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campbe33 · 28 July 2009, 10:08 AM

I'm trying to sell a Men's Rolex President 18K Gold with a Diamond Bezel/Diamond and Champagne Dial on Ebay. The watch is in excellent condition except for a slight discoloration at the top of dial.

My question is should I go ahead and replace the dial then try to sell it? I know the value would go up if I replaced it with a factory dial. There's a used factory dial that hasn't been refinished exactly the same I can get for $895. I also looked into getting my dial refinished, but was wondering if that decreases the value of the Rolex and if so by how much? I know authorized dealers won't replace a factory dial with a refinished dial and so far the Rolex has only been taken to authorized dealers. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Below is a link to a picture that shows the discoloration. It actually isn't too noticeable when looking at the watch in person, in fact I didn't notice it until I read my brother's appraisal. The pictures enhance it because their up close and I wanted to disclose everything about the Rolex.

http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/u...3/DSC00502.jpg

GMTJOHNNY · 28 July 2009, 10:21 AM

I had my Day Date dial replaced. From the looks of the photo- the band looks like it needs replacement too. I would take it to a Rolex Service Center (RSC) for a list of what needs to be done and go from there.

Rikki · 29 July 2009, 04:03 AM

Are all the parts original if not Rolex will replace with original or not work on it be prepared for that reality. Rik the watchmaker

28 July 2009, 10:08 AM	#1
campbe33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Melanie Location: Idaho Posts: 1	Need Advice re:Refinishing vs. Replacing Dial I'm trying to sell a Men's Rolex President 18K Gold with a Diamond Bezel/Diamond and Champagne Dial on Ebay. The watch is in excellent condition except for a slight discoloration at the top of dial. My question is should I go ahead and replace the dial then try to sell it? I know the value would go up if I replaced it with a factory dial. There's a used factory dial that hasn't been refinished exactly the same I can get for $895. I also looked into getting my dial refinished, but was wondering if that decreases the value of the Rolex and if so by how much? I know authorized dealers won't replace a factory dial with a refinished dial and so far the Rolex has only been taken to authorized dealers. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Below is a link to a picture that shows the discoloration. It actually isn't too noticeable when looking at the watch in person, in fact I didn't notice it until I read my brother's appraisal. The pictures enhance it because their up close and I wanted to disclose everything about the Rolex. http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/u...3/DSC00502.jpg

28 July 2009, 10:21 AM	#2
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I had my Day Date dial replaced. From the looks of the photo- the band looks like it needs replacement too. I would take it to a Rolex Service Center (RSC) for a list of what needs to be done and go from there. __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

29 July 2009, 04:03 AM	#3
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Are all the parts original if not Rolex will replace with original or not work on it be prepared for that reality. Rik the watchmaker

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