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dxn · 3 January 2010, 05:06 AM

I have a datejust 1162233 two tone with a black dial with markers
and a fluted bezel. If I send the watch in to RSC for a maintenance service and ask them to change the fluted bezel to a dome bezel and a black dial with markers to a white dial with roman numberal would they do it?

I read that RSC will not modify the watch if it ended up to be an upgrade but what if my request is not an upgrade but just a change in the look?

Will RSC do it?

Dan

padi56 · 3 January 2010, 05:29 AM

Well the best way to find out is ask them,IMHO as long as you use Rolex parts.Then you should be able to have what you like as long as it does not effect or hinder normal routine service.

train-time · 3 January 2010, 05:36 AM

I would suggest calling RSC and speak to customer service. Call Dallas, first. IMO, they are more accomodating than NYC. My best guews is that they would probably change the dial, but not the bezel because it's a completely different model number (116203s 116233).

The GMT Master · 3 January 2010, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by train-time

I would suggest calling RSC and speak to customer service. Call Dallas, first. IMO, they are more accomodating than NYC. My best guews is that they would probably change the dial, but not the bezel because it's a completely different model number (116203s 116233).

My thoughts exactly

Tools · 3 January 2010, 05:44 AM

Have no idea what you mean by "upgrade"...

However, as Tim said.... It's unlikely that they would change the bezel because then the model number wouldn't match the configuration..

Dials are changed all the time so long as it's to a dial that the watch could have come with originally.

Jackxv · 3 January 2010, 05:58 AM

Yes they will change it.

Gold bezel stays gold bezel, dial with YG markers stays also like that.

Yes they'll change it but won't come cheap and parts will be replaced and not given back.

Jack

bobg · 3 January 2010, 11:09 AM

They will not change it. And if you send it to them they will refit a new fluted bezel and keep your domed as it doesn't match the model number. That was told to me directly from Dallas RSC.

kcmo · 3 January 2010, 11:25 AM

I don't believe the RSC will make either change. As others have said, by changing the bezel, the model number will no longer be 'valid'. Also, from experience, the RSC is very specific when it comes to switching dials and staying in the same 'class' of dial....the roman dial is not in the same 'class' as the baton dial. I'm sure they'd let you switch to another color baton dial, but not a roman dial.

sea-dweller · 3 January 2010, 11:41 AM

I'm curious, call RSC and let us know !

BentleyReese · 27 June 2019, 02:15 AM

they will only change items that match the model number. so fluted to smooth bezel nope. But you can easliy get done after market.

vicsdca · 27 June 2019, 02:25 AM

Dallas RSC told me they would not change the dial color on an Explorer 2, but maybe it depends on the year and model.

jbenjamin1 · 27 June 2019, 02:26 AM

Call them. But I would say no. Its not offered on the original reference.

Foxglove · 27 June 2019, 02:34 AM

Not gonna happen. But if they have changed their tune, let us all know!

Chesus · 27 June 2019, 02:40 AM

Thread from 2010!

jb335 · 27 June 2019, 02:45 AM

hahaha, we have every possible answer above. They will do all of those changes, some of those changes, none of those changes. Lol

Goes to show you, take all answers on internet forums with a grain of salt....espeically if a decade old.

Xtralarg · 27 June 2019, 02:57 AM

Why bump a 9 year old thread?

jbenjamin1 · 27 June 2019, 05:04 AM

hahah just noticed that

vicsdca · 27 June 2019, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xtralarg

Why bump a 9 year old thread?

good point.

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3 January 2010, 05:44 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	Have no idea what you mean by "upgrade"... However, as Tim said.... It's unlikely that they would change the bezel because then the model number wouldn't match the configuration.. Dials are changed all the time so long as it's to a dial that the watch could have come with originally. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 January 2010, 05:58 AM	#6
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	They will Yes they will change it. Gold bezel stays gold bezel, dial with YG markers stays also like that. Yes they'll change it but won't come cheap and parts will be replaced and not given back. Jack

3 January 2010, 11:41 AM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I'm curious, call RSC and let us know ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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Foxglove "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Houston, TX Watch: yourself Posts: 838	Not gonna happen. But if they have changed their tune, let us all know! __________________ https://www.instagram.com/watchitross/

3 January 2010, 05:36 AM	#3
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: All gone! Posts: 4,000	I would suggest calling RSC and speak to customer service. Call Dallas, first. IMO, they are more accomodating than NYC. My best guews is that they would probably change the dial, but not the bezel because it's a completely different model number (116203s 116233).

3 January 2010, 11:09 AM	#7
bobg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Western burb Watch: Datejust Posts: 197	They will not change it. And if you send it to them they will refit a new fluted bezel and keep your domed as it doesn't match the model number. That was told to me directly from Dallas RSC.

3 January 2010, 11:25 AM	#8
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I don't believe the RSC will make either change. As others have said, by changing the bezel, the model number will no longer be 'valid'. Also, from experience, the RSC is very specific when it comes to switching dials and staying in the same 'class' of dial....the roman dial is not in the same 'class' as the baton dial. I'm sure they'd let you switch to another color baton dial, but not a roman dial.

27 June 2019, 02:15 AM	#10
BentleyReese "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Watch: YachtMaster 116622 Posts: 337	they will only change items that match the model number. so fluted to smooth bezel nope. But you can easliy get done after market.

27 June 2019, 02:25 AM	#11
vicsdca Banned Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USofA Posts: 582	Dallas RSC told me they would not change the dial color on an Explorer 2, but maybe it depends on the year and model.

27 June 2019, 02:26 AM	#12
jbenjamin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jay Location: NY Metropolitan Watch: Many Posts: 741	Call them. But I would say no. Its not offered on the original reference.

27 June 2019, 02:40 AM	#14
Chesus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Canada Watch: PP 3970 Posts: 25	Thread from 2010!

27 June 2019, 02:45 AM	#15
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,830	hahaha, we have every possible answer above. They will do all of those changes, some of those changes, none of those changes. Lol Goes to show you, take all answers on internet forums with a grain of salt....espeically if a decade old.

27 June 2019, 02:57 AM	#16
Xtralarg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London/Dubai Posts: 713	Why bump a 9 year old thread?

27 June 2019, 05:04 AM	#17
jbenjamin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jay Location: NY Metropolitan Watch: Many Posts: 741	hahah just noticed that

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