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Dynamin · 12 April 2020, 07:04 AM

I own 2 Rolex datejust watches, and I never seen this before.
My mother of pearl has slipped sideways for some reason (to the right side).

Anybody know if there's an easy fix for this, or am I gonna have to bring it into the shop??

kwcsports · 12 April 2020, 07:16 AM

I think you'll have to take it in, back has to come off, movement has to come out I think. I've never seen that before, very strange.

Wobbly · 12 April 2020, 07:17 AM

It shouldn’t be difficult to fix.

Is it a custom/ non Rolex dial ?

PatekSF · 12 April 2020, 07:19 AM

One of the pegs on the back of the dial has broken. Most likely it cannot be laser welded back on because it will damage the MOP. Looks like a new dial needs to be installed. Not cheap but the only solution.

offrdmania · 12 April 2020, 07:22 AM

That isnt the movement that has moved otherwise the date would still be in the date window. Looks like the pegs for the dial have broken and the dial turned. Very odd that both pegs have broken unless you had a pretty good whack to the watch. Aftermarket dial maybe?

Dynamin · 12 April 2020, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Wobbly

It shouldn’t be difficult to fix.

Is it a custom/ non Rolex dial ?

The dial is factory original, the bezel is after-market

Dynamin · 12 April 2020, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by PatekSF

One of the pegs on the back of the dial has broken. Most likely it cannot be laser welded back on because it will damage the MOP. Looks like a new dial needs to be installed. Not cheap but the only solution

How much would a new diamond-encrusted dial cost??

GBD · 12 April 2020, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dynamin

How much would a new diamond-encrusted dial cost??

Although the dial is MOP, I'm guessing the backing is brass, and the dial feet can probably be welded back on. It wouldn't make sense for the feet to be attached directly to the MOP.

Wobbly · 12 April 2020, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dynamin

The dial is factory original, the bezel is after-market

Seems very strange that a genuine dial could do this, but I’m still sure it can be fixed without a new dial being needed.

Congrats on the MOP and Diamond dial.

I have a DJ41 steel jubilee and white gold fluted bezel, with MOP and Diamond dial, sure is a stunning dial in the flesh, pictures never do it justice.

GradyPhilpott · 12 April 2020, 08:04 AM

A few of these cases have popped up on the forum before.

It has usually been the consensus that a dial foot has broken.

Regardless, you need a professional opinion and advice on the remedy.

Dynamin · 12 April 2020, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

A few of these cases have popped up on the forum before.

It has usually been the consensus that a dial foot has broken.

Regardless, you need a professional opinion and advice on the remedy.

Do you think the current dial can be put back on, or will I need a new dial??

I know you probably cant say for sure, but whats your best guess??

Onikage · 12 April 2020, 08:10 AM

There is a cheap fix called 'dial dots' that a watchmaker can use when feet are missing. As looks to be the case. Unorthodox but could save you some time/money.

Razorsedge1 · 12 April 2020, 08:32 AM

Have 4 drinks and it will look fine....

Dynamin · 12 April 2020, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

There is a cheap fix called 'dial dots' that a watchmaker can use when feet are missing. As looks to be the case. Unorthodox but could save you some time/money

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Razorsedge1

Have 4 drinks and it will look fine....

LOL......I'm already on my 5th shot of vodka. 3 weeks into a lockdown will do that you

HogwldFLTR · 12 April 2020, 09:23 AM

Easy fix, just cock your head. Really it has to go to the shop.

peterpl · 12 April 2020, 09:39 AM

WTF - never seen this happen ever before.

How can the dial feet snap off when its never been opened?

Roger Lococco · 12 April 2020, 09:44 AM

It's like the Vacheron 1921 model.

slillestrand · 12 April 2020, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PatekSF

One of the pegs on the back of the dial has broken. Most likely it cannot be laser welded back on because it will damage the MOP. Looks like a new dial needs to be installed. Not cheap but the only solution.

I would agree on this.

Full service and new dial.....

KBM · 12 April 2020, 10:19 AM

Heck, vacheron charges 30k+ for watches that look like that from the start.

ian.thomas · 12 April 2020, 10:24 AM

Unscrew the stem and hack the movement asap. Don't need more trouble/damage with the movement going.

Dynamin · 12 April 2020, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ian.thomas

Unscrew the stem and hack the movement asap. Don't need more trouble/damage with the movement going

Unscrew what now??!!

samsmart · 12 April 2020, 01:09 PM

I bet it's an aftermarket dial. Probably didnt have feet to begin with and was taped or pressure fit to the movement. It has obviously slipped.

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BiG JeEzY · 12 April 2020, 01:11 PM

I would question whether that dial really is original. I may not have seen every single Datejust dial ever made but in my many years of wearing Rolex, I've never seen a Mother of Pearl dial with a full minute track going around the edge of the dial like that. All the mother pearl dials I've seen from Rolex catalogs only have the diamonds going around with no minute track. While I won't say this is 100% an aftermarket dial, I don't believe its 100% factory genuine either.

Unless you bought the watch brand new with that dial all those years ago, then that disproves everything I just said.

But yes, its most likely an issue with the pegs, or maybe the two dial screws that attach the dial to the movement have gotten loose somehow.

A-Wax · 12 April 2020, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynamin

Unscrew what now??!!

The crown, on the right-hand side - unscrew it so that you can pull it out and stop the hands and movement running.

Ny325 · 12 April 2020, 01:32 PM

Wow, that's a first.

Dynamin · 12 April 2020, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

All the mother pearl dials I've seen from Rolex catalogs only have the diamonds going around with no minute track. While I won't say this is 100% an aftermarket dial, I don't believe its 100% factory genuine either

Very good point.

I'm pretty drunk right now because of Covid-19.
So I really dont have anything intelligent to say right now.

But cheers anyways

Razorsedge1 · 12 April 2020, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynamin

Thank you

LOL......I'm already on my 5th shot of vodka. 3 weeks into a lockdown will do that you

I never believed in drinking alone until a few weeks ago... Good luck with repair.

Dynamin · 12 April 2020, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Razorsedge1

I never believed in drinking alone until a few weeks ago... Good luck with repair

Hey you American you!!!

Just so you know, I'm Canadian-American (but I was born Dutch).
So, I feel very affactionate with you guys!!!!

maylebox · 12 April 2020, 02:47 PM

There's something you don't see everyday, an 11:30 date window.

Dynamin · 12 April 2020, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by maylebox

There's something you don't see everyday, an 11:30 date window.

It somehow went that way

12 April 2020, 07:04 AM	#1
Dynamin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 92	What the hell happened to my Rolex?? I own 2 Rolex datejust watches, and I never seen this before. My mother of pearl has slipped sideways for some reason (to the right side). Anybody know if there's an easy fix for this, or am I gonna have to bring it into the shop??

12 April 2020, 07:19 AM	#4
PatekSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Client n.9 Location: Upper Volta Watch: what I like to do Posts: 444	One of the pegs on the back of the dial has broken. Most likely it cannot be laser welded back on because it will damage the MOP. Looks like a new dial needs to be installed. Not cheap but the only solution. __________________ I don't mind patina as long as it's my patina.

12 April 2020, 07:22 AM	#5
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,990	That isnt the movement that has moved otherwise the date would still be in the date window. Looks like the pegs for the dial have broken and the dial turned. Very odd that both pegs have broken unless you had a pretty good whack to the watch. Aftermarket dial maybe? __________________ TRF Member 11738

12 April 2020, 08:04 AM	#10
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	A few of these cases have popped up on the forum before. It has usually been the consensus that a dial foot has broken. Regardless, you need a professional opinion and advice on the remedy. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

12 April 2020, 08:10 AM	#12
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	There is a cheap fix called 'dial dots' that a watchmaker can use when feet are missing. As looks to be the case. Unorthodox but could save you some time/money. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

12 April 2020, 07:16 AM	#2
kwcsports "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 559	I think you'll have to take it in, back has to come off, movement has to come out I think. I've never seen that before, very strange.

12 April 2020, 07:17 AM	#3
Wobbly "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 1,420	It shouldn’t be difficult to fix. Is it a custom/ non Rolex dial ?

12 April 2020, 08:32 AM	#13
Razorsedge1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 448	Have 4 drinks and it will look fine....

12 April 2020, 09:23 AM	#15
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,662	Easy fix, just cock your head. Really it has to go to the shop. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

12 April 2020, 09:39 AM	#16
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	WTF - never seen this happen ever before. How can the dial feet snap off when its never been opened?

12 April 2020, 09:44 AM	#17
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,978	It's like the Vacheron 1921 model. __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

12 April 2020, 10:19 AM	#19
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	Heck, vacheron charges 30k+ for watches that look like that from the start.

12 April 2020, 10:24 AM	#20
ian.thomas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,354	Unscrew the stem and hack the movement asap. Don't need more trouble/damage with the movement going. __________________ You're asking me how a watch works. For now, let’s just keep an eye on the time.

12 April 2020, 01:09 PM	#22
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	I bet it's an aftermarket dial. Probably didnt have feet to begin with and was taped or pressure fit to the movement. It has obviously slipped. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

12 April 2020, 01:11 PM	#23
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	I would question whether that dial really is original. I may not have seen every single Datejust dial ever made but in my many years of wearing Rolex, I've never seen a Mother of Pearl dial with a full minute track going around the edge of the dial like that. All the mother pearl dials I've seen from Rolex catalogs only have the diamonds going around with no minute track. While I won't say this is 100% an aftermarket dial, I don't believe its 100% factory genuine either. Unless you bought the watch brand new with that dial all those years ago, then that disproves everything I just said. But yes, its most likely an issue with the pegs, or maybe the two dial screws that attach the dial to the movement have gotten loose somehow. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

12 April 2020, 01:32 PM	#25
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,889	Wow, that's a first.

12 April 2020, 02:47 PM	#29
maylebox "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 881	There's something you don't see everyday, an 11:30 date window.

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