how do we feel about this dial?

[Lemonvr6]

On the verge of buying, however there's a tiny piece of missing white on the crown. Is this likely to get much worse? Would it bother you?

[Ticked_off]

It's not going to get worse as long as watchmakers keep from marking it. That is likely what originally happened. Everything else seems pretty great. You can potentially haggle them down a but if the missing paint isnt mentioned in the listing

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[rmlovett1]

Wouldn’t bother me. That dial looks great, IMO. As far as haggling it down for those tiny marks....I wouldn’t count on a discount for that. Just part of the aging, charm, etc...
Perhaps those were there from a service, but typically that’s not an area that gets damaged...mostly chips, scratches, etc..on the edges from servicing.

[1675-David]

sweet dial, wouldn't bother me in the slightest, in fact it's just these kind of small quirks that we see on vintage watches that attracted me to them in the first place. Back in the day there was a lot less automation in the manufacture which made for less consistency and more character (IMO!)

[Lemonvr6]

Good! I really like the watch, someone on another forum got me concerned about the rest of it falling off. It’s gonna be a daily wearer for sure, not gonna live in a safe.

[1675-David]

mine is my daily wearer and the watch that gets the most wrist time. A red sub is like an old leather jacket, it just keeps getting better the more you wear it!!

[RolexDave68]

Originally Posted by 1675-David

mine is my daily wearer and the watch that gets the most wrist time. A red sub is like an old leather jacket, it just keeps getting better the more you wear it!!

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[genta]

Originally Posted by 1675-David

mine is my daily wearer and the watch that gets the most wrist time. A red sub is like an old leather jacket, it just keeps getting better the more you wear it!!

Agree! My perfect 5513 says hello:)



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[1665fan]

Love it!

[swish77]

Nice-looking red Sub. It depends how much OCD you have. That tiny bit of missing paint probably wouldn't bug me that much, but it could be a nagging (and irrational) issue in the back of my mind.

[Styles Bitchley]

Wouldn’t bother me. Looks very nice.

[waspy1]

If this bothers you then I’d say vintage watches aren’t for you. This dial is pretty much perfect. Even zoomed to the max on my phone, it only shows as a tiny dot. It’s a slight loss of paint on the matte dial of a tool watch - I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it at all.


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[zapokee]

Originally Posted by waspy1

If this bothers you then I’d say vintage watches aren’t for you. This dial is pretty much perfect. Even zoomed to the max on my phone, it only shows as a tiny dot. It’s a slight loss of paint on the matte dial of a tool watch - I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it at all.

This. It's not an issue. Buy it.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by waspy1

If this bothers you then I’d say vintage watches aren’t for you. This dial is pretty much perfect. Even zoomed to the max on my phone, it only shows as a tiny dot. It’s a slight loss of paint on the matte dial of a tool watch - I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it at all.


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I agree with this in theory, but vintage Rolex Subs of any sort that cost upwards of $15K-$25K lost their tool watch designation long ago. These timepieces have become very expensive collectibles, and every tiny detail, even a speck of lost paint on the dial, becomes relevant. Not saying it's a big deal, but the mere fact that the issue was raised is evidence enough that it could bug some collectors/hobbyists.

[roh123]

I think the dial is fine but on the other hand you have noticed it and you are asking what other people think. This tells me it probably bothers you. If yes, continue looking. You will not be less bothered about a details just because others aren’t.

[Lemonvr6]

Originally Posted by roh123

I think the dial is fine but on the other hand you have noticed it and you are asking what other people think. This tells me it probably bothers you. If yes, continue looking. You will not be less bothered about a details just because others aren’t.

I’m ok with it as long as the rest doesn’t fall off

[tgoose1]

That is a remarkably beautiful dial, but with age will become more brittle over time and flake.

[Cooper33]

I think the chip was negligently done when servicing it...doesn't look like it will be worse over time. Looks pretty good to me (there's some dust on the 1' marker but I guess it's on the outside?)

[10klakes]

Beautiful piece- wouldn’t bother me.

[Lgear080]

There is a repair which can be made. If properly documented you’ll correct the issue and not tank the value.

[tekno]

How do you feel about the dial?

Looks nice to me but you have to wear it.


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[Lemonvr6]

With any luck I can go pick it up this week