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21 January 2014, 07:48 PM
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What is wrong with re-dialing?
My dad's neglected circa 70s 1603's dial has bubbles maybe due to moisture and RSC does not have the correct dial for it...My watchsmith suggested to have it "re-dialed", but as i can see here it depreciates the value of the watch...So will it be better using it with a beat up rusted dial than have it re-finished? thanks
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21 January 2014, 07:54 PM
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We need pictures to give a reasonable assessment
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21 January 2014, 08:10 PM
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maybe also consider sourcing another dial elsewhere (not from RSC), and you can always keep the original. Pics would help...
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21 January 2014, 08:15 PM
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Nothing wrong with a re-dial as long as it is on an original plate. If that is what the owner wants to do, go for it.. Sometimes the cost of the redial is more than replacing with another authentic with no flaws. 
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21 January 2014, 08:17 PM
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Il look on ebay i suppose?
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21 January 2014, 08:20 PM
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You will need your model ref and year production to get the proper dial. You could also check this and other forums for availability or post a WTB (want to buy).
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21 January 2014, 08:20 PM
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21 January 2014, 08:21 PM
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21 January 2014, 09:13 PM
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21 January 2014, 09:22 PM
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Best get a used dial IMHO
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22 January 2014, 12:19 PM
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will replacing the dial, change the regulation of the watch since its going to be taken apart?
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22 January 2014, 12:26 PM
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No, won't change anything like that, it's a pretty quick job, maybe 20 min.Id definitely get a new dial.
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22 January 2014, 01:42 PM
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Repaint cost upward of $150. If you are patient, you can get a nice condition used original dial for about the same. No brainer, go with a used one.
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22 January 2014, 03:35 PM
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Absolutely nothing. I do it every time I get a busy signal
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22 January 2014, 03:38 PM
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X2 as TimeToGo! Nothing wrong with it! If you just want to have a nice looking watch that you plan on keeping. Let's see some pics.
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22 January 2014, 11:17 PM
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Most redials are going to look like redials - or worse, just look really bad. A good route to go is to source a used dial and have that installed.
Value is better, looks will be better, you even get the chance to go with a somewhat different style. Post the pics - it may not be too bad.
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22 January 2014, 11:29 PM
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On the 1603 it would make little difference, though I'd still opt to keep the original as a spare.
Re-dialing (whatever that's specifically supposed to mean) would affect certain Rolex sports models of this era whereby 80% of the tens of thousands of pounds worth of watch, is in the dial. |
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23 January 2014, 09:17 AM
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Sometimes you have to re-dial. Or in my case new old stock dial.
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23 January 2014, 02:17 PM
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