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ec00421 · 10 September 2013, 12:56 AM

Hi fellas,

I was just wondering is there a way to get an OEM ceramic (or any other) bezel for 42mm ROO?

I've asked the AP SC in London and they said they cannot replace my ss on with bezel that is made from different material. - which I presume is understandable in the sense that they wouldn't want people to tamper around with their design but I am feeling rebelious.

I think I've seen a post sometime ago saying that you can get an OEM bezel?

Any ideas?

sugiharto · 10 September 2013, 02:20 AM

Even if you can replace the bezel, I don't think it's gonna be an easy job when you do it yourself.

singe89 · 10 September 2013, 03:42 AM

You'll probably have to find an independent watchmaker with an AP parts account.

s14roller · 10 September 2013, 04:08 AM

Does anyone else even have a parts account? I haven't seen any bezels floating around, ever.

kilyung · 10 September 2013, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singe89

You'll probably have to find an independent watchmaker with an AP parts account.

There's no such thing, at least not in the US.

Audemars Piguet · 11 September 2013, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singe89

You'll probably have to find an independent watchmaker with an AP parts account.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

There's no such thing, at least not in the US.

In Europe they stopped also.

v5cog · 10 September 2013, 05:22 AM

The most difficult part is finding the bezel, then if you have the right tool... It can be done

Porsche-ah · 10 September 2013, 06:14 AM

I too would love to get my hands on a black ceramic bezel for my Panda!

Keep us updated on your findings!

thanks!

AK797 · 10 September 2013, 07:22 AM

Never seen it done with ceramic.

boursachi · 10 September 2013, 08:04 AM

the AP factory themselves replied to me that they can NOT replace the rubberclad bezel on my 57th with a ceramic one; i'm not sure if that was in an email or in a letter from them delivered to my dealership

although my dealer did manage to get a quote for one which was a very reasonable (all things considered) ~1.4k USD if you ever needed a new one

i asked them about this when my watch was with them for 3rd yr warranty

Tony-GB · 10 September 2013, 08:08 AM

You can commission AP to do private limited editions, but you would have to get a certain number done & the cost would be astronomical.

ufboy73 · 10 September 2013, 08:34 AM

i thought i recently read a post detailing that it may soon become possible to replace the FC bezel on the Grand Prix with a ceramic one.

how do the facts above reconcile with that possibility?

TSW · 11 September 2013, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ufboy73

i thought i recently read a post detailing that it may soon become possible to replace the FC bezel on the Grand Prix with a ceramic one.

how do the facts above reconcile with that possibility?

I guess you read right

ufboy73 · 11 September 2013, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

I guess you read right

awesome!!! will any APSC do this swap in the FC model, also?

10 September 2013, 12:56 AM	#1
ec00421 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NY Posts: 513	ROO replacement bezel Hi fellas, I was just wondering is there a way to get an OEM ceramic (or any other) bezel for 42mm ROO? I've asked the AP SC in London and they said they cannot replace my ss on with bezel that is made from different material. - which I presume is understandable in the sense that they wouldn't want people to tamper around with their design but I am feeling rebelious. I think I've seen a post sometime ago saying that you can get an OEM bezel? Any ideas?

10 September 2013, 06:14 AM	#8
Porsche-ah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Pierre Location: Toronto Watch: and learn! Posts: 155	I too would love to get my hands on a black ceramic bezel for my Panda! Keep us updated on your findings! thanks! __________________ P. Never Drive Faster Then Your Guardian Angel Can Fly

10 September 2013, 08:08 AM	#11
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	You can commission AP to do private limited editions, but you would have to get a certain number done & the cost would be astronomical. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

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10 September 2013, 02:20 AM	#2
sugiharto "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: jimmy Location: id Watch: baby Posts: 335	Even if you can replace the bezel, I don't think it's gonna be an easy job when you do it yourself.

10 September 2013, 03:42 AM	#3
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	You'll probably have to find an independent watchmaker with an AP parts account.

10 September 2013, 04:08 AM	#4
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Does anyone else even have a parts account? I haven't seen any bezels floating around, ever.

10 September 2013, 05:22 AM	#7
v5cog Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Colin Location: london Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 548	The most difficult part is finding the bezel, then if you have the right tool... It can be done

10 September 2013, 07:22 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Never seen it done with ceramic.

10 September 2013, 08:04 AM	#10
boursachi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ME Posts: 321	the AP factory themselves replied to me that they can NOT replace the rubberclad bezel on my 57th with a ceramic one; i'm not sure if that was in an email or in a letter from them delivered to my dealership although my dealer did manage to get a quote for one which was a very reasonable (all things considered) ~1.4k USD if you ever needed a new one i asked them about this when my watch was with them for 3rd yr warranty

10 September 2013, 08:34 AM	#12
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	i thought i recently read a post detailing that it may soon become possible to replace the FC bezel on the Grand Prix with a ceramic one. how do the facts above reconcile with that possibility?

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