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watchme22 · 16 April 2018, 05:40 AM

A couple months ago I bought the 116500LN black Daytona in stainless. I find it difficult to read the time at a glance. Rather than trade it in on a white one -- how does one go about getting the dial changed from black to white?

Not wanting anything special about the replacement dial --- just white.

What would that cost if you go through an AD?

Would doing that void the Rolex warranty even if done by an AD?

shirtguy · 16 April 2018, 05:44 AM

need to wait till warranty expires, or if they allow the change you forfeit the warranty

Zedrider · 16 April 2018, 06:07 AM

I had a dial swap done on a 116509 that was brand new. There were no issues at all and the work was done by a RSC. There were no warranty issues.
I was fortunate that the Dealership covered the cost of the dial swap because they wanted the sale.

watchme22 · 16 April 2018, 06:15 AM

I should have said RSC instead of AD. Therefore, everyone else please answer on this question too:

What would that cost if you go through the Dallas RSC?

Would doing that void the Rolex warranty even if done by RSC?

Simon_e · 16 April 2018, 06:17 AM

I heard that Rolex won't do a dial swap on a 116500.
They used to on the 116520, not sure why it's changed.

watchme22 · 17 April 2018, 04:24 PM

I'm now thinking about trying to find a Daytona with gray dial #116519LN. I'm pretty sure I could easily read the time on that one.

jerrydlamme · 18 April 2018, 03:45 AM

Seriously I have NO problem with reading the time on a black dial daytona...

fskywalker · 18 April 2018, 03:48 AM

The Panda dial from the WG series is a great choice, excellent visibility

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kauffee · 18 April 2018, 04:19 AM

Another forum member checked on this for me with some AD contacts. Apparently since the dial color is on the warranty card for the 116500, RSC will not do a dial swap between black and white.

If you could source the dial an independent watchmaker could do the swap for you, but if it ever went back to RSC you'd have to switch it back first.

10XRolex · 18 April 2018, 04:30 AM

Call Rolex and explain to them with the scarcity of the watch that you went with the first option. Unfortunately your first option wasn't your ideal choice. Don't take the first no as the final answer, speak to a supervisor. If that all falls and fails call Geneva Rolex and explain to them the same.

I can't speak on dial change experience for.the 116500 but I can for the 116520.

RichM · 18 April 2018, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchme22

I'm now thinking about trying to find a Daytona with gray dial #116519LN. I'm pretty sure I could easily read the time on that one.

No problem reading this one.

MAURICE8519 · 20 January 2019, 04:05 AM

Has anyone got an example of a new daytona C in stainless, with the WG dial? That would be the best combination..

joshua.pearl3 · 20 January 2019, 08:51 AM

They won't do it. I've been looking for a Daytona, going to loads of different ADs. I don't care about the warranty/ flipping it etc so I suggested they put me on the waiting list for a black which is easier to get and we then swap the dials. They told me they wouldnt do it...

JR16 · 20 January 2019, 09:24 AM

I find the dial on the white DaytonaC easy to read - maybe you can trade with someone on TRF who wants a black dial or with a TS

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16 April 2018, 06:17 AM	#5
Simon_e "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Berkshire,England Posts: 362	I heard that Rolex won't do a dial swap on a 116500. They used to on the 116520, not sure why it's changed. __________________ Life is too short to wear anything but a Rolex.

18 April 2018, 03:48 AM	#8
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,602	The Panda dial from the WG series is a great choice, excellent visibility 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

16 April 2018, 05:40 AM	#1
watchme22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: PNW Watch: Daytona Posts: 44	Daytona dial change - question A couple months ago I bought the 116500LN black Daytona in stainless. I find it difficult to read the time at a glance. Rather than trade it in on a white one -- how does one go about getting the dial changed from black to white? Not wanting anything special about the replacement dial --- just white. What would that cost if you go through an AD? Would doing that void the Rolex warranty even if done by an AD?

16 April 2018, 05:44 AM	#2
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,289	need to wait till warranty expires, or if they allow the change you forfeit the warranty

16 April 2018, 06:07 AM	#3
Zedrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Watch: 116509 Posts: 24	I had a dial swap done on a 116509 that was brand new. There were no issues at all and the work was done by a RSC. There were no warranty issues. I was fortunate that the Dealership covered the cost of the dial swap because they wanted the sale.

16 April 2018, 06:15 AM	#4
watchme22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: PNW Watch: Daytona Posts: 44	I should have said RSC instead of AD. Therefore, everyone else please answer on this question too: What would that cost if you go through the Dallas RSC? Would doing that void the Rolex warranty even if done by RSC?

17 April 2018, 04:24 PM	#6
watchme22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: PNW Watch: Daytona Posts: 44	I'm now thinking about trying to find a Daytona with gray dial #116519LN. I'm pretty sure I could easily read the time on that one.

18 April 2018, 03:45 AM	#7
jerrydlamme "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: CA Posts: 48	Seriously I have NO problem with reading the time on a black dial daytona...

18 April 2018, 04:19 AM	#9
kauffee 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,379	Another forum member checked on this for me with some AD contacts. Apparently since the dial color is on the warranty card for the 116500, RSC will not do a dial swap between black and white. If you could source the dial an independent watchmaker could do the swap for you, but if it ever went back to RSC you'd have to switch it back first.

18 April 2018, 04:30 AM	#10
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,580	Call Rolex and explain to them with the scarcity of the watch that you went with the first option. Unfortunately your first option wasn't your ideal choice. Don't take the first no as the final answer, speak to a supervisor. If that all falls and fails call Geneva Rolex and explain to them the same. I can't speak on dial change experience for.the 116500 but I can for the 116520.

20 January 2019, 04:05 AM	#12
MAURICE8519 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: london Posts: 39	Has anyone got an example of a new daytona C in stainless, with the WG dial? That would be the best combination..

20 January 2019, 08:51 AM	#13
joshua.pearl3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London Posts: 61	They won't do it. I've been looking for a Daytona, going to loads of different ADs. I don't care about the warranty/ flipping it etc so I suggested they put me on the waiting list for a black which is easier to get and we then swap the dials. They told me they wouldnt do it...

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20 January 2019, 09:24 AM	#14
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,187	I find the dial on the white DaytonaC easy to read - maybe you can trade with someone on TRF who wants a black dial or with a TS Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro