Help with Dials

[katester]

I'm in a market for a pre-owned Rolex but I haven't worn one or inspected one up close so I decided to go to my local AD. I'm pretty much set at MOP Diamond Dial Lady DJ prior but the manager and rep there strongly recommended that I'd be better off with just the champagne or the silver. They have shown me a used one that they have for sale which somehow the dial surface is not flat and she insisted that because it is natural, it deteriorates and become irregular over time.....true?

Other dials that I was considering are the rhodium and silver jubilee which they are also very opposed to.

I was told rhodium is too dark and is not very popular thus not a good investment. All they have is the dark rhodium (the midsize DJ floral) so I have not yet to see a real rhodium that is almost close to silver.

They also do not have a sample of a silver jubilee dial to show. The rep is wearing an older style jubilee dial which looks matted and not shiny at all as oppose to what I see online that is almost 3d. She said jubilee dials are outdated so I should stick with a plain dial that will stay classic for a lifetime.

What are your thoughts on this....I really appreciate it!

[MonBK]

Of course they recommend the boring most common champagne dial if they have it in stock.

Go for the one YOU like and not what a salesman says (unless they are paying for it).

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Of course they recommend the boring most common champagne dial if they have it in stock.

Go for the one YOU like and not what a salesman says (unless they are paying for it).

x2

[watchwatcher]

Your watch, your decision. Don't be pushed into a decision by someone who is not going to be wearing it.

[katester]

True...it's just that I would like to keep this watch forever so I'm looking for one that
will not go out of style and a look that I really would love for years to come.

I really like the rhodium but when I turn older, I still like to be able to use and enjoy it. I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to easily tell time with it hmmm.

This hunt is so much fun but is a bit frustrating and overwhelming at times. I guess I better think it through, educate myself more and not rush into getting my first one.

Thanks for all the input so far. Any other opinions about MOP irregularities and Rhodium being hard to tell time?

[AK797]

If you like the MOP then def go for it, my sister has one on her tiny Tag and whenever I catch of a glimpse of it I am impressed.

[JJL]

My wife and I were deciding between MOP, Silver and Rhodium for her (with diamond markers) as a "push" gift. All 3 are gorgeous, but deep down she really wanted the MOP, she was just having trouble justifying the added cost.

Ultimately, the MOP was the one I surprised her with, she was estatic. Shes been wearing it 4 years straight now, everyday. It's such an elegant piece, and looks incredible in person.

With that being said, I can't speak as to how it will look in X years down the road, your post does concern me a bit, however, sounds like maybe water got in it? Regardless, even if it does warp several years down the road - if it bothers you, you can always get a replacement dial I suppose. Or maybe they will become more valuable as do vintage tropical and spiderwebbed dials?

Get the one that you want though! Good luck and post pics

[katester]

Originally Posted by JJL

My wife and I were deciding between MOP, Silver and Rhodium for her (with diamond markers) as a "push" gift. All 3 are gorgeous, but deep down she really wanted the MOP, she was just having trouble justifying the added cost.

Ultimately, the MOP was the one I surprised her with, she was estatic. Shes been wearing it 4 years straight now, everyday. It's such an elegant piece, and looks incredible in person.

With that being said, I can't speak as to how it will look in X years down the road, your post does concern me a bit, however, sounds like maybe water got in it? Regardless, even if it does warp several years down the road - if it bothers you, you can always get a replacement dial I suppose. Or maybe they will become more valuable as do vintage tropical and spiderwebbed dials?

Get the one that you want though! Good luck and post pics

We have the same taste...that is exactly what I'm looking for, I bet she's so worth it! The AD seems to have a lot of experience in MOP irregularities to go strongly against it. The used one they have there seems to actually have shrunk a bit and looks a bit crooked, it is an 80's I believe. Yeah, it worried me a bit too but I really haven't found any other feedback online hmmmm. What do you think about rhodium..what did you considered 2nd between your 3 choices or what is better in your opinion rhodium or silver?

[JJL]

Originally Posted by REDiesel

Pre-owned of that vintage you should be careful not to get an aftermarket diamond MOP (although my wife & I each have one) the dials add no value. Sometimes they add the MOP (thin peice) to factory dials and then they have to adjust other parts to get it in the case/working with movement. Factory with a matching card is worth it.

Very interesting, this could explain what is happening to the one at the OPs AD.

Originally Posted by katester

We have the same taste...that is exactly what I'm looking for, I bet she's so worth it! The AD seems to have a lot of experience in MOP irregularities to go strongly against it. The used one they have there seems to actually have shrunk a bit and looks a bit crooked, it is an 80's I believe. Yeah, it worried me a bit too but I really haven't found any other feedback online hmmmm. What do you think about rhodium..what did you considered 2nd between your 3 choices or what is better in your opinion rhodium or silver?

We really never got as far as to choose one over the other. She liked both the Rhodium and Silver for different reasons. If you compare them side by side, the Silver is actually little softer, and has a bit more of a champagne color to the finish. The Rhodium is a little brighter, bolder and reflective. I think I leaned towards Rhodium because of how shiney it was, but I think she leaned towards Silver because it was a little softer and appeared a bit more elegant.

Also, I've heard people complain about the legibility of the Rhodium, because of the shine/brightness against the hands and hour markers... I didn't really see any issues, but maybe because I have good eyes? Just figured I'd share for what it's worth.

In the end though, the MOP was the one we both wanted and ultimately got. It's on another level IMO, however, you do have to pay for the upgrade.

[REDiesel]

Pre-owned of that vintage you should be careful not to get an aftermarket diamond MOP (although my wife & I each have one) the dials add no value. Sometimes they add the MOP (thin peice) to factory dials and then they have to adjust other parts to get it in the case/working with movement. Factory with a matching card is worth it.

[katester]

Originally Posted by REDiesel

Pre-owned of that vintage you should be careful not to get an aftermarket diamond MOP (although my wife & I each have one) the dials add no value. Sometimes they add the MOP (thin peice) to factory dials and then they have to adjust other parts to get it in the case/working with movement. Factory with a matching card is worth it.

That one if I remember correctly has a stick marker.
Hmmm. I wonder if that piece has an aftermarket dial and the AD just don't know about it thus they are selling it there, you would think everything would go to service before displaying it preowned in store. I didn't even know AD's buy and sell preowned aside from the lifetime tradeup. Thanks for your input, I'd be very cautious indeed.