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Watchman1 · 18 August 2008, 04:37 PM

Hello everybody I'm new to this forum, but share the same interest in Rolex watches, I own two. I have a GMT I pepsi and the SD. The reason I'm here is to find out why it's costing so much to service my SD--$1071 for general cleaning although part of it is replacing the dial. They say the tritium has lost it's glow. Should I request them to leave it alone because it may affect the value of the watch from the standpoint of originality or is that not an issue? From what I have read the new dials only say swiss made at the bottom of the dial not what mine reads which is swiss-T25. Thanks

Andad · 18 August 2008, 04:55 PM

Hi Watchman1,

Welcome to the Forum.

Can you tell us how old the SD is. Is this it's first service?

Do you have any pix?

Watchman1 · 18 August 2008, 05:11 PM

Yes, it's a "S" model bought about 12 years ago, and this is its first service.

Dalton · 18 August 2008, 05:12 PM

leave the dial alone.

Watchman1 · 18 August 2008, 05:24 PM

Guess I better call Rolex tomorrow to cancel that. Maybe they're smart enough to keep it as much original as possible. I don't really know.

Portzed · 18 August 2008, 05:47 PM

Hi Watchman1 and welcome

. If you really need a lumed dial then of course, have it changed to the current superluminova dial. But consider this; for the purposes of keeping the watch original and hence maintain it's future collectability, value and 'specialness' ask the service centre to keep the original dial and simply carry out the standard service.

They will be more than happy to oblige, give them a quick call.

steel4me · 18 August 2008, 10:29 PM

here is your cost Breakdown:

$871 -- For letting ROLEX do it.
$200 -- For actual labor

It could have been done at many reputable service places for less than half...

CKay · 18 August 2008, 10:47 PM

Get it serviced, but leave the dial alone IMHO. The value of the watch lies in the dial, unless you prefer a brand new look. If that is the case, you should change the case as well.

Tools · 19 August 2008, 02:43 AM

There are two schools on this.

Purists will say to leave it original as they do not make the tritium dial and hands any more, therefore, like an old original model "A" it will retain value.

Another school says that you want your watch to be as modern and updated as possible and a Luminova dial and hands will give you that night-time lume that is missing.. (This would be the Hot Rod Deuce Coupe analogy)

With my cars I go with Hot Rods....

With my watches, I am more the purist and would retain the Tritium dial and hands.... I can always find enough light to see it at night somewhere.

mike · 19 August 2008, 08:26 AM

I would leave the dial and hands as they are. Luminosity has never been a strong suit anyway, and the potential collectability loss is something to consider.

I know many will say gloss/trit. dials are a ways down the collectability list, but that is now. Who knows what a future vintage community may think.

Anyway, good luck with your decision.

18 August 2008, 04:37 PM	#1
Watchman1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 3	Cost of servicing sea dweller Hello everybody I'm new to this forum, but share the same interest in Rolex watches, I own two. I have a GMT I pepsi and the SD. The reason I'm here is to find out why it's costing so much to service my SD--$1071 for general cleaning although part of it is replacing the dial. They say the tritium has lost it's glow. Should I request them to leave it alone because it may affect the value of the watch from the standpoint of originality or is that not an issue? From what I have read the new dials only say swiss made at the bottom of the dial not what mine reads which is swiss-T25. Thanks

18 August 2008, 04:55 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,497	Hi Watchman1, Welcome to the Forum. Can you tell us how old the SD is. Is this it's first service? Do you have any pix? __________________ E

18 August 2008, 05:47 PM	#6
Portzed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bryden Location: Lincolnshire - UK Watch: My 1st 60's Timex Posts: 435	Hi Watchman1 and welcome. If you really need a lumed dial then of course, have it changed to the current superluminova dial. But consider this; for the purposes of keeping the watch original and hence maintain it's future collectability, value and 'specialness' ask the service centre to keep the original dial and simply carry out the standard service. They will be more than happy to oblige, give them a quick call.

19 August 2008, 02:43 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,495	There are two schools on this. Purists will say to leave it original as they do not make the tritium dial and hands any more, therefore, like an old original model "A" it will retain value. Another school says that you want your watch to be as modern and updated as possible and a Luminova dial and hands will give you that night-time lume that is missing.. (This would be the Hot Rod Deuce Coupe analogy) With my cars I go with Hot Rods.... With my watches, I am more the purist and would retain the Tritium dial and hands.... I can always find enough light to see it at night somewhere. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

18 August 2008, 05:11 PM	#3
Watchman1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 3	Yes, it's a "S" model bought about 12 years ago, and this is its first service.

18 August 2008, 05:12 PM	#4
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	leave the dial alone.

18 August 2008, 05:24 PM	#5
Watchman1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 3	Guess I better call Rolex tomorrow to cancel that. Maybe they're smart enough to keep it as much original as possible. I don't really know.

18 August 2008, 10:29 PM	#7
steel4me Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: SteelMan Location: Somewhere Posts: 719	here is your cost Breakdown: $871 -- For letting ROLEX do it. $200 -- For actual labor It could have been done at many reputable service places for less than half...

18 August 2008, 10:47 PM	#8
CKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 467	Get it serviced, but leave the dial alone IMHO. The value of the watch lies in the dial, unless you prefer a brand new look. If that is the case, you should change the case as well.

19 August 2008, 08:26 AM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I would leave the dial and hands as they are. Luminosity has never been a strong suit anyway, and the potential collectability loss is something to consider. I know many will say gloss/trit. dials are a ways down the collectability list, but that is now. Who knows what a future vintage community may think. Anyway, good luck with your decision.

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