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wescooling · 1 June 2016, 08:06 AM

Rolex service center wants to change out my dial and hands on original 1978 watch. They say I have moisture damage on dial.

I have the 1675 2 tone with oyster band.

Service cal.1575 $1050, dial is $510 and hands, crown around $250.

Should I do it, will the watch be worth more. Any chance I can save the current dial hands and crown?

Thanks

southtexas · 1 June 2016, 11:01 AM

Need some pics.

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Old Expat Beast · 1 June 2016, 11:06 AM

Yep, put up photos, but chances are it's just RSC being fussy.

ref1655 · 1 June 2016, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by southtexas

Need some pics.

+1...that will help others assist you in determining whether the hands/dial are salvageable & aesthetic. if they are, you might be better served taking your watch to an independent factory-authorized RSC for a 'vintage' servicing.

Autavian · 1 June 2016, 12:24 PM

Never change out original parts for service parts on vintage pieces. This affects the value and authenticity of its true circa. You will then have a vintage piece with service parts. Unless it just looks terribly damaged, leave as is. My humble opinion as a long time
Vintage collector.

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mapalfa · 1 June 2016, 11:14 PM

You may find that they'll refuse to cover the movement for any further damage due to flakes from the dial getting into the movement if you say you don't want to have it replaced.

That's what they said with my Tudor Monarch anyway.

joli160 · 1 June 2016, 11:57 PM

Take your watch back and go to an independent watchmaker. Several really good ones around here. Replacing the dial is a no go imho and will affect the value significantly downwards

A RSC is not the place to go with a classic.

Qinhan · 2 June 2016, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

Take your watch back and go to an independent watchmaker. Several really good ones around here. Replacing the dial is a no go imho and will affect the value significantly downwards

A RSC is not the place to go with a classic.

This. Don't ruin a lovely vintage watch.

Paul · 2 June 2016, 05:43 AM

The two-tone 1675s are such a nice reference - one day I'll own one

Yours looks like a nice example too. If the dial damage is limited to the slight marks I see under the lower text .. and if the dial remains stable, I say enjoy it exactly as it is.

Great to see the rich gilt text and your pics suggest a bit of tropical going on perhaps there ? Right or wrong, the watch presents with some real character . Cool

Aceldama · 2 June 2016, 05:49 AM

I'd take a drive to Arlington to say hello to the Ridley's...

Wahlberg · 2 June 2016, 06:12 AM

What does a replacement dial for these even look like? Does anyone have an example?

1 June 2016, 08:06 AM	#1
wescooling "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wesley Location: Dallas Watch: 1675 two tone Posts: 8	GMT Master Dial Change Rolex service center wants to change out my dial and hands on original 1978 watch. They say I have moisture damage on dial. I have the 1675 2 tone with oyster band. Service cal.1575 $1050, dial is $510 and hands, crown around $250. Should I do it, will the watch be worth more. Any chance I can save the current dial hands and crown? Thanks

1 June 2016, 11:01 AM	#2
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,763	Need some pics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

1 June 2016, 11:07 PM	#6
wescooling "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wesley Location: Dallas Watch: 1675 two tone Posts: 8	GMT Steel Gold 1978

1 June 2016, 11:12 PM	#7
wescooling "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wesley Location: Dallas Watch: 1675 two tone Posts: 8	GMT Steel Gold 1978 Dial issue due to moisture

1 June 2016, 11:57 PM	#9
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	Take your watch back and go to an independent watchmaker. Several really good ones around here. Replacing the dial is a no go imho and will affect the value significantly downwards A RSC is not the place to go with a classic. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

1 June 2016, 11:06 AM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Yep, put up photos, but chances are it's just RSC being fussy.

1 June 2016, 12:24 PM	#5
Autavian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 634	Never change out original parts for service parts on vintage pieces. This affects the value and authenticity of its true circa. You will then have a vintage piece with service parts. Unless it just looks terribly damaged, leave as is. My humble opinion as a long time Vintage collector.

1 June 2016, 11:14 PM	#8
mapalfa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Robin Location: West Wales Watch: ing the grass grow Posts: 571	You may find that they'll refuse to cover the movement for any further damage due to flakes from the dial getting into the movement if you say you don't want to have it replaced. That's what they said with my Tudor Monarch anyway.

2 June 2016, 05:43 AM	#11
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	Great watch OP . Has some real character .... The two-tone 1675s are such a nice reference - one day I'll own one Yours looks like a nice example too. If the dial damage is limited to the slight marks I see under the lower text .. and if the dial remains stable, I say enjoy it exactly as it is. Great to see the rich gilt text and your pics suggest a bit of tropical going on perhaps there ? Right or wrong, the watch presents with some real character . Cool

2 June 2016, 05:49 AM	#12
Aceldama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Cal Watch: Dads Omega Cal 601 Posts: 707	I'd take a drive to Arlington to say hello to the Ridley's...

2 June 2016, 06:12 AM	#13
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,590	What does a replacement dial for these even look like? Does anyone have an example?

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