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DULLYJAY · 8 September 2012, 04:52 AM

I will be receiving a used Sub 14060 soon. The hands on watch have been replaced w/ service hands. From the pix I seen the hands are brighter than the dial markers. Do I go to a AD to see if I can get dial relumed (not sure if this service is offered) or get dial replaced? Any idea what the AD will charge me? Can I take it else where for service? 1st watch & very new to this. TIA for any info..

ralpie · 8 September 2012, 05:43 AM

Do you have the original hands? If so, I'd put them back on and leave it as is. An AD probably would not relume the dial for you. Rolex replaces dials but they charge around $550 last time I checked.

TSW · 8 September 2012, 05:45 AM

Replace it

Beelzy · 26 September 2012, 06:58 AM

Cheaper to source hands with the correct patina.

kilyung · 26 September 2012, 09:50 AM

Just get a service dial.

rmfnla · 28 September 2012, 07:47 AM

I'm not a vintage expert but replacing a nice, original dial sounds like a bad move to me.

It's got to be easier to find older hands that will be a better match...

John16610 · 15 November 2012, 11:41 AM

I'm new to this too. I love rolex's! I'm obsessed like a kid at Christmas lol. Dullyjay I think it looks sexier with the original worn items.

kooltzar · 16 November 2012, 02:43 AM

Although a 14060 is not really a vintage yet, you still have one here with a Tritium dial and a very nice vanilla color patina. I would not give that up for a Luminova replacement dial. The hands are probably already Luminova, but that is not for sure. Sometimes hands age differently than the dial markers. You can either source a pair of Tritium hands matching dial color or keep these, in case you like to check time in the dark (as the Tritium one will probably not glow a lot anymore).

rioc · 16 November 2012, 09:44 AM

i m not disturb by the colour difference , why dont u let it like that ?

bobridley · 16 November 2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DULLYJAY

I will be receiving a used Sub 14060 soon. The hands on watch have been replaced w/ service hands. From the pix I seen the hands are brighter than the dial markers. Do I go to a AD to see if I can get dial relumed (not sure if this service is offered) or get dial replaced? Any idea what the AD will charge me? Can I take it else where for service? 1st watch & very new to this. TIA for any info..

Since finding a matching set of hands can be time-consuming, a simple option would be to match a set of hands to your dial. This would allow you to retain dial originality (which has the greater value), while enjoying some consistency between dial and hands.

If you enjoy the "hunt", you can then take your time finding a near-perfect set of tritium hands. Install the hands during regular service for minimal installation costs.

8 September 2012, 04:52 AM	#1
DULLYJAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Watch: Sub. Want more. Posts: 181	Dial replaced or relumed? I will be receiving a used Sub 14060 soon. The hands on watch have been replaced w/ service hands. From the pix I seen the hands are brighter than the dial markers. Do I go to a AD to see if I can get dial relumed (not sure if this service is offered) or get dial replaced? Any idea what the AD will charge me? Can I take it else where for service? 1st watch & very new to this. TIA for any info..

8 September 2012, 05:45 AM	#3
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Replace it __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

28 September 2012, 07:47 AM	#6
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	I'm not a vintage expert but replacing a nice, original dial sounds like a bad move to me. It's got to be easier to find older hands that will be a better match... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

8 September 2012, 05:43 AM	#2
ralpie 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,397	Do you have the original hands? If so, I'd put them back on and leave it as is. An AD probably would not relume the dial for you. Rolex replaces dials but they charge around $550 last time I checked.

26 September 2012, 06:58 AM	#4
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	Cheaper to source hands with the correct patina.

26 September 2012, 09:50 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Just get a service dial.

15 November 2012, 11:41 AM	#7
John16610 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: John Location: Pennsylvania Watch: SS Sub 16610 Z Posts: 16	I'm new to this too. I love rolex's! I'm obsessed like a kid at Christmas lol. Dullyjay I think it looks sexier with the original worn items.

16 November 2012, 02:43 AM	#8
kooltzar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Zürich Watch: Submariner 5512 Posts: 922	Although a 14060 is not really a vintage yet, you still have one here with a Tritium dial and a very nice vanilla color patina. I would not give that up for a Luminova replacement dial. The hands are probably already Luminova, but that is not for sure. Sometimes hands age differently than the dial markers. You can either source a pair of Tritium hands matching dial color or keep these, in case you like to check time in the dark (as the Tritium one will probably not glow a lot anymore).

16 November 2012, 09:44 AM	#9
rioc Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: paris Posts: 28	i m not disturb by the colour difference , why dont u let it like that ?

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