Vintage watch w/service dial...

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by Mike1066

Red service dial in my father's watch. Man, he loves this watch so much.

That looks great Mike. Congrats........Easy to see why your father would love it.

[The Argonaut]

Originally Posted by Mike1066

Red service dial in my father's watch. Man, he loves this watch so much.

This makes we want a RED submariner. Wow.


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[Stag]

My 1680 fitted with service insert but has original dial and hands

[G-Web]

I know this thread is old, but i thought it might be a good place to share my latest pickup.
This 5513 is freshly serviced, and it's basically like having a brand new watch from 1978.
Love it.
Cheers,
-GW

[Tudor66]

Originally Posted by G-Web

I know this thread is old, but i thought it might be a good place to share my latest pickup.
This 5513 is freshly serviced, and it's basically like having a brand new watch from 1978.
Love it.
Cheers,
-GW

Nice 5513 Grant, I've yet to own one of these, but it's on the list. I could use a non-date watch, and the submariner is one of my favorite models of all brands... Congrats...

[iclick]

I have a 1675 GMT with the original dial and hands that are in excellent shape, but one of my peeves about the watch has always been not being able to read it at night. When I had a 2-tone GMT about 20 years ago I replaced the dial and hands, and that helped greatly on that watch with the visibility issue. At that time doing that conversion wasn't too expensive.

My current 43YO SS 1675 is now being serviced by a local watchmaker, so how much does the dial and hand combo cost, parts only from Rolex? If I did the swap I would certainly keep the original parts, but this might be a good time to consider it.

[powerfunk]

That's awesome, Gweb! Certainly worthy of a thread bump!



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[dysondiver]

jason , could that be the best sub ever ,,,, i wouldnt take it diving though ,,, all i can see ia a slip of a cylinder etc ,,, but , other side of it ,,,, nice to see such a nice one in the wild.

[Old Expat Beast]

Nice. I have the same thing coming home from the RSC in a few weeks.

[heatscore]

Just stumbled on this thread, very cool.

I wanted something all original, but I saw this and couldn't pass it up.



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[watchabit]

Interesting thread and it actually made me pull the trigger on this...

My '72 gmt Master which I got as a frankenwatch, is now all correct but for a dial and hands. After lots of searching and not finding what I wanted, I found this thread and realized that since I want to wear it, I'd really like to be able to see it in the dark! And this is what RSC would put on it anyway, so I'm happy. As soon as it arrives I'll post pics of my finally correct GMT!

Now I have to find something to do with the 1960 movement and rail dial I have left over...

[RC2]

Rolex PCG 1675 from 1960.

[watchabit]

Originally Posted by RC2

Rolex PCG 1675 from 1960.

Holy cow! Did you recently get this off an ebay auction? I was following one just like it.

To continue the thread, I received the service dial and hands last week, it's luminova with tritium markings! I can wear my GMT Master!

[RC2]

Originally Posted by watchabit

Holy cow! Did you recently get this off an ebay auction? I was following one just like it.

To continue the thread, I received the service dial and hands last week, it's luminova with tritium markings! I can wear my GMT Master!

Purchased last month from a local watch store. It's nice. Usually not a fan of service parts but I like it for the price I paid. Thanks - love your 1675. Rich

[The Argonaut]

Originally Posted by RC2

Rolex PCG 1675 from 1960.

Absolutely gorgeous.


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[Old Expat Beast]

Fresh from RSC Hong Kong last week. A 1989 5513 with new Dial, Hands and Crown. Original acrylic dome.

[omitohud]

New dial, hands, insert and bracelet

[skprd13]

Awesome pictures Jason!

[Tudor66]

Originally Posted by Tudor66

Let's see those vintage Rolex watches with new Rolex service dials. In my opinion the new service replacement dials with new hands, bezel insert, etc, provide the best combination: Vintage & New...!

Please include a "lights up like a candle" picture as well...

Great follow up guys. Thanks for the underwater photo..., This really shows the benefit of the service dials..., I don't know if I would take my 1680 in the water if it has all original yellowed patina on the dial...

Keep the pics coming...

[cjnesher]

[descartes]

Will Rolex send you back your original dial and hands.

For example, if you send in an authentic Red Sub and request a service dial, hands amd crystel, will the originial parts be returned to you?

[powerfunk]

Originally Posted by descartes

Will Rolex send you back your original dial and hands.

For example, if you send in an authentic Red Sub and request a service dial, hands amd crystel, will the originial parts be returned to you?

No. No parts get returned by RSC

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[Old Expat Beast]

5513 service dial and hands on leather. Lights up like a pinball machine in the dark.

[Tony G]

Vintage / Service Dial Nice.... Anymore out there in Rolex land ???

[stmoore]

1680 Red Service Mk VIII dial:

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[Tony G]

Nice DJ

[Tudor66]

I started this thread, and after buying, selling/trading Rolex watches on a monthly basis, I must say that this service dial/hands submariner 1680 is still a favorite of mine- perhaps because I can go into the dark garage and still see the time...

[JohnBaker3]

1981/82 GMT with service dial, new hands, etc. Looks brand new....

And I'm wearing it right now !!

Be safe. : )

[emersm]

Love this thread, you get the best of both worlds.