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baamvino · 4 April 2020, 01:49 AM

Hi guys, I am about to purchase a black bezel for my 16710, but wanted to ask if this one in the picture is genuine vs aftermarket. I am not an expert in bezels, so would like to hear your opinion on this. Thank you!

WS9D · 4 April 2020, 02:37 AM

Im not an expert either but looks legit enough. My question to you is, if it looks real enough, does it matter? Wear it and enjoy it, and if it isnt what it seems, Rolex will replace it for you during the next service for around $100 and then you know it will be legit.

smym18 · 4 April 2020, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ks6pd

Im not an expert either but looks legit enough. My question to you is, if it looks real enough, does it matter? Wear it and enjoy it, and if it isnt what it seems, Rolex will replace it for you during the next service for around $100 and then you know it will be legit.

Having recently done this, a Pepsi bezel cost $56 directly from Rolex.

doubleinfive · 4 April 2020, 02:44 AM

It looks genuine. The tell-tale sign is on the 2.

jamesthejeweller · 4 April 2020, 03:03 AM

Hi have a certified genuine mint Black bezel if you want to avoid any doubt.

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Rado63 · 4 April 2020, 03:13 AM

You would need magnified pictures to tell any possible difference, and even that could be difficult. If any doubts contact Rolex and contact what used to be Rolex authorized repair watchmakers. On some pieces, the four had serifs and this four does not have serifs so may be different for serial numbers through the years.

Golf&Watches · 4 April 2020, 04:31 AM

I've bought many over the years, all of which featured digits further from the perimeter than this insert. Those numbers look like they shall be too close (as in partially covered) by the bezel lip. Cheers

Nikrnic · 4 April 2020, 09:45 AM

Not sure if this is of any help to you.. a few pics anyway
This is the original insert from my 2004 F ser no. 16710

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Rado63 · 4 April 2020, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

Not sure if this is of any help to you.. a few pics anyway
This is the original insert from my 2004 F ser no. 16710

Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

I have seen serifs on the fours. This example has serifs on the fours. I have seen serifs on the fours and ones as well, so there must be multiple variations out there over the years of production.

spoon-turbo · 4 April 2020, 11:24 AM

Looks genuine and recent.

I had a 16700 before with the bezel that came from the factory. The 2 is relatively thick. When i sent it to RSC last year for a new bezel, the 2 is as thin as yours.

lamkinpark · 4 April 2020, 12:03 PM

Bezel is genuine.

garyk · 4 April 2020, 12:09 PM

Looks good

037 · 4 April 2020, 12:22 PM

As mentioned, genuine and of current production.

springer · 4 April 2020, 02:54 PM

No need to spend any more money on a black insert. The one you have is original.

By the way, try the reference library here to search out correct and fake GMT bezel inserts.

I've placed a couple threads there identifying fake GMT inserts with plenty of photos which should help you out.

ocN55 · 4 April 2020, 03:04 PM

Looks good but I never use the front to tell. Always the backside with a loupe for me

4 April 2020, 01:49 AM	#1
baamvino "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: US Posts: 319	16710 bezel insert genuine vs aftermarket Hi guys, I am about to purchase a black bezel for my 16710, but wanted to ask if this one in the picture is genuine vs aftermarket. I am not an expert in bezels, so would like to hear your opinion on this. Thank you! Attached Images

4 April 2020, 03:03 AM	#5
jamesthejeweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: James Location: TAX EXILE Watch: PLATONA Posts: 637	Hi have a certified genuine mint Black bezel if you want to avoid any doubt. Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk __________________ Stay Cool J-T-J

4 April 2020, 03:13 AM	#6
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	You would need magnified pictures to tell any possible difference, and even that could be difficult. If any doubts contact Rolex and contact what used to be Rolex authorized repair watchmakers. On some pieces, the four had serifs and this four does not have serifs so may be different for serial numbers through the years. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

4 April 2020, 12:09 PM	#12
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,748	Looks good __________________

4 April 2020, 02:54 PM	#14
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	No need to spend any more money on a black insert. The one you have is original. By the way, try the reference library here to search out correct and fake GMT bezel inserts. I've placed a couple threads there identifying fake GMT inserts with plenty of photos which should help you out. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

4 April 2020, 02:37 AM	#2
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,415	Im not an expert either but looks legit enough. My question to you is, if it looks real enough, does it matter? Wear it and enjoy it, and if it isnt what it seems, Rolex will replace it for you during the next service for around $100 and then you know it will be legit.

4 April 2020, 02:44 AM	#4
doubleinfive "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 655	It looks genuine. The tell-tale sign is on the 2.

4 April 2020, 04:31 AM	#7
Golf&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Global Watch: 116719 Posts: 482	I've bought many over the years, all of which featured digits further from the perimeter than this insert. Those numbers look like they shall be too close (as in partially covered) by the bezel lip. Cheers

4 April 2020, 09:45 AM	#8
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Not sure if this is of any help to you.. a few pics anyway This is the original insert from my 2004 F ser no. 16710 Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

4 April 2020, 11:24 AM	#10
spoon-turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Asia Watch: PP Posts: 310	Looks genuine and recent. I had a 16700 before with the bezel that came from the factory. The 2 is relatively thick. When i sent it to RSC last year for a new bezel, the 2 is as thin as yours.

4 April 2020, 12:03 PM	#11
lamkinpark "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Malaysia Watch: 116515LN \| 124300 Posts: 289	Bezel is genuine.

4 April 2020, 12:22 PM	#13
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	As mentioned, genuine and of current production.

4 April 2020, 03:04 PM	#15
ocN55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: WestCoast! Watch: Vintage Posts: 854	Looks good but I never use the front to tell. Always the backside with a loupe for me

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