Sea Dweller 1665 with error dial ?? Can anyone help ?? Thanks

[omitohud]

It all depends on how much u paid for this watch. R u willing to spend $2/3k or more for correct dial n hands? Not only money but also luck. I've been down that road n it's not a pleasant one. I would rather get rid of this and find a proper one. Not to mention in the mean time, u r wearing a watch that has improper dial. It would really bother me.


I blame it on the autoconnect.

[E46seca]

Not bothered by it at all. I rather restore this piece with due time I'm in no rush ... I use another sub as my everyday watch regardless

[swish77]

Originally Posted by E46seca

Thanks for the input. So def the dial isn't original then ? I didn't notice the dial until after I had purchased the watch.

Sorry to hear about this. The dial IS the watch, or at least the most important part of a vintage Rolex. That's where all attention needs to start. Can you explain why you can't return it?

Also, if you do decide ultimately to send to RSC, they might not touch the watch because of the altered/incorrect dial. Not sure what the policy is nowadays, but I hear they're getting pickier and pickier about what vintage watches they decide to work on. Keep in mind that if they do agree to swapping the dial and hands _ assuming they still have the old 1665 service dials available _ you'd also be required to have a movement service. I agree with the above that sourcing vintage parts would be the way to go. (I'd also double-check that case.) Good luck!

[U5512]

The case is real / authentic. During the transition period, the case with serial number in the range of mid 6 million through possibly 7 million range did not have "Registered Design" marking. This includes Sub 5513 as well since I have both the SD 1665 and 5513 that do not have "Registered Design", and they're authentic watches. If anyone has doubts, there are several Subs, SDs on the net with serial in the mid 6-7 million range that do not have "Registered Design" marking on the case.

Here's one such SeaDweller with 6.7 million serial number that was sold by Ed Delgado (DoubleRedSeaDweller.com) complete with boxes and papers.

[E46seca]

Thank you for the pictures to reference U5512. I simply choose not to
Return the watch it's my decision nothing else.
I'm going to restore the watch little by little I'm in no rush

My watch is a 6.6 mil so it does match the above scenario pointed out
By U5512 - Thank you

[Kingface66]

Glad you're happy with it