Ok...thanks good to know. While not official...I have a local jeweler who will pretty much customize whatever face you want...
quote:Originally posted by Napacat:
Ok...thanks good to know. While not official...I have a local jeweler who will pretty much customize whatever face you want...
Do what?
Do you open an '89 Haut Brion and add or Customize your bottle by adding Malbec?
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Napacat:
Ok...thanks good to know. While not official...I have a local jeweler who will pretty much customize whatever face you want...
Do what?
Just change the face of the watch if you want a different color.
Do you open an '89 Haut Brion and add or Customize your bottle by adding Malbec?
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Napacat:
Ok...thanks good to know. While not official...I have a local jeweler who will pretty much customize whatever face you want...
Do what?
Do you open an '89 Haut Brion and add or Customize your bottle by adding Malbec?
I think you just made W+A spit out some of his coffee this morning.
quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Napacat:
Ok...thanks good to know. While not official...I have a local jeweler who will pretty much customize whatever face you want...
Do what?
Do you open an '89 Haut Brion and add or Customize your bottle by adding Malbec?
I think you just made W+A spit out some of his coffee this morning.
Such complete BS post but a great LOL this fine morning.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Napacat:
Ok...thanks good to know. While not official...I have a local jeweler who will pretty much customize whatever face you want...
Do what?
Do you open an '89 Haut Brion and add or Customize your bottle by adding Malbec?
I think you just made W+A spit out some of his coffee this morning.
Such complete BS post but a great LOL this fine morning.
Explain...why can't you change the face of your watch if you want to?
Of course you can change your watch however you want. It's yours.
Just like you can pour Sprite into your glass of Haut Brion, if you want.
Just like you can pour Sprite into your glass of Haut Brion, if you want.
who wants to ice out their bezel?
quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
who wants to ice out their bezel?
I have seen that done...and it is extremely tacky. I'm just talking about changing the color of the face. One of my first watches was a stainless steel Rolex Air King with a silver face. Changed it to a Salmon color face and looks completely different.
quote:Originally posted by Napacat:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Napacat:
Ok...thanks good to know. While not official...I have a local jeweler who will pretty much customize whatever face you want...
Do what?
Do you open an '89 Haut Brion and add or Customize your bottle by adding Malbec?
I think you just made W+A spit out some of his coffee this morning.
Such complete BS post but a great LOL this fine morning.
Explain...why can't you change the face of your watch if you want to?
So, your guy will remove four hands, remove all the 18K gold markers and numbers, acid etch the enamel, reapply new enamel color, fire cure enamel, put back all the markings of the watch, illegally add all the trademarked Rolex logos in all colors and certificates, install all four hands back then recalibrate the chronometer to COSC tested standards, install the crystal and bezel to watertight certified standards all while decreasing the value of the watch by 90%+.
I'm confident said person works to the same standards as the Rolex standards are for inspections and certifications as well.
Brilliant!
It's a DIAL, not a face.
Why customize when you can buy a genuine Rolex dial in a different color/marker/numeral configuration to your liking? Then you'll have the option of swapping back and forth, and you'll be adding to the value rather than reducing value (Rolex collectors/buyers detest customized pieces).
Why customize when you can buy a genuine Rolex dial in a different color/marker/numeral configuration to your liking? Then you'll have the option of swapping back and forth, and you'll be adding to the value rather than reducing value (Rolex collectors/buyers detest customized pieces).
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Napacat:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Napacat:
Ok...thanks good to know. While not official...I have a local jeweler who will pretty much customize whatever face you want...
Do what?
Do you open an '89 Haut Brion and add or Customize your bottle by adding Malbec?
I think you just made W+A spit out some of his coffee this morning.
Such complete BS post but a great LOL this fine morning.
Explain...why can't you change the face of your watch if you want to?
So, your guy will remove four hands, remove all the 18K gold markers and numbers, acid etch the enamel, reapply new enamel color, fire cure enamel, put back all the markings of the watch, illegally add all the trademarked Rolex logos in all colors and certificates, install all four hands back then recalibrate the chronometer to COSC tested standards, install the crystal and bezel to watertight certified standards all while decreasing the value of the watch by 90%+.
I'm confident said person works to the same standards as the Rolex standards are for inspections and certifications as well.
Brilliant!
Remove the hands...no need to remove the markers. No need to remove the Rolex logos or trademarks. Dials / faces come off of other watches and can be interchanged. Never said they increase / decrease value (probably decrease) but I'm not looking to resell any of my watches. I know authorized Rolex dealers do not do this.
quote:Originally posted by fusionstorm:
It's a DIAL, not a face.
Why customize when you can buy a genuine Rolex dial in a different color/marker/numeral configuration to your liking? Then you'll have the option of swapping back and forth, and you'll be adding to the value rather than reducing value (Rolex collectors/buyers detest customized pieces).
Fusion...it is a genuine Rolex...purchased new from an authorized dealer. Just wanted a different face/ dial.
quote:Originally posted by Napacat:
Ok...thanks good to know. While not official...I have a local jeweler who will pretty much customize whatever face you want...
Um, this is your quote, Napacat. Buying a Rolex dial from a Rolex AD and having it changed out is NOT going to some local jeweler and having them Customize WHATEVER dial you want.
You never mentioned or indicated buying a Rolex dial. You said local , customize and whatever you want. Apples and oranges. You were not speaking about buying a Rolex part, period.
Nice try!
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Napacat:
Ok...thanks good to know. While not official...I have a local jeweler who will pretty much customize whatever face you want...
Um, this is your quote, Napacat. Buying a Rolex dial from a Rolex AD and having it changed out is NOT going to some local jeweler and having them Customize WHATEVER dial you want.
You never mentioned or indicated buying a Rolex dial. You said local , customize and whatever you want. Apples and oranges. You were not speaking about buying a Rolex part, period.
Nice try!
I may be wrong but I saw a photo album with dials in place of pictures. You could choose a dial if it fit your watch. Makes better sense? Is this a very uncommon practice?
Serious question...not tongue in cheek. I know it would decrease the value of the watch if trying to sell.
There's nothing wrong with buying a different, genuine Rolex dial that is compatible with your genuine Rolex timepiece. In particular, folks who own the Daytona models can have multiple dials (e.g. both the black and white dials for the iconic stainless steel Daytona model 16520 and 116520).
I have a yellow gold Daytona 116528 that rolled out of the Rolex factory with a champagne dial with diamond markers (it's even noted as such on the Rolex guarantee card). For less than $500, I bought a genuine champagne dial without diamonds as an option to swap out the diamond marker dial. Have yet to change it, but if I ever decide to sell the timepiece, I'll certainly make sure to include pics of it "wearing" both dials.
I have a yellow gold Daytona 116528 that rolled out of the Rolex factory with a champagne dial with diamond markers (it's even noted as such on the Rolex guarantee card). For less than $500, I bought a genuine champagne dial without diamonds as an option to swap out the diamond marker dial. Have yet to change it, but if I ever decide to sell the timepiece, I'll certainly make sure to include pics of it "wearing" both dials.
quote:Originally posted by fusionstorm:
There's nothing wrong with buying a different, genuine Rolex dial that is compatible with your genuine Rolex timepiece.
Agree.
For less than $500, I bought a genuine champagne dial without diamonds as an option to swap out the diamond marker dial.
Smart buy.
Sold my JLC Master Control yesterday. 
Since I decided to jump off the corporate merry go round three years ago I just don't wear this style of watch as much as I once did. JLC makes a damn fine watch IMO and the watch deserves more wrist time.
My Glashutte has been my watch of choice when I still need something more corporate.
Since I decided to jump off the corporate merry go round three years ago I just don't wear this style of watch as much as I once did. JLC makes a damn fine watch IMO and the watch deserves more wrist time.
My Glashutte has been my watch of choice when I still need something more corporate.
rquote:Originally posted by fusionstorm:
There's nothing wrong with buying a different, genuine Rolex dial that is compatible with your genuine Rolex timepiece. In particular, folks who own the Daytona models can have multiple dials (e.g. both the black and white dials for the iconic stainless steel Daytona model 16520 and 116520).
I have a yellow gold Daytona 116528 that rolled out of the Rolex factory with a champagne dial with diamond markers (it's even noted as such on the Rolex guarantee card). For less than $500, I bought a genuine champagne dial without diamonds as an option to swap out the diamond marker dial. Have yet to change it, but if I ever decide to sell the timepiece, I'll certainly make sure to include pics of it "wearing" both dials.
Yes...that is exactly what I did...really prefer the salmon color dial. Champagne on a Daytona sounds beautiful.
Just changed the brown leather strap on my IWC Portofino Chronograph with a black dial to an IWC navy blue strap...looks fantastic. Like a brand new watch.
I was itching to buy a new one...but this will suffice for now.
I was itching to buy a new one...but this will suffice for now.