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=== Service dial warning ===
=== Service dial warning ===


Red Sub dials are among the most faked and refinished components in vintage Rolex collecting. A correct original dial represents a large fraction of the watch’s value, which means counterfeit and altered dials circulate in every market segment. The risks fall into five categories.
Red Sub dials are among the most faked and refinished components in vintage Rolex collecting. A correct original dial is a large fraction of the watch’s value, which means counterfeit and altered dials circulate in every market segment. The risks fall into five categories.


Aftermarket and outright fake dials are the first category. Avoid them entirely. Fake dials are often paired with multiple other fake parts, and one fake usually signals a broader problem. Walk away rather than try to buy around the dial.
Aftermarket and outright fake dials are the first category. Avoid them entirely. Fake dials are often paired with multiple other fake parts, and one fake usually signals a broader problem. Walk away rather than try to buy around the dial.