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Freelance · 23 November 2011, 04:47 PM

I was just checking out the "Modified Rolex" thread, where I saw some examples of using an Explorer II dial (16570) with a Pepsi Bezel.

To make this brief.

1.) Can a 16710 (GMT Master II) Bezel Assembly be fitted to a 16570 (Explorer II) case? Is the mid-case the same?

2.) -or- Do you need to start with a 16710, and do a Dial Swap from the 16570?

Thanks!

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 24 November 2011, 08:16 AM

You'd have to use the watch with the bezel you want (Pepsi)
and put an Exp II dial on this Frankenstein you're making.

Rolex would not EVER touch the final product in case that you are wondering about
having a RSC work on it in the future.

Freelance · 24 November 2011, 08:02 PM

Hmm, I was hoping for simple bezel swaps. Can anyone else confirm? There seems to be a few white dialed, pseudo-Pan-Am, modern GMT-Explorer II mash-ups in the mod thread.

As far as RSC, for me, they only come into play when the watch is under warranty. Otherwise, I do my own work, or have my AWCI Watch Smith with a Rolex Parts account do my servicing.

improviz · 27 February 2012, 04:31 AM

I'm thinking of doing something like this as well, can someone knowledgeable please weight in? Tia...

23 November 2011, 04:47 PM	#1
Freelance "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1675 Posts: 171	16710 & 16570 Bezel Interchange? I was just checking out the "Modified Rolex" thread, where I saw some examples of using an Explorer II dial (16570) with a Pepsi Bezel. To make this brief. 1.) Can a 16710 (GMT Master II) Bezel Assembly be fitted to a 16570 (Explorer II) case? Is the mid-case the same? 2.) -or- Do you need to start with a 16710, and do a Dial Swap from the 16570? Thanks!

27 February 2012, 04:31 AM	#4
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	I'm thinking of doing something like this as well, can someone knowledgeable please weight in? Tia... __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

24 November 2011, 08:16 AM	#2
Fifth Ave Rolex Man Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC area Watch: 16520A30 Posts: 538	You'd have to use the watch with the bezel you want (Pepsi) and put an Exp II dial on this Frankenstein you're making. Rolex would not EVER touch the final product in case that you are wondering about having a RSC work on it in the future.

24 November 2011, 08:02 PM	#3
Freelance "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1675 Posts: 171	Hmm, I was hoping for simple bezel swaps. Can anyone else confirm? There seems to be a few white dialed, pseudo-Pan-Am, modern GMT-Explorer II mash-ups in the mod thread. As far as RSC, for me, they only come into play when the watch is under warranty. Otherwise, I do my own work, or have my AWCI Watch Smith with a Rolex Parts account do my servicing.

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