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Sbuckaroo · 26 April 2012, 01:31 AM

Hello everyone,

I am interested in buying a TT DJ, 116233 watch. However, the very few I find for sale seem to all have a white dial with Roman numerals which I don't care too much for.

I was wondering how much would it cost (parts and service fees) to have the dial replaced with another one, say with another type of numerals? Many thanks in advance.

azguy · 26 April 2012, 01:40 AM

really, 16233, mosty I see have gold/champaign dials.....

Anyway, it's pretty easy for a good watch tech

Sbuckaroo · 26 April 2012, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

really, 16233, mosty I see have gold/champaign dials.....

Anyway, it's pretty easy for a good watch tech

Thanks John. Actually, the two or so I saw advertised in RTF had white dial. Any idea how much a new dial would cost? and how much RSC would charge to change it? or would an AD change it for a fee? Many thanks.

imono · 26 April 2012, 03:00 AM

I'll wait for the right dial to come along and then buy.
They are out there.
Just have to be a tiny bit more patient.
It is always nice to have everything original from factory.

azguy · 26 April 2012, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imono

I'll wait for the right dial to come along and then buy.
They are out there.
Just have to be a tiny bit more patient.
It is always nice to have everything original from factory.

Great advice IMONO, make the most sense-

OP, nobody is going to change a dial for "free".

emagni · 26 April 2012, 03:18 AM

Quality preown dial for DJ (36mm) could be had for between $100 on up in the grey market. Cost can be alittle more from your local watch shop but prices can be lower if you are doing a swap which they will keep your original dial. Cost to get a local shop to change the dial runs between $90 to $150. The higher end of the service cost are for more complicated models like the Daytona.

OysterDavid · 26 April 2012, 03:20 AM

If you're buying new from an AD, then that AD can either order or send back a stock watch for Rolex to swap the dial as part of the sale.

If you're acquiring a preowned, or buying gray market, then Rolex will sell you a new dial on an exchange basis (you don't get to keep the old one) with a few requirements...first, they will only do it as part of a routine service (extra cost) and they will only allow the swap to be of a like kind dial. Yes, Rolex considers some of its dial offerings to be 'premium', even though that would not be reflected in the price when new...so, if you're starting with a 'stick' dial, they'll allow a swap to another stick version...same with Romans, same with Arabs.

Another alternative is to find the dial of your dreams on a secondary market (auction site, parts and accessories sections of sales forum, other sales forums, on line sellers) and then the watch and have a skilled watchmaker do the swap.

konn42 · 26 April 2012, 03:27 AM

I had to replace my blue sub dial. I went to my local AD and I paid $300 (including trade). This included parts and labor.

You have to be wary though. Watchmaker almost recommended a full service since the movement was exposed.

TempoKing · 26 April 2012, 03:44 AM

If you buy the dial you want independently it will cost between $100 and $600
I know this is a wide price gap ..but this is Rolex and it all depends how rare
or how new the dial is.
Labor to change the dial is between $30 and $50 depending of the relationship you
have with your watchmaker, anyone asking for more (?)...you better go elsewhere.

cdrii · 26 April 2012, 04:59 AM

HI Bought an OEM Dial off ebay for $300, $60 to have face changed at local watchmaker, while I watched and waited...worked well!

watch watcher · 26 April 2012, 05:16 AM

I had the dial on my Datejust changed yesterday, as a matter of fact, and it cost $35 at a low-rent independant shop. But, I had to leave there overnight.

Sbuckaroo · 26 April 2012, 05:55 AM

Thank you all VERY MUCH for your very informative responses. I very much appreciate that. Gives me good ideas and good advice.

azguy · 26 April 2012, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sbuckaroo

Thank you all VERY MUCH for your very informative responses. I very much appreciate that. Gives me good ideas and good advice.

It's what we do

emagni · 26 April 2012, 08:30 AM

Tempoking can source you one. I will buy my next dial from him. On another note, Rolex (RSC) will do dial swap but not sport models....at least not here in the states.

Sbuckaroo · 26 April 2012, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emagni

Tempoking can source you one. I will buy my next dial from him. On another note, Rolex (RSC) will do dial swap but not sport models....at least not here in the states.

Thanks a lot, this is very useful.

Cato · 26 April 2012, 10:28 AM

An Authorized Dealer can order you pretty much any dial you want. This is assuming it is approved for your DJ model.

I thought about changing mine when I was in the "buyer's remorse" period. It will cost you the dial and a full service at a Rolex service center.

Of course there are some grey dealers here on TRF who can probably find you whatever you want.

rolex_london · 26 April 2012, 11:24 AM

What happens with the papers when you change dial ?

Catsgomeowmeow · 1 September 2020, 03:59 PM

ive been told that, for the Daytona, the hands on the sub dials always get damaged when replacing the dial. is that true?

26 April 2012, 01:31 AM	#1
Sbuckaroo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: DC Metro Area Watch: TT Sub, DJ Posts: 138	Cost of changing the dial Hello everyone, I am interested in buying a TT DJ, 116233 watch. However, the very few I find for sale seem to all have a white dial with Roman numerals which I don't care too much for. I was wondering how much would it cost (parts and service fees) to have the dial replaced with another one, say with another type of numerals? Many thanks in advance.

26 April 2012, 03:18 AM	#6
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	Quality preown dial for DJ (36mm) could be had for between $100 on up in the grey market. Cost can be alittle more from your local watch shop but prices can be lower if you are doing a swap which they will keep your original dial. Cost to get a local shop to change the dial runs between $90 to $150. The higher end of the service cost are for more complicated models like the Daytona. __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

26 April 2012, 03:20 AM	#7
OysterDavid Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S F Bay Area Posts: 621	Dial change If you're buying new from an AD, then that AD can either order or send back a stock watch for Rolex to swap the dial as part of the sale. If you're acquiring a preowned, or buying gray market, then Rolex will sell you a new dial on an exchange basis (you don't get to keep the old one) with a few requirements...first, they will only do it as part of a routine service (extra cost) and they will only allow the swap to be of a like kind dial. Yes, Rolex considers some of its dial offerings to be 'premium', even though that would not be reflected in the price when new...so, if you're starting with a 'stick' dial, they'll allow a swap to another stick version...same with Romans, same with Arabs. Another alternative is to find the dial of your dreams on a secondary market (auction site, parts and accessories sections of sales forum, other sales forums, on line sellers) and then the watch and have a skilled watchmaker do the swap.

26 April 2012, 08:30 AM	#14
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	Tempoking can source you one. I will buy my next dial from him. On another note, Rolex (RSC) will do dial swap but not sport models....at least not here in the states. __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

26 April 2012, 01:40 AM	#2
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	really, 16233, mosty I see have gold/champaign dials..... Anyway, it's pretty easy for a good watch tech

26 April 2012, 03:00 AM	#4
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	I'll wait for the right dial to come along and then buy. They are out there. Just have to be a tiny bit more patient. It is always nice to have everything original from factory.

26 April 2012, 03:27 AM	#8
konn42 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 115	I had to replace my blue sub dial. I went to my local AD and I paid $300 (including trade). This included parts and labor. You have to be wary though. Watchmaker almost recommended a full service since the movement was exposed.

26 April 2012, 03:44 AM	#9
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	If you buy the dial you want independently it will cost between $100 and $600 I know this is a wide price gap ..but this is Rolex and it all depends how rare or how new the dial is. Labor to change the dial is between $30 and $50 depending of the relationship you have with your watchmaker, anyone asking for more (?)...you better go elsewhere.

26 April 2012, 04:59 AM	#10
cdrii Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 133	HI Bought an OEM Dial off ebay for $300, $60 to have face changed at local watchmaker, while I watched and waited...worked well!

26 April 2012, 05:16 AM	#11
watch watcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ME Watch: Vintages Posts: 565	I had the dial on my Datejust changed yesterday, as a matter of fact, and it cost $35 at a low-rent independant shop. But, I had to leave there overnight.

26 April 2012, 05:55 AM	#12
Sbuckaroo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: DC Metro Area Watch: TT Sub, DJ Posts: 138	Thank you all VERY MUCH for your very informative responses. I very much appreciate that. Gives me good ideas and good advice.

26 April 2012, 10:28 AM	#16
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	An Authorized Dealer can order you pretty much any dial you want. This is assuming it is approved for your DJ model. I thought about changing mine when I was in the "buyer's remorse" period. It will cost you the dial and a full service at a Rolex service center. Of course there are some grey dealers here on TRF who can probably find you whatever you want.

26 April 2012, 11:24 AM	#17
rolex_london "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: london Watch: Sub n DJ Posts: 78	What happens with the papers when you change dial ?

1 September 2020, 03:59 PM	#18
Catsgomeowmeow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Netherlands Posts: 8	ive been told that, for the Daytona, the hands on the sub dials always get damaged when replacing the dial. is that true?

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