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ferrolex222 · 19 July 2019, 04:37 AM

I have a late 1970's rolex with a unique white dial with black roman numerals and black hands. One of the two service centers in the US quoted me a service for the nearly 40 y/o watch that included a 500 charge for a new dial (they note, and I believe them, that the luminescence is peeling into the movement as dust). The issue is that they state they do not have a matching dial. All the other white dials come with gold numerals and would have to have white hands... I feel like the entire essence of the watch is being lost (one that was given to me by my grandfather who bought the piece new, in Switzerland, on the date of my birth).

<sigh> It's a huge disappointment. I don't mind footing the bill. The issue is with losing this peculiar dial and hands setup. Any recommendations as to what I could do?

Best,

Ferrolex222 in Houston

southtexas · 23 July 2019, 10:23 AM

Take it to little watch shop there in Houston. They’re repair it for you and allow you to continue with your dial and hands. Post a pic!!

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Dan S · 23 July 2019, 10:29 AM

Don't replace the dial. An independent watchmaker can stabilize (or remove, if you prefer) the remaining lume. Photos would be great by the way.

05carbondrz · 23 July 2019, 11:18 AM

Contact Phillip Ridley in Texas,He will Set You right.

Richard Carver · 23 July 2019, 03:22 PM

That's really a shame. It would be so simple for them to relume the hands and dial and keep your grandfather's watch whole. That's just not who Rolex is.

19 July 2019, 04:37 AM	#1
ferrolex222 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: houston, tx Posts: 1	Svc cntr won't work on watch b/c peeling luminescence? I have a late 1970's rolex with a unique white dial with black roman numerals and black hands. One of the two service centers in the US quoted me a service for the nearly 40 y/o watch that included a 500 charge for a new dial (they note, and I believe them, that the luminescence is peeling into the movement as dust). The issue is that they state they do not have a matching dial. All the other white dials come with gold numerals and would have to have white hands... I feel like the entire essence of the watch is being lost (one that was given to me by my grandfather who bought the piece new, in Switzerland, on the date of my birth). <sigh> It's a huge disappointment. I don't mind footing the bill. The issue is with losing this peculiar dial and hands setup. Any recommendations as to what I could do? Best, Ferrolex222 in Houston

23 July 2019, 10:23 AM	#2
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,761	Take it to little watch shop there in Houston. They’re repair it for you and allow you to continue with your dial and hands. Post a pic!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

23 July 2019, 10:29 AM	#3
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,260	Don't replace the dial. An independent watchmaker can stabilize (or remove, if you prefer) the remaining lume. Photos would be great by the way. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

23 July 2019, 11:18 AM	#4
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	Contact Phillip Ridley in Texas,He will Set You right.

23 July 2019, 03:22 PM	#5
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	That's really a shame. It would be so simple for them to relume the hands and dial and keep your grandfather's watch whole. That's just not who Rolex is.

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