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Old 28 October 2018, 01:03 AM   #1
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RSC and bezel inserts.

Hi All,

I tried to get an LN insert for a 16610 LV yesterday at my local RSC (St James, UK) but they declined and would only offer to replace an LV insert with another LV.

Would that be same at all RSCs? I heard a genuine bezel was only £55 but they seem to be going for closer to £200 on eBay (and no guarantee of being original).

Tried the classifieds here too but most are USA.

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Old 28 October 2018, 01:05 AM   #2
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Rolex will generally only allow you to replace parts with those that would have been original to the model in question.

If you want a black insert, you’ll have to go a different route than Rolex direct.... or find a friend with a non LV 16610 to get the part for you
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Old 28 October 2018, 01:19 AM   #3
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Hi All,

I tried to get an LN insert for a 16610 LV yesterday at my local RSC (St James, UK) but they declined and would only offer to replace an LV insert with another LV.

Would that be same at all RSCs? I heard a genuine bezel was only £55 but they seem to be going for closer to £200 on eBay (and no guarantee of being original).

Tried the classifieds here too but most are USA.

Thanks,
Duncan
One of the main reasons today for the green insert now replacement by RSC only, and costing now around £250. Is down to those wanting to change from green to black insert and visa versa.Rolex will only supply inserts the same colour that are original to any 16610LV.
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Old 28 October 2018, 01:21 AM   #4
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Old 29 October 2018, 06:12 AM   #5
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Hi All,

I tried to get an LN insert for a 16610 LV yesterday at my local RSC (St James, UK) but they declined and would only offer to replace an LV insert with another LV.

Would that be same at all RSCs? I heard a genuine bezel was only £55 but they seem to be going for closer to £200 on eBay (and no guarantee of being original).

Tried the classifieds here too but most are USA.

Thanks,
Duncan


It should be easy enough to get it shipped from the USA.

There are some on chrono 24 as well.
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Old 29 October 2018, 09:06 AM   #6
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It should be easy enough to get it shipped from the USA.

There are some on chrono 24 as well.
Put an ad in the want to buy section on here.
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Old 29 October 2018, 10:51 AM   #7
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Though a bit underhanded ...

Why don’t you get the LV insert then offer it in an ad for a swap to a LN insert? Am sure someone out there wants an LV bezel option for their LN.


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