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Beyeler service dial for Bubbleback? Fake BB?

Bidibou

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Hi everyone,

I am new to this forum so please let me know if this is not the right section to post in.

I am currently looking for a gen Rolex bubbleback but I am struggling to find one with an original dial.

I have come across this example from a dealer in switzerland with a « service dial » (according to the seller) with the name of Beyeler dial maker on the back of the dial.

Does this dial looks genuine to you? Do you know if Beyeler made service dial for BBs? I know the were famous for their submariner dials.

I don’t mind a service dial, but I rather want an « authentic » one.

Also, the serial number between the lugs have been removed… which leads me to the following question: do you know if there were fake bubleback cases?

Thank you again for your help!
 

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Yes, Beyeler was a supplier, along with others like singer. Get a movement picture. The lack of engravings is concerning, but could be a heavily refinished case. The engravings between the lugs do get worn down over time depending on the bracelet or straps it's used on.
 

Bidibou

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Yes, Beyeler was a supplier, along with others like singer. Get a movement picture. The lack of engravings is concerning, but could be a heavily refinished case. The engravings between the lugs do get worn down over time depending on the bracelet or straps it's used on.
Thanks! So in your opinion it is possible that Beyeler supplied service dials for bubbleback?

Here are pics of the movement
 
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Yes, Beyeler was a supplier, along with others like singer. Get a movement picture. The lack of engravings is concerning, but could be a heavily refinished case. The engravings between the lugs do get worn down over time depending on the bracelet or straps it's used on.
It actually has engraving. If you look closely you will see the beyeler all over stamp they used.
 

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Both Beyeler and Singer marked dials can be found in old Rolex watches which haven’t had a service dial installed - which is to say, they are dials used by Rolex, made for Rolex, sold as Rolex OEM.

The condition of that dial for its age certainly suggests it was installed during a service, but you’re in a challenging spot knowing whether it was a service dial installed by RSC or a dial bought and installed via a third party.

Are tales of the service history told either in the paperwork with the sale or inside the case back by any chance?