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Old 5 July 2020, 12:14 AM   #211
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Has anyone else had this work carried out ?
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Old 5 July 2020, 01:24 AM   #212
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Just read the thread. Amazing results! Can the red service dials be sourced through a Rolex ad? I have sort of the same issue, mine has been relumed, and the colour on the lume plots just ain’t right. Thanks for posting!
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Old 5 July 2020, 01:29 AM   #213
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Stunning. That crystal is mind blowing. Wear it with great joy!


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Old 6 July 2020, 11:16 AM   #214
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Old 6 July 2020, 01:12 PM   #215
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Great story. Great watch. Beautiful watch. I hope you enjoy it and don’t worry about negativity. It’s all Rolex and beautiful!
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Old 6 July 2020, 01:24 PM   #216
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Just read the thread. Amazing results! Can the red service dials be sourced through a Rolex ad? I have sort of the same issue, mine has been relumed, and the colour on the lume plots just ain’t right. Thanks for posting!
In the beginning of the thread the OP stated RSC had to send the original dial to Geneva to authenticate it before releasing a new service replacement.
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Old 7 July 2020, 05:48 AM   #217
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In the beginning of the thread the OP stated RSC had to send the original dial to Geneva to authenticate it before releasing a new service replacement.
Missed that part. Thanks
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Old 7 July 2020, 07:52 AM   #218
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I wonder if they have a red service dial for a double red sea dweller ??Any one ever hear of this.
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Old 7 July 2020, 03:15 PM   #219
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Beautiful buddy! have owned 3 red subs from EK- And this is a beauty- happy for you
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Old 7 July 2020, 11:12 PM   #220
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I wonder if they have a red service dial for a double red sea dweller ??Any one ever hear of this.
Chrono-shop .net has one for sale.
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Old 9 July 2020, 08:37 AM   #221
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Great story. Great watch. Beautiful watch. I hope you enjoy it and don’t worry about negativity. It’s all Rolex and beautiful!
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Beautiful buddy! have owned 3 red subs from EK- And this is a beauty- happy for you
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Old 11 July 2020, 05:00 PM   #222
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Niceee.....Geneve is the best way to authenticate and service our vintage....
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Old 19 September 2020, 09:45 AM   #223
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Just saw this. What a beauty!
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Old 20 September 2020, 08:05 AM   #224
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What on awesome story, your perseverance really paid off! A luminova dial without WGS and red submariner text is just nuts.
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Old 20 September 2020, 10:30 PM   #225
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Outstanding. You did well to persevere!
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Old 20 September 2020, 10:36 PM   #226
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Missed this original post ... it’s really awesome that Rolex still has these service dials all these years later

Enjoy it Merle
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Old 21 September 2020, 04:13 AM   #227
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how much did the service cost?
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Old 22 September 2020, 06:08 AM   #228
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The watch looks great - this is a cool post. I’m very happy for you!

I think it’s pretty cool they used a red dial, weren’t some swapped with white dials at some point?




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Old 22 September 2020, 09:23 AM   #229
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I checked the "Post Your Rolex Red Sub Dial Pic and Serial#: Reference List" thread and none of the watches are like yours. Are the dials really that rare?
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Old 23 September 2020, 02:15 AM   #230
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He has a service dial.


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Old 23 September 2020, 03:15 AM   #231
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did they polish the case as that is the last thing you want done to a vintage piece
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Old 23 September 2020, 04:19 AM   #232
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the watch looks great - this is a cool post. I’m very happy for you!

I think it’s pretty cool they used a red dial, weren’t some swapped with white dials at some point?




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yes they were don' t remind me ahhhhhhh
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Old 23 September 2020, 04:22 AM   #233
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did they polish the case as that is the last thing you want done to a vintage piece


We all have different goals for our Watches... He wanted a rolex restored red sub and that’s what he got.


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Old 23 September 2020, 08:40 AM   #234
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What on awesome story, your perseverance really paid off! A luminova dial without WGS and red submariner text is just nuts.
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Outstanding. You did well to persevere!
Thank you

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Missed this original post ... it’s really awesome that Rolex still has these service dials all these years later

Enjoy it Merle
Thanks, T-Bone!

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how much did the service cost?
See post 66 for the breakdown

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The watch looks great - this is a cool post. I’m very happy for you!

I think it’s pretty cool they used a red dial, weren’t some swapped with white dials at some point?




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I checked the "Post Your Rolex Red Sub Dial Pic and Serial#: Reference List" thread and none of the watches are like yours. Are the dials really that rare?
They are not very common. You have to send in your original red dial to get the service red dial.

How is your project coming along?
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Old 25 September 2020, 01:43 AM   #235
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did they charge extra for the new dial/face or was it part of the service.
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Old 25 September 2020, 01:48 AM   #236
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Rolex charges for EVERY part not included in basic servicing.
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Old 25 September 2020, 05:51 AM   #237
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NECESSARY SERVICE / PARTS Charges
l Full service........................................... .................................................. .................................................. ............ 1,000.00
l Replace crown............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ..... 0.00
l Replace dial and hands............................................. .................................................. ........................................... 0.00
l Buff case.............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ............ 0.00
l Buff bracelet.......................................... .................................................. .................................................. .......... 0.00
l Change fittings.......................................... .................................................. .................................................. ....... 0.00
l CROWN 704-0 AC MONOBLOC.......................................... .................................................. .............................. 87.00
l DIAL 1680-0 BLACK RED PRINT MARKERS LGN............................................... .............................................. 1,375.00
l HANDS 5513-0 /1665 /1675 240 G BATON LUMI.............................................. .................................................. . 69.00
l SECOND HAND TR 1665-0 240 85 G DISQ LUMI.............................................. .................................................. 36.00
l 2 x HOLLOW FITTING ASSEMBLED 580 20 ST................................................ .................................................. 138.00
l Replace disc for bezel............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ....... 0.00
l DISC FOR BEZEL 5513/12 /1665 /80 /9401 NOIR LUMI.............................................. ................................................. Necessary Service/Parts Total 48.00
2,753.00
Shipping & Handling 0.00
Additional Sales Tax Total Necessary Service/Parts Charges 0.00
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Old 27 September 2020, 01:21 PM   #238
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Looks awesome!
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Old 28 September 2020, 01:46 AM   #239
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Stunning!
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Old 28 September 2020, 06:25 AM   #240
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The watch looks amazing with a good dial, it’s nice to know that the wait was Worth it, and the amount spent won’t be a problem at this point since you got what you wanted....wear well.
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