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SteveTex · 15 April 2008, 11:31 AM

Anyone know? Thanks, SteveTex

abigsecret · 15 April 2008, 12:20 PM

Through Rolex it isn't something that can be done... you would have to go through a non-official dealer, which would void the authenticity of your watch.
Good luck!

topcat30093 · 15 April 2008, 12:29 PM

I have been told by my AD that if you buy a Daytona and then decide that you don't like the colour of the dial, you can return back to Rolex and they will replace the dial for you.
If you return it after a short time of doing it then the AD may swallow the charge.
Any later and a charge equilavent to approx £100 will be made.
And if thats the case I don't know if they would send you back your old dial to keep.

Solo118 · 15 April 2008, 12:31 PM

I think you should ask your local AD or RSC... Dont do anything 3rd party

CPCC · 15 April 2008, 12:33 PM

Ive heard about this happening in Europe, unfortunately the AD in america do not trade over colours.

ROLEX MAN · 15 April 2008, 01:41 PM

I think it would devalue it because my paperwork states white face!

AGENT4734 · 15 April 2008, 03:19 PM

Since Daytona's fetch a premium price, sell your Black dial and buy a White Daytona?

sherwin · 15 April 2008, 05:04 PM

if it states on the paperwork the original dial, then you would have a problem in changing as you would change the "specs".

Otto · 15 April 2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveTex

Anyone know? Thanks, SteveTex

I paid 55,000 yen to have it done in Tokyo.

SPACE-DWELLER · 15 April 2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cpcc

Ive heard about this happening in Europe, unfortunately the AD in america do not trade over colours.

Wow, that sucks! Must be the strict policy of RUSA again!

Anyway, as stated, in Europe you can normally have the dial exchanged for free within the first year. I was given this option when I owned a black "Zenith" Daytona.

mactrack · 15 April 2008, 10:52 PM

I'm looking at getting a SS DJ for my first Rolex and the AD's I have spoken to all have said that, in the UK at least, you can have a dial swap done free of charge if within the first 3 months.

If you have this done does anyone know whether you get some official Rolex paperwork stating the change so your original paperwork does not look wrong?

Trurolexer · 15 April 2008, 11:04 PM

My Brother have done it in Phillipine. Switching his Daytona dial from white to black dial. And he still keep the white dial too. What an AD!!!

marshallr47 · 15 April 2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Otto

I paid 55,000 yen to have it done in Tokyo.

Hey Otto. What does 55,000 yen equal in US dollars? Thanks.

frostie · 15 April 2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by marshallr47

Hey Otto. What does 55,000 yen equal in US dollars? Thanks.

55,000 yen are 539 $ at today's rate

DS/B MINI S · 16 April 2008, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AGENT4734

Since Daytona's fetch a premium price, sell your Black dial and buy a White Daytona?

That's what I'd look to do

sherwin · 16 April 2008, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

My Brother have done it in Phillipine. Switching his Daytona dial from white to black dial. And he still keep the white dial too. What an AD!!!

must explain why you see many shop with excess dials that came from other customers tradein's etc. im guessing some sell the dial back to the AD

clbcpa · 16 April 2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by topcat30093

I have been told by my AD that if you buy a Daytona and then decide that you don't like the colour of the dial, you can return back to Rolex and they will replace the dial for you.
If you return it after a short time of doing it then the AD may swallow the charge.
Any later and a charge equilavent to approx £100 will be made.
And if thats the case I don't know if they would send you back your old dial to keep.

My AD here told me that exact same things with the exact same pricing.

sparky · 9 April 2012, 04:27 AM

cost me about $10 grand

azguy · 9 April 2012, 04:35 AM

There are threads about people buying dials and using good independent watch makers to make the swap. Try doing some searches here on TRF. You see dials for sale and while not cheap, they are out there. Just keep the white dial and you have no worries....

If I remember, a lot of people feel like the white dial is a harder read

In fact, a quick search brought this up for $800.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...hlight=daytona

15 April 2008, 11:31 AM	#1
SteveTex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 42	$ of Switching from Black to White Daytona Face Anyone know? Thanks, SteveTex

15 April 2008, 12:20 PM	#2
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	Through Rolex it isn't something that can be done... you would have to go through a non-official dealer, which would void the authenticity of your watch. Good luck! __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

15 April 2008, 12:29 PM	#3
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,459	I have been told by my AD that if you buy a Daytona and then decide that you don't like the colour of the dial, you can return back to Rolex and they will replace the dial for you. If you return it after a short time of doing it then the AD may swallow the charge. Any later and a charge equilavent to approx £100 will be made. And if thats the case I don't know if they would send you back your old dial to keep. __________________

15 April 2008, 12:33 PM	#5
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Ive heard about this happening in Europe, unfortunately the AD in america do not trade over colours. __________________

15 April 2008, 01:41 PM	#6
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,718	I think it would devalue it because my paperwork states white face! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

15 April 2008, 12:31 PM	#4
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	I think you should ask your local AD or RSC... Dont do anything 3rd party

15 April 2008, 03:19 PM	#7
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	Since Daytona's fetch a premium price, sell your Black dial and buy a White Daytona? __________________ Rolex Explorer II ~Polar Dial Original Founder Rolex Sub C 116610 Rolex YM 116610 Rolex DJ TOG 116264 Rolex DJ Roman 126200

15 April 2008, 05:04 PM	#8
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	if it states on the paperwork the original dial, then you would have a problem in changing as you would change the "specs".

15 April 2008, 10:52 PM	#11
mactrack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, UK Watch: 116710LN Posts: 348	I'm looking at getting a SS DJ for my first Rolex and the AD's I have spoken to all have said that, in the UK at least, you can have a dial swap done free of charge if within the first 3 months. If you have this done does anyone know whether you get some official Rolex paperwork stating the change so your original paperwork does not look wrong?

15 April 2008, 11:04 PM	#12
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	My Brother have done it in Phillipine. Switching his Daytona dial from white to black dial. And he still keep the white dial too. What an AD!!!

9 April 2012, 04:27 AM	#18
sparky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Cal Location: Seattle, WA. Watch: explorer Posts: 658	cost me about $10 grand Attached Images

9 April 2012, 04:35 AM	#19
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	There are threads about people buying dials and using good independent watch makers to make the swap. Try doing some searches here on TRF. You see dials for sale and while not cheap, they are out there. Just keep the white dial and you have no worries.... If I remember, a lot of people feel like the white dial is a harder read In fact, a quick search brought this up for $800. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...hlight=daytona

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