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Jeffreyc87 · 13 April 2018, 04:52 AM

Own a Blro now for 2 yrs.

Daily wearer.

Any other owners thinking about swapping out for the new blue dial?!

Heard Rolex would do it for free but has anyone gotten the exact process to do the swap?

bradyb · 13 April 2018, 05:34 AM

No way would I swap my black dial!

watchwatcher · 13 April 2018, 06:50 AM

Never say never, but at this point, I'm a no.

AK797 · 13 April 2018, 06:51 AM

I would be very tempted, think it works nicely with the red hand. I think you should ask Rolex directly of the logistics and if a swap back to black is possible within a certain timeframe if you are not happy.

AK797 · 13 April 2018, 06:53 AM

Nice pic of both dials.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg6mQKvF...ged=116719blro

And blue.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgmnVLGF...ged=116719blro

Emoney11 · 13 April 2018, 07:10 AM

I am actually quite surprised to hear Rolex would do this for free, I did not think they were that nice.

Would be very tempting for me, I like the blue in pictures.

GolfPunk · 13 April 2018, 07:15 AM

I would have said no but those pictures have got me thinking

Pavlos · 13 April 2018, 07:18 AM

If the dial is swapped from black to blue does it make it a franked watch? I don't think it would, would it?

mbalmz · 13 April 2018, 07:26 AM

I speak not as a WG BLRO owner but as one who had been saving up for one before it was discontinued and still might be (I don't like the jubilee and like the idea of WG for the pepsi)--having said that, NO CHANCE.

GolfPunk · 13 April 2018, 07:32 AM

I’m actually thinking of selling my 116719 ready for the SS.... wondering about the blue dial now though.

bradyb · 13 April 2018, 07:39 AM

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgmnVLGF...ged=116719blro[/QUOTE]

Darn, that blue does look pretty nice.

Alpino · 13 April 2018, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffreyc87

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Heard Rolex would do it for free but has anyone gotten the exact process to do the swap?

1st remove the case back, then extract movement and hands.

After swapping dials and installing back hands and movement in the case, don't forget to re-install the case back. It's safer if you want later swim with the watch.

That's it.

Snow-Dweller · 13 April 2018, 08:04 AM

Not sure I’m keeping mine, but wouldn’t go for the blue dial.

bobabreath · 13 April 2018, 08:12 AM

I would be skeptical if they would allow you to change the dial. I called RSC Dallas multiple times about this and they always say that on professional sports models, they do not swap dials. I asked about switching from black to green dial for 116718 GMT, and answer was NO. Also, dial swaps can only be done outside the warranty period for Datejusts I believe.

So if they did allow this for 116719, they would be breaking from their usual policy.

Dyim · 13 April 2018, 08:16 AM

Nope. Black is fine.

GolfPunk · 13 April 2018, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobabreath

I would be skeptical if they would allow you to change the dial. I called RSC Dallas multiple times about this and they always say that on professional sports models, they do not swap dials. I asked about switching from black to green dial for 116718 GMT, and answer was NO. Also, dial swaps can only be done outside the warranty period for Datejusts I believe.

So if they did allow this for 116719, they would be breaking from their usual policy.

It would be to alleviate the slap in the face they have just given the WG owners by rejeasingbsaje Dial and bezel in SS

rph08 · 13 April 2018, 08:29 AM

I think the blue dial looks very nice! I don't own a WG BLRO yet, but I don't have a problem with the blue dial at all.

fskywalker · 13 April 2018, 08:29 AM

Black is better looking

Jmbarrack · 13 April 2018, 08:30 AM

The blue dial is beautiful like all Rolex blue dials are but it’s a little too much blue for me. I think it’s stick with the classic black dial.

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GradyPhilpott · 13 April 2018, 08:38 AM

I won't ever have a WG BLRO, but if I did have the black dial version, I would leave it just as it is.

Rolex.c6 · 13 April 2018, 08:38 AM

I like the black dial better to be honest.

desertyank · 13 April 2018, 08:54 AM

To me, it would be like Rolex offering me a deep polish on the case and bracelet. I would rather keep it all original. Besides, now with the black dial, it's the newest retired classic.

Bladeshot · 13 April 2018, 09:47 AM

I will not change to the blue dial. I’d like to keep mine correct. Sometimes I put it on rubber but I’d not want to change the original parts permanently.

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watchwatcher · 13 April 2018, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I would be very tempted, think it works nicely with the red hand. I think you should ask Rolex directly of the logistics and if a swap back to black is possible within a certain timeframe if you are not happy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Nice pic of both dials.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg6mQKvF...ged=116719blro

And blue.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgmnVLGF...ged=116719blro

Hmm...was thinking no, but now an element of doubt has crept in.

I've got to send it in for some minor work anyway, so I may just get that done. Decisions, decisions.

AK797 · 13 April 2018, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

It would be to alleviate the slap in the face they have just given the WG owners by rejeasingbsaje Dial and bezel in SS

That was some slap, hey Gary?

kertong · 13 April 2018, 10:01 AM

Not having seen the blue dial in person yet, I'll say this: With the SS Pepsi and new WG Pepsi (blue dial) released and continuing production for the near (or long) term future; this will make a black dialed, WG pepsi "rare" and unique. There is no way to get a black dial, pepsi bezel, oyster bracelet GMT Master II otherwise (well, for now at least).

That, plus I think the black is a perfect base color to contrast the red and blue of the bezel;

When you add the blue dial, at least in photos, it baselines the watch with a "true blue"; making it easier to see how "purple" the bezel's blue actually is! Two shades of blue.. not my thing.

Black all the way for me.

EDIT: just saw the two instagram links posted by AK797. The second IG link shows exactly what I mean; the blue of the dial shows how purple the bezel blue is. BUT.. that first IG pic.. i'll be damned, that blue looks good in that light/angle...

AK797 · 13 April 2018, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pavlos

If the dial is swapped from black to blue does it make it a franked watch? I don't think it would, would it?

No not at all that's with fake parts, and it's not even really modded as this is a new spec from Rolex itself.

johnnyjazz · 13 April 2018, 10:59 AM

Is this the first time Rolex have suggested doing a free dial swap? If so it could be that they have an oyster bracelet lined up for the ss pepsi and are thinking this is the only way you will be able to tell the difference between pm and steel, on the flesh so to speak. Now that would be a real kick in the balls to original blro owners. This is going to get messy.

Jeffreyc87 · 13 April 2018, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpino

1st remove the case back, then extract movement and hands.

After swapping dials and installing back hands and movement in the case, don't forget to re-install the case back. It's safer if you want later swim with the watch.

That's it.

Good one!

ap1 · 13 April 2018, 01:29 PM

I’m not really into smurf blue so hold

13 April 2018, 04:52 AM	#1
Jeffreyc87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Earth Posts: 369	WG BLRO owners Dial switch? Own a Blro now for 2 yrs. Daily wearer. Any other owners thinking about swapping out for the new blue dial?! Heard Rolex would do it for free but has anyone gotten the exact process to do the swap?

13 April 2018, 07:10 AM	#6
Emoney11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 143	I am actually quite surprised to hear Rolex would do this for free, I did not think they were that nice. Would be very tempting for me, I like the blue in pictures. __________________ Rolex 116710blnr Rolex 126660 dblue Rolex 1665 Omega Planet Ocean 8900 43.5 Breitling Superocean 44

13 April 2018, 07:15 AM	#7
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	I would have said no but those pictures have got me thinking __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

13 April 2018, 07:32 AM	#10
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	I’m actually thinking of selling my 116719 ready for the SS.... wondering about the blue dial now though. __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

13 April 2018, 08:04 AM	#13
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,276	Not sure I’m keeping mine, but wouldn’t go for the blue dial. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

13 April 2018, 05:34 AM	#2
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 945	No way would I swap my black dial!

13 April 2018, 06:50 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,481	Never say never, but at this point, I'm a no.

13 April 2018, 06:51 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,242	I would be very tempted, think it works nicely with the red hand. I think you should ask Rolex directly of the logistics and if a swap back to black is possible within a certain timeframe if you are not happy.

13 April 2018, 06:53 AM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,242	Nice pic of both dials. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg6mQKvF...ged=116719blro And blue. https://www.instagram.com/p/BgmnVLGF...ged=116719blro

13 April 2018, 07:18 AM	#8
Pavlos "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: London Posts: 760	If the dial is swapped from black to blue does it make it a franked watch? I don't think it would, would it?

13 April 2018, 07:26 AM	#9
mbalmz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: marc Location: nyc Posts: 1,354	I speak not as a WG BLRO owner but as one who had been saving up for one before it was discontinued and still might be (I don't like the jubilee and like the idea of WG for the pepsi)--having said that, NO CHANCE.

13 April 2018, 07:39 AM	#11
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 945	https://www.instagram.com/p/BgmnVLGF...ged=116719blro[/QUOTE] Darn, that blue does look pretty nice.

13 April 2018, 08:12 AM	#14
bobabreath "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: N. Carolina, USA Posts: 567	I would be skeptical if they would allow you to change the dial. I called RSC Dallas multiple times about this and they always say that on professional sports models, they do not swap dials. I asked about switching from black to green dial for 116718 GMT, and answer was NO. Also, dial swaps can only be done outside the warranty period for Datejusts I believe. So if they did allow this for 116719, they would be breaking from their usual policy.

13 April 2018, 08:16 AM	#15
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,230	Nope. Black is fine.

13 April 2018, 08:29 AM	#17
rph08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 992	I think the blue dial looks very nice! I don't own a WG BLRO yet, but I don't have a problem with the blue dial at all. __________________ Can you name the truck with four wheel drive, smells like a steak and seats thirty-five... Canyonero! Canyonero!

13 April 2018, 08:29 AM	#18
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,606	Black is better looking __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

13 April 2018, 08:30 AM	#19
Jmbarrack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: United States Watch: Ever changing! Posts: 1,142	The blue dial is beautiful like all Rolex blue dials are but it’s a little too much blue for me. I think it’s stick with the classic black dial. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 April 2018, 08:38 AM	#20
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	I won't ever have a WG BLRO, but if I did have the black dial version, I would leave it just as it is. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

13 April 2018, 08:38 AM	#21
Rolex.c6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Netherlands/Spain Watch: Sea-Dweller 116600 Posts: 1,030	I like the black dial better to be honest. __________________ Rolex.c6 Sea-Dweller 4000 SD4K Ref. 116600

13 April 2018, 08:54 AM	#22
desertyank 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: LAX Watch: out! Posts: 239	To me, it would be like Rolex offering me a deep polish on the case and bracelet. I would rather keep it all original. Besides, now with the black dial, it's the newest retired classic. __________________ 'Only the dead have seen the end of war' - George Santayana 2019 WIS CON survivor

13 April 2018, 09:47 AM	#23
Bladeshot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,718	I will not change to the blue dial. I’d like to keep mine correct. Sometimes I put it on rubber but I’d not want to change the original parts permanently. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

13 April 2018, 10:01 AM	#26
kertong "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Ray Location: bay area, ca Watch: ALS1815 Chrono Blk Posts: 62	Not having seen the blue dial in person yet, I'll say this: With the SS Pepsi and new WG Pepsi (blue dial) released and continuing production for the near (or long) term future; this will make a black dialed, WG pepsi "rare" and unique. There is no way to get a black dial, pepsi bezel, oyster bracelet GMT Master II otherwise (well, for now at least). That, plus I think the black is a perfect base color to contrast the red and blue of the bezel; When you add the blue dial, at least in photos, it baselines the watch with a "true blue"; making it easier to see how "purple" the bezel's blue actually is! Two shades of blue.. not my thing. Black all the way for me. EDIT: just saw the two instagram links posted by AK797. The second IG link shows exactly what I mean; the blue of the dial shows how purple the bezel blue is. BUT.. that first IG pic.. i'll be damned, that blue looks good in that light/angle...

13 April 2018, 10:59 AM	#28
johnnyjazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: britain Posts: 712	Is this the first time Rolex have suggested doing a free dial swap? If so it could be that they have an oyster bracelet lined up for the ss pepsi and are thinking this is the only way you will be able to tell the difference between pm and steel, on the flesh so to speak. Now that would be a real kick in the balls to original blro owners. This is going to get messy.

13 April 2018, 01:29 PM	#30
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,045	I’m not really into smurf blue so hold

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