My Submariner dial turned purple - now what

[Rod Laz]

After 35 years of owning this watch I decided to take it in to explore options for a new dial. I thought about getting a new blue dial or going full black with black bezel. But when the guy behind the counter saw the dial was purple, he said "don't do anything to that watch, its worth more as is."

The dial used to be blue but had turned purple over the years. Also the radium doesn't work anymore so I cant read the time in the dark.

I don't hate the purple dial, but I don't love it. I'd prefer a new blue or black dial, but I don't think I would get the purple dial back from Rolex if I ordered a new dial, and not sure I could even sell it if I did. I am guessing they would keep it.

What would you do? Sell it and use proceeds to buy a new one?

This is model #16613 purchased in Zermatt around 35 years ago. Stainless steel and yellow gold bracelet.