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cpsomas · 14 December 2010, 01:05 PM

Hi Guys,
Haven't seen a thread on this in a while but has anyone had any luck sourcing a green LV bezel insert lately? My AD says they can order them but Rolex is requiring the watches serial number before the order is processed. My problem is I am trying to get an insert for my standard 16610 so my serial number wont match a LV. Any help you can provide is much appreciated.

If you have an AD that will sell the insert to me without a LV serial number or if you have one to sell, please PM me.

Thanks!

ddnyc77 · 14 December 2010, 02:14 PM

I recently brought in my new LV into NY Rolex service center that needed service as it is 5 years old and not working properly. As part of normal service they wanted to change the bezel insert. I said ok only if they let me keep the old insert. They said they treat the LV inserts as "trade in only", meaning you can only get a new one if you trade one in on an original LV sub. Just my two cents.

Lion · 14 December 2010, 04:23 PM

Chris, maybe you can check with the gray market dealers who frequent this Forum to track one down!!!

George Ab · 14 December 2010, 06:20 PM

Interesting that it is relatively easy (they come up) to get a black bezel insert for an LV, but such a no-no going the other way.

I understand your plight, but am not overly sympathetic to your cause. Watch manufactures assist in keeping the value of our watches by either only allowing parts to be replaced in their own repair centers: JLC, Panerai or the more liberal policy is exchange only to certified watchmaker such as Rolex. For example the cost of a maxi dial and insert for the parts is probably less (insert is $110, haven't priced out a dial) then the difference in the cost of a 16610 and 16610LV.

Puffy · 14 December 2010, 07:10 PM

I managed to find an AD on the continent who is happy to sell loose LV inserts...

dddrees · 14 December 2010, 07:37 PM

I think thats they way Rolex protects the LV product. Why would anyone buy an LV if you could get an insert so easily. It sort of keeps the product special.

George Ab · 15 December 2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Ab

Interesting that it is relatively easy (they come up) to get a black bezel insert for an LV, but such a no-no going the other way.

I understand your plight, but am not overly sympathetic to your cause. Watch manufactures assist in keeping the value of our watches by either only allowing parts to be replaced in their own repair centers: JLC, Panerai or the more liberal policy is exchange only to certified watchmaker such as Rolex. For example the cost of a maxi dial and insert for the parts is probably less (insert is $110, haven't priced out a dial) then the difference in the cost of a 16610 and 16610LV.

I had lunch with my watchmaker today. A dial is $315, bezel insert is $95.

David Woo · 15 December 2010, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Ab

I had lunch with my watchmaker today.

Wow, they actually stop for lunch???
DW

axecollector65 · 15 December 2010, 01:54 PM

Here's my recommendation......buy a LV sub!

George Ab · 16 December 2010, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Ab

Interesting that it is relatively easy (they come up) to get a black bezel insert for an LV, but such a no-no going the other way.

I understand your plight, but am not overly sympathetic to your cause. Watch manufactures assist in keeping the value of our watches by either only allowing parts to be replaced in their own repair centers: JLC, Panerai or the more liberal policy is exchange only to certified watchmaker such as Rolex. For example the cost of a maxi dial and insert for the parts is probably less (insert is $110, haven't priced out a dial) then the difference in the cost of a 16610 and 16610LV.

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Ab

I had lunch with my watchmaker today. A dial is $315, bezel insert is $95.

I ordered a green bezel for an LV I just picked up. The watchmaker took my case number to verify that it was an LV before he ordered. He told me that he did not need my old bezel insert in exchange. Therefore, that is one way along with European dealers that you can obtain a green bezel insert.

Nairn1980 · 16 December 2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpsomas

Hi Guys,
Haven't seen a thread on this in a while but has anyone had any luck sourcing a green LV bezel insert lately? My AD says they can order them but Rolex is requiring the watches serial number before the order is processed. My problem is I am trying to get an insert for my standard 16610 so my serial number wont match a LV. Any help you can provide is much appreciated.

If you have an AD that will sell the insert to me without a LV serial number or if you have one to sell, please PM me.

Thanks!

Flip for an LV? shouldnt cost that much if you do it ASAP

14 December 2010, 01:05 PM	#1
cpsomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lower 48 Watch: SMP 2254.50 Posts: 337	Help finding a Sub LV green insert Hi Guys, Haven't seen a thread on this in a while but has anyone had any luck sourcing a green LV bezel insert lately? My AD says they can order them but Rolex is requiring the watches serial number before the order is processed. My problem is I am trying to get an insert for my standard 16610 so my serial number wont match a LV. Any help you can provide is much appreciated. If you have an AD that will sell the insert to me without a LV serial number or if you have one to sell, please PM me. Thanks!

14 December 2010, 04:23 PM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Chris, maybe you can check with the gray market dealers who frequent this Forum to track one down!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

14 December 2010, 06:20 PM	#4
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Interesting that it is relatively easy (they come up) to get a black bezel insert for an LV, but such a no-no going the other way. I understand your plight, but am not overly sympathetic to your cause. Watch manufactures assist in keeping the value of our watches by either only allowing parts to be replaced in their own repair centers: JLC, Panerai or the more liberal policy is exchange only to certified watchmaker such as Rolex. For example the cost of a maxi dial and insert for the parts is probably less (insert is $110, haven't priced out a dial) then the difference in the cost of a 16610 and 16610LV. __________________

14 December 2010, 07:10 PM	#5
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	I managed to find an AD on the continent who is happy to sell loose LV inserts... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

14 December 2010, 02:14 PM	#2
ddnyc77 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 425	I recently brought in my new LV into NY Rolex service center that needed service as it is 5 years old and not working properly. As part of normal service they wanted to change the bezel insert. I said ok only if they let me keep the old insert. They said they treat the LV inserts as "trade in only", meaning you can only get a new one if you trade one in on an original LV sub. Just my two cents.

14 December 2010, 07:37 PM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I think thats they way Rolex protects the LV product. Why would anyone buy an LV if you could get an insert so easily. It sort of keeps the product special.

15 December 2010, 01:54 PM	#9
axecollector65 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New England Watch: Casio G-Shock Posts: 199	Here's my recommendation......buy a LV sub!

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