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wbfl · 13 September 2013, 12:14 PM

I recently bought a datejust but now wish I had bought a different style.

I contacted the store which I bought it from as a possible trade-in for credit back towards a new one.

He generously offered to change the bezel and dial and hands on the watch I have currently.

I hadn't thought of this idea!

Is this common? Has anyone does this before?

Thanks!

77T · 13 September 2013, 01:06 PM

I wouldn't say it is commonly done, but many here have done this.

The thing is you must be careful that you are getting authentic parts (if you are using an AD, then not a worry). If you are using a non-Rolex seller, keep in mind that you want to stay within the options that were available for that model in that period.

Two reasons are maintaining intrinsic value and being able to have RSC service the modified watch.

Jack T · 13 September 2013, 01:22 PM

I did not know the bezel on a DataJust could be changed, fluted to smooth or vice versa. Dials, of course; hands, not so much.

joe100 · 13 September 2013, 01:34 PM

Please don't do that to a perfectly fine Rolex.

AK797 · 13 September 2013, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

Please don't do that to a perfectly fine Rolex.

Id ask to return it for a new one.

13 September 2013, 12:14 PM	#1
wbfl "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: California Posts: 3	Change Bezel and Dial? I recently bought a datejust but now wish I had bought a different style. I contacted the store which I bought it from as a possible trade-in for credit back towards a new one. He generously offered to change the bezel and dial and hands on the watch I have currently. I hadn't thought of this idea! Is this common? Has anyone does this before? Thanks!

13 September 2013, 01:06 PM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,013	I wouldn't say it is commonly done, but many here have done this. The thing is you must be careful that you are getting authentic parts (if you are using an AD, then not a worry). If you are using a non-Rolex seller, keep in mind that you want to stay within the options that were available for that model in that period. Two reasons are maintaining intrinsic value and being able to have RSC service the modified watch. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 September 2013, 01:22 PM	#3
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	I did not know the bezel on a DataJust could be changed, fluted to smooth or vice versa. Dials, of course; hands, not so much. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

13 September 2013, 01:34 PM	#4
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Please don't do that to a perfectly fine Rolex. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

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