Want to have custom (vintage) Rolex chrono dial made

[GarrettP1]

I saw a Rolex chronograph from the late 40's the other day.....2 register/subdial layout. Probably a Valjoux 23 movement.

I've been trying since then to find someone who could replicate the dial, even if it's not entirely accurate. I just liked the styling of the watch.

I've tried the usual suspects (International Dial, etc)....but no luck.

Jewelryandwatch.com would make one....but $650 seemed a tad steep.

Found a company in Israel that specialized in this, but they only will restore a gen. Rolex dial.

Suggestions?

Thanks,

Garrett

[panerai153]

Garrett,

I'm sure if you search enough you will find someone who will do a duplicate dial. I believe that the bigger dial refinishers such as International, Jurgens, etc. all have a pretty strict policy of only refinishing/restoring genuine dials and then only back to what they were originally. I know jurgens in their advertisements says this: PLEASE Don't ask for upgrading any Brand : Your dial must have the same name and design before , we do not print a red sub ( as a sample ) when it is a other dial.