GMT replacement bezel availability

[Jay_O]

I know most people here would be against swapping the bezel on their watch, but IF one wanted to, are you able to purchase factory bezels in different colors? For example, I love the colors of the 126720VTNR, but am not a fan of the lefty design. So, I have a 126710GRNR (black and gray) incoming, and given the green lettering and GMT hand, I think the VTNR bezel would look fantastic on that watch. Is there any chance of purchasing a genuine VTNR bezel, whether from an AD or gray dealer?

[rolex_DateJust]

You’ll be better off waiting for one to hit the for sale section here when someone sources one. I doubt Rolex will let you change the bezel on the newer ceramic models

[KVNNSCHNG]

Originally Posted by Jay_O

I know most people here would be against swapping the bezel on their watch, but IF one wanted to, are you able to purchase factory bezels in different colors? For example, I love the colors of the 126720VTNR, but am not a fan of the lefty design. So, I have a 126710GRNR (black and gray) incoming, and given the green lettering and GMT hand, I think the VTNR bezel would look fantastic on that watch. Is there any chance of purchasing a genuine VTNR bezel, whether from an AD or gray dealer?

Rolex / AD = ZERO chance.

Gray Dealer = Maybe (if you can find someone selling).

[HogwldFLTR]

Not only is the bezel difficult to get, changing it should be left to those who know what they are doing.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Not only is the bezel difficult to get, changing it should be left to those who know what they are doing.

This.

Changing the ceramic insert is not a DIY job unless you have the tools and really know your stuff, not that you'll pick one up easily.

[brandrea]

Sounds like a 5 digit might be perfect for you

[Actor07]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Sounds like a 5 digit might be perfect for you

+1

The 16710 has easily interchangeable aluminum bezels that you can find for a price.

[Stan Cooper]

Originally Posted by Actor07

+1

The 16710 has easily interchangeable aluminum bezels that you can find for a price.

Sadly, there is no aluminum VTNR bezel insert.

[wilsonpepper]

Ah, not correct. There are plenty of 3rd party VTNR aluminum inserts from a number of vendors out there.

[Stan Cooper]

Originally Posted by wilsonpepper

Ah, not correct. There are plenty of 3rd party VTNR aluminum inserts from a number of vendors out there.

Right; I should have said no Rolex aluminum VTNR inserts. There are also plenty of ceramic VTNR inserts available from 3rd party vendors.