Changing Dials, how hard is it?

[WatchTimes]

OK
Of course Id need to get the proper tools
Once you do that how hard is it to learn to change dials and how long does it take when you have a hand on what you are doing?

I really would like to be able to change dials if I had a DD. I think Id like to have the option of 2 dials.

Are there are decent courses or anything on a weekend somewhere to learn the quick simple basics like that?

Anyone here up for a crash course??? HaHa

[ffighter556]

Time Zone

[doubleo]

Hey Yogi,
Changing a dial is fairly easy. If i were you, I would buy a couple of old cheap watches just to practice on. And you'll need the right tools too.
01) Need to remove the case back.
02) Unscrew the crown, pull it out to it's last position. Then you will need to '
depress a small crown lock on the back of the movement near the crown.
try and find a picture where this is. Then depress the crown lock with a small
sharp object. The crown will then pull out of the watch, all the way.
03) Then remove the case clamps on the movement, (2 screws, and 2 clamps)
04) The movement will then come out of the case.. (if I were you, I would also
remove the self winding rotor, so you can set the movement down without
it moving around.
05) You'll then need to remove the hands. Use a good hand removal tool, and
a dial protector to keep from marring or scratching the dial. Set the time
to 6:00, then remove the hands. (practice on old watch)..
06) Then you're ready to remove dial. There are 2 feet on the back of the
dial. Just look at dials for sale on ebay.. same watch as yours of course.
then you'll know where the feet are located. There is a dial foot clamp that swivels out from the side of the movement where the dial feet are. Like
I said, if you practice on an old cheap watch, you'll have it down. '
07) Pull the feet clamps out, and remove dial. It may take a little screw driver to pry a little, but should be easy.
08) R&R dial, be sure to set dial feet clamps tight with new dial. Then you'll
need to replace hands (6:05 maybe).. ? then the date will change correctly.
09) Then reverse the steps until you get the case back on.

If you just go slow and easy, and be very careful with the hands.. it should go well. If you drop a hand however, you may not see it again ? These parts can take off from your tweezers in a heart beat... GONE.. so be careful.

Good luck... theres a lot of stuck up rolex knuckleheads around here.. and I think they either talk to themselves, or sometimes each other ?.. I can never get an answer from anyone ... But I don't take pictures of myself and my rolex taking my dog for a walk either... ? Oh well... Have fun changing your dial... Doubleo

[WatchTimes]

Thanks Double O!
I appreciate it!

I think someone needs to set up a weekend class somewhere of semi simple things regular watch junkies would benefit from learning. Include some watch store trips, perhaps a couple other related events and make a nice package out of it! Id pay well to do it if it was in a good town with lots of other activities to do, well organized and quality education.

We will have to see if I really decide to do it or not.
I think it would be GREAT to do with a DD or DJ.
My interest would be for a DD for sure as you can take it from
fun casual (white and romans) to elegant (black, slate, MOP etc etc)

[Andad]

Good information (albeit from an amateur) but spoiled by the last comment.

If you give no respect then expect none.

[duckdown]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Good information (albeit from an amateur) but spoiled by the last comment.

If you give no respect then expect none.

What is the watch in your sig?

Green and gold and white? Do want.

[radinc]

it's the 116400 GV (Milgauss green crystal)

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by doubleo

Good luck... theres a lot of stuck up rolex knuckleheads around here.. and I think they either talk to themselves, or sometimes each other ?.. I can never get an answer from anyone ... But I don't take pictures of myself and my rolex taking my dog for a walk either... ? Oh well... Have fun changing your dial... Doubleo

That ought to win you friends and influence people.
dP

[doubleo]

Hi Dan,
I've got plenty of friends, and don't need to influence anyone for there help. No I don't know many here at the Rolex forum, and if I need to

[Dan Pierce]

Please, finish your thought.
dP

[Kapture1]

In his defense, there were a few threads that no one really could help him out with, maybe you should start over and post a introduction thread in the new members section.

Hope you hang around a while, given your post above you bring to the table some knowledge valuable to members.

Hey, man... welcome to TRF.

[ParisDakarBmw]

The post above was right on for correctly removing the dial. It takes a few tools, and some practice, but it isn't too hard.

A loupe, antimagnetic tweezers, and finger cots are also helpful.

I started the timezone course a few months ago, and love it!

Doubleo, you seem like a decent guy, and knows a bit about watches. We have fun with our pictures, and try to share a little of out personal lives with each other. You don't have too, and can laugh at my silly post.

Just remember......You catch more flies with honey, than venigar.

Welcome to the forums!