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Old 28 April 2021, 06:21 PM   #1
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Dial & hands swap

Does anyone have any recommendations where I could have my dial and hands swapped out locally in Germany, near Stuttgart, within a few hundred miles? Have an Explorer II I want to swap my black dial for white dial. I do have the parts already.

Also, anyone have a rough estimate on cost?

Thanks everyone!!


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Old 28 April 2021, 06:23 PM   #2
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Any competent watchmaker can swap over a dial and hands.

The biggest problem is sealing the watch up afterwards with a new Rolex seal and testing for waterproof.

Few watchmakers have access to genuine Rolex parts such as gasket seals etc.
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Old 28 April 2021, 07:19 PM   #3
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Any competent watchmaker can swap over a dial and hands.

The biggest problem is sealing the watch up afterwards with a new Rolex seal and testing for waterproof.

Few watchmakers have access to genuine Rolex parts such as gasket seals etc.

You’re right! That’s why I’m hoping for recommendations, so I can get it done correctly.


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Old 28 April 2021, 07:51 PM   #4
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Try searching the forums for Someone who is a member in Stuttgart.

Not everybody looks at every thread so your request for help might get overlooked by the masses.
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Old 28 April 2021, 08:10 PM   #5
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Try searching the forums for Someone who is a member in Stuttgart.

Not everybody looks at every thread so your request for help might get overlooked by the masses.





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