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Epereda18 · 18 February 2013, 03:44 AM

I was wondering what should I do, My Gmt Master 16750 is up for service and considering changing the dial for a service one. My original one has some patina around the lower dial and the 2nd hour marker is losing the luminescent. would changing that dial to a service one affect the value of the watch? What should I do?

kilyung · 18 February 2013, 03:46 AM

If you ever plan to sell it, keep it original. If not, change it.

Mystro · 18 February 2013, 03:47 AM

Need a pic of the dial.

joe100 · 18 February 2013, 04:07 AM

Photos would be helpful.

Epereda18 · 18 February 2013, 04:13 AM

Sorry not the best pics just took them with my iPhone.

HL65 · 18 February 2013, 04:15 AM

Keep it original! Cheers,

rolex75216 · 18 February 2013, 04:16 AM

Has anyone noticed other than you?

Johny · 18 February 2013, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Keep it original! Cheers,

this.

mjclark32 · 18 February 2013, 06:07 AM

The original looks good to me

paverman · 18 February 2013, 06:12 AM

Looks good to me. I'd leave it along if I were you.

Mickey® · 18 February 2013, 06:15 AM

I like that dial...if the "patina" (which in my mind is a kind/nice word for "rot") gets worse then I'd want a new dial.

HL65 · 18 February 2013, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

I like that dial...if the "patina" (which in my mind is a kind/nice word for "rot") gets worse then I'd want a new dial.

What a foolish repsonse....Sorry but you have no idea what you are talking about.

Mickey® · 18 February 2013, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

What a foolish repsonse....Sorry but you have no idea what you are talking about.

I don't like patina...and sooner or later when it gets "bad" it reminds me that it is "breaking down".

Surprised at that comment to me..."foolish"...? Its my opinion. Obviously the OP doesn't like it either thus his post/question on changing the dial.

I even said at this point "I like that dial"...I don't like it when they get too "patina'd". I can't have an opinion without being told I"m/my comment is foolish?

HL65 · 18 February 2013, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

I don't like patina...and sooner or later when it gets "bad" it reminds me that it is "breaking down".

Surprised at that comment to me..."foolish"...? Its my opinion. Obviously the OP doesn't like it either thus his post/question on changing the dial.

I even said at this point "I like that dial"...I don't like it when they get too "patina'd". I can't have an opinion without being told I"m foolish?

Natural darkening of tritium is anything but rot. Yes you can have an opinion but to call patina rot is plain foolish. Remember there are lots of us vintage enthusiasts and collectors around here. You have a special way about you of rubbing people wrong. Perhaps you forgot why you were banned in the past?

Mickey® · 18 February 2013, 06:30 AM

I am not foolish to argue with a MOD...Enjoy your day.

Mystro · 18 February 2013, 07:05 AM

I like it. I wouldnt touch it. It shows character and tells a story. I am under the opinion that newer is not always better with watches. Some times newer is only newer and the company convinces you its better only to sell you another watch.

Epereda18 · 19 February 2013, 09:16 AM

Thank you all.... I'm keeping my dial.

18 February 2013, 03:44 AM	#1
Epereda18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Emilio P. Location: Miami Watch: Rolex Gmt 16750 Posts: 62	change the dial or not? I was wondering what should I do, My Gmt Master 16750 is up for service and considering changing the dial for a service one. My original one has some patina around the lower dial and the 2nd hour marker is losing the luminescent. would changing that dial to a service one affect the value of the watch? What should I do?

18 February 2013, 03:47 AM	#3
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,509	Need a pic of the dial. __________________

18 February 2013, 04:07 AM	#4
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Photos would be helpful. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

18 February 2013, 04:13 AM	#5
Epereda18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Emilio P. Location: Miami Watch: Rolex Gmt 16750 Posts: 62	Sorry not the best pics just took them with my iPhone. Attached Images

18 February 2013, 04:15 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Keep it original! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 February 2013, 03:46 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	If you ever plan to sell it, keep it original. If not, change it.

18 February 2013, 04:16 AM	#7
rolex75216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2,008	Has anyone noticed other than you?

18 February 2013, 06:07 AM	#9
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	The original looks good to me __________________

18 February 2013, 06:12 AM	#10
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	Looks good to me. I'd leave it along if I were you.

18 February 2013, 06:15 AM	#11
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I like that dial...if the "patina" (which in my mind is a kind/nice word for "rot") gets worse then I'd want a new dial.

18 February 2013, 06:30 AM	#15
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I am not foolish to argue with a MOD...Enjoy your day.

18 February 2013, 07:05 AM	#16
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,509	I like it. I wouldnt touch it. It shows character and tells a story. I am under the opinion that newer is not always better with watches. Some times newer is only newer and the company convinces you its better only to sell you another watch. __________________

19 February 2013, 09:16 AM	#17
Epereda18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Emilio P. Location: Miami Watch: Rolex Gmt 16750 Posts: 62	Thank you all.... I'm keeping my dial.

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