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Originally Posted by Boopie

Thanks for sharing your story. I also think your watch looks great! Many have noted that Rolex doesn’t want to keep damaged, worn out dials on there.

We inherited a really nice Mercedes coupe from my father in law when he passed away. The three pointed star emblem in the center of one of the wheel covers was damaged, presumably by his scraping too close to a curb. I went ahead and replaced that wheel cover, as I thought the damage diminished from the enjoyment of an otherwise fantastic car. The damage was also a somewhat sad reminder of his declining faculties, as it was the last car he was ever able to drive.

Obviously, curb rash on a car is not the same thing as patina, or scratches on a watch caused by serving in combat or from a deep sea dive. I know some guys want to see the scrapes and dings that their fathers or grandfathers put on their watches. But, sometimes a scratch is just a scratch, just like the scuffs on our shoes don’t reflect who we are as people.

The replacement dial does not reduce in any way the thoughtful and lovely gift from your father.

Thanks for this.