New dial for my Datejust

[Private Pile]

Following on from the "Is the Datejust too common" thread. I have a Datejust with the white dial that i very seldom wear, i just don't like it.

I have seen a few pictures on that thread of the same watch as mine, but with the black dial My question is, can i just have the dials swapped over? Where would be the best place to buy a black dial with batons? And any idea of cost?

Thanks in advance, i wouldn't know where to start looking.

[ALawson]

I am sure Rolex would do it, the cost could be reasonable.

DomH did the same for me for a 60/70's Rolex where the dial had started peeling, the time consuming thing was finding a replacement dial. I think I paid £300 for a full service, new dial, new hands and a croc strap (I couldn't afford £1500 for a replacement bracelet).

[Perec]

Private Pile said:

Following on from the "Is the Datejust too common" thread. I have a Datejust with the white dial that i very seldom wear, i just don't like it.

I have seen a few pictures on that thread of the same watch as mine, but with the black dial My question is, can i just have the dials swapped over? Where would be the best place to buy a black dial with batons? And any idea of cost?

Thanks in advance, i wouldn't know where to start looking.

Have you a photo of your watch?

[Private Pile]

Hi Peroc, sorry i don't have pictures handy. Don't know if this'll work, but it looks like this ;

http://www.watchharbour.co.uk/media/catalog/produc...

It's just a stainless and white gold Datejust with white face and batons. The same face, but in black would be perfect. I might even get some wear time with it.

[yeti]

Private Pile said:

Where would be the best place to buy a black dial with batons? And any idea of cost?

I wqas going to post a link to Superlative time in Ealing but their website is disabled - weirdly.

Contact details are [phone], pretty usre they could do this for a very little - they would also allow you to keep the old dial, Rolex will retain it if they get involed and if they'll even do it.

[Private Pile]

Thank you Yetti, i'll call them tomorrow for some advice.

I've seen a few dials on ebay, no idea if they are genuine though.

[Perec]

Private Pile said:

Hi Peroc, sorry i don't have pictures handy. Don't know if this'll work, but it looks like this ;

http://www.watchharbour.co.uk/media/catalog/produc...

It's just a stainless and white gold Datejust with white face and batons. The same face, but in black would be perfect. I might even get some wear time with it.

FWIW I think the variant you have is the best one, far classier than the black!