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gen_tso · 13 December 2019, 12:25 PM

I am seriously considering purchasing a Rolex Day-date 36, 18238. But I am questioning if the dial originally came on the watch. I know there are countless dials for the YG Day-date 36mm. Any ideas if it is possible for a Black Tapestry Face dial with Roman numerals inner train tracks to be an original dial on a YG 18238. I have seen similar dials with the Roman numeral train tracks on the YG 18238 but they were Champagne color. The seller guarantees that the dial is Rolex original but has no idea if it originally came on the watch.

Also for the Rolex winding crown markings would it be a line underneath the crown or 2 dots under the crown for a YG 18238. I have seen a mix bag of both but it seems like the 2 dot markings are definitely on the later model 118238.

Thanks guys for any advice.

Rado63 · 13 December 2019, 03:55 PM

Circa 1990 DD 18238 With T Swiss Made T Tapestry dial, and underline crown. Question is should it have Romans on the tracks. My guess is Romans on the solid black dial but not the tapestry dial. But could be related to production date. Underline crown seems ok to me for that date, but again may be related to production date. So you need to know if tapestry dial with T Swiss Made T dial had Romans on the track, great question for the vintage guys.

Chewbacca · 13 December 2019, 04:01 PM

Dial is good. Perhaps with relume applied to the dots.

Likely an X Serial #. Also came in WG around 2008-2009 on V Serial #.

Looks to be in good shape.

gen_tso · 13 December 2019, 09:40 PM

Yes I have seen the solid black dial with roman tracks in this reference those seem common and safe but I have never seen roman tracks on the black tapestryq. Maybe I should just play it safe with a solid black dial. I really like that retro vibe with the black tapestry dial, but not sure if it's a good idea to the roll the dice since I am no vintage expert.

gen_tso · 18 December 2019, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Dial is good. Perhaps with relume applied to the dots.

Likely an X Serial #. Also came in WG around 2008-2009 on V Serial #.

Looks to be in good shape.

Is it the shape of the dots that make it seem relumed? Does reluming the dial kill the resale value of the watch?

13 December 2019, 03:55 PM	#2
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	Circa 1990 DD 18238 With T Swiss Made T Tapestry dial, and underline crown. Question is should it have Romans on the tracks. My guess is Romans on the solid black dial but not the tapestry dial. But could be related to production date. Underline crown seems ok to me for that date, but again may be related to production date. So you need to know if tapestry dial with T Swiss Made T dial had Romans on the track, great question for the vintage guys. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

13 December 2019, 04:01 PM	#3
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Dial is good. Perhaps with relume applied to the dots. Likely an X Serial #. Also came in WG around 2008-2009 on V Serial #. Looks to be in good shape.

13 December 2019, 09:40 PM	#4
gen_tso "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 33	Yes I have seen the solid black dial with roman tracks in this reference those seem common and safe but I have never seen roman tracks on the black tapestryq. Maybe I should just play it safe with a solid black dial. I really like that retro vibe with the black tapestry dial, but not sure if it's a good idea to the roll the dice since I am no vintage expert.

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