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Token74 · 24 February 2017, 06:44 AM

Will AP let you buy a blue dial for a watch that was sold with a silver or grey dial?

PJ S · 24 February 2017, 06:53 AM

You can have APSC swap the dial, but the price charged will be an exchange price – you wont be getting your original dial returned along with the watch.

Peterandwatches · 24 February 2017, 07:03 AM

I remember reading a few threads on this previously, and I know someone posted that you could swap black or white dials, but not blue, because it was a boutique exclusive.

I have never checked with APSC myself though.

physioman · 24 February 2017, 07:04 AM

A friend swapped the silver dial of a 15400st to a blue but the date was kept white. They didn't change the date window to a blue one.

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Tay821 · 24 February 2017, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by physioman

A friend swapped the silver dial of a 15400st to a blue but the date was kept white. They didn't change the date window to a blue one.

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Do you have a pic? This would be interesting to see..like a Nautilus. Could be worth it if you bought a 15400 silver or black for ~13k. what's a blue dial run?

physioman · 24 February 2017, 07:11 AM

I don't have one because he sold it right after the dial change. The reason I think was that the indicator of seconds was misaligned

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physioman · 24 February 2017, 07:13 AM

It was nice though. If you did't know what the blue 15400 was look like you wouldn't mind the difference

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AK797 · 24 February 2017, 08:35 AM

I doubt it can be done in the UK where we don't even have a boutique that sells the blue dial 15400. I suspect they might do it if you agree to a service as well, but basically white and black are OK.

Peterandwatches · 24 February 2017, 09:23 AM

Perhaps it differs by county. Based on the responses, I searched for an older thread, which a member was told by the US APSC that blue dials were not avaliable.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=7090368

GB-man · 24 February 2017, 12:46 PM

For reference I recently contacted Betsy at Clearwater and was told that I could not have a blue dial put into a silver dial 15450 for ~ 2 years. I had an idea...it went poof

Tay821 · 24 February 2017, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

For reference I recently contacted Betsy at Clearwater and was told that I could not have a blue dial put into a silver dial 15450 for ~ 2 years. I had an idea...it went poof

Shame. Good idea too. Must want to get production and supply running on the new models before having spares on hand?

Token74 · 24 February 2017, 06:03 PM

Thanks for all the responses guys, much appreciated.

Token74 · 24 February 2017, 11:45 PM

Hi guys

I spoke with the London Service Centre today and they were extremely helpful and extremely friendly; a thoroughly good start to my AP journey.

The lady I spoke to confirmed that they will swap-out a dial as long as that model is available with that colour dial.

For instance; in December last year, if I had a SS Silver dial 15450 I couldn't swap out that dial for a Blue dial as on that reference, only the Gold came with a Blue dial. However, now that the Blue Dial SS 15450 has been launched, if I buy a Silver Dial model, I can in the future swap the silver dial for a blue dial.

The lady also confirmed that the watch would not have to be serviced at he same time.

I have my name down with a few dealers for the Blue dial 15450, but they are in high demand and I don't hold out too much hope. So I'm no looking for a Silver dial 15450 and I will see how I get on, and then potentially swap the dial out in the future. If I get lucky and get allocated a blue dial model when it's released, then my wife gets even luckier as she will likely get the silver dial model!!

kaiserphoenix · 25 February 2017, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Token74

Hi guys

I spoke with the London Service Centre today and they were extremely helpful and extremely friendly; a thoroughly good start to my AP journey.

The lady I spoke to confirmed that they will swap-out a dial as long as that model is available with that colour dial.

For instance; in December last year, if I had a SS Silver dial 15450 I couldn't swap out that dial for a Blue dial as on that reference, only the Gold came with a Blue dial. However, now that the Blue Dial SS 15450 has been launched, if I buy a Silver Dial model, I can in the future swap the silver dial for a blue dial.

The lady also confirmed that the watch would not have to be serviced at he same time.

I have my name down with a few dealers for the Blue dial 15450, but they are in high demand and I don't hold out too much hope. So I'm no looking for a Silver dial 15450 and I will see how I get on, and then potentially swap the dial out in the future. If I get lucky and get allocated a blue dial model when it's released, then my wife gets even luckier as she will likely get the silver dial model!!

Fantastic news. Unlike Rolex, they require a service on top! How much would the cost be to swap out a dial?

Token74 · 25 February 2017, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserphoenix

Fantastic news. Unlike Rolex, they require a service on top! How much would the cost be to swap out a dial?

I didn't ask about the cost, thought I'd save that as a surprise!! My assumption is four figures, but no idea really!!

GB-man · 25 February 2017, 01:09 AM

Interesting...so they didn't mention a waiting period before the blue 15450 dial would be available? Could there be different policies in the US v UK?

Tay821 · 25 February 2017, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Token74

I didn't ask about the cost, thought I'd save that as a surprise!! My assumption is four figures, but no idea really!!

I'd also be interested to hear about the date wheel...will they leave it white? If so, that would be an interesting look. Would they be able to swap that as well?

AK797 · 25 February 2017, 01:58 AM

Good work, Vince, sounds like AP are trying to make their customers happy, and this is a great way to get hold of a blue dial, esp in the UK. Could you ask again how much a dial swap on 450 and 400 to blue would actually be?

masyv6 · 25 February 2017, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Token74

Hi guys

I spoke with the London Service Centre today and they were extremely helpful and extremely friendly; a thoroughly good start to my AP journey.

The lady I spoke to confirmed that they will swap-out a dial as long as that model is available with that colour dial.

For instance; in December last year, if I had a SS Silver dial 15450 I couldn't swap out that dial for a Blue dial as on that reference, only the Gold came with a Blue dial. However, now that the Blue Dial SS 15450 has been launched, if I buy a Silver Dial model, I can in the future swap the silver dial for a blue dial.

The lady also confirmed that the watch would not have to be serviced at he same time.

I have my name down with a few dealers for the Blue dial 15450, but they are in high demand and I don't hold out too much hope. So I'm no looking for a Silver dial 15450 and I will see how I get on, and then potentially swap the dial out in the future. If I get lucky and get allocated a blue dial model when it's released, then my wife gets even luckier as she will likely get the silver dial model!!

I'm glad they will actually do that for you. AP looks like they're in the business of pleasing their customers instead of playing the game Rolex does

24 February 2017, 06:44 AM	#1
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	Swapping a Royal Oak dial Will AP let you buy a blue dial for a watch that was sold with a silver or grey dial? __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

24 February 2017, 06:03 PM	#12
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	Thanks for all the responses guys, much appreciated. __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

24 February 2017, 11:45 PM	#13
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	Hi guys I spoke with the London Service Centre today and they were extremely helpful and extremely friendly; a thoroughly good start to my AP journey. The lady I spoke to confirmed that they will swap-out a dial as long as that model is available with that colour dial. For instance; in December last year, if I had a SS Silver dial 15450 I couldn't swap out that dial for a Blue dial as on that reference, only the Gold came with a Blue dial. However, now that the Blue Dial SS 15450 has been launched, if I buy a Silver Dial model, I can in the future swap the silver dial for a blue dial. The lady also confirmed that the watch would not have to be serviced at he same time. I have my name down with a few dealers for the Blue dial 15450, but they are in high demand and I don't hold out too much hope. So I'm no looking for a Silver dial 15450 and I will see how I get on, and then potentially swap the dial out in the future. If I get lucky and get allocated a blue dial model when it's released, then my wife gets even luckier as she will likely get the silver dial model!! __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

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24 February 2017, 06:53 AM	#2
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	You can have APSC swap the dial, but the price charged will be an exchange price – you wont be getting your original dial returned along with the watch.

24 February 2017, 07:03 AM	#3
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	I remember reading a few threads on this previously, and I know someone posted that you could swap black or white dials, but not blue, because it was a boutique exclusive. I have never checked with APSC myself though.

24 February 2017, 07:04 AM	#4
physioman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Rethymno Posts: 17	A friend swapped the silver dial of a 15400st to a blue but the date was kept white. They didn't change the date window to a blue one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 February 2017, 07:11 AM	#6
physioman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Rethymno Posts: 17	I don't have one because he sold it right after the dial change. The reason I think was that the indicator of seconds was misaligned Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 February 2017, 07:13 AM	#7
physioman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Rethymno Posts: 17	It was nice though. If you did't know what the blue 15400 was look like you wouldn't mind the difference Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 February 2017, 08:35 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,206	I doubt it can be done in the UK where we don't even have a boutique that sells the blue dial 15400. I suspect they might do it if you agree to a service as well, but basically white and black are OK.

24 February 2017, 09:23 AM	#9
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	Perhaps it differs by county. Based on the responses, I searched for an older thread, which a member was told by the US APSC that blue dials were not avaliable. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=7090368

24 February 2017, 12:46 PM	#10
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,850	For reference I recently contacted Betsy at Clearwater and was told that I could not have a blue dial put into a silver dial 15450 for ~ 2 years. I had an idea...it went poof

25 February 2017, 01:09 AM	#16
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,850	Interesting...so they didn't mention a waiting period before the blue 15450 dial would be available? Could there be different policies in the US v UK?

25 February 2017, 01:58 AM	#18
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,206	Good work, Vince, sounds like AP are trying to make their customers happy, and this is a great way to get hold of a blue dial, esp in the UK. Could you ask again how much a dial swap on 450 and 400 to blue would actually be?

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