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InVision · 27 February 2010, 07:52 AM

Well I went in to get my bezel changed from a diamond to a smooth 18kt bezel on my 118348 today and he said can't do. Apparently Rolex won't even let a AD order a new bezel. He said a few years back any bezel work has to happen at RSC. And so I am stuck with 44 Diamond bezel. So much for a plan....

Mike

Rscmaine · 27 February 2010, 08:32 AM

Is it a factory or aftermarket bezel?

I would think that you could find an authentic bezel in the aftermarket and sell the diamond one for a tidy sum...

Do some searching - it took me 6 months to find the right bark bezel for a 18078 but when it was all done, I actually made a few bucks.

If your is factory, it is a seriously in demand item in some markets.

InVision · 27 February 2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rscmaine

Is it a factory or aftermarket bezel?

I would think that you could find an authentic bezel in the aftermarket and sell the diamond one for a tidy sum...

Do some searching - it took me 6 months to find the right bark bezel for a 18078 but when it was all done, I actually made a few bucks.

If your is factory, it is a seriously in demand item in some markets.

Yea it is the original 118348 - 44 diamond bezel. I was going to keep it but wanted to dress it down some with the smooth bezel. The AD watchmaker said that Rolex has gotten somewhat smarter about after market bezel and changed the fit on any of the watches with the rolex rolex inner ring. who knows...

Mike

The GMT Master · 27 February 2010, 09:02 AM

I think the problem is that the 118348 specifically denotes a diamond bezel on it - the smooth bezel version has a different model number. I don't know if they're machined differently, though

arabesque · 27 February 2010, 09:45 AM

Rolex sees to it some parts cannot be retrofitted.

I asked an AD if I can buy a newer Jubilee bracelet with the hidden clasp to retrofit to my older DateJust. AD said not compatible, wont be able to install.

HL65 · 27 February 2010, 10:07 AM

You can have a watchmaker do it for you--Rolex AD's can be real picky about part changes--even bezel--dials etc. That diamond bezel is real sharp--keep it on!!!

ESKO · 27 February 2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

You can have a watchmaker do it for you--Rolex AD's can be real picky about part changes--even bezel--dials etc. That diamond bezel is real sharp--keep it on!!!

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JUSTROLEXES · 27 February 2010, 10:11 AM

Mike that should be a 10 minutes Job and any watchmaker should do it with no problem..at the AD they are

sometimes, Oups sorry I'll take it back always...

Zirotti · 27 February 2010, 10:18 AM

If you already have the other bezel, any watchmarker, like Tony said, should be able to take care of you.

InVision · 27 February 2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Zirotti

If you already have the other bezel, any watchmarker, like Tony said, should be able to take care of you.

No bezel and only want a authentic one...

Mike

kgglonghorn · 27 February 2010, 10:45 AM

Not sure where you are, but LOTS of reputable jewelers in Central Texas stock authentic Rolex bezels, dials, bands, etc...ADN they do swaps for me as a courtesy.

WatchTimes · 27 February 2010, 02:15 PM

Contact Steve Mulholand here on the board, you can find his posts in the sale section, if anyone can get it for you it would be Steve!

imono · 27 February 2010, 02:27 PM

I won't change a thing.
It cost you a tidy sum to get it.
Why downgrade?
The blings look gorgeous and make it stand out with a "catch me if you can".
If only you can see my bling ...

27 February 2010, 07:52 AM	#1
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	No help from AD Well I went in to get my bezel changed from a diamond to a smooth 18kt bezel on my 118348 today and he said can't do. Apparently Rolex won't even let a AD order a new bezel. He said a few years back any bezel work has to happen at RSC. And so I am stuck with 44 Diamond bezel. So much for a plan.... Mike

27 February 2010, 08:32 AM	#2
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	Is it a factory or aftermarket bezel? I would think that you could find an authentic bezel in the aftermarket and sell the diamond one for a tidy sum... Do some searching - it took me 6 months to find the right bark bezel for a 18078 but when it was all done, I actually made a few bucks. If your is factory, it is a seriously in demand item in some markets. __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

27 February 2010, 10:07 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	You can have a watchmaker do it for you--Rolex AD's can be real picky about part changes--even bezel--dials etc. That diamond bezel is real sharp--keep it on!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 February 2010, 10:11 AM	#8
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,120	Mike that should be a 10 minutes Job and any watchmaker should do it with no problem..at the AD they are sometimes, Oups sorry I'll take it back always... __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

27 February 2010, 02:15 PM	#12
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27 February 2010, 09:02 AM	#4
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I think the problem is that the 118348 specifically denotes a diamond bezel on it - the smooth bezel version has a different model number. I don't know if they're machined differently, though

27 February 2010, 09:45 AM	#5
arabesque "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: joe Location: Laguna, SoCal Watch: dd Posts: 220	Rolex sees to it some parts cannot be retrofitted. I asked an AD if I can buy a newer Jubilee bracelet with the hidden clasp to retrofit to my older DateJust. AD said not compatible, wont be able to install.

27 February 2010, 10:18 AM	#9
Zirotti "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: Tejas Watch: Invicta Posts: 1,066	If you already have the other bezel, any watchmarker, like Tony said, should be able to take care of you.

27 February 2010, 10:45 AM	#11
kgglonghorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 375	Not sure where you are, but LOTS of reputable jewelers in Central Texas stock authentic Rolex bezels, dials, bands, etc...ADN they do swaps for me as a courtesy.

27 February 2010, 02:27 PM	#13
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	I won't change a thing. It cost you a tidy sum to get it. Why downgrade? The blings look gorgeous and make it stand out with a "catch me if you can". If only you can see my bling ...

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