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AustinGolfGuy · 12 August 2017, 06:31 AM

Hi all,

First, I love the board and have lurked around here for years. I've been debating on what to do with my daily Sub, and thought you all would be the ones to ask.

I have two datejust watches and the Sub. I play golf, swim and do just about everything with my Sub. This has caused the watch some wear, as you can see in the photo. I will say that the scratches don't look near as bad as the photo shows. My problems are the tritium dial yellowing (bought it like that) and the mark I put on the bezel.

I am kind of leaning towards replacing the dial, replacing the bezel and then sending off for a servicing. If I just replaced the bezel insert and sent off for a service, would the dial be able to be cleaned? Any other advice you all have? Thanks in advance for your help!

roadie1 · 12 August 2017, 08:07 AM

Nice Blusey! Rolex would prob replace the dial and charge you big bucks for it! The insert is an cheap and easy fix. An independent might be able to refinish the dial. Of course the case and bracelet would come back looking new. How long have you owned the watch? It has great character!

stil · 12 August 2017, 08:07 AM

I don't know that face very well but tritium? I don't see any on the dial...

It's hard for me to think anything other than something got inside the watch that is causing the dial to do that. Water or something?

AustinGolfGuy · 12 August 2017, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by roadie1

Nice Blusey! Rolex would prob replace the dial and charge you big bucks for it! The insert is an cheap and easy fix. An independent might be able to refinish the dial. Of course the case and bracelet would come back looking new. How long have you owned the watch? It has great character!

I've owned this watch for a little over two years. Thanks for the kind comments.

AustinGolfGuy · 12 August 2017, 08:26 AM

I will also add this: I've taken it to Ben Bridge in Austin twice. They put in a new link and have pressure tested it for me. It passed. I know that doesn't mean anything, but I really think the dial is time and not water. I don't know as much as you all do, though.

stil · 12 August 2017, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AustinGolfGuy

I will also add this: I've taken it to Ben Bridge in Austin twice. They put in a new link and have pressure tested it for me. It passed. I know that doesn't mean anything, but I really think the dial is time and not water. I don't know as much as you all do, though.

Hopefully not water. But I do agree it's a sharp sharp watch.

AustinGolfGuy · 12 August 2017, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by stil

Hopefully not water. But I do agree it's a sharp sharp watch.

Thanks for the kind comments. I am glad to get some reassurance, looks wise, cause I think it's looking bad. Maybe I am the crazy one.

AustinGolfGuy · 12 August 2017, 10:53 AM

I cross posted this on An Aggie forum, too.

Tridor · 12 August 2017, 11:26 AM

Sorry, but that dial looks like a water issue to me. Dials generally don't age that way.

Runnin' Rebel · 12 August 2017, 11:30 AM

I had a mint one, just stunning example of not polished or very very light polish and stupidity flipped if for a 116619

AustinGolfGuy · 12 August 2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tridor

Sorry, but that dial looks like a water issue to me. Dials generally don't age that way.

You could be right. I bought it with those imperfections. What should I do next? Move it, fix it, or what? The AD said I have a great watch, but should send it off for service. Will the service clean the dial? I just want to know what to do. Thanks.

Maiden · 12 August 2017, 11:46 AM

It's a great watch but needs tlc. Invest a bit and have RSC do all the work to bring it back like new. You will have a like new bluesy with a fresh 2 year warranty. You won't regret it.

Tridor · 12 August 2017, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maiden

It's a great watch but needs tlc. Invest a bit and have RSC do all the work to bring it back like new. You will have a like new bluesy with a fresh 2 year warranty. You won't regret it.

This!

watchwatcher · 12 August 2017, 11:54 AM

That is a beautiful watch with an ultra special and unique dial. (IMO)

My advice: keep doing what you're doing and continue to enjoy that beauty.

Duke of Dulwich · 12 August 2017, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maiden

It's a great watch but needs tlc. Invest a bit and have RSC do all the work to bring it back like new. You will have a like new bluesy with a fresh 2 year warranty. You won't regret it.

I would do this as well.

AustinGolfGuy · 13 August 2017, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maiden

It's a great watch but needs tlc. Invest a bit and have RSC do all the work to bring it back like new. You will have a like new bluesy with a fresh 2 year warranty. You won't regret it.

But what does this mean? That's what I am trying to figure out. They just want to send it off to be serviced, but I don't know if that's enough. Do I need to buy a new dial and bezel insert as well? Lay out exactly what I need to do. Thanks.

sager · 13 August 2017, 03:16 AM

Absolutely beautiful watch. Not sure the dial can be cleaned though.

Tridor · 13 August 2017, 06:34 AM

I think the dial and bezel need to be replaced IF you want the watch to look good. Otherwise, it just looks beat up to me.

DougC · 13 August 2017, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tridor

This!

Yes, I would do this

12 August 2017, 06:31 AM	#1
AustinGolfGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Austin Posts: 7	Rolex Sub 16613 - Help needed Hi all, First, I love the board and have lurked around here for years. I've been debating on what to do with my daily Sub, and thought you all would be the ones to ask. I have two datejust watches and the Sub. I play golf, swim and do just about everything with my Sub. This has caused the watch some wear, as you can see in the photo. I will say that the scratches don't look near as bad as the photo shows. My problems are the tritium dial yellowing (bought it like that) and the mark I put on the bezel. I am kind of leaning towards replacing the dial, replacing the bezel and then sending off for a servicing. If I just replaced the bezel insert and sent off for a service, would the dial be able to be cleaned? Any other advice you all have? Thanks in advance for your help!

12 August 2017, 11:30 AM	#10
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I had a mint one, just stunning example of not polished or very very light polish and stupidity flipped if for a 116619 __________________ ♛

12 August 2017, 11:46 AM	#12
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	It's a great watch but needs tlc. Invest a bit and have RSC do all the work to bring it back like new. You will have a like new bluesy with a fresh 2 year warranty. You won't regret it. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

12 August 2017, 08:07 AM	#2
roadie1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,150	Nice Blusey! Rolex would prob replace the dial and charge you big bucks for it! The insert is an cheap and easy fix. An independent might be able to refinish the dial. Of course the case and bracelet would come back looking new. How long have you owned the watch? It has great character!

12 August 2017, 08:07 AM	#3
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	I don't know that face very well but tritium? I don't see any on the dial... It's hard for me to think anything other than something got inside the watch that is causing the dial to do that. Water or something?

12 August 2017, 08:26 AM	#5
AustinGolfGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Austin Posts: 7	I will also add this: I've taken it to Ben Bridge in Austin twice. They put in a new link and have pressure tested it for me. It passed. I know that doesn't mean anything, but I really think the dial is time and not water. I don't know as much as you all do, though.

12 August 2017, 10:53 AM	#8
AustinGolfGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Austin Posts: 7	I cross posted this on An Aggie forum, too.

12 August 2017, 11:26 AM	#9
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	Sorry, but that dial looks like a water issue to me. Dials generally don't age that way.

12 August 2017, 11:54 AM	#14
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,202	That is a beautiful watch with an ultra special and unique dial. (IMO) My advice: keep doing what you're doing and continue to enjoy that beauty.

13 August 2017, 03:16 AM	#17
sager "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sage Location: MENA Posts: 1,563	Absolutely beautiful watch. Not sure the dial can be cleaned though.

13 August 2017, 06:34 AM	#18
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	I think the dial and bezel need to be replaced IF you want the watch to look good. Otherwise, it just looks beat up to me.

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