Wrong dial

[joli160]

It looks lovely and reading your story it would be my most precious possession.
Enjoy wearing it

[gdubdj]

Originally Posted by Dave O

Great story. I think they did a remarkable job restoring the watch. I think the new dial looks fantastic and should give you years of pleasure. And since you now have the plastic off, how about a few more pics.

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Here you go. Just realized I put the plastic back on...but you get the idea. (I am so paranoid about scratching that plexi)

[gdubdj]

Although my father acquired this watch in 1990 it’s year of production is 1975. I wonder how many chapters it has in its story?

[DVR4]

Looks good!
I just got my datejust back from the Dallas RSC today.
My father gave it to me 35 years ago.
it's a SS with classic blue stick marker dial, fluted, jubilee

[gdubdj]

Originally Posted by DVR4

Looks good!
I just got my datejust back from the Dallas RSC today.
My father gave it to me 35 years ago.
it's a SS with classic blue stick marker dial, fluted, jubilee

That's great!! I would love to see it if you were so inclined.

[DVR4]

Originally Posted by gdubdj

That's great!! I would love to see it if you were so inclined.

Can't get pics to upload. From my computer I get invalid file, from my phone I get size too big. Will try to figure it out.

[gdubdj]

Originally Posted by DVR4

Can't get pics to upload. From my computer I get invalid file, from my phone I get size too big. Will try to figure it out.

I had the same problem. So I just emailed them to myself, it lets you size them in the email.

[dddl]

I can understand your disappointment, but your overhauled watch does look great and I am sure with its wonderful connection to your father you will enjoy it for years to come!

[gdubdj]

Originally Posted by Boopie

Thanks for sharing your story. I also think your watch looks great! Many have noted that Rolex doesn’t want to keep damaged, worn out dials on there.

We inherited a really nice Mercedes coupe from my father in law when he passed away. The three pointed star emblem in the center of one of the wheel covers was damaged, presumably by his scraping too close to a curb. I went ahead and replaced that wheel cover, as I thought the damage diminished from the enjoyment of an otherwise fantastic car. The damage was also a somewhat sad reminder of his declining faculties, as it was the last car he was ever able to drive.

Obviously, curb rash on a car is not the same thing as patina, or scratches on a watch caused by serving in combat or from a deep sea dive. I know some guys want to see the scrapes and dings that their fathers or grandfathers put on their watches. But, sometimes a scratch is just a scratch, just like the scuffs on our shoes don’t reflect who we are as people.

The replacement dial does not reduce in any way the thoughtful and lovely gift from your father.

Thanks for this.