Scratch on Rolex 16750 dial.

[El prosa]

Hello everyone, I'm here to ask for advice: I have a 16750 and I love it. But for a long time I can't watch anymore a scratch on the dial, between 8 and 9 when the dial is full light. I'd like to bring it to my watchmaker to fix it. He told me the work is very simple and the result will be excellent (...I have seen many good works on his website). Do you believe it's a possibility or I have to keep it that way? Of course I'm also talking of loss of value...
I hope someone can give me some advice.
Thanks a lot.

[Vincent65]

I'd have the guy fix it.

[1William]

Fix it. Once you see it you will always see it.

[Sherbie]

Is it a scratch, or a crack?

If its a scratch, get some polywatch and do it yourself

If its a crack, then i guess its a new acrylic crystal you need and your watchmaker to fix it


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[Dan S]

Originally Posted by Sherbie

Is it a scratch, or a crack?

If its a scratch, get some polywatch and do it yourself

If its a crack, then i guess its a new acrylic crystal you need and your watchmaker to fix it


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I think the scratch is on the dial, not the crystal.

[El prosa]

Yes. It's in the Dial! No problem at al with scratches on the Crystal.

Originally Posted by Dan S

I think the scratch is on the dial, not the crystal.

[El prosa]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

I'd have the guy fix it.

Thanks, but I live in Italy.

[El prosa]

Originally Posted by 1William

Fix it. Once you see it you will always see it.

Yes It is. Do you think It could be value if I fix It?

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by El prosa

Yes It is. Do you think It could be value if I fix It?

A repair will affect the value, but the scratch also affects the dial. If you are absolutely confident in your watchmaker's skill, I don't see why you shouldn't do it.

[joli160]

Leave it, restored dials loose their value completely

[El prosa]

Originally Posted by Dan S

A repair will affect the value, but the scratch also affects the dial. If you are absolutely confident in your watchmaker's skill, I don't see why you shouldn't do it.

Yes. I'm pretty sure only a real expert could see It was reapired. But you never know till you do It...

[El prosa]

Originally Posted by joli160

Leave it, restored dials loose their value completely

Even if it's only a little scratch? Even if they will fix It well? They told me the patina Will stato there...

[joli160]

If you want to keep the watch and wear it have it fixed if this scratch bothers you, but if you ever plan on selling don't.

A touch up or a partial respray will look better but will always be noticeable and will question the authenticity of the complete dial imho. Refurbished dials are poor sellers

[mattedialdoc]

I would leave it alone. It’s a rabbit hole of disappointment. You will def see the repair and it will drive you mad


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[El prosa]

Originally Posted by mattedialdoc

I would leave it alone. It’s a rabbit hole of disappointment. You will def see the repair and it will drive you mad


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[El prosa]

Originally Posted by joli160

If you want to keep the watch and wear it have it fixed if this scratch bothers you, but if you ever plan on selling don't.

A touch up or a partial respray will look better but will always be noticeable and will question the authenticity of the complete dial imho. Refurbished dials are poor sellers

Right. Thanks a lot.

[El prosa]

I know is a little off tipic, but what price is ok for this? Is double bezel: Black and Pepsi red back. Bracelet and clasp is ok. Thanks.