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PocketSquare · 2 January 2011, 06:23 AM

Hey, I was wondering how much does it cost to get a new face for a datejust? and if the change is hard? something i can learn to do myself, or better to take to a dealer?

Thanks.

Lol-x · 2 January 2011, 06:36 AM

You definitely should not attempt it yourself unless you are a watchmaker.

If you take it to Rolex they will only do a dial change as part of a service that may eventually end up costing you $800 including the face change.

You are best off, if you can going to ebay and buying the new dial (if you can find what you want) and then take that to a qualified watchmaker and get it fitted.

If you can't find the dial that fits your watch, and you need to be very careful to ensure it fits your model DateJust, then you are better off going to Rolex to get them to do the work.

HL65 · 2 January 2011, 06:38 AM

I second that--you do not want to mess with a dial and hands--nothing good can come of that!!

PocketSquare · 2 January 2011, 06:53 AM

Thanks. Currently have a white face, wanted to get a silver face!

I guess if worse comes to worse I will eat up the 800!

slcbbrown · 2 January 2011, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

You definitely should not attempt it yourself unless you are a watchmaker.

If you take it to Rolex they will only do a dial change as part of a service that may eventually end up costing you $800 including the face change.

You are best off, if you can going to ebay and buying the new dial (if you can find what you want) and then take that to a qualified watchmaker and get it fitted.

If you can't find the dial that fits your watch, and you need to be very careful to ensure it fits your model DateJust, then you are better off going to Rolex to get them to do the work.

I agree with these comments. If you have decent Rolex service guy, he could easily find the right version for your watch. It's a simple change for an expert. I see dials on ebay for $300, regularly. Even lower prices are out there. If you're buying it yourself, make sure you know which model to buy.

Montexn · 2 January 2011, 07:32 AM

When you change the dial does that effect the value of the piece down the road? I read somewhere that it would lower the value, but this was in regard to doing a relume job.

Lamone · 2 January 2011, 07:34 AM

You can get a Rolex dial for a couple hundred dollars, then take it to a watchmaker for teh swap. It's very easy to do and doesn't take much time.

2 January 2011, 06:23 AM	#1
PocketSquare Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: canada Posts: 27	DateJust, how much to change the face? Hey, I was wondering how much does it cost to get a new face for a datejust? and if the change is hard? something i can learn to do myself, or better to take to a dealer? Thanks.

2 January 2011, 06:36 AM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	You definitely should not attempt it yourself unless you are a watchmaker. If you take it to Rolex they will only do a dial change as part of a service that may eventually end up costing you $800 including the face change. You are best off, if you can going to ebay and buying the new dial (if you can find what you want) and then take that to a qualified watchmaker and get it fitted. If you can't find the dial that fits your watch, and you need to be very careful to ensure it fits your model DateJust, then you are better off going to Rolex to get them to do the work. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

2 January 2011, 06:38 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	I second that--you do not want to mess with a dial and hands--nothing good can come of that!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 January 2011, 06:53 AM	#4
PocketSquare Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: canada Posts: 27	Thanks. Currently have a white face, wanted to get a silver face! I guess if worse comes to worse I will eat up the 800!

2 January 2011, 07:32 AM	#6
Montexn Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Richard Location: Montana Watch: All of them Posts: 71	When you change the dial does that effect the value of the piece down the road? I read somewhere that it would lower the value, but this was in regard to doing a relume job.

2 January 2011, 07:34 AM	#7
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	You can get a Rolex dial for a couple hundred dollars, then take it to a watchmaker for teh swap. It's very easy to do and doesn't take much time.

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