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Old 17 January 2017, 05:46 AM   #1
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custom dial on a Submariner

hey guys, first post, go easy please.

i found a 90's submariner that the seller replaced the black dial with a dial similar to the james Cameron deepblue.

is this watch worth anything?
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Old 17 January 2017, 05:51 AM   #2
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nope. id run like hell.
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Old 17 January 2017, 07:47 AM   #3
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hmmmm no not really
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Old 17 January 2017, 07:55 AM   #4
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Old 17 January 2017, 08:20 AM   #5
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I'd like to see a pic

Dials can be replaced so if not too bad and the price is great I'd be tempted...
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Old 17 January 2017, 08:21 AM   #6
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Well...let's see a pic. And, is the rest of the watch authentic?
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Old 17 January 2017, 08:38 AM   #7
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It definitely would command a significantly reduced price as others have noted, but the dial could be replaced with a service dial by Rolex. Note that if it originally had a tritium dial, it would be replaced with superluminova.
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Old 17 January 2017, 09:15 AM   #8
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hey guys, first post, go easy please.

i found a 90's submariner that the seller replaced the black dial with a dial similar to the james Cameron deepblue.

is this watch worth anything?
To echo the sentiments above, it depends on a couple factors:

1. The originality/authenticity of the remaining parts (case, movement, bracelet, bezel, etc.).
2. The condition of those remaining parts, if authentic.

If everything is genuine besides the dial, and it's in excellent condition, it still has considerable value.

Post pics or a link if you can.
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Old 17 January 2017, 11:42 PM   #9
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i have requested more information. we'll see what they say. i'll post response. thanks.
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Old 18 January 2017, 04:38 AM   #10
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here are some pics
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Old 18 January 2017, 04:39 AM   #11
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hey, can you take a look at the pics i uploaded?
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Old 18 January 2017, 09:45 AM   #12
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I think the bottom line here is that any authentic Rolex Submariner has value but the aftermarket (or refinished) dial on this one makes it worth alot less than a comparable watch with a proper non-customized dial. And also, as someone else mentioned, these types of modifications call into question what other non-authentic parts might have been installed. For starters, it looks like an aftermarket crystal has been fitted. Unless it’s a real bargain, I’d pass.
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Old 18 January 2017, 11:32 AM   #13
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please pass, i will advise. It doesn't look right, if you need an authentic sub i can link you to a trustworthy seller.
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Old 18 January 2017, 12:07 PM   #14
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Old 18 January 2017, 02:39 PM   #15
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