Rolex GMT Master II Dial Change Service

jlux · 2021-04-14T08:27:18Z

Explore jlux's Rolex GMT-Master II 'Pepsi' white gold dial change from black to blue. Discover Rolex's official after-sales service options for dial customization and collector insights.

Gerard, known as jlux on WatchProSite, shares a personal modification to his Rolex GMT-Master II 'Pepsi' in white gold. His decision to swap the original black dial for a blue variant addresses a common collector's dilemma: achieving distinctiveness within a collection of similar watches. This post offers valuable insight into Rolex's after-sales service options for dial changes.

Recently ordered a dial change from the original black to the blue variant for my white gold Pepsi.

Since the moment I had received the white gold Submariner I felt that both watches looked a bit too similar with their black dials,especially as I like to have variety in my watch box.

As time for a service had come I decided to have the dial of the GMT changed to blue.

Now I feel that the GMT and the Sub have again enough of a distinct look : what do you think?

Best,

Gerard

Key Points from the Discussion

Rolex's after-market service allows for dial exchanges to any dial that is or was in use for that specific reference, offering collectors customization options within official parameters.
The meteorite dial, while available for some Rolex models like the Daytona or Day-Date, is not offered for the white gold GMT-Master II. The author personally feels the meteorite dial is better suited for more elegant watch contexts.
The author's decision to change the dial was made independently of Rolex's subsequent announcement to offer the Oyster bracelet for the steel Pepsi, indicating a focus on personal aesthetic preference over market trends.

The Discussion

ZSHSZ

Apr 14, 2021

I’m patiently waiting for the Sub myself! As always, great shot!

jlux

Apr 14, 2021

When I ordered the dial change I did of course not yet know about the recent Rolex decision to offer also the oyster bracelet for the steel Pepsi. Also from this perspective I am fine with my decision!

jlux

Apr 14, 2021

And for this one Rolex is not offering the meteorite dial. This is however fine with me as I personally see the meteorite dial more within the context of more elegant watches like the DD or even the Daytona. I may however opt one day to change the dial of my Daytona to the meteorite version...

jlux

Apr 14, 2021

In fact they offer to exchange to whatever dial that is or was in use for that particular reference. This is part of their regular after market service.

Key Points from the Discussion

Continue the conversation

More from this Forum