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Snow-Dweller · 4 August 2018, 03:19 AM

Today I went into Chrono-Time in Geneva. This is the one and only shop on the planet that is owned by Rolex. It is the proverbial “horse’s mouth”.

The manager confirmed that owners of the 116719 can have the dial changed to the new blue one free of charge. He said there is no time limit, but that Rolex will keep the old black dial, and one cannot change back to black.

Interestingly, he also said that he would not make the change if it were his watch.

What’s a thread without a picture?....

travisb · 4 August 2018, 03:25 AM

I heard the same and ADs who still have the black dial are encouraged to send them back to Rolex and have the dial changed out. It is the ADs choice and not mandatory.

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Dyim · 4 August 2018, 03:27 AM

Interesting.

Not planning on changing mine.

RichM · 4 August 2018, 03:29 AM

Thanks for the info. Mine's staying black.

thomaspp · 4 August 2018, 03:36 AM

Wow, that is surprising. The blue dial does nothing for me though...

fdm79 · 4 August 2018, 03:40 AM

Wow !!

I would change it in a heartbeat !!

IMO, the 116719 BLRO with blue dial is unquestionably the nicest Rolex watch ever.

I would be very happy if Rolex had kept the Black Dial on the 116719 and released the 126710 with the Blue Dial

Heff · 4 August 2018, 03:54 AM

I wonder why this is a desired action by Rolex. Is there something wrong with the black dial?

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bobabreath · 4 August 2018, 03:56 AM

I think we need to specify which Rolex service centers will honor this policy.

Rolex USA seems to have different rules than the rest of the world for sport models.

Etschell · 4 August 2018, 04:28 AM

id never do that.

smym18 · 4 August 2018, 04:42 AM

I would definitely change to blue. Red/blue with black combo doesn't do it for me.

crbrown · 4 August 2018, 04:55 AM

Did they have any BLRO in stock?

Danny83 · 4 August 2018, 04:56 AM

It would be fun to change to blue

ap1 · 4 August 2018, 05:03 AM

I’d change

Snow-Dweller · 4 August 2018, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crbrown

Did they have any BLRO in stock?

Yes....I was shown a blue one. First time I’ve seen it IRL.

Personally, I prefer the black.

Chunky · 4 August 2018, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Today I went into Chrono-Time in Geneva. This is the one and only shop on the planet that is owned by Rolex. It is the proverbial “horse’s mouth”.

The manager confirmed that owners of the 116719 can have the dial changed to the new blue one free of charge. He said there is no time limit, but that Rolex will keep the old black dial, and one cannot change back to black.

Interestingly, he also said that he would not make the change if it were his watch.

What’s a thread without a picture?....

My 1972 Red sub was purchased at Chrono Time. I plan to visit them one day from Canada and share the watch and story with them.

HL65 · 4 August 2018, 05:41 AM

I’d never do it either.

Masteryacht · 4 August 2018, 05:43 AM

Black looks better.

AK797 · 4 August 2018, 05:44 AM

I'd really be tempted, but I think all WG owners should kick up a stink to Rolex and insist they are allowed to hold both dials, that would be a great result.

Bobby T · 4 August 2018, 05:48 AM

Once you black, you'll never go back!!!!

lenfried29 · 4 August 2018, 06:34 AM

I'll change in a heartbeat. It's very nice blue saturation. Looks awesome. And distinguish the watch from other BLRO.

Swiss Mad! · 4 August 2018, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Today I went into Chrono-Time in Geneva. This is the one and only shop on the planet that is owned by Rolex. It is the proverbial “horse’s mouth”.

The manager confirmed that owners of the 116719 can have the dial changed to the new blue one free of charge. He said there is no time limit, but that Rolex will keep the old black dial, and one cannot change back to black.

Interestingly, he also said that he would not make the change if it were his watch.

What’s a thread without a picture?....

Wow - I never knew Rolex had a store in Geneva.

Do they struggle to get all the latest Basel releases as well??

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Snow-Dweller · 4 August 2018, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

Wow - I never knew Rolex had a store in Geneva.

Do they struggle to get all the latest Basel releases as well??

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Yes!!

Hot Carl · 4 August 2018, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobabreath

I think we need to specify which Rolex service centers will honor this policy.

Rolex USA seems to have different rules than the rest of the world for sport models.

I'm not aware of any RSC's that offer this. As someone else has pointed out, this is for AD's who have the watch in stock, not owners. Either the OP or the manager has got this wrong.

tkerrmd · 4 August 2018, 07:03 AM

good info, looks nice

handdoc · 4 August 2018, 07:18 AM

black all the way...i like how my 116719 is the newer bolder representation of my 16710

Snow-Dweller · 4 August 2018, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hot Carl

I'm not aware of any RSC's that offer this. As someone else has pointed out, this is for AD's who have the watch in stock, not owners. Either the OP or the manager has got this wrong.

With respect, this was a very specific conversation with a long-term employee of Rolex....the manager of their one and only shop. I was wearing my black dialled BLRO, he was showing me the new blue one.

The offer is open to all owners of black BLROs.

Rolex will change the dial to the blue one FREE OF CHARGE.

Rolex will not let you keep the black dial.

Once you have had it changed to blue, you cannot go back.

I cannot make it any clearer, and I have not got this wrong.

Juantxo · 4 August 2018, 07:28 AM

I wouldn't change the black dial.

Bruins7 · 4 August 2018, 07:32 AM

Once you go black you never go back lol

johnnyjazz · 4 August 2018, 09:23 AM

I don,t own any gmt but if i had the white gold with black dial then i would take the offer to change to blue, with the blue dial i think it takes the model up to the top level looks wise, i have always thought that was what was needed when Rolex released it in black. I think this is an offer that only people like ourselves will know about.

fskywalker · 4 August 2018, 09:28 AM

Black over blue !

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4 August 2018, 03:19 AM	#1
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4 August 2018, 03:29 AM	#4
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4 August 2018, 03:36 AM	#5
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4 August 2018, 03:40 AM	#6
fdm79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 931	Wow !! I would change it in a heartbeat !! IMO, the 116719 BLRO with blue dial is unquestionably the nicest Rolex watch ever. I would be very happy if Rolex had kept the Black Dial on the 116719 and released the 126710 with the Blue Dial __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO - Rolex Submariner 116610 LV - Breitling Navitimer 01 Pan-American Bronze Limited Edition AB0121C4/Q605-447A - Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 3861 (Sapphire) 310.30.42.50.01.002 - Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 41mm Ceramic (Blue) 212.30.41.20.03.001

4 August 2018, 04:28 AM	#9
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	id never do that. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

4 August 2018, 03:25 AM	#2
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	I heard the same and ADs who still have the black dial are encouraged to send them back to Rolex and have the dial changed out. It is the ADs choice and not mandatory. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 August 2018, 03:27 AM	#3
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,230	Interesting. Not planning on changing mine.

4 August 2018, 03:54 AM	#7
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	I wonder why this is a desired action by Rolex. Is there something wrong with the black dial? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 August 2018, 03:56 AM	#8
bobabreath "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: N. Carolina, USA Posts: 567	I think we need to specify which Rolex service centers will honor this policy. Rolex USA seems to have different rules than the rest of the world for sport models.

4 August 2018, 04:42 AM	#10
smym18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,376	I would definitely change to blue. Red/blue with black combo doesn't do it for me.

4 August 2018, 04:55 AM	#11
crbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 142	Did they have any BLRO in stock?

4 August 2018, 04:56 AM	#12
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	It would be fun to change to blue

4 August 2018, 05:03 AM	#13
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,042	I’d change

4 August 2018, 05:41 AM	#16
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	I’d never do it either. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 August 2018, 05:43 AM	#17
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 974	Black looks better.

4 August 2018, 05:44 AM	#18
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	I'd really be tempted, but I think all WG owners should kick up a stink to Rolex and insist they are allowed to hold both dials, that would be a great result.

4 August 2018, 05:48 AM	#19
Bobby T Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 934	Once you black, you'll never go back!!!!

4 August 2018, 06:34 AM	#20
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	I'll change in a heartbeat. It's very nice blue saturation. Looks awesome. And distinguish the watch from other BLRO.

4 August 2018, 07:03 AM	#24
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	good info, looks nice

4 August 2018, 07:18 AM	#25
handdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 328	black all the way...i like how my 116719 is the newer bolder representation of my 16710

4 August 2018, 07:28 AM	#27
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	I wouldn't change the black dial.

4 August 2018, 07:32 AM	#28
Bruins7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA Watch: Rolex(4),15400 Posts: 1,105	Once you go black you never go back lol

4 August 2018, 09:23 AM	#29
johnnyjazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: britain Posts: 712	I don,t own any gmt but if i had the white gold with black dial then i would take the offer to change to blue, with the blue dial i think it takes the model up to the top level looks wise, i have always thought that was what was needed when Rolex released it in black. I think this is an offer that only people like ourselves will know about.

4 August 2018, 09:28 AM	#30
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,604	Black over blue ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

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