it if you have it done by someone else.

Aftermarket work voids all warranty and Rolex does not work on anything with anything aftermarket.

Speed · 14 May 2011, 08:38 AM

Bump.

What are you willing to spend?

mike · 14 May 2011, 09:46 AM

There are several examples of "custom" Rolex (or "special" versions of a given reference). I'm not sure how they come to pass but the Submariner has the Panama edition and the Octopus.
There have been blue bezel 1680s and GMTs (that Rolex serviced) not to mention the Omani watches.

There have been special EXPIIs as well. If memory serves they were a series of 7 or 8 1655s fitted with GMT dials at the request of an expedition for use during their adventures.

12 May 2011, 06:23 AM	#1
metsengland Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: England Watch: Datejust 116200 Posts: 68	Custom rolex Is it possible to have Rolex build a custom watch? I have seen dials with companies logos on and national flags on that are official, and have seen a platinum Daydate with a factory fitted strap instead of a bracelet, but can they do a dial that is not in the master catalogue, or, say a platinum oyster band with diamonds, etc.? Just wondering!

12 May 2011, 06:27 AM	#2
youngr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: England Watch: 16610 & 16710 Posts: 899	Rolex wont touch it or do it but there are 3rd party companys that will do this for you. __________________ SS Submariner Date "V" SS GMT Master II Pepsi "D"

12 May 2011, 06:44 AM	#4
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I think you'd have to do a huge order (ie in the thousands) before Rolex would consider doing you custom dials etc. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

14 May 2011, 07:33 AM	#11
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Bump? The ? has been answered Rolex will not do it nor will they work on it if you have it done by someone else. Aftermarket work voids all warranty and Rolex does not work on anything with anything aftermarket. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

12 May 2011, 06:37 AM	#3
metsengland Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: England Watch: Datejust 116200 Posts: 68	I mean from new.

12 May 2011, 06:46 AM	#5
rolexertion Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montreal, PQ Posts: 722	Rolex will do anything you are willing to pay for. It just might cost, a lot.

12 May 2011, 06:56 AM	#6
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	What are you willing to spend??

12 May 2011, 07:26 AM	#7
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	I once heard that you have to buy minimum 200 pieces, sometimes more, before they will make something speciel. (unless you happen be a king or very VIP)

12 May 2011, 07:33 AM	#8
DrewWatson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Drew Location: Chicago Area Watch: Panerai PAM 127 Posts: 56	I wish. If only I could come up with a red 116610 Sub. That's not asking too much, is it? :-)

14 May 2011, 05:40 AM	#9
metsengland Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: England Watch: Datejust 116200 Posts: 68	Bump

14 May 2011, 07:21 AM	#10
Omega 1120 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 175	Rolex custom made dial's or combinations not found in their catalog....... 100 Gem encrusted Special-Editions for King Abdullah.....certainly 150 Platinum Day-Dates for the Sultan of Brunei.....of course 5 Gold Day-Dates for Joe Millionaire.....not so much.

14 May 2011, 08:38 AM	#12
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Bump. What are you willing to spend?

14 May 2011, 09:46 AM	#13
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	There are several examples of "custom" Rolex (or "special" versions of a given reference). I'm not sure how they come to pass but the Submariner has the Panama edition and the Octopus. There have been blue bezel 1680s and GMTs (that Rolex serviced) not to mention the Omani watches. There have been special EXPIIs as well. If memory serves they were a series of 7 or 8 1655s fitted with GMT dials at the request of an expedition for use during their adventures.

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