Belligero
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Maybe it's different in the US, but I've never had a problem with preserving the original dial/insert/hands/date wheel with Rolex service.
The local one even advises people to keep their original parts. Which is fortunate because southwestern Norway is likely the world's per-capita champion of original-owner Sea-Dwellers and Submariners from the '70s and '80s.
Rolex wants all their watches to look brand new. It's better marketing. That's why they would replace all your old parts on your beloved vintage watch. Rolex doesn't care about that stuff like some owners do. 99% of the Rolex buying people would love their 1970 Sub to come back from service looking like the day they bought it. Forum going Rolex owners are a different breed.
Maybe it's different in the US, but I've never had a problem with preserving the original dial/insert/hands/date wheel with Rolex service.
The local one even advises people to keep their original parts. Which is fortunate because southwestern Norway is likely the world's per-capita champion of original-owner Sea-Dwellers and Submariners from the '70s and '80s.
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