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gregdolley · 8 September 2012, 02:27 PM

It's definitely vintage, but still looks nice.

If you're looking for class, I'd recommend a newer model though - like the RG DD with the silver diamond dial (and fluted bezel on a president bracelet - I wouldn't put a croc strap on that one, it just wouldn't look right).

I think some Daytona models can still look classy - like the RG Daytona with pink or black dial, or the YG Daytona with the white dial. Just my opinion though.

BNA/LION · 8 September 2012, 02:32 PM

Cograts on the President, I Dig It!

jinugi39 · 8 September 2012, 02:35 PM

congrats...gorgeous!

TurboWatch · 8 September 2012, 04:42 PM

not too crazy about the second dial. It's an after market dial .

Nice 1803. I've got a few myself. These 1803 look best with the domed crystal. Alex over the VRF has his watchmaker installed Omega domes on them and they look great.

IMHO, the 1803 can be worn with just about anything ( except nylon nato ). Love the croc combination that you have presently. Congrats

BOA · 8 September 2012, 04:59 PM

If that is aftermarket, I'd vote changing it back to original dial. Would like to hear the whole story why they switched it in the first place.

Feras · 8 September 2012, 05:27 PM

Very nice

Kingair · 8 September 2012, 07:02 PM

I guess that the thick hour marker would disturb my eyes after some time . .
And several members already mentioned that it is not an original dial . . .
Maybe send it back and continue your search . . .
That's more fun (for me anyway) than just owning it ;-)

Just my .02

HAGOne

andyboy39 · 8 September 2012, 08:33 PM

Hi All,

Wow, my dealer tells me it's a new original president black dial, they no longer make the narrow baton markers on Rolex black dials. How would I know it is an aftermarket dial? I feel confident that the person I purchased the watch from is genuine and would be telling me the truth, any tell tale signs as to how you would know it is an aftermarket dial?

GradyPhilpott · 8 September 2012, 08:53 PM

byeedo · 8 September 2012, 11:02 PM

andyboy39 · 9 September 2012, 02:18 PM

Hi All,

Turbowatch, are you able to tell me how this is an aftermarket dial? I would greatly appreciate this. Cheers.

TurboWatch · 9 September 2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyboy39

Hi All,

Turbowatch, are you able to tell me how this is an aftermarket dial? I would greatly appreciate this. Cheers.

check you pm in-box Andy.

A.D. Merrill · 10 September 2012, 09:49 AM

That really is beautiful. I love a leather strap

CL65AMG · 10 September 2012, 10:39 AM

Congrats.

Mr_Doghouse · 10 September 2012, 01:49 PM

This is one both parties can agree upon!

andyboy39 · 10 September 2012, 02:54 PM

Cheers everyone for the compliments, much appreciated, I'm also the type that likes a bit of criticism to keep it real, and a couple of forum members think it maybe an aftermarket dial :( That type of information is invaluable and I am still researching this and waiting for a reply from my dealer's master watchmaker. I don't want to walk around with a beautiful watch but an aftermarket dial... My next purchase is going to be a Datejust Gold Dial with Roman Numerals with Jubilee Bracelet 2004. I have caught the bug big time:)

Cheers..

Kiwinz · 10 September 2012, 04:02 PM

Aftermarket dial for sure, and a bad one.

PM sent.

andyboy39 · 10 September 2012, 04:15 PM

Hi Mario,

I just had it confirmed it is an authentic dial by a master watchmaker down in Queenstown, (NZ) Can you tell me why you think this is an aftermarket? You use such strong words are you sure? Confirmation of the dial is an original and it has had the baton markers re glued as the original glue is very old.

Cheers.

Kiwinz · 10 September 2012, 05:17 PM

Hi Mate,
Ok, the dial might be genuine, I used the wrong word I guess, but Please look at the original with the Lume dots at the end of the stick markers.
On Your dial received there are non, the dial maybe genuine as a base, but has been tempered with.
I always go after the Main Rule: Rolex does NOT made luminous Hands with a NON luminous Dial..Unless someone please correct me on this, I stick with it that the dial changed from the original listing has been replaced by a refinished one.

andyboy39 · 10 September 2012, 07:09 PM

Hi All,

Cheers Mario for your learned visions, I hope someone else on this forum can concur with these findings as I really need to know if the last post has any truth to it or if I can be pointed in the right direction to a database link of dials etc..

Cheers.

DJK59 · 10 September 2012, 10:03 PM

Mario I have sent you a PM. Please respond. Dennis

8 September 2012, 02:32 PM	#62
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8 September 2012, 04:42 PM	#64
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	Love the 1803 with black matte dial not too crazy about the second dial. It's an after market dial . Nice 1803. I've got a few myself. These 1803 look best with the domed crystal. Alex over the VRF has his watchmaker installed Omega domes on them and they look great. IMHO, the 1803 can be worn with just about anything ( except nylon nato ). Love the croc combination that you have presently. Congrats

8 September 2012, 08:53 PM	#69
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8 September 2012, 02:27 PM	#61
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	It's definitely vintage, but still looks nice. If you're looking for class, I'd recommend a newer model though - like the RG DD with the silver diamond dial (and fluted bezel on a president bracelet - I wouldn't put a croc strap on that one, it just wouldn't look right). I think some Daytona models can still look classy - like the RG Daytona with pink or black dial, or the YG Daytona with the white dial. Just my opinion though.

8 September 2012, 02:35 PM	#63
jinugi39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: JW Location: USA Watch: 116613LN Posts: 139	congrats...gorgeous!

8 September 2012, 04:59 PM	#65
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,394	If that is aftermarket, I'd vote changing it back to original dial. Would like to hear the whole story why they switched it in the first place.

8 September 2012, 05:27 PM	#66
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Very nice

8 September 2012, 07:02 PM	#67
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	I guess that the thick hour marker would disturb my eyes after some time . . And several members already mentioned that it is not an original dial . . . Maybe send it back and continue your search . . . That's more fun (for me anyway) than just owning it ;-) Just my .02 HAGOne

8 September 2012, 08:33 PM	#68
andyboy39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Zealand Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,409	Hi All, Wow, my dealer tells me it's a new original president black dial, they no longer make the narrow baton markers on Rolex black dials. How would I know it is an aftermarket dial? I feel confident that the person I purchased the watch from is genuine and would be telling me the truth, any tell tale signs as to how you would know it is an aftermarket dial?

8 September 2012, 11:02 PM	#70
byeedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: usa Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 688

9 September 2012, 02:18 PM	#71
andyboy39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Zealand Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,409	Hi All, Turbowatch, are you able to tell me how this is an aftermarket dial? I would greatly appreciate this. Cheers.

10 September 2012, 09:49 AM	#73
A.D. Merrill "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Andy Location: NY Watch: 16333 Posts: 91	That really is beautiful. I love a leather strap

10 September 2012, 10:39 AM	#74
CL65AMG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Andrew Location: Kentucky Watch: Any Rolex Posts: 1,102	Congrats.

10 September 2012, 01:49 PM	#75
Mr_Doghouse Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 41	This is one both parties can agree upon!

10 September 2012, 02:54 PM	#76
andyboy39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Zealand Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,409	Cheers everyone for the compliments, much appreciated, I'm also the type that likes a bit of criticism to keep it real, and a couple of forum members think it maybe an aftermarket dial :( That type of information is invaluable and I am still researching this and waiting for a reply from my dealer's master watchmaker. I don't want to walk around with a beautiful watch but an aftermarket dial... My next purchase is going to be a Datejust Gold Dial with Roman Numerals with Jubilee Bracelet 2004. I have caught the bug big time:) Cheers..

10 September 2012, 04:02 PM	#77
Kiwinz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mario Location: USA / NZ Watch: All sorts Posts: 799	Aftermarket dial for sure, and a bad one. PM sent.

10 September 2012, 04:15 PM	#78
andyboy39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Zealand Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,409	Hi Mario, I just had it confirmed it is an authentic dial by a master watchmaker down in Queenstown, (NZ) Can you tell me why you think this is an aftermarket? You use such strong words are you sure? Confirmation of the dial is an original and it has had the baton markers re glued as the original glue is very old. Cheers.

10 September 2012, 05:17 PM	#79
Kiwinz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mario Location: USA / NZ Watch: All sorts Posts: 799	Hi Mate, Ok, the dial might be genuine, I used the wrong word I guess, but Please look at the original with the Lume dots at the end of the stick markers. On Your dial received there are non, the dial maybe genuine as a base, but has been tempered with. I always go after the Main Rule: Rolex does NOT made luminous Hands with a NON luminous Dial..Unless someone please correct me on this, I stick with it that the dial changed from the original listing has been replaced by a refinished one.

10 September 2012, 07:09 PM	#80
andyboy39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Zealand Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,409	Hi All, Cheers Mario for your learned visions, I hope someone else on this forum can concur with these findings as I really need to know if the last post has any truth to it or if I can be pointed in the right direction to a database link of dials etc.. Cheers.

10 September 2012, 10:03 PM	#81
DJK59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1	Mario I have sent you a PM. Please respond. Dennis

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