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Earl · 3 March 2006, 05:21 AM

Hey guys is it true only AD's can get new or replacement dials for a Rolex ? I just got my vintage TTDJ back from my watch guy and was very disapointed when he told me he was sorry I didn't like the dial he had for my watch. I asked why he hadn't been able to get me the white and romans... he told me only AD's could get them and even tho he was an authorized repair he could not. He continued to tell me that I probably would not be able to get a new from Rolex dial since the current dial was not a Rolex item but after market.

What do you guys think?
a.) Can I get the white dial with romans from Rolex? (like Ed's and Roger's)

b.) Will a AD take it in and replace a non Rolex dial with a real one?

c.) Get one off ebay and give it back to my watch guy?

RogerF · 3 March 2006, 09:40 AM

The one here with the printed Romans (Champagne) is the most beautiful dial I have ever seen. I am afraid that you will have better luck going around to watchmakers to see if they have one. Rolex no longer has any last time I checked. :(

Earl · 3 March 2006, 10:38 AM

Thanks Roger but, you know what I mean take your right one there and add raised yg romans on it.. dang thought it was you who had one.... :o| back to the ole drawing board lol

bhrees · 3 March 2006, 01:49 PM

[QUOTE=RogerF]The one here with the printed Romans (Champagne) is the most beautiful dial I have ever seen.[QUOTE]

I'm partial to this one, excuse my laim photo skills I'm just getting use to manual focus

RogerF · 3 March 2006, 01:50 PM

Ok I could be wrong but were the raised romans avail on the vintage (aka Acrylic crystal) DJs? I was under the assumption that the one my dad has is the "roman dial"

RogerF · 3 March 2006, 01:51 PM

[QUOTE=bhrees][QUOTE=RogerF]The one here with the printed Romans (Champagne) is the most beautiful dial I have ever seen.

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I'm partial to this one, excuse my laim photo skills I'm just getting use to manual focus

Again this is a Sapphire crystal model, and I thought Earl was asking about Vintage acrylic models.

Someone with more knowledge than me please verify. I have not seen one with raised romans before.

dman · 3 March 2006, 02:29 PM

Brian, that pic is far from lame, quite good IMHO.

Roger, I think you are right pal, but not 100% sure.

RogerF · 3 March 2006, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Brian, that pic is far from lame, quite good IMHO.

Roger, I think you are right pal, but not 100% sure.

Ok I think they are right then, 2 dumbasses = a wrong answer right?

dman · 3 March 2006, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

Ok I think they are right then, 2 dumbasses = a wrong answer right?

Probably.

RogerF · 3 March 2006, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Probably.

Well if we are wrong, then at least we are in good company...err wait *points gun to own head*

JJ Irani · 3 March 2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

Ok I think they are right then, 2 dumbasses = a wrong answer right?

2 dumbasses = one ass too many!!

RogerF · 3 March 2006, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

2 dumbasses = one ass too many!!

Hi Dumbass #3, how are you?

JJ Irani · 3 March 2006, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

Hi Dumbass #3, how are you?

Very happy chatting with #4.

Earl · 3 March 2006, 08:38 PM

You know it's possible that they (Rolex) don't make the dial I'm talking about for the Acrylic...... :o( but, even so I'll be happy getting it back to being complete original !

Rockrolex · 4 March 2006, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Earl

Thanks Roger but, you know what I mean take your right one there and add raised yg romans on it.. dang thought it was you who had one.... :o| back to the ole drawing board lol

Earl, are you thinking of this one? (Dang, I do need to take some better pics.

)

JJ Irani · 4 March 2006, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Earl, are you thinking of this one? (Dang, I do need to take some better pics.

)

There's a guy at MOTAT - he's the head of Trams Section - wears the exact same watch. One of our finance controllers wears a DJ 16234 with WG bezel on Jubilee bracelet. So that makes 3 of us at MOTAT with Rollies.

Cheers - JJ

4 March 2006, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

There's a guy at MOTAT - he's the head of Trams Section - wears the exact same watch. One of our finance controllers wears a DJ 16234 with WG bezel on Jubilee bracelet. So that makes 3 of us at MOTAT with Rollies.

Cheers - JJ

Anyone else here thinks MOTAT pays their staff too much?

Earl, I'm surprised your watchmaker was told replacement dials are only available to ADs. He's either got a bad connection for stock, or it's the draconian RUSA rearing its ugly head yet again.

I'm sure the dial is available as NOS parts. But keep in mind, RUSA won't supply a dial to a watch that that dial is spec'ed for. Bastids that they are.

I'd try a different watchmaker, or you may want to try north of the border, since Rolex Canada is more liberal in their dial swapping policies. BTW, this guy may be able to help you:

www.darlor-watch.com

He's a Canadian watchmaker. I don't know anything about him, but he refurbishes a LOT of vintage Rolex and must have some good connections to get his hands on all that NOS.

JJ Irani · 4 March 2006, 03:27 AM

Anyone else here thinks MOTAT pays their staff too much?

Would you believe all these 3 are senior members, mortgage and absolutely debt free?

Earl · 4 March 2006, 04:12 AM

Thanks alot for the link Johnny, I've book marked it for future reference.

3 March 2006, 05:21 AM	#1
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Only AD's can get replacement Rolex dials Hey guys is it true only AD's can get new or replacement dials for a Rolex ? I just got my vintage TTDJ back from my watch guy and was very disapointed when he told me he was sorry I didn't like the dial he had for my watch. I asked why he hadn't been able to get me the white and romans... he told me only AD's could get them and even tho he was an authorized repair he could not. He continued to tell me that I probably would not be able to get a new from Rolex dial since the current dial was not a Rolex item but after market. What do you guys think? a.) Can I get the white dial with romans from Rolex? (like Ed's and Roger's) b.) Will a AD take it in and replace a non Rolex dial with a real one? c.) Get one off ebay and give it back to my watch guy?

3 March 2006, 02:29 PM	#7
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Brian, that pic is far from lame, quite good IMHO. Roger, I think you are right pal, but not 100% sure. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

4 March 2006, 03:27 AM	#18
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Anyone else here thinks MOTAT pays their staff too much? Would you believe all these 3 are senior members, mortgage and absolutely debt free? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

3 March 2006, 09:40 AM	#2
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	The one here with the printed Romans (Champagne) is the most beautiful dial I have ever seen. I am afraid that you will have better luck going around to watchmakers to see if they have one. Rolex no longer has any last time I checked. :(

3 March 2006, 10:38 AM	#3
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Thanks Roger but, you know what I mean take your right one there and add raised yg romans on it.. dang thought it was you who had one.... :o\| back to the ole drawing board lol

3 March 2006, 01:49 PM	#4
bhrees "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland Ohio Watch: SS/WG DJ jubilee Posts: 131	[QUOTE=RogerF]The one here with the printed Romans (Champagne) is the most beautiful dial I have ever seen.[QUOTE] I'm partial to this one, excuse my laim photo skills I'm just getting use to manual focus __________________ Regards Brian

3 March 2006, 01:50 PM	#5
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	Ok I could be wrong but were the raised romans avail on the vintage (aka Acrylic crystal) DJs? I was under the assumption that the one my dad has is the "roman dial"

3 March 2006, 08:38 PM	#14
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	You know it's possible that they (Rolex) don't make the dial I'm talking about for the Acrylic...... :o( but, even so I'll be happy getting it back to being complete original !

4 March 2006, 04:12 AM	#19
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Thanks alot for the link Johnny, I've book marked it for future reference.

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