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Old 11 July 2010, 08:25 PM   #1
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so.. one has to ask - is the new Sub-C bezel interchangeable...

with the now "past generation" non-ceramic Subs?

now that the Sub-Cs are slowing coming out on the market and a few members are already wearing it proudly on their wrist.

im sure some people would be interested to know and will want to do that if it is possible. i have never been a fan of changing bezel insert, except on the GMTIIs

what do you think?

ps - does anyone know if we will see the new ND Sub-C at Basel 2011? i would def. be interested in that
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Old 11 July 2010, 10:18 PM   #2
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I'm sure one day Rolex will offer the feature of interchanging ceramic bezels especially if/when the GMT's come out with either Pepsi/Coke bezels, but I'm sure its gonna be $$$.

I was under the impression that Rolex has discontinued the SubND's.
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Old 11 July 2010, 10:35 PM   #3
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Totally different the ceramic bezel runs on ball bearings and machined different to the 16610.And would have thought if it was possible would cost in excess of a $1000. A high price to pay for a slice of ceramic, for something that functions the same as the old insert.And the non date sub is still in production perhaps it will be changed Basel
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Old 11 July 2010, 11:10 PM   #4
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My GUESS would be that you could swop the 'whole bezel' (ie: not just the insert) from a ceramic LN sub & a ceramic LV (LO?) but I'm just guessing...
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Old 12 July 2010, 12:21 AM   #5
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Obviously you will be able to use the green and blue ceramic bezels of the 116610LV and 116619 models on a 116610LN

However, the bezel of the older 16610 works differently so I guess not

I asked my dealer if I can use a 16710 pepsi bezel on a 116710 and the answer was negative
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The aluminum bezels are tension fit, so I don't believe the ceramics would work much like the 16710 vs II-c.
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