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Amochosto · 31 October 2019, 01:33 PM

I blew off three 116518 Champagne dial with black subdial at three different ADs late last year and early this year, one ad was even willing to bundle with their next white Daytona or Pepsi. Only a few weeks later I realized I really wanted it put in a request at my normal AD and have been waiting nine months for a gold watch!!!!!

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Just got the call today that they have one with the opposite colour scheme, black dial & champagne sub dial I’ll go have a look and see if it blows me away in person.

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Here’ the question, if I don’t love the black, how dumb would it be if I bought it and went to RSC and changed dials? Is it possible to do, and any ideas how much it would cost?

EndlessEight · 31 October 2019, 01:35 PM

I bet you’ll love it.

The black version is stunning. Love the red accents.

David5807 · 31 October 2019, 01:35 PM

IMO this is a very bad idea. Wait for the variation of this watch that you actually want. This piece is very expensive and you shouldn't settle for anything less than what you want.

Amochosto · 31 October 2019, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EndlessEight

I bet you’ll love it.

The black version is stunning. Love the red accents.

I do like the red accents as well I was just on the Rolex site and decided I’d like it even better if there was a touch of red painted around sub dials like on the white gold blue dial Daytona.

woof · 31 October 2019, 01:49 PM

The black is a stunner!!

Amochosto · 31 October 2019, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David5807

IMO this is a very bad idea. Wait for the variation of this watch that you actually want. This piece is very expensive and you shouldn't settle for anything less than what you want.

I agree with you. I haven’t seen the Black dial one before. I do like some parts of it in pictures but I know I like the champagne dial. If I didn’t like it, I would only purchase the black dial if swapping dials was an option that wasn’t crazy costly.

I’ve already turned down the diamond dial one pictured below. It is nice, but didn’t blow me away.

Masteryacht · 31 October 2019, 02:11 PM

I love that racing dial.

Seibei · 31 October 2019, 02:17 PM

Get the one you actually want. Anything else is madness that you will come to regret. Have patience.

Amochosto · 31 October 2019, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seibei

Get the one you actually want. Anything else is madness that you will come to regret. Have patience.

I will, the whole point of the question is, assuming I don’t love the black dial, would it be worth swapping dials to get what I want a bit faster.

5nit · 31 October 2019, 02:35 PM

I don’t even know why people really like this watch for the price. It’s just too delicate and feminine.

Seibei · 31 October 2019, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amochosto

I will, the whole point of the question is, assuming I don’t love the black dial, would it be worth swapping dials to get what I want a bit faster.

No. Make sure you get the one you want from the get go. Good things take time.

WatchLurv · 31 October 2019, 03:31 PM

No one answered ops question. Just gave the "if you dont like it, wait for it"

@OP: I dont think Rolex Canada does dialswaps. It would have to be an aftermarket job. Just like the US warranty cards the 116518LN will feature a description of the dial colour. They would have to swap the warranty card to accommodate for this dial swap and they won't just be doing that because you didn't like the colour of the dial. Normally a warranty card swap can only be executed by the AD, granted they messed up the writing on the back or wrote 2015 instead of 2019 for the date.

To verify this youre best off walking up to their HQ in Toronto or give them a call.

Amochosto · 31 October 2019, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchLurv

No one answered ops question. Just gave the "if you dont like it, wait for it"

@OP: I dont think Rolex Canada does dialswaps. It would have to be an aftermarket job. Just like the US warranty cards the 116518LN will feature a description of the dial colour. They would have to swap the warranty card to accommodate for this dial swap and they won't just be doing that because you didn't like the colour of the dial. Normally a warranty card swap can only be executed by the AD, granted they messed up the writing on the back or wrote 2015 instead of 2019 for the date.

To verify this youre best off walking up to their HQ in Toronto or give them a call.

Probably good advice. I will either fall in love with the black, or wait!

Fat_ninja · 31 October 2019, 10:18 PM

To answer only a portion of the question.

Very dumb

watchwatcher · 31 October 2019, 10:19 PM

The black with champagne is one of my all-time favorites. If I didn't have the WG version on OF, that would be my pick.

However, if it doesn't blow you away, then while I wouldn't say it was a dumb idea necessarily to swap dials, I just wouldn't fool with it. My two cents.

m j b · 31 October 2019, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amochosto

I will, the whole point of the question is, assuming I don’t love the black dial, would it be worth swapping dials to get what I want a bit faster.

No. Not unless you just enjoy throwing money out the window. And there will still be a time factor sending the watch off (I presume to an RSC so that you know it's done with real Rolex parts) and getting it back.

For this kind of money, there should be no compromising.

Nikrnic · 1 November 2019, 10:48 AM

They both look nice. I hope you like the black dial. I think the red accents will really make it pop.. I cant blame for passing on the diamond dial, that would be a hard pass for me.

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Amochosto · 2 November 2019, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

They both look nice. I hope you like the black dial. I think the red accents will really make it pop.. I cant blame for passing on the diamond dial, that would be a hard pass for me.

Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

I don't like the square setting, but I have to admit I like baguette diamonds. Not that id pay extra for it..

mountainjogger · 2 November 2019, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seibei

Get the one you actually want. Anything else is madness that you will come to regret. Have patience.

Agree.

Pongster · 2 November 2019, 01:01 AM

If same reference, dial swap possible with RSC.

Bizcut1 · 2 November 2019, 02:21 AM

Wait. Then pounce when you see what you want.

You will be glad.

Tangier11 · 2 November 2019, 02:23 AM

If you can get it now and swap the dial the why not, vs waiting for one with the dial you want.

2nastie · 2 November 2019, 03:13 AM

I say wait for the variation you want. I personally do not understand the appeal of the "Paul Newman" looking version with the black dial. I think the red ascents are too much on a full yellow gold watch.

The champagne panda dial is amazing!

AK797 · 2 November 2019, 05:39 AM

I prefer the Champ dial so I'd wait for that.

ilovethiscity · 2 November 2019, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David5807

IMO this is a very bad idea. Wait for the variation of this watch that you actually want. This piece is very expensive and you shouldn't settle for anything less than what you want.

True! This is the big leagues for Rolex, get exactly the one you want I say.

Cesium137 · 2 November 2019, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

To answer only a portion of the question.

Very dumb

And to answer the rest of the question, dumb

Cesium137 · 2 November 2019, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5nit

I don’t even know why people really like this watch for the price. It’s just too delicate and feminine.

Very constructive, I'm sure everyone appreciates your deep and intuitive thoughts

watchshot94 · 2 November 2019, 06:37 AM

Not my money but I prefer the black dial.

Just one dumb question, it’s possible to put a 116710ln bracelet on a 116519 Daytona ?

Thank you

psv · 2 November 2019, 06:40 AM

Buy only exactly what you want, don't settle.

Personally, I like the black dial version better.

fskywalker · 2 November 2019, 08:29 AM

Black looks nicer IMHO

31 October 2019, 01:33 PM	#1
Amochosto "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Canada Watch: Me Posts: 1,168	Dumb idea? I blew off three 116518 Champagne dial with black subdial at three different ADs late last year and early this year, one ad was even willing to bundle with their next white Daytona or Pepsi. Only a few weeks later I realized I really wanted it put in a request at my normal AD and have been waiting nine months for a gold watch!!!!! 735DBED8-6A89-4657-B762-0BED243734A4.jpeg Just got the call today that they have one with the opposite colour scheme, black dial & champagne sub dial I’ll go have a look and see if it blows me away in person. 63D196C0-208C-45A6-87BF-448459DDD1FF.jpeg Here’ the question, if I don’t love the black, how dumb would it be if I bought it and went to RSC and changed dials? Is it possible to do, and any ideas how much it would cost? __________________ 1771036 Stupidity is doomed, therefore, to cringe at every syllable of wisdom Heraclitus of Ephesus

31 October 2019, 01:49 PM	#5
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	The black is a stunner!! __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

2 November 2019, 08:29 AM	#30
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31 October 2019, 01:35 PM	#2
EndlessEight 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ, USA Watch: Hulk, BLRO Posts: 1,642	I bet you’ll love it. The black version is stunning. Love the red accents.

31 October 2019, 01:35 PM	#3
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,697	IMO this is a very bad idea. Wait for the variation of this watch that you actually want. This piece is very expensive and you shouldn't settle for anything less than what you want.

31 October 2019, 02:11 PM	#7
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 1,001	I love that racing dial.

31 October 2019, 02:17 PM	#8
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Get the one you actually want. Anything else is madness that you will come to regret. Have patience.

31 October 2019, 02:35 PM	#10
5nit Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Adam Location: Canada Watch: DJ41 Posts: 517	I don’t even know why people really like this watch for the price. It’s just too delicate and feminine.

31 October 2019, 03:31 PM	#12
WatchLurv Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Moon Watch: Swiss Posts: 2,270	No one answered ops question. Just gave the "if you dont like it, wait for it" @OP: I dont think Rolex Canada does dialswaps. It would have to be an aftermarket job. Just like the US warranty cards the 116518LN will feature a description of the dial colour. They would have to swap the warranty card to accommodate for this dial swap and they won't just be doing that because you didn't like the colour of the dial. Normally a warranty card swap can only be executed by the AD, granted they messed up the writing on the back or wrote 2015 instead of 2019 for the date. To verify this youre best off walking up to their HQ in Toronto or give them a call.

31 October 2019, 10:18 PM	#14
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	To answer only a portion of the question. Very dumb

31 October 2019, 10:19 PM	#15
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	The black with champagne is one of my all-time favorites. If I didn't have the WG version on OF, that would be my pick. However, if it doesn't blow you away, then while I wouldn't say it was a dumb idea necessarily to swap dials, I just wouldn't fool with it. My two cents.

1 November 2019, 10:48 AM	#17
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	They both look nice. I hope you like the black dial. I think the red accents will really make it pop.. I cant blame for passing on the diamond dial, that would be a hard pass for me. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

2 November 2019, 01:01 AM	#20
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	If same reference, dial swap possible with RSC.

2 November 2019, 02:21 AM	#21
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,249	Wait. Then pounce when you see what you want. You will be glad.

2 November 2019, 02:23 AM	#22
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	If you can get it now and swap the dial the why not, vs waiting for one with the dial you want.

2 November 2019, 03:13 AM	#23
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	I say wait for the variation you want. I personally do not understand the appeal of the "Paul Newman" looking version with the black dial. I think the red ascents are too much on a full yellow gold watch. The champagne panda dial is amazing!

2 November 2019, 05:39 AM	#24
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I prefer the Champ dial so I'd wait for that.

2 November 2019, 06:37 AM	#28
watchshot94 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Here Watch: DJ 36 Posts: 156	Not my money but I prefer the black dial. Just one dumb question, it’s possible to put a 116710ln bracelet on a 116519 Daytona ? Thank you

2 November 2019, 06:40 AM	#29
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Buy only exactly what you want, don't settle. Personally, I like the black dial version better.

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