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vinb · 17 January 2017, 05:46 AM

hey guys, first post, go easy please.

i found a 90's submariner that the seller replaced the black dial with a dial similar to the james Cameron deepblue.

is this watch worth anything?

Etschell · 17 January 2017, 05:51 AM

nope. id run like hell.

DPE · 17 January 2017, 07:47 AM

hmmmm no not really

BigCFM · 17 January 2017, 07:55 AM

Got a pic?

blackbard · 17 January 2017, 08:20 AM

Dials can be replaced so if not too bad and the price is great I'd be tempted...

watchwatcher · 17 January 2017, 08:21 AM

Well...let's see a pic. And, is the rest of the watch authentic?

natosub · 17 January 2017, 08:38 AM

It definitely would command a significantly reduced price as others have noted, but the dial could be replaced with a service dial by Rolex. Note that if it originally had a tritium dial, it would be replaced with superluminova.

freefly · 17 January 2017, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinb

hey guys, first post, go easy please.

i found a 90's submariner that the seller replaced the black dial with a dial similar to the james Cameron deepblue.

is this watch worth anything?

To echo the sentiments above, it depends on a couple factors:

1. The originality/authenticity of the remaining parts (case, movement, bracelet, bezel, etc.).
2. The condition of those remaining parts, if authentic.

If everything is genuine besides the dial, and it's in excellent condition, it still has considerable value.

Post pics or a link if you can.

vinb · 17 January 2017, 11:42 PM

i have requested more information. we'll see what they say. i'll post response. thanks.

vinb · 18 January 2017, 04:39 AM

hey, can you take a look at the pics i uploaded?

vinb · 18 January 2017, 04:38 AM

here are some pics

NKflyer · 18 January 2017, 09:45 AM

I think the bottom line here is that any authentic Rolex Submariner has value but the aftermarket (or refinished) dial on this one makes it worth alot less than a comparable watch with a proper non-customized dial. And also, as someone else mentioned, these types of modifications call into question what other non-authentic parts might have been installed. For starters, it looks like an aftermarket crystal has been fitted. Unless it’s a real bargain, I’d pass.

cahillphillips · 18 January 2017, 11:32 AM

please pass, i will advise. It doesn't look right, if you need an authentic sub i can link you to a trustworthy seller.

Justinmg · 18 January 2017, 12:07 PM

Run

michael067 · 18 January 2017, 02:39 PM

Aftermarket never

17 January 2017, 05:46 AM	#1
vinb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: MI Posts: 4	custom dial on a Submariner hey guys, first post, go easy please. i found a 90's submariner that the seller replaced the black dial with a dial similar to the james Cameron deepblue. is this watch worth anything?

17 January 2017, 05:51 AM	#2
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	nope. id run like hell. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

17 January 2017, 08:20 AM	#5
blackbard Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 80	I'd like to see a pic Dials can be replaced so if not too bad and the price is great I'd be tempted...

18 January 2017, 04:38 AM	#11
vinb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: MI Posts: 4	here are some pics Attached Images

18 January 2017, 12:07 PM	#14
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	Run __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

17 January 2017, 07:47 AM	#3
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	hmmmm no not really

17 January 2017, 07:55 AM	#4
BigCFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Chris Location: London Watch: this Space [ ] Posts: 1,830	Got a pic?

17 January 2017, 08:21 AM	#6
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Well...let's see a pic. And, is the rest of the watch authentic?

17 January 2017, 08:38 AM	#7
natosub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: the tide roll in.. Posts: 1,138	It definitely would command a significantly reduced price as others have noted, but the dial could be replaced with a service dial by Rolex. Note that if it originally had a tritium dial, it would be replaced with superluminova.

17 January 2017, 11:42 PM	#9
vinb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: MI Posts: 4	i have requested more information. we'll see what they say. i'll post response. thanks.

18 January 2017, 04:39 AM	#10
vinb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: MI Posts: 4	hey, can you take a look at the pics i uploaded?

18 January 2017, 09:45 AM	#12
NKflyer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,858	I think the bottom line here is that any authentic Rolex Submariner has value but the aftermarket (or refinished) dial on this one makes it worth alot less than a comparable watch with a proper non-customized dial. And also, as someone else mentioned, these types of modifications call into question what other non-authentic parts might have been installed. For starters, it looks like an aftermarket crystal has been fitted. Unless it’s a real bargain, I’d pass.

18 January 2017, 11:32 AM	#13
cahillphillips Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: usa Posts: 6	please pass, i will advise. It doesn't look right, if you need an authentic sub i can link you to a trustworthy seller.

18 January 2017, 02:39 PM	#15
michael067 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas Watch: TT DJ 16233 Posts: 1,002	Aftermarket never

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