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waeleldasher · 25 December 2007, 02:08 PM

I have one of the earlier Sub LV releases with the fat four at the forty on the bezel. I have a scratch on the bezel and want to order a new one. I asked the AD but they weren't sure how do I get the bezel replaced with the exact bezel I have. I don't believe Rolex has a different part number for the newer style LV bezel

Help!!!

Here is a photo of what I am talking about...see the fat four?

waeleldasher · 25 December 2007, 02:17 PM

Here is a photo of my fat four vs newer style four...

stewie · 25 December 2007, 02:39 PM

when did they change from the fat 4?

waeleldasher · 25 December 2007, 02:42 PM

Not sure Stewie, but all the ones I see now and for the past year or so have been the skinny four.

cheers

W

GoISU · 25 December 2007, 07:03 PM

Jeez, I had to look three times just to tell the dif.

Jocke · 25 December 2007, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waeleldasher

I have one of the earlier Sub LV releases with the fat four at the forty on the bezel. I have a scratch on the bezel and want to order a new one. I asked the AD but they weren't sure how do I get the bezel replaced with the exact bezel I have. I don't believe Rolex has a different part number for the newer style LV bezel

Help!!!

Here is a photo of what I am talking about...see the fat four?

You will get the current one, there is only one for delivery.

Jocke

waeleldasher · 26 December 2007, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

You will get the current one, there is only one for delivery.

Jocke

That's a real shame...I suppose there is no way to refinish my bezel, is there?

cheers

W

Jocke · 26 December 2007, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waeleldasher

That's a real shame...I suppose there is no way to refinish my bezel, is there?

cheers

W

Rolex have a policy, when they change something and it
still fits the old watches so will they only have one option.

I suppose the 4 at your bezel was "wrong" and
that is the reason why they change it.

Jocke

waeleldasher · 26 December 2007, 10:09 AM

The fat four is the same style used on the black bezel submariner for as far as I remember. However all new submariners, LV or black bezel, come with the skinny four.

Oh well...I've contacted Quality Tyme but I didn't hear back from them with hopes of getting the LV serviced and to check if they can get me the old bezel.

cheers

W

stewie · 26 December 2007, 10:59 AM

how did you scratch it?

waeleldasher · 26 December 2007, 11:26 AM

Probably scratched it while hiking.

koronet-kid · 27 December 2007, 08:29 AM

If you cant replace insert with the same fat four style then leave it with the scratch it will be worth more in the future if it is original. also the scratch is part of the history of your watch, at least you wear it there are alot of green subs locked away un-worn this is a shame the LV is a great watch. enjoy it dont worry about the scratch just MHO.

regards kk

Tombstone · 27 December 2007, 08:59 AM

I just called my AD he said they (AD) can't order a LV bezel. The watch has to go to a RSC in his view. You could take the bezel off then send in the watch to a RSC. I don't feel this is going to be a cheap fix. Call Rolex and see say nothing about keeping your current bezel as they will say no (Rolex will want to trade you and charge you as well)
I say the old bezel is yours you paid for it Rolex has no right to swap and charge you as well; they do it all the time.

waeleldasher · 27 December 2007, 02:17 PM

Thanks guys. I plan on keeping the original bezel for sure, that's really why I don't want to send the watch to RSC, but Quality Tyme hasn't contacted me yet.

cheers

W

Arturo · 27 December 2007, 02:45 PM

My AD said same. You are in Connecticut, so take it to RSC in NYC or send it there. You will get great service. They will not give you the old bezel back. They do not allow them to float around to prevent brand dilution....One good reason your watch keeps its value.

SPACE-DWELLER · 27 December 2007, 10:35 PM

I'd not worry too much about what kind of 4 you get, but you could save the old bezel insert if you would like to have that one on the watch if you sell it (despite the scratch). The LV (like the GMT II) had various variations of the bezel and dial font ("Oval O" of "Rolex" on the first LV, II versus || on the GMT II's, etc, but as for collectability I don't think there is much difference.

Here is an interesting overview over the LV's:

BuffaloRolex · 28 December 2007, 06:12 AM

I agree. I would also send her in and get the fresh bezel.

Best of luck and let us know what course you take!

Jocke · 28 December 2007, 06:27 AM

Why not pull off the insert and say you have lost it.

What can they do?

Refuse to sell you one?

Jocke

f16570 · 28 December 2007, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waeleldasher

Probably scratched it while hiking.

Next time:Strap it on your wrist not your ankle

f

25 December 2007, 02:08 PM	#1
waeleldasher "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Wael Location: CT, USA+Abu Dhabi Watch: 16610LV / 116520 Posts: 201	How to order new LV Bezel I have one of the earlier Sub LV releases with the fat four at the forty on the bezel. I have a scratch on the bezel and want to order a new one. I asked the AD but they weren't sure how do I get the bezel replaced with the exact bezel I have. I don't believe Rolex has a different part number for the newer style LV bezel Help!!! Here is a photo of what I am talking about...see the fat four? Attached Images __________________ 16610LV 116520 116201 15200 16570

25 December 2007, 02:17 PM	#2
waeleldasher "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Wael Location: CT, USA+Abu Dhabi Watch: 16610LV / 116520 Posts: 201	Here is a photo of my fat four vs newer style four... Attached Images __________________ 16610LV 116520 116201 15200 16570

25 December 2007, 02:42 PM	#4
waeleldasher "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Wael Location: CT, USA+Abu Dhabi Watch: 16610LV / 116520 Posts: 201	Not sure Stewie, but all the ones I see now and for the past year or so have been the skinny four. cheers W __________________ 16610LV 116520 116201 15200 16570

26 December 2007, 10:09 AM	#9
waeleldasher "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Wael Location: CT, USA+Abu Dhabi Watch: 16610LV / 116520 Posts: 201	The fat four is the same style used on the black bezel submariner for as far as I remember. However all new submariners, LV or black bezel, come with the skinny four. Oh well...I've contacted Quality Tyme but I didn't hear back from them with hopes of getting the LV serviced and to check if they can get me the old bezel. cheers W __________________ 16610LV 116520 116201 15200 16570

26 December 2007, 11:26 AM	#11
waeleldasher "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Wael Location: CT, USA+Abu Dhabi Watch: 16610LV / 116520 Posts: 201	Probably scratched it while hiking. __________________ 16610LV 116520 116201 15200 16570

25 December 2007, 02:39 PM	#3
stewie Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 323	when did they change from the fat 4?

25 December 2007, 07:03 PM	#5
GoISU Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 146	Jeez, I had to look three times just to tell the dif.

26 December 2007, 10:59 AM	#10
stewie Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 323	how did you scratch it?

27 December 2007, 08:29 AM	#12
koronet-kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: AT HOME Watch: deep-sea Comex Posts: 676	If you cant replace insert with the same fat four style then leave it with the scratch it will be worth more in the future if it is original. also the scratch is part of the history of your watch, at least you wear it there are alot of green subs locked away un-worn this is a shame the LV is a great watch. enjoy it dont worry about the scratch just MHO. regards kk

27 December 2007, 08:59 AM	#13
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	I just called my AD he said they (AD) can't order a LV bezel. The watch has to go to a RSC in his view. You could take the bezel off then send in the watch to a RSC. I don't feel this is going to be a cheap fix. Call Rolex and see say nothing about keeping your current bezel as they will say no (Rolex will want to trade you and charge you as well) I say the old bezel is yours you paid for it Rolex has no right to swap and charge you as well; they do it all the time.

27 December 2007, 02:17 PM	#14
waeleldasher "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Wael Location: CT, USA+Abu Dhabi Watch: 16610LV / 116520 Posts: 201	Thanks guys. I plan on keeping the original bezel for sure, that's really why I don't want to send the watch to RSC, but Quality Tyme hasn't contacted me yet. cheers W __________________ 16610LV 116520 116201 15200 16570

27 December 2007, 02:45 PM	#15
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	My AD said same. You are in Connecticut, so take it to RSC in NYC or send it there. You will get great service. They will not give you the old bezel back. They do not allow them to float around to prevent brand dilution....One good reason your watch keeps its value.

27 December 2007, 10:35 PM	#16
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I'd not worry too much about what kind of 4 you get, but you could save the old bezel insert if you would like to have that one on the watch if you sell it (despite the scratch). The LV (like the GMT II) had various variations of the bezel and dial font ("Oval O" of "Rolex" on the first LV, II versus \|\| on the GMT II's, etc, but as for collectability I don't think there is much difference. Here is an interesting overview over the LV's: __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

28 December 2007, 06:12 AM	#17
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	I agree. I would also send her in and get the fresh bezel. Best of luck and let us know what course you take!

28 December 2007, 06:27 AM	#18
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Why not pull off the insert and say you have lost it. What can they do? Refuse to sell you one? Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

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