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    Daytona dial swaps

    Does anyone know definitively if Rolex will swap Daytona dials if you pay for a service ? I know this was possible with the non-ceramics but what about the ceramic version ?

    I’m talking about white>black or black>white. Not crossing references.
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    Quote Originally Posted by -Ally- View Post
    Does anyone know definitively if Rolex will swap Daytona dials if you pay for a service ? I know this was possible with the non-cermanics but what about the cermanic version ?

    I’m talking about white>black or black>white. Not crossing references.
    Have heard mixed answers but when I spoke to Rolex St James last year they said no on the first year of release but after that they will.

    Never took it any further or enquired again.

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    Best folks to ask are Rolex Service Centre, get a definitive answer then you know where you stand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by walkerwek1958 View Post
    Best folks to ask are Rolex Service Centre, get a definitive answer then you know where you stand.

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    Quite true Paul, sadly they’re not open at this hour.

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    I'd be very interested to know this!

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    Always understood that they would do this but retain the original dial

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    Doesn't the white dial command a higher price on the second hand market? If you swap from black to white you'll be quids in if selling?

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    Quote Originally Posted by amcneill View Post
    Doesn't the white dial command a higher price on the second hand market? If you swap from black to white you'll be quids in if selling?

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    Not really as the cost to have the dials swapped would negate the additional profit.

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    And contrary to popular belief not everyone who buys a Daytona wants to sell it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Ally- View Post
    And contrary to popular belief not everyone who buys a Daytona wants to sell it.
    But many buy the wrong one for the sake of buying one, regret it and then ask a forum how to change the dial to the better looking one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by walkerwek1958 View Post
    Best folks to ask are Rolex Service Centre, get a definitive answer then you know where you stand.

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    +1 The only good answer is from the horses mouth or someone who has recently had it done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sarky View Post
    But many buy the wrong one for the sake of buying one, regret it and then ask a forum how to change the dial to the better looking one.
    No regret whatsoever. In fact I think the black dial ceramic is the nicer looking of the two. It’s just not what suits my collection best.

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Ally- View Post
    No regret whatsoever. In fact I think the black dial ceramic is the nicer looking of the two. It’s just not what suits my collection.
    I prefer the look of the white but found I grew tired of it, I would say the black would of stayed longer IMO

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Ally- View Post
    And contrary to popular belief not everyone who buys a Daytona wants to sell it.
    Totally agree. Had mine since launch (June/July last year) and despite the initial 5-6k profit I could have made instantly its never crossed my mind to sell.

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    I was thinking of changing mine from white to black at service. Haywood told me that Rolex would do that but to make sure to check the dial closely for marks, particularly the sub dials on the replacement, as the they were very easily marked during the fitting.


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    I had a dial change by Rolex many years ago (not on a Daytona).

    IIRC they will only fit a dial that they supply (for which you pay their retail price), but will return the removed one.

    They will also only fit a dial that is specifically correct for the watch - so you couldn't have, say, silvered Arabic numerals on a S/S.

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    Give St James a quick ring - they are great to deal with.

    Sure I read somewhere they wont swap dial on the new ceramic SS Daytonas

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    I think this is a very valid question and it's something I would like to know.

    The answer might make the decision between buying a Black or White dial a tiny bit easier knowing that you "could" change it should you want to in the future.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chiefs View Post
    I think this is a very valid question and it's something I would like to know.

    The answer might make the decision between buying a Black or White dial a tiny bit easier knowing that you "could" change it should you want to in the future.
    St James will confirm in a jiffy. Give them a quick bell

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    Interested to hear the outcome of this, for future reference.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kultschar View Post
    Give St James a quick ring - they are great to deal with.

    Sure I read somewhere they wont swap dial on the new ceramic SS Daytonas
    Maybe this is to stop people retrofitting 520s to look like the new 500s. Seen quite a few people selling steel 520s with non-Rolex dials and bezels so that they look like Platonas

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    Did anyone end up calling Rolex to confirm?

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    Rolex St James told me they will swap. However a service is a must and the cost of the additional dial is VERY high as well. On top of that, ofcourse you do not get the original one back either.

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    £510 for Daytona service
    I'll try to find out the price of the dial

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    I'm sure they will swap like for like, and even though the white commands a premium I can't believe Rolex can factor this in, that would just be acknowledging the Greys and their influence too much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kaiserphoenix View Post
    Rolex St James told me they will swap. However a service is a must and the cost of the additional dial is VERY high as well. On top of that, ofcourse you do not get the original one back either.
    How much was the replacement dial please?


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    Did anyone find out the price of the dial swap?

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