Day-Date dial trades?

[thedane]

Given the large variety of dials for especially the DD36 series but also DD40- I am wondering if any RF members have successfully traded dials with other RF members to mix things up or rather bought additional dials? I know Rolex will change dials but it’s quite a costly exercise, not to mention Rolex will now charge you extra just to keep the original dial.

I would even think there would be potential for verified ‘good guys’ owner to make a dial swap club :)

[lbi4fun]

That would be a fun idea a verified dial swap club could really keep things fresh! Definitely agree.

[1William]

Not sure who has dials around to trade but if you are talking about taking one off a current watch and then another doing the same I don't think the logistics are good. I have purchased DD II dials of eBay and traded them around on YG DD II's I have had. You always have to remember that the hands sometimes work and other times you need to source them also.

[thedane]

Originally Posted by lbi4fun

That would be a fun idea a verified dial swap club could really keep things fresh! Definitely agree.

Glad you like the idea, let’s see if we can get some traction from more who could be interested …

[thedane]

Originally Posted by 1William

Not sure who has dials around to trade but if you are talking about taking one off a current watch and then another doing the same I don't think the logistics are good. I have purchased DD II dials of eBay and traded them around on YG DD II's I have had. You always have to remember that the hands sometimes work and other times you need to source them also.

You are right it would require either spare dials - or a patient watchmaker in both ends to open the watches, remove the dials/hands and overnight ship them both ways…but could be done :)