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Perrinyanna · 21 January 2014, 07:48 PM

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

Jason71 · 21 January 2014, 07:54 PM

We need pictures to give a reasonable assessment

Vincent65 · 21 January 2014, 08:10 PM

maybe also consider sourcing another dial elsewhere (not from RSC), and you can always keep the original. Pics would help...

TimeToGo · 21 January 2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Perrinyanna

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

Welcome to the Forum!

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.

Perrinyanna · 21 January 2014, 08:17 PM

Il look on ebay i suppose?

TimeToGo · 21 January 2014, 08:20 PM

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).

padi56 · 21 January 2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Perrinyanna

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

Well watches like the 1603 will never be considered as real collectible Rolex so myself if the dial is in a bad way, best replace the dial. I am sure Rolex would have a replacement dial but not a 1970s one.

Vincent65 · 21 January 2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Perrinyanna

Il look on ebay i suppose?

place a WTB ad here and on vintagerolexforum in the market section

bondtoys · 21 January 2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well watches like the 1603 will never be considered as real collectible Rolex so myself if the dial is in a bad way, best replace the dial. I am sure Rolex would have a replacement dial but not a 1970s one.

Agree with Padi. Just get a new dial and stop worrying.

crowncollection · 21 January 2014, 09:22 PM

Best get a used dial IMHO

Perrinyanna · 22 January 2014, 12:19 PM

will replacing the dial, change the regulation of the watch since its going to be taken apart?

MitchSteel · 22 January 2014, 12:26 PM

No, won't change anything like that, it's a pretty quick job, maybe 20 min.Id definitely get a new dial.

omitohud · 22 January 2014, 01:42 PM

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.

Presa canary · 22 January 2014, 03:35 PM

Absolutely nothing. I do it every time I get a busy signal

skprd13 · 22 January 2014, 03:38 PM

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.
Tom

linesiders · 22 January 2014, 11:17 PM

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.

Welshwatchman · 22 January 2014, 11:29 PM

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.

thxave · 23 January 2014, 09:17 AM

Sometimes you have to re-dial. Or in my case new old stock dial.
My Wife's Seamaster.

slcbbrown · 23 January 2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TimeToGo

Welcome to the Forum!

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.

If the current dial is a mess, you don't have much to lose, and radials on simple dials can be done very well.

21 January 2014, 07:48 PM	#1
Perrinyanna "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Philippines Posts: 262	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

21 January 2014, 07:54 PM	#2
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	We need pictures to give a reasonable assessment __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

21 January 2014, 09:22 PM	#10
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Best get a used dial IMHO __________________ watches many

22 January 2014, 12:26 PM	#12
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	No, won't change anything like that, it's a pretty quick job, maybe 20 min.Id definitely get a new dial. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

22 January 2014, 11:17 PM	#16
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,498	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. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

21 January 2014, 08:10 PM	#3
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	maybe also consider sourcing another dial elsewhere (not from RSC), and you can always keep the original. Pics would help...

21 January 2014, 08:17 PM	#5
Perrinyanna "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Philippines Posts: 262	Il look on ebay i suppose?

21 January 2014, 08:20 PM	#6
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,710	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).

22 January 2014, 12:19 PM	#11
Perrinyanna "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Philippines Posts: 262	will replacing the dial, change the regulation of the watch since its going to be taken apart?

22 January 2014, 01:42 PM	#13
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	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.

22 January 2014, 03:35 PM	#14
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,152	Absolutely nothing. I do it every time I get a busy signal

22 January 2014, 03:38 PM	#15
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	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. Tom

22 January 2014, 11:29 PM	#17
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	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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