Dial Swap in Los Angeles

[ajh77]

Hello…. Where would you recommend I bring my 18238 to have the dial swapped in Los Angeles.

If anyone has had their dial swapped at recommended establishment could you also please let me know that , as well . Thank you.

[TimeLord2]

Question. do you have a dial you would like to install or are you wanting to purchase a new dial as well? I do not think the RSC in BH accepts walk ins any more. The only RSC listed for LA seems to be Geary's on Rodeo, which does have a watchmaker on staff, Mario, or the one in Santa Monica. If your watch has been serviced recently, you might be good to go. If not, they will most likely insist that you service the watch and they will replace the dial at that time. This seems to be a new policy. You could also go with an independent CW21 certified watchmaker for the switch but parts are an issue. Good luck.
https://www.rolex.com/en-us/watch-ca...tes/california

[jgottsman11]

Any competent watch repair store can do this easily. My local store charged me $40 to swap a dial on a datejust.

[alignyc]

i had my dial swapped by Rolex in NYC. swapped out roman numerals dial for lume index markers on my day date.

[jtorrebl]

Originally Posted by TimeLord2

Question. do you have a dial you would like to install or are you wanting to purchase a new dial as well? I do not think the RSC in BH accepts walk ins any more. The only RSC listed for LA seems to be Geary's on Rodeo, which does have a watchmaker on staff, Mario, or the one in Santa Monica. If your watch has been serviced recently, you might be good to go. If not, they will most likely insist that you service the watch and they will replace the dial at that time. This seems to be a new policy. You could also go with an independent CW21 certified watchmaker for the switch but parts are an issue. Good luck.
https://www.rolex.com/en-us/watch-ca...tes/california

RSC BH is open for walk ins. I took 2 watches on the same day this year.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

RSC BH is open for walk ins. I took 2 watches on the same day this year.

Beverly Hills RSC will close its doors permanently at the end of 1Q24.

Kat


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[ArtNouveau]

If you’ve already got the dial I would give Wanna Buy A Watch on Melrose a call. Pretty sure they have a watchmaker on site being a vintage dealer, if not they will tell you who they use.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Beverly Hills RSC will close its doors permanently at the end of 1Q24.

Kat


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Yes, they closed five days ago.


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[ajh77]

I am buying a factory Rolex diamond dial and replacing champagne diamond dial with the same dial but in black. Since the replacement black diamond dial was available for my watch will Rolex Dallas install a dial that I supply to them ?

I am asking because if I send in my watch to Rolex and request this dial they will say it’s not available , I know it is I already asked them , that is why I have to spruce the dial myself.

[Joearch]

LAWW in Pasadena, Phillipes in BH, Four Crowns in Jewelry District in DTLA.

[Bort]

Originally Posted by Joearch

LAWW in Pasadena, Phillipes in BH, Four Crowns in Jewelry District in DTLA.

I've had work done by both LAWW, and by Shant at Four Crowns, they both do a great job.
I would call Shant at Four Crowns.

[Joearch]

Originally Posted by Bort

I've had work done by both LAWW, and by Shant at Four Crowns, they both do a great job.
I would call Shant at Four Crowns.

Now that I think about it, Shant did a dial swap on my wife’s TT DJ 7or 8 years ago. Solid quality, fast and fair price. Likes to talk watches.

[kopi-c]

Originally Posted by ajh77

Hello…. Where would you recommend I bring my 18238 to have the dial swapped in Los Angeles.

If anyone has had their dial swapped at recommended establishment could you also please let me know that , as well . Thank you.

Avoid the TPG

[Sgooter]

Originally Posted by ajh77

I am buying a factory Rolex diamond dial and replacing champagne diamond dial with the same dial but in black. Since the replacement black diamond dial was available for my watch will Rolex Dallas install a dial that I supply to them ?...

Call the Dallas RSC and discuss the details of what they can do for you. My experience with them has been superb.

[jtorrebl]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Beverly Hills RSC will close its doors permanently at the end of 1Q24.

Kat


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Damn I was going to go tomorrow

[Ramathorn]

Originally Posted by jb335

Yes, they closed five days ago.


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Look who came around.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Ramathorn

Look who came around.

Huh?


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[Ramathorn]

Originally Posted by jb335

Huh?


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Originally Posted by jb335

FYI, don’t see this info on the website you shared.

Assuming accurate, and as a SoCal resident, #2 is disappointing and surprising.

Thanks for sharing.

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[jb335]

lol. Are you implying I was denying RSC BH was closing? I simply pointed out the website you cited didn’t say that.

Also, you should look up the “for me, it was Tuesday” meme.


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