Would You take the Risk, with a rebuild

[Kiwinz]

After just reading the 6536-1 thread and the suggested post from Joe that RSC doesn't refinishes dials like this , they would replace, it prompted me to ask You guys what I should do regarding my 6536 with the odd dial.

I searched so far everywhere for a NOS dial to no avail.

I even phoned RSC in Geneva to get some info and help, but just being waved off that they wouldn't give any info over the phone and wouldn't give me a e.mail address to send pics either.

So I contacted my nearest RSC down here and must say, GOOD ON YOU,
they were very helpful, so I sent some pics in hope there might be something lying around in the back.

Unfortunately the answer wasn't good, the watch would be to old to do something there and was told only thing to do is sending the watch via this RSC to Geneva Head Service Centre for a total rebuild.

The thing which struck me was the cost, 8 K Euros which is around 10K US and the waiting time is around 32 weeks.

The other thing is, NO one could tell me if the dial would be replaced with an old NOS one, but guess it would be refinished with modern Lume as the old substance is not allowed anymore.

So, what would I get back???

Finally my Question: WOULD YOU TAKE THE RISK sending it away and hope for
the best????

Would it increase the value after spending that much money on it ????


Thanks for bearing with my story.

PS: If someone would know a RSC where they would still have a NOS replacement dial, please let me know.

[Mark020]

$10k is most likely more than the current value (and an incredible amount of money for a rebuilt). Service dials for a 6536-1 do come along and will cost 2k or so. I'd look for one and let an independent do the service. Can you show us some pictures?

[Kiwinz]

Originally Posted by Mark020

$10k is most likely more than the current value (and an incredible amount of money for a rebuilt). Service dials for a 6536-1 do come along and will cost 2k or so. I'd look for one and let an independent do the service. Can you show us some pictures?

Thanks Mate, but it's a 6536, please have a look with all the pictures on my

earlier posted thread " 6536 project and info"

[Pete17]

Mario, I've seen a pic of these new Rolex Geneva remade dials. They look superb.
But they use luminova and not tritium or radium for legal reasons.
They look vintage. Similar coloured luminova to the current retro Panerais.
Not cheap though as you stated.

There are so few examples of this that a value would be hard to determine mate. I doubt it would increase the value relative to the cost. Vintage owners like their gear "all original" where possible as you know.

I'm afraid you might struggle to find a decent vintage replacement dial for yours. I'll keep a lookout for you though!


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[Mark020]

Sorry: misread but the 10k is too much part still stands :-)

[Kiwinz]

Originally Posted by Pete17

Mario, I've seen a pic of these new Rolex Geneva remade dials. They look superb.
But they use luminova and not tritium or radium for legal reasons.
They look vintage. Similar coloured luminova to the current retro Panerais.
Not cheap though as you stated.

I'm afraid you might struggle to find a decent vintage replacement dial for yours.


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Cheers my Friend,

but what Ya reckon, would the money be well spend with a Value increase or would I be better of leaving it as is, considering the good case value alone?

[Kiwinz]

Originally Posted by Mark020

Sorry: misread but the 10k is too much part still stands :-)

Thank You.

[Pete17]

See post above mate. I edited it.

You're too fast on the reply! Lol

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[Vincent65]

It all boils down to whether you want to keep it, mate, and my guess (knowing you as I do!) is that you won't keep it indefinitely. Seems like a lot of money and you'll not have an original dial after you've spent it all.

If it's a keeper, then that doesn't matter. If it's a flip project, flip it now. If it's a keeper and you want to spend less and you're not in a hurry, wait for a dial to come along, and then get an independent guy to do it. Cheers, K.

[Pete17]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

It all boils down to whether you want to keep it, mate, and my guess (knowing you as I do!) is that you won't keep it indefinitely. Seems like a lot of money and you'll not have an original dial after you've spent it all.

If it's a keeper, then that doesn't matter. If it's a flip project, flip it now. If it's a keeper and you want to spend less and you're not in a hurry, wait for a dial to come along, and then get an independent guy to do it. Cheers, K.

What he said! :)


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[Kiwinz]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

It all boils down to whether you want to keep it, mate, and my guess (knowing you as I do!) is that you won't keep it indefinitely. Seems like a lot of money and you'll not have an original dial after you've spent it all.

If it's a keeper, then that doesn't matter. If it's a flip project, flip it now. If it's a keeper and you want to spend less and you're not in a hurry, wait for a dial to come along, and then get an independent guy to do it. Cheers, K.

You sure know, Mate, it won't be a keeper forever

...and I can think of a few other goodies the money could be spent on.

[Vincent65]

There you go, mate - problem solved

[wokafu]

wow...that's a lot of money to spend for a rebuilt..i'll do it if the cost is not an issue..