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Originally Posted by DGB
Any internal piece is fine to replace by RSC,
Rolex can also replace external parts, original of course but not from the exact period.
This will ruin your watch from a collector point of view.
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It's a bit of a myth, this idea that Rolex will replace dials, hands, bezels/inserts without telling you in advance. It would need to be itemized on the service estimate, including the price. You can tell them you only want the movement serviced, and nothing else replaced and no polishing. If they say no for whatever reason, you can always walk.
I'm not saying there haven't been some horror stories and miscommunication with RSCs through the decades, but if you get it in writing on the service paperwork exactly what will be done, you'll be fine. I've done it a couple of times at the NYC RSC with two vintage Subs and a vintage GMT and had no issues.