Replace dial/hands on Sub 16803?

[thechad1215]

Hi all,

Been lurking for a while. I have a Sub 16803 that my dad bestowed on me several years ago. I don't think this model qualifies as vintage, but it's an "heirloom", so it's not going anywhere, and it may be vintage at some point down the road.

In the meantime, it's my daily driver, but the faded tritium lume bothers me. I've looked into Rolex service replacing the dial and hands, but I am concerned that it would kill whatever "vintageness" the watch might have.

My questions:

Anyone else faced with balancing vintage and usability?

Thoughts on having a non-rolex watchmaker replace with genuine superluminova dial/hands, so I can keep the originals?

Has anyone had trouble with Rolex service after replacing with genuine parts?

Is its potential value as a vintage already gone because I had to have Rolex replace the bezel (which popped off and was lost ) a few years ago?