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MikelSS · 14 January 2011, 04:42 AM

I wanted to share with you my GMT-Master II and ask 1 question.

It was a gift from my godfather when I turned 21 (13 years ago

) I wear it about 90% of the time and I just love it.

I changed the Bezel insert about 10 years ago because I managed to scratch it. It was changed at Boucheron for less that $40 Dlls (from what I remember and the exchange rate).

Now that it's faded I wanted to change it again but in Tijuana, Mexico they told me that Rolex has no more Inserts because it's old and discontinued.

I went to Ben Bridge (San Diego) and told me that it would be $400 to replace. I thought they were out of their mind and left.

So, my question is: Do you now ir the inserts are still available (16710) if I send it directly to a RSC?

Thank you very much and excuse the bad quality of the pictures.

Tools · 14 January 2011, 09:14 AM

I think that the Ben Bridge must have quoted you the price for a new bezel, not the insert..

Most any Dealer should be able to get you one, installed, for under a hundred bucks.. Try another one..........

TimeToGo · 14 January 2011, 09:15 AM

Welcome to the Forum!

As Tools said, $100! No mas!

p_mcgee · 14 January 2011, 09:30 AM

$65 replaced at my local service center

sea-dweller · 14 January 2011, 09:37 AM

Around $50 at the Los Angeles RSC in 2004. They are now closed, but $400 is way off!

Tools · 14 January 2011, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p_mcgee

$65 replaced at my local service center

Good point..

There is a Rolex Watch Center in San Diego.. give them a call......

Rolex Watch Center
1851 San Diego Avenue,
San Diego, CA 92110

(619) 299-1500 ‎

MikelSS · 14 January 2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Good point..

There is a Rolex Watch Center in San Diego.. give them a call......

Rolex Watch Center
1851 San Diego Avenue,
San Diego, CA 92110

(619) 299-1500 ‎

Ha! Thank you very much! I will give them a call.

I'm sorry for not researching that before posting the question.

KirkWilfred · 14 January 2011, 12:37 PM

I personally like the fade.

beerformeplz · 14 January 2011, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirkwilfred

i personally like the fade.

+1

krzspeedstr · 14 January 2011, 12:50 PM

glad to see this posting, I have the same issue and today I called a local person that have worked with and they quoted me $125.

I am going to call the San Diego service center tomorrow and find out what they charge.

krzspeedstr · 15 January 2011, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Good point..

There is a Rolex Watch Center in San Diego.. give them a call......

Rolex Watch Center
1851 San Diego Avenue,
San Diego, CA 92110

(619) 299-1500 ‎

I called the number above and I was quoted $195 for the bezel insert that includes installation if you are local or the same amount if they ship the insert to you. I think that is kind of expensive.

p_mcgee · 15 January 2011, 11:44 AM

Strange...I called Sutters (the authorized service center in Chicago) and the guy quoted $65 and said they probably have 'em in stock. They do keep your old bezel, however.

MikelSS · 16 January 2011, 08:00 AM

I'll see if I can swing by during the week and ask in person. I will also check more ADs and see what they have to say.
I would like to keep the old one so I might just take it out before sending it in.

JimSnyder · 16 January 2011, 08:33 AM

Is that an Ernst Concrete invoice under your watch Mikel

MikelSS · 17 January 2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

Is that an Ernst Concrete invoice under your watch Mikel

No, it's a notepad from a company called Concrete Enterprises. I worked in Albany GA for a year and they were one of our suppliers.

14 January 2011, 04:42 AM	#1
MikelSS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mikel Location: San Diego, CA Watch: GMT II Posts: 186	My GMT-Master II I wanted to share with you my GMT-Master II and ask 1 question. It was a gift from my godfather when I turned 21 (13 years ago ) I wear it about 90% of the time and I just love it. I changed the Bezel insert about 10 years ago because I managed to scratch it. It was changed at Boucheron for less that $40 Dlls (from what I remember and the exchange rate). Now that it's faded I wanted to change it again but in Tijuana, Mexico they told me that Rolex has no more Inserts because it's old and discontinued. I went to Ben Bridge (San Diego) and told me that it would be $400 to replace. I thought they were out of their mind and left. So, my question is: Do you now ir the inserts are still available (16710) if I send it directly to a RSC? Thank you very much and excuse the bad quality of the pictures. Attached Images

14 January 2011, 09:14 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I think that the Ben Bridge must have quoted you the price for a new bezel, not the insert.. Most any Dealer should be able to get you one, installed, for under a hundred bucks.. Try another one.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 January 2011, 09:37 AM	#5
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Around $50 at the Los Angeles RSC in 2004. They are now closed, but $400 is way off! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

14 January 2011, 12:37 PM	#8
KirkWilfred "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: West Hartford, CT Watch: 116710LN Posts: 1,224	I personally like the fade. __________________ “Time is an illusion.” – Albert Einstein

16 January 2011, 08:33 AM	#14
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Is that an Ernst Concrete invoice under your watch Mikel __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

14 January 2011, 09:15 AM	#3
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Welcome to the Forum! As Tools said, $100! No mas!

14 January 2011, 09:30 AM	#4
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	$65 replaced at my local service center

14 January 2011, 12:50 PM	#10
krzspeedstr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Winston Salem, NC Watch: All of them Posts: 193	glad to see this posting, I have the same issue and today I called a local person that have worked with and they quoted me $125. I am going to call the San Diego service center tomorrow and find out what they charge.

15 January 2011, 11:44 AM	#12
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	Strange...I called Sutters (the authorized service center in Chicago) and the guy quoted $65 and said they probably have 'em in stock. They do keep your old bezel, however.

16 January 2011, 08:00 AM	#13
MikelSS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mikel Location: San Diego, CA Watch: GMT II Posts: 186	I'll see if I can swing by during the week and ask in person. I will also check more ADs and see what they have to say. I would like to keep the old one so I might just take it out before sending it in.

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