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Old 13 August 2014, 11:06 AM   #1
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Can you change a 216570 bezel to a sub or GMT-II bezel?

Just curious, i did a search but could not find an answer.

Is it possible to change a 216570 fixed bezel to sub or GMT-II rotating bezel?

My initial thought is NO, because 216570 is 42 mm, GMT-II and sub is a 40 mm, but I am no Rolex expert.

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Old 13 August 2014, 11:08 AM   #2
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Just buy a sub or GMT no need in creating a Frankenwatch or is that your plan
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Old 13 August 2014, 11:23 AM   #3
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Old 13 August 2014, 11:26 AM   #4
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Just curious, i did a search but could not find an answer.

Is it possible to change a 216570 fixed bezel to sub or GMT-II rotating bezel?

My initial thought is NO, because 216570 is 42 mm, GMT-II and sub is a 40 mm, but I am no Rolex expert.

Thanks.
You are right, no
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Old 13 August 2014, 11:27 AM   #5
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Thanks. Now that confirms it, how about 16570 ? Since 16570 is 40 mm, so would it be possible?
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Old 13 August 2014, 11:30 AM   #6
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Thanks. Now that confirms it, how about 16570 ? Since 16570 is 40 mm, so would it be possible?
nope. like others have said, just buy a gmt.
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Old 13 August 2014, 01:46 PM   #7
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Thanks. Now that confirms it, how about 16570 ? Since 16570 is 40 mm, so would it be possible?
With an Explorer II reference 16550 or 16570 you could get the fixed bezel changed to a GMT bezel I've seen examples. It takes a bit of doing but it is possible
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