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le_baron · 19 March 2014, 02:34 PM

I have a datejust with an after-market diamond dial and crystal (seems to be the consensus from this post: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=341787). I have a few questions about servicing it:

Does Rolex charge for a change to an OEM dial?
Will I be able to switch it to a tapestry dial (it's a 1995)?
What do they charge for a crystal change?
What happens to the dial with the after-market diamonds on it?

themast · 19 March 2014, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by le_baron

Does Rolex charge for a change to an OEM dial?

Sure!

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Originally Posted by le_baron

Will I be able to switch it to a tapestry dial (it's a 1995)?

If your watch was offered with that dial (as one of the options), it may be possible to make the switch (assuming that they have the part). I do not have a catalogue but some member (Alpino?) should be able to help.

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Originally Posted by le_baron

What do they charge for a crystal change?

Sorry I do not know.

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Originally Posted by le_baron

What happens to the dial with the after-market diamonds on it?

It will be confiscated.

Probably it is more convenient for you to go with an independent rather than RSC.

crowncollection · 19 March 2014, 03:20 PM

Tapestry dial is available they will destroy your old dial and crystal

RolexPete · 19 March 2014, 07:54 PM

Source what you want then send to Rik for the work.

77T · 19 March 2014, 08:08 PM

I agree that you'd be better off finding the dial you want and having someone install it. Then have full service done. But why keep that dial? Maybe best to just make it 100% authentic and let watchmaker breakdown the dial for any value in the stones.

But be prepared to consider the possibility that your dial could have Swarovski crystals vs. diamonds (since it was refinished, nobody really knows).

powerfunk · 19 March 2014, 09:38 PM

RSC will charge around 600 for dial and 200 for crystal.

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ltmgeller · 19 March 2014, 09:49 PM

Rolex may also refuse to service the watch because of the aftermarket parts. If they do replace the dial, they will keep the old one. Best follow the advice of the members above and source it yourself and have the watch serviced by someone trusted on the forum. Good luck.

19 March 2014, 02:34 PM	#1
le_baron "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 263	Service question I have a datejust with an after-market diamond dial and crystal (seems to be the consensus from this post: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=341787). I have a few questions about servicing it: Does Rolex charge for a change to an OEM dial? Will I be able to switch it to a tapestry dial (it's a 1995)? What do they charge for a crystal change? What happens to the dial with the after-market diamonds on it?

19 March 2014, 03:20 PM	#3
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Tapestry dial is available they will destroy your old dial and crystal __________________ watches many

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RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Source what you want then send to Rik for the work. __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

19 March 2014, 08:08 PM	#5
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	I agree that you'd be better off finding the dial you want and having someone install it. Then have full service done. But why keep that dial? Maybe best to just make it 100% authentic and let watchmaker breakdown the dial for any value in the stones. But be prepared to consider the possibility that your dial could have Swarovski crystals vs. diamonds (since it was refinished, nobody really knows). __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

19 March 2014, 09:38 PM	#6
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	RSC will charge around 600 for dial and 200 for crystal. Sent from my SPH-D710VMUB using Tapatalk 2

19 March 2014, 09:49 PM	#7
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Rolex may also refuse to service the watch because of the aftermarket parts. If they do replace the dial, they will keep the old one. Best follow the advice of the members above and source it yourself and have the watch serviced by someone trusted on the forum. Good luck.

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