Explorer I Mk I Hands Replaced at RSC

[prk154]

I read on another forum that a RSC replaced the hands on a 214270 Mk I with the updated Mk ii hands to get it up to current spec. Anyone else heard of this?

[Onikage]

Doesn't sound right to me. 'Current spec' also has a different dial.

[Speed]

I would think you could get the "long hands" if that's your goal.

[Londonboy]

Different countries have different rules, as per Rolex, so you'll have to ask/confirm

[prk154]

I would want it to stay all original, but I heard of a RSC doing it automatically and without owner even realizing until he received it.

[rollee1]

It's an early rumour

[bbressler]

I asked RSC Dallas last year if I could replace the hands/dial to the new ones, and they said yes, but they didn’t have them in stock. Someone else had done it through another RSC and had to order them from Switzerland, IIRC.

[bbressler]

Here’s the link I was talking about. RSC Canada allowed it if dial was updated as well.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...5&postcount=74

[wach16]

Somewhat related to this but a coworker of mine has a beautiful 1016 that i noticed and asked him about. He had no idea about the value but told me he had it serviced some time ago and it was clear they replaced the hands during the service. I didnt want to break the news to him!

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by prk154

I read on another forum that a RSC replaced the hands on a 214270 Mk I with the updated Mk ii hands to get it up to current spec. Anyone else heard of this?

I think lume color is different for MK1 and MK2. So, just replacing hands will not make it to current spec.

[Carrera_2]

Originally Posted by Maxy

I think lume color is different for MK1 and MK2. So, just replacing hands will not make it to current spec.

Yes, the Mk1 dial lume is green while the Mk2 is blue. Just wonder is both of them Chromalight ? I recently dropped Mk1 in for service, ask if they are willing to change the hands/dial, they politely say no.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Onikage

Doesn't sound right to me. 'Current spec' also has a different dial.

isnt it the same reference #... so maybe thats why? If they think of it as the same watch.

[timeldn]

Originally Posted by prk154

I would want it to stay all original, but I heard of a RSC doing it automatically and without owner even realizing until he received it.

You should request RSC that you want it to stay original, this should be confirmed before proceeding with the service.

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

isnt it the same reference #... so maybe thats why? If they think of it as the same watch.

I suppose it is, but the OP made no mention of the dial. Which would also have to be changed.

[aussiejoe]

Does anyone have a lume photo of both variants side by side?

[mui.richard]

Originally Posted by Carrera_2

Yes, the Mk1 dial lume is green while the Mk2 is blue. Just wonder is both of them Chromalight ? I recently dropped Mk1 in for service, ask if they are willing to change the hands/dial, they politely say no.

Nope, MK I lume is also Chromalight blue, there's no difference. Only differences between the two are the dial configuration and the hands.

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[MoosicPa]

Originally Posted by mui.richard

Nope, MK I lume is also Chromalight blue, there's no difference. Only differences between the two are the dial configuration and the hands.

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+1... My MK1 has the blue lume with the wg numbers.

[cornerstore]

Originally Posted by bbressler

Here’s the link I was talking about. RSC Canada allowed it if dial was updated as well.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...5&postcount=74

When I had mine done I was told Rolex will replace hands and dials other parts on any Rolex that happen to come with the reference number. Reference number 214270 versions have short hands with white gold 369 and long hands with full Lume . You can have it in either configuration but not mismatched. Datejust owners swap out dial styles all the time. I was thinking of seeing if Rolex will swap my Black Daytona C dial for a White one. Probably a waiting list on that one chuckle:

[sickened1]

Originally Posted by aussiejoe

Does anyone have a lume photo of both variants side by side?

Not my pic and MK1 on the left, MK2 on the right.

[aussiejoe]

Thank you for the photo.
Wow! The lume is significantly different.
So putting Mark II hands on a Mark I, would look silly.
TBH, I prefer the aqua coloured lume of the Mark I.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by aussiejoe

Thank you for the photo.
Wow! The lume is significantly different.
So putting Mark II hands on a Mark I, would look silly.
TBH, I prefer the aqua coloured lume of the Mark I.

Shot looks doctored, honestly. When has Chromalight ever looked like the lume on the right?

Here's another shot, also from the web.

[aussiejoe]

Well this makes much more sense now.

I don't know why Rolex used that Egyptian blue in their marketing. It is not representative at all.

I like my WG 369, but if the minute hand was a little longer I wouldn't be upset. As long as the lume matches. I should be happy with what I have.

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by aussiejoe

I like my WG 369, but if the minute hand was a little longer I wouldn't be upset. As long as the lume matches. I should be happy with what I have.

It is just not little longer but also more fatter and thicker matching the lounged 369. Not sure how fatty hands will look with WG 369.

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