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bonatto · 27 October 2017, 10:11 PM

I have this 1984 15000 ref 8.7mil serial Date and have been getting it back up to speed since first buying it. I was able to source a correct crystal (replacement acrylic was on when purchased) as well as a correct crown as previous one only had about 1/4 of a thread catching on the tube. It's not a mint watch by any means but relatively well preserved, matching bracelet code still tight, lugs look OK, 3035 movement looks lovely and runs without fault. All in all it's a joy to wear.

It looks like at some point in its live some moisture may have found its way in (despite lack of oxidation on movement) and so the dial has a light yellow tin which is stronger on the edges, as well as a coupld of 'burned out' lume plots. This is difficult to capture in a photograph but I think it shows up a bit below.

My question is, should I try to source a fresher -DATE- T SWISS T dial or leave it alone?

Gina Marie · 27 October 2017, 11:42 PM

Leave alone

adam78 · 27 October 2017, 11:46 PM

If you can find an original dial for this model in better condition (while this one is not bad at all), why not? But don't spend too much doing so...

Tools · 28 October 2017, 02:47 AM

Personal choice.

Having a pristine, era correct, watch is a call that many of us have issues ignoring.

Original with all the warts is a collector piece for a glass case, not for the wrist.

offrdmania · 28 October 2017, 06:22 AM

There is a nice black dial on the bay right snow which would look smart in your case

R.W.T. · 28 October 2017, 09:37 AM

I think I may have a near NOS for that.

TheSecretInTheirEyes · 30 October 2017, 08:02 PM

I'd leave it alone personally.

1William · 30 October 2017, 08:24 PM

I would fix it. Once right, it will only need service in the future.

GGGMT · 30 October 2017, 11:43 PM

Of course: leave it.

27 October 2017, 10:11 PM	#1
bonatto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK/EU Posts: 222	Would you source a new dial or leave it alone? I have this 1984 15000 ref 8.7mil serial Date and have been getting it back up to speed since first buying it. I was able to source a correct crystal (replacement acrylic was on when purchased) as well as a correct crown as previous one only had about 1/4 of a thread catching on the tube. It's not a mint watch by any means but relatively well preserved, matching bracelet code still tight, lugs look OK, 3035 movement looks lovely and runs without fault. All in all it's a joy to wear. It looks like at some point in its live some moisture may have found its way in (despite lack of oxidation on movement) and so the dial has a light yellow tin which is stronger on the edges, as well as a coupld of 'burned out' lume plots. This is difficult to capture in a photograph but I think it shows up a bit below. My question is, should I try to source a fresher -DATE- T SWISS T dial or leave it alone?

27 October 2017, 11:46 PM	#3
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	If you can find an original dial for this model in better condition (while this one is not bad at all), why not? But don't spend too much doing so... __________________ Cheers, Adam

28 October 2017, 02:47 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,039	Personal choice. Having a pristine, era correct, watch is a call that many of us have issues ignoring. Original with all the warts is a collector piece for a glass case, not for the wrist. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 October 2017, 06:22 AM	#5
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,838	There is a nice black dial on the bay right snow which would look smart in your case __________________ TRF Member 11738

27 October 2017, 11:42 PM	#2
Gina Marie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Baby! Posts: 1,068	Leave alone

28 October 2017, 09:37 AM	#6
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,973	I think I may have a near NOS for that.

30 October 2017, 08:02 PM	#7
TheSecretInTheirEyes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: United States Posts: 12	I'd leave it alone personally.

30 October 2017, 08:24 PM	#8
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	I would fix it. Once right, it will only need service in the future.

30 October 2017, 11:43 PM	#9
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,044	Of course: leave it.

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