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LuminousMaximus · 21 January 2018, 08:05 AM

It is a V Serial and so it is app. 9 yrs old. Some say the bezel is polished and that that black lacquer is missing to some extent in the little recesses.

I was thinking that maybe I should send it in to RSC for a full overhaul

I read here on TRF that when RSC services the PM Daytona they don’t fill in the lacquer. They only replace bezel. Is that true?

Has anyone successfully painted or used a sharpee to fill in recessed triangles and numbers?

But!, the watch is keeping excellent time and I’d like to save the, by the way how much is a service?

LuminousMaximus · 21 January 2018, 08:08 AM

See watch here

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=575307

watchwatcher · 21 January 2018, 11:56 AM

Aren't you selling the watch, Sam?

Bigblu10 · 21 January 2018, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Aren't you selling the watch, Sam?

Chadridv · 21 January 2018, 12:06 PM

From the photos it looks great to me. I wouldn’t know if the black was faded/missing. I’d rock it till you NEED service, and then if it bothers you swap the bezel.

Sorry have no experience regarding painting the bezel.

returntorolex · 21 January 2018, 12:25 PM

Bezel looks fine to me

returntorolex · 21 January 2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Has anyone successfully painted or used a sharpee to fill in recessed triangles and numbers?

There is a YouTube video of someone doing exactly this but on an Explorer II.

TheRolexKingofLV · 21 January 2018, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

Bezel looks fine to me

x2....where is the missing paint?

returntorolex · 21 January 2018, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

x2....where is the missing paint?

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas?

77T · 21 January 2018, 12:50 PM

The RSC would charge somewhere North of $1000 for a full overhaul.
But you could send it in just for refinishing the bezel & case if you are bothered by the slight shortcomings.

IMHO I’d wait until it really needs a service - they will refinish that bezel as long as you don’t do it any real damage that renders it dysfunctional.

CRM114 · 21 January 2018, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

It is a V Serial and so it is app. 9 yrs old. Some say the bezel is polished and that that black lacquer is missing to some extent in the little recesses.

I was thinking that maybe I should send it in to RSC for a full overhaul

I read here on TRF that when RSC services the PM Daytona they don’t fill in the lacquer. They only replace bezel. Is that true?

Has anyone successfully painted or used a sharpee to fill in recessed triangles and numbers?

But!, the watch is keeping excellent time and I’d like to save the, by the way how much is a service?

True in my experience for my 116509. The RSC (HK) wouldn't fill in worn black lacquer, the only option was to replace the bezel. I declined since it wasn't that bad.

The cost for it's last RSC visit was appx. (equivalent) 2K USD. That included some parts for bracelet clasp (for sure) and perhaps the crown (if I'm remembering correctly) in addition to the movement service, so a service with no WG replacement parts would be noticeably lower. To replace the bezel (again if I remember correctly) the quoted price was appx 1,300 USD.

I never tried the black sharpie but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work.

LuminousMaximus · 21 January 2018, 04:07 PM

Everything is for sale at the right price...

I did a very light polish under magnification with some fine wooden tools. Some only 1/8” to get just the areas that were needed

Then a new sharpee, 2 coats

Then I found out that there was some locktite stuck on the screw shafts. Cleaned that all out and Now it looks good and works good

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LuminousMaximus · 21 January 2018, 04:10 PM

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LuminousMaximus · 21 January 2018, 04:17 PM

Trying to edit on Tapatalk but having trouble finding the button

also learning about photos. Bear with me. Lol

Sorry for all replies

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fskywalker · 21 January 2018, 09:56 PM

Looks good!

GolfPunk · 21 January 2018, 10:07 PM

The newer 116509 seem to have a slightly different bezel so the paint doesn’t come away.

Here’s my G serial.

Bigblu10 · 22 January 2018, 12:39 AM

OP, it is against forum rules to start a thread to shill for a watch that you have for sale in the classifieds here, FYI.

Gaijin · 22 January 2018, 12:54 AM

Etschell · 22 January 2018, 12:57 AM

buy a new bezel if it bothers you. or a ceramic one on oysterflex.

watchwatcher · 22 January 2018, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Everything is for sale at the right price...

Is this watch posted in the FS section of TRF? As you can see from the post below, that would be against forum rules.

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

OP, it is against forum rules to start a thread to shill for a watch that you have for sale in the classifieds here, FYI.

21 January 2018, 08:05 AM	#1
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	Rolex WG Daytona. 116509. Racing Dial It is a V Serial and so it is app. 9 yrs old. Some say the bezel is polished and that that black lacquer is missing to some extent in the little recesses. I was thinking that maybe I should send it in to RSC for a full overhaul I read here on TRF that when RSC services the PM Daytona they don’t fill in the lacquer. They only replace bezel. Is that true? Has anyone successfully painted or used a sharpee to fill in recessed triangles and numbers? But!, the watch is keeping excellent time and I’d like to save the, by the way how much is a service? __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

21 January 2018, 08:08 AM	#2
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	See watch here https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=575307 __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

21 January 2018, 12:06 PM	#5
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	From the photos it looks great to me. I wouldn’t know if the black was faded/missing. I’d rock it till you NEED service, and then if it bothers you swap the bezel. Sorry have no experience regarding painting the bezel. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

21 January 2018, 12:25 PM	#6
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	Bezel looks fine to me __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

21 January 2018, 12:50 PM	#10
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	The RSC would charge somewhere North of $1000 for a full overhaul. But you could send it in just for refinishing the bezel & case if you are bothered by the slight shortcomings. IMHO I’d wait until it really needs a service - they will refinish that bezel as long as you don’t do it any real damage that renders it dysfunctional. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

21 January 2018, 11:56 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Aren't you selling the watch, Sam?

21 January 2018, 04:07 PM	#12
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	Everything is for sale at the right price... I did a very light polish under magnification with some fine wooden tools. Some only 1/8” to get just the areas that were needed Then a new sharpee, 2 coats Then I found out that there was some locktite stuck on the screw shafts. Cleaned that all out and Now it looks good and works good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

21 January 2018, 04:10 PM	#13
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	Pic Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

21 January 2018, 04:17 PM	#14
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	Trying to edit on Tapatalk but having trouble finding the button also learning about photos. Bear with me. Lol Sorry for all replies Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

21 January 2018, 09:56 PM	#15
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Looks good! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

21 January 2018, 10:07 PM	#16
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	The newer 116509 seem to have a slightly different bezel so the paint doesn’t come away. Here’s my G serial. __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

22 January 2018, 12:39 AM	#17
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	OP, it is against forum rules to start a thread to shill for a watch that you have for sale in the classifieds here, FYI.

22 January 2018, 12:54 AM	#18
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179

22 January 2018, 12:57 AM	#19
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	buy a new bezel if it bothers you. or a ceramic one on oysterflex. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

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