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bd608@aol.com · 18 August 2008, 03:31 PM

Does anyone know of an aftermarket dealer that will replace a black daytona dial for a white dial? And does this ruin the value of the watch?

Tools · 19 August 2008, 03:22 AM

bd,

Welcome to the forum..

I thought this question deserved it's own thread so I moved it here..

Aftermarket Dealer and Rolex watch almost always mean a devaluation of your Daytona..

I suppose it's possible that one might be able to get hold of an authentic white dial and change it....no change in value..

But, I think you would probably get an aftermarket dial and your value would take a nose dive...

CKay · 19 August 2008, 03:48 AM

Decide on the colour of the dial and go for it. Whether it is black dial or white dial, it is still a Rolex. I wonder whether RSC will do the swap for you.

daytona1 · 19 August 2008, 03:59 AM

I dont think its a big deal. People do it all the time. Save your factory dial and replace it if you have to. If I could get a hold of one of those meteorite dials I would do it. I think they are real pricey though.

boa2 · 19 August 2008, 04:07 AM

Why not just advertise "Want to trade black for white dial"? People are always looking.

TheVTCGuy · 19 August 2008, 04:11 AM

I asked my AD this same question. After I bought my white-face, I had a little trouble adjusting to it and wondered if the black-dial would offer more contrast and be eaiser to see, so I asked them about swapping it. They pointed out on my receipt/gurantee that it specifically states what face the watch has on it, and changing would reduce the value; basically, they wouldn't do it.

harvey · 19 August 2008, 04:25 AM

i was told by an AD in the uk, that the dial can be changed 'free of change' on purchase of the watch. i will phone a few ADs tomorrow to ensure this fact is correct.

SLS · 19 August 2008, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey.eu

i was told by an AD in the uk, that the dial can be changed 'free of change' on purchase of the watch. i will phone a few ADs tomorrow to ensure this fact is correct.

This is true on most models in the UK, for the first three months of ownership, the RSC will change the dial free of charge, I'm not sure if the same is true on the Daytona though.
~Scott

harvey · 19 August 2008, 05:12 AM

scott i was refering to the daytona. as in my case, ive been on the waiting list since last november... ive asked for a white dial... however if a black dial comes in first... at least i have the choice to get it changed... although i might have to wait some weeks before i get it back from rolex.

18 August 2008, 03:31 PM	#1
bd608@aol.com "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ca Posts: 9	Daytona Dial Swap....???? Does anyone know of an aftermarket dealer that will replace a black daytona dial for a white dial? And does this ruin the value of the watch?

19 August 2008, 03:22 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,495	bd, Welcome to the forum.. I thought this question deserved it's own thread so I moved it here.. Aftermarket Dealer and Rolex watch almost always mean a devaluation of your Daytona.. I suppose it's possible that one might be able to get hold of an authentic white dial and change it....no change in value.. But, I think you would probably get an aftermarket dial and your value would take a nose dive... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 August 2008, 04:07 AM	#5
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,919	Why not just advertise "Want to trade black for white dial"? People are always looking. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

19 August 2008, 04:25 AM	#7
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,429	i was told by an AD in the uk, that the dial can be changed 'free of change' on purchase of the watch. i will phone a few ADs tomorrow to ensure this fact is correct. __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

19 August 2008, 05:12 AM	#9
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,429	scott i was refering to the daytona. as in my case, ive been on the waiting list since last november... ive asked for a white dial... however if a black dial comes in first... at least i have the choice to get it changed... although i might have to wait some weeks before i get it back from rolex. __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

19 August 2008, 03:48 AM	#3
CKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 467	Decide on the colour of the dial and go for it. Whether it is black dial or white dial, it is still a Rolex. I wonder whether RSC will do the swap for you.

19 August 2008, 03:59 AM	#4
daytona1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami Posts: 673	I dont think its a big deal. People do it all the time. Save your factory dial and replace it if you have to. If I could get a hold of one of those meteorite dials I would do it. I think they are real pricey though.

19 August 2008, 04:11 AM	#6
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I asked my AD this same question. After I bought my white-face, I had a little trouble adjusting to it and wondered if the black-dial would offer more contrast and be eaiser to see, so I asked them about swapping it. They pointed out on my receipt/gurantee that it specifically states what face the watch has on it, and changing would reduce the value; basically, they wouldn't do it.

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