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Old 30 July 2016, 02:38 AM   #1
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Where to get bezel inserts for GMT 16710?

I've had my "Coke" GMT 16710. I'm thinking it's time to change up and go "Pepsi" and swap out bezel inserts.

Can someone tell me a good source for replacement bezel inserts? I see some listed in the classified section but I have no idea what they should cost?

Most over there are in the 170-220 range. That seems high to me. What do these cost at AD's? Will they sell you a insert that is not matched up with the model of your GMT?
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Old 30 July 2016, 02:40 AM   #2
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They should be $80 at an AD.
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Old 30 July 2016, 02:46 AM   #3
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AS long as your watch was originally available with that particular option, you can buy form RSC or AD. Typically they'll want you to bring in (or send in) the watch.
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Old 30 July 2016, 02:49 AM   #4
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So if I take my 16710 into an AD and request a 16750 bezel insert, they will sell it to me?

I was under the impression that if you sent to RSC they are willing to put a different bezel insert on, however they keep the old one?
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Old 30 July 2016, 01:56 PM   #5
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So if I take my 16710 into an AD and request a 16750 bezel insert, they will sell it to me?

I was under the impression that if you sent to RSC they are willing to put a different bezel insert on, however they keep the old one?
You don't want a 16750 insert, you want a blue/red (aka Pepsi) insert for a 16710. A 16750 insert won't fit.
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You don't want a 16750 insert, you want a blue/red (aka Pepsi) insert for a 16710. A 16750 insert won't fit.
Exactly. And for future reference, you CAN use 16700 and 16760 inserts as they will fit.
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So if I take my 16710 into an AD and request a 16750 bezel insert, they will sell it to me?

I was under the impression that if you sent to RSC they are willing to put a different bezel insert on, however they keep the old one?
I recently had my Pepsi bezel swapped for a new one on service by RSC in London and they returned the old one to me in a sweet little aluminium carrying case.

Now I'll have to check if my new bezel has a Serif font when I get home.
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I recently had my Pepsi bezel swapped for a new one on service by RSC in London and they returned the old one to me in a sweet little aluminium carrying case.

Now I'll have to check if my new bezel has a Serif font when I get home.


I've been ripped off!

All I got was a wax paper envelope!

Aaaaargh!

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Old 16 September 2016, 12:26 AM   #9
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I've been ripped off!

All I got was a wax paper envelope!

Aaaaargh!

If its any consolation, its the only time I've ever had one
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Old 30 July 2016, 03:15 AM   #10
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Best bet is an independent watchmaker with a Rolex parts account. However, even they will likely require you bring/send in your watch for the replacement. Watchmaker Rik Dietel recently charged me $125 for a new BLRO insert, replaced in conjunction with a full service. I did keep the original, too.

Experiences by forum members have been mixed with regard to RSCs keeping or returning the original inserts after installing a new one.
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Old 30 July 2016, 03:36 AM   #11
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Best bet is an independent watchmaker with a Rolex parts account. However, even they will likely require you bring/send in your watch for the replacement. Watchmaker Rik Dietel recently charged me $125 for a new BLRO insert, replaced in conjunction with a full service. I did keep the original, too.

Experiences by forum members have been mixed with regard to RSCs keeping or returning the original inserts after installing a new one.
Good info, thanks!
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Old 16 August 2016, 11:46 PM   #12
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Best bet is an independent watchmaker with a Rolex parts account. However, even they will likely require you bring/send in your watch for the replacement. Watchmaker Rik Dietel recently charged me $125 for a new BLRO insert, replaced in conjunction with a full service. I did keep the original, too.

Experiences by forum members have been mixed with regard to RSCs keeping or returning the original inserts after installing a new one.

$125 for a ceramic BLRO insert replacement? That sounds really low. Yours was damaged / faded?


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Old 16 August 2016, 11:50 PM   #13
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$125 for a ceramic BLRO insert replacement? That sounds really low. Yours was damaged / faded?


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I think he's talking about the aluminum one.
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Old 16 August 2016, 11:56 PM   #14
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$125 for a ceramic BLRO insert replacement? That sounds really low. Yours was damaged / faded?


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I never said ceramic. This whole thread is about aluminum 16710 inserts.
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Old 16 August 2016, 11:59 PM   #15
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I never said ceramic. This whole thread is about aluminum 16710 inserts.
Sorry! I associated the BLRO nomenclature to the newest ceramic version
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Sorry! I associated the BLRO nomenclature to the newest ceramic version
I was thinking the same thing for a bit as I was reading the thread. I was gonna ask where I could get a ceramic bezel for that price.

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Old 30 July 2016, 01:01 PM   #17
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Are these things not readily available online? I occasionally see used ones pop up on eBay, but not for under $150.
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Old 30 July 2016, 01:05 PM   #18
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Are these things not readily available online? I occasionally see used ones pop up on eBay, but not for under $150.
Lots of aftermarket versions out there. I wouldn't want to risk paying that kind of money and getting a fake one.
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Old 30 July 2016, 02:11 PM   #19
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I don't know how it is now... but when these were in production it seemed like it was much harder for people in the US to get extra inserts from an AD. Normally the AD would not just order you inserts. You would have to send in watch and replace, then service center would keep.

But people overseas did not seem to have trouble getting extra inserts. Pretty sure that is why you are seeing them for sale > $150. If i remember correctly i think i paid $75 each from AD, this was at least 5 years ago though.
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Forum classifieds with reputable sellers.... Ask for the real deal... They will be pricy. Then have your jeweler install it..
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I had my all black insert taken out of the SS bezel. Took my watch to the RSC and asked for a Coke insert that was available since my watch is an A series. They installed the new Coke for $78 on the spot in 15 minutes. I told them my original one had fallen out.
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Old 30 July 2016, 02:44 PM   #22
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I paid 80 also
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Old 16 August 2016, 11:14 PM   #23
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Well I went to my local jeweler and their watch maker has a Rolex account. Asked for a price on a pepsi insert.

They called and wanted $275 for the insert including installation.

I said that sounds too high for me.

Well they called back and said the owner talked to him about the price and blah blah blah they got him to lower it to $190 including installation. I asked how much for the part only. They said $190 either way, he was "doing the install for free" which I found amusing.

Anyway I said fine, go ahead. This place is close to my house and I didn't feel like traveling to an AD or a RSC. I'll post some before & after pics. I know I could have gotten a better price but the $190 was in line with what vendors are charging on this site and this way I don't have to mess with it myself and screw something up. I am getting the coke bezel insert back by the way - I've heard RSC keeps the old bezel insert when they do this.
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Old 15 September 2016, 05:10 AM   #25
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Finally got my bezel insert swapped out. Loving the Pepsi so far. Here's a before shot:



And here's an after shot:



I love them both. Might go a year or so with the red/blue, then switch back to the red/black. Still considering picking up an all black to complete the set.

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A new replacement insert with serif fonts??? (little tails on the number 2's) I was under the impression that those were the old style fonts and haven't been available for +-15 years. I've been looking for a coke insert with those fonts for a while.
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A new replacement insert with serif fonts??? (little tails on the number 2's) I was under the impression that those were the old style fonts and haven't been available for +-15 years. I've been looking for a coke insert with those fonts for a while.
Hmmm, I hadn't even noticed that. My impression was he ordered the part from Rolex. Any chance this isn't a real Rolex bezel insert? If it is legitimate, how would he have gotten it. I kind of like the look actually but had not idea it was any different than the previous insert.
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A new replacement insert with serif fonts??? (little tails on the number 2's) I was under the impression that those were the old style fonts and haven't been available for +-15 years. I've been looking for a coke insert with those fonts for a while.
What's with the serif fonts? The 2001 16710A I bought last month has the serif fonts on it. I have been searching for a Pepsi insert too and been thinking most are "aftermarket" ones as the fonts are not the serif fonts..

Maybe the OP can help me to buy one Pepsi insert too..
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Looks great. Very cool you can switch them up at will now
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A new insert with serifs? Huh. That is not a service insert seen every day...
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