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Bryan 27 · 30 June 2008, 11:34 PM

Hello, fellow Rolex afficionados!

I recently bought a pre-owned Datejust in SS/YG, mid-sized, with YG fluted bezel and silver dial with YG baton markers. I got it without box and papers from a friend of a friend but was authencated as genuine by RSC in Manila where I'm based.

However, the RSC told me that the watch's model is for a Turn-O-Graph (year 1998) hence it should have a Thunderbird bezel instead of a fluted one. The previous owner must have replaced it for one reason or another.

I don't mind having a fluted bezel but wanted to change the dial to white with YG roman numerals. RSC said that they will sell me the dial I want for $265, but only if I will restore the watch with a Thunderbird bezel which is quite expensive for me (around $1,000).

So I tried looking for the white dial at watch stores that sell pre-owned Rolex but they don't sell their dials because these are only intended for customers who want to replace the dial of the watch they are buying from the store.

I checked the internet and found a couple of sites that sell genuine (as claimed) Rolex dials but they require the buyer to trade his existing dial on top of the selling price.

Are there any shops selling genuine Rolex dials that you can recommend? I prefer that they are based in Manila, Hong Kong, North America, or United Kingdom and don't require "trade plus cash" deal.

Thank you so much.

SPACE-DWELLER · 1 July 2008, 01:48 AM

Welcome to TRF, Bryan!

Uh, that's a tough one! Still, try out the following sites:

www.classicwatchparts.com (bear in mind that Proprietor Mr. Michael Young is slow on emails).

www.vintagewatchparts.net/shop

They might not have just the dial you want right now, but might have their sources to get you one.

Best of luck with this!

tudorman8276 · 1 July 2008, 01:25 PM

....from the USA!!! Enjoy your stay!

Stan.

Terry Newton · 2 July 2008, 12:45 AM

Welcome to TRF. When you get your watch back to the condition it should be in post some pictures. Join in for the fun.

Terry Newton

Bryan 27 · 2 July 2008, 07:20 PM

Thanks a lot, Bo. Will check out the sites you recommended right away.

Stan and Terry, thanks for welcoming me.

30 June 2008, 11:34 PM	#1
Bryan 27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Manila Posts: 3	Rolex Datejust Dial Hello, fellow Rolex afficionados! I recently bought a pre-owned Datejust in SS/YG, mid-sized, with YG fluted bezel and silver dial with YG baton markers. I got it without box and papers from a friend of a friend but was authencated as genuine by RSC in Manila where I'm based. However, the RSC told me that the watch's model is for a Turn-O-Graph (year 1998) hence it should have a Thunderbird bezel instead of a fluted one. The previous owner must have replaced it for one reason or another. I don't mind having a fluted bezel but wanted to change the dial to white with YG roman numerals. RSC said that they will sell me the dial I want for $265, but only if I will restore the watch with a Thunderbird bezel which is quite expensive for me (around $1,000). So I tried looking for the white dial at watch stores that sell pre-owned Rolex but they don't sell their dials because these are only intended for customers who want to replace the dial of the watch they are buying from the store. I checked the internet and found a couple of sites that sell genuine (as claimed) Rolex dials but they require the buyer to trade his existing dial on top of the selling price. Are there any shops selling genuine Rolex dials that you can recommend? I prefer that they are based in Manila, Hong Kong, North America, or United Kingdom and don't require "trade plus cash" deal. Thank you so much.

1 July 2008, 01:48 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Bryan! Uh, that's a tough one! Still, try out the following sites: www.classicwatchparts.com (bear in mind that Proprietor Mr. Michael Young is slow on emails). www.vintagewatchparts.net/shop They might not have just the dial you want right now, but might have their sources to get you one. Best of luck with this! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

1 July 2008, 01:25 PM	#3
tudorman8276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: STAN Location: KY-USA Watch: Rolex Prez Posts: 12,583	A HARDY welcom!! ....from the USA!!! Enjoy your stay! Stan.

2 July 2008, 12:45 AM	#4
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Welcome to TRF. When you get your watch back to the condition it should be in post some pictures. Join in for the fun. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

2 July 2008, 07:20 PM	#5
Bryan 27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Manila Posts: 3	Thanks a lot, Bo. Will check out the sites you recommended right away. Stan and Terry, thanks for welcoming me.

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