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kenm · 29 March 2014, 08:15 AM

I found a web store (www.goldwatchco.com) with a good selection of pre-owned Rolex, and I was looking at their 36mm DD watches. They have some factory original stock, but also some watches that they have added custom (aftermarket) diamond dials. I've been looking for a 36mm DD with MOP diamond dial, and they have one that knocks me over.

Is is a good idea buying a Rolex that's been "modified" with a custom dial? Of course there would be no Rolex warranty, but if I brought a watch like this into a RSC, would they accept it for service, or tell me they wouldn't even work on it because it isn't factory original?

MonBK · 29 March 2014, 08:17 AM

That is correct, they won't touch it.

Tools · 29 March 2014, 08:18 AM

It's OK if it's OK with you. Lots of custom dials in the world..

Rolex won't work on them, but independents will..

Cc1966 · 29 March 2014, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenm

..., but if I brought a watch like this into a RSC, would they accept it for service, or tell me they wouldn't even work on it because it isn't factory original?

Not in it's present form. They will require that the watch be put back to "factory specs" prior to RSC service.

samuelhuntington · 29 March 2014, 08:22 AM

If your ok with it and its a dial that rolex did not offer I say go for it. It not a collectors piece and the most important thing is that your happy with it. There are plenty of options other than rsc to service your watch.

kenm · 29 March 2014, 08:43 AM

Thanks all! I'm thinking I may go for it. It's really beautiful!

Here's a photo they sent me.

dseig001 · 29 March 2014, 08:51 AM

I know that a lot of people will be hesitant to modify a Rolex, but it's your watch, and you should do whatever you want with it.

Also, that watch is gorgeous

landroverking · 29 March 2014, 10:07 AM

I don't have a problem with aftermarket dials at all.

Sixshooter · 29 March 2014, 10:08 AM

Not my style, but it looks nice. If you like it I say go for it!

1bad750 · 29 March 2014, 10:54 AM

I ve always loved the dd, since my 1st encounter when I was young and could no where even think of owning one. I think it is the most iconic watch in the world. ( now Ive owned 2). If the dial is quality and its what you want then go for it. Btw is that the newer case and bracelet?

crowncollection · 29 March 2014, 12:22 PM

Not for me plenty of original choices on the dd

kenm · 29 March 2014, 11:09 PM

Yes. It's a post-2000 heavy band model. Don't know yet what year. What yeat did Rolex go to random serial numbers?

Fleetlord · 30 March 2014, 01:51 AM

Never

BNA/LION · 2 April 2014, 04:01 AM

I like mine all original Rolex but if you like it, go for it.

tkerrmd · 2 April 2014, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenm

Thanks all! I'm thinking I may go for it. It's really beautiful!

Here's a photo they sent me.

very nice looking watch!

samsam · 2 April 2014, 02:40 PM

I don't see why not if the price is right.

kilyung · 2 April 2014, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Rolex won't work on them, but independents will..

I thought even those with a parts account wouldn't work on it?

jjnd08 · 2 April 2014, 10:43 PM

I've bought a couple watches from Dennis at Gold Watch Co, excellent service. If you buy a watch with a custom dial, he also sends the OEM dial with it (so you effectively get two dials). My gf's brother in law bought one for his wife and it came with the OEM dial as well.

29 March 2014, 08:15 AM	#1
kenm "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New York Posts: 182	Custom dials OK? I found a web store (www.goldwatchco.com) with a good selection of pre-owned Rolex, and I was looking at their 36mm DD watches. They have some factory original stock, but also some watches that they have added custom (aftermarket) diamond dials. I've been looking for a 36mm DD with MOP diamond dial, and they have one that knocks me over. Is is a good idea buying a Rolex that's been "modified" with a custom dial? Of course there would be no Rolex warranty, but if I brought a watch like this into a RSC, would they accept it for service, or tell me they wouldn't even work on it because it isn't factory original?

29 March 2014, 08:18 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	It's OK if it's OK with you. Lots of custom dials in the world.. Rolex won't work on them, but independents will.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 March 2014, 10:08 AM	#9
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	Not my style, but it looks nice. If you like it I say go for it! __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

29 March 2014, 10:54 AM	#10
1bad750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 634	I ve always loved the dd, since my 1st encounter when I was young and could no where even think of owning one. I think it is the most iconic watch in the world. ( now Ive owned 2). If the dial is quality and its what you want then go for it. Btw is that the newer case and bracelet? __________________ Rolex 116233 TT Datejust Super Jubilee Rolex 18038 Yg DD President Whiteface,roman Rolex 69173 TT Datejust Factory red Vignette diamond Rolex 118238 Yg DD White roman. Rolex 16613 2 Tone Bluesey

29 March 2014, 12:22 PM	#11
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Not for me plenty of original choices on the dd __________________ watches many

29 March 2014, 08:17 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	That is correct, they won't touch it.

29 March 2014, 08:22 AM	#5
samuelhuntington "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: new hampshire Watch: 5167, 16570, 5513 Posts: 493	If your ok with it and its a dial that rolex did not offer I say go for it. It not a collectors piece and the most important thing is that your happy with it. There are plenty of options other than rsc to service your watch.

29 March 2014, 08:51 AM	#7
dseig001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Riverside, Ca Watch: Plat Dd Posts: 302	I know that a lot of people will be hesitant to modify a Rolex, but it's your watch, and you should do whatever you want with it. Also, that watch is gorgeous

29 March 2014, 10:07 AM	#8
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I don't have a problem with aftermarket dials at all.

29 March 2014, 11:09 PM	#12
kenm "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New York Posts: 182	Yes. It's a post-2000 heavy band model. Don't know yet what year. What yeat did Rolex go to random serial numbers?

30 March 2014, 01:51 AM	#13
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,006	Never

2 April 2014, 02:40 PM	#16
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	I don't see why not if the price is right.

2 April 2014, 10:43 PM	#18
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I've bought a couple watches from Dennis at Gold Watch Co, excellent service. If you buy a watch with a custom dial, he also sends the OEM dial with it (so you effectively get two dials). My gf's brother in law bought one for his wife and it came with the OEM dial as well.

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