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wicked1044 · 26 November 2012, 05:07 AM

Is it possible to get the GMT root beer type bezel for a 16613? Any ideas? Thanks.. Is there an aftermarket bezel out there?

77T · 26 November 2012, 05:12 AM

Rolex didn't intentionally make any. But some Sub bezel inserts have faded into a "tropic brown" due to oxidized paint.

The aftermarket tends to mimic genuine Sub colors like blue, green, etc - but a check of eBay may get you what seek.

Tools · 26 November 2012, 05:14 AM

Odd question

The sapphire crystal GMT bezel inserts (which I assume you really mean) are the same size as the sapphire Sub inserts, so you could fit one if you wanted.. It would be pretty useless though..

If you mean a brown Sub insert, the aftermarket probably has every color in the rainbow..

wicked1044 · 26 November 2012, 05:40 AM

This bezel:

wicked1044 · 26 November 2012, 05:52 AM

The look that i'm going for with my sub:

joe100 · 26 November 2012, 11:36 AM

That's not a Sub, it's a GMT Master. The bezel will be useless for a Submariner

wicked1044 · 27 November 2012, 02:21 AM

obviously. I'm looking for the root beer bezel for my Sub. Are they interchangeable? the second pic is of a Slate Serti dial on a GMT. My sub has the same dial. Why is it useless? Will it not turn? thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

That's not a Sub, it's a GMT Master. The bezel will be useless for a Submariner

padi56 · 27 November 2012, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wicked1044

obviously. I'm looking for the root beer bezel for my Sub. Are they interchangeable? the second pic is of a Slate Serti dial on a GMT. My sub has the same dial. Why is it useless? Will it not turn? thanks

Well first the sub bezel in bi-directional while the root beer insert is meant to be used on GMT watches with a uni-directional bezel and is calibrated to use with the 24 hr hand.Although the root beer insert would fit a sub it would be almost functional useless except for a different look.

Tools · 27 November 2012, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wicked1044

obviously. I'm looking for the root beer bezel for my Sub. Are they interchangeable? the second pic is of a Slate Serti dial on a GMT. My sub has the same dial. Why is it useless? Will it not turn? thanks

I guess that you didn't read my post..

It's useless because the insert (they interchange, you do not need the entire bezel) on the GMT is calibrated to use with the 24 hr hand, which a Sub does not have.

mic6 · 27 November 2012, 03:41 AM

Buy I root beer bezel and install it on your sub. The answer you are looking for is YES IT WILL FIT and will look nice. Who cares about usage ?????????????

RolexDivers · 27 November 2012, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mic6

..... Who cares about usage ?????????????

HA HA HA HA!!!
Righht on brother!!!

Months go by and I do not touch the bezel on my watches... makes me
wonder what kind of microbial life is brewing under!

Yeah, if it fits and looks good to you, that's all that matter .. to heck with usage... I believe like you...

mmmk604 · 27 November 2012, 05:12 AM

The bezel insert is interchangeable.

wicked1044 · 27 November 2012, 01:33 PM

EXACTLY!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mic6

Buy I root beer bezel and install it on your sub. The answer you are looking for is YES IT WILL FIT and will look nice. Who cares about usage ?????????????

wicked1044 · 27 November 2012, 01:35 PM

I figured it was easier to swap the entire bezel instead of the swapping the bezel inserts. going to look awesome!

wicked1044 · 27 November 2012, 01:37 PM

like so: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271095728416...=p5197.c0.m619

financeman · 27 November 2012, 01:59 PM

I think it will look good but I am the type that likes to keep my watches original and the way they come from the factory. Ultimately though, it is your watch so do what makes YOU happy. Good luck

26 November 2012, 05:07 AM	#1
wicked1044 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: NY Watch: Rolex Serti Slate Posts: 54	Root Beer bezel for Submariner Is it possible to get the GMT root beer type bezel for a 16613? Any ideas? Thanks.. Is there an aftermarket bezel out there?

26 November 2012, 05:12 AM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Rolex didn't intentionally make any. But some Sub bezel inserts have faded into a "tropic brown" due to oxidized paint. The aftermarket tends to mimic genuine Sub colors like blue, green, etc - but a check of eBay may get you what seek. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

26 November 2012, 05:14 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Odd question The sapphire crystal GMT bezel inserts (which I assume you really mean) are the same size as the sapphire Sub inserts, so you could fit one if you wanted.. It would be pretty useless though.. If you mean a brown Sub insert, the aftermarket probably has every color in the rainbow.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

26 November 2012, 11:36 AM	#6
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	That's not a Sub, it's a GMT Master. The bezel will be useless for a Submariner __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

27 November 2012, 03:41 AM	#10
mic6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe Watch: 116718 green Posts: 1,944	Buy I root beer bezel and install it on your sub. The answer you are looking for is YES IT WILL FIT and will look nice. Who cares about usage ????????????? __________________

26 November 2012, 05:40 AM	#4
wicked1044 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: NY Watch: Rolex Serti Slate Posts: 54	This bezel:

26 November 2012, 05:52 AM	#5
wicked1044 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: NY Watch: Rolex Serti Slate Posts: 54	The look that i'm going for with my sub:

27 November 2012, 05:12 AM	#12
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	The bezel insert is interchangeable.

27 November 2012, 01:35 PM	#14
wicked1044 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: NY Watch: Rolex Serti Slate Posts: 54	I figured it was easier to swap the entire bezel instead of the swapping the bezel inserts. going to look awesome!

27 November 2012, 01:37 PM	#15
wicked1044 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: NY Watch: Rolex Serti Slate Posts: 54	like so: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271095728416...=p5197.c0.m619

27 November 2012, 01:59 PM	#16
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	I think it will look good but I am the type that likes to keep my watches original and the way they come from the factory. Ultimately though, it is your watch so do what makes YOU happy. Good luck __________________ “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin

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