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Mr. Greene · 30 June 2010, 02:26 PM

I recently sent my 1655 into Rolex (New York) for a major overhaul that it desperatley needed. when I got it back the new dial had SWISS at the bottom. is this normal? and I understand the other marking of T25< and SWISS MADE but i havent seen this on the dials before. jsut wanting to see if anybody could help with that question.

greekbum · 30 June 2010, 02:53 PM

Its only normal when they change the dial and put in a new service luminova dial.

Mr. Greene · 30 June 2010, 02:56 PM

thanks

marke · 30 June 2010, 05:24 PM

Nikos is correct, rolex service division have made new dials for the vintage watches and all of them should show swiss at the bottom.

the T25 dials were discontuniued because of Eu regulations because the tritium is radio active, so it was illegal for rolex to sell or repalce these dials, as far as i am aware allthe tritium dials had to be destroyed or stored in the depths of Rolex geneva.

Mr. Greene · 1 July 2010, 06:09 AM

Thanks for the info. I was thinking something similar but figured there are more people here with more knowledge than me. I have to say RSC did a great job on this thing I had to double check the serial # when I got it back, it looked like a brand new watch.

Nicko · 1 July 2010, 06:45 AM

But didn't you have to authorize the work? I don't think the RSC would just swap your dial without your knowledge. Or would they?

BASSETHOUNDS · 1 July 2010, 06:53 AM

That is the problem with RSC and vintage Rolex . Like I just got a 1680 only to find out it was supposed to have a red submariner dial on it . The watch was serviced 20 years ago and they fitted a modern plain white dial to the watch

Mr. Greene · 1 July 2010, 06:57 AM

no I authorised it, it needed it. i just wish it hadn't. it had some water damage and lets just say it was in bad shape. in addition to the servicing i had them replace the dial and hands, i know i probably ruined the collector value to some but i dont really plan on selling it unless someone really wants to make a serious offer on it. and i must say that Rolex did a fantastic job on this.

mike · 1 July 2010, 09:38 AM

Service dial or not it's still a great reference. Post some pics when you can.

30 June 2010, 02:26 PM	#1
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 371	1655 Dial Marking help I recently sent my 1655 into Rolex (New York) for a major overhaul that it desperatley needed. when I got it back the new dial had SWISS at the bottom. is this normal? and I understand the other marking of T25< and SWISS MADE but i havent seen this on the dials before. jsut wanting to see if anybody could help with that question.

30 June 2010, 02:53 PM	#2
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Its only normal when they change the dial and put in a new service luminova dial. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

30 June 2010, 02:56 PM	#3
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 371	thanks

30 June 2010, 05:24 PM	#4
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	Nikos is correct, rolex service division have made new dials for the vintage watches and all of them should show swiss at the bottom. the T25 dials were discontuniued because of Eu regulations because the tritium is radio active, so it was illegal for rolex to sell or repalce these dials, as far as i am aware allthe tritium dials had to be destroyed or stored in the depths of Rolex geneva.

1 July 2010, 06:09 AM	#5
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 371	Thanks for the info. I was thinking something similar but figured there are more people here with more knowledge than me. I have to say RSC did a great job on this thing I had to double check the serial # when I got it back, it looked like a brand new watch.

1 July 2010, 06:45 AM	#6
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	But didn't you have to authorize the work? I don't think the RSC would just swap your dial without your knowledge. Or would they?

1 July 2010, 06:53 AM	#7
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	That is the problem with RSC and vintage Rolex . Like I just got a 1680 only to find out it was supposed to have a red submariner dial on it . The watch was serviced 20 years ago and they fitted a modern plain white dial to the watch

1 July 2010, 06:57 AM	#8
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 371	no I authorised it, it needed it. i just wish it hadn't. it had some water damage and lets just say it was in bad shape. in addition to the servicing i had them replace the dial and hands, i know i probably ruined the collector value to some but i dont really plan on selling it unless someone really wants to make a serious offer on it. and i must say that Rolex did a fantastic job on this.

1 July 2010, 09:38 AM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Service dial or not it's still a great reference. Post some pics when you can.

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