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28 October 2011, 09:03 PM | #1 |
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Swapping Bezels on a DateJust?
Hello all. I recently obtained a 116200 DJ and would like to swap out a dome bezel to a fluted 18K bezel. Is this hard to do? Can a local watchmaker change this out easily if I can find the part? Will WG bezels from earlier models such as 16234 fit on the 116200? I know they are made for 36MM but I'm thinking due to 116200 having bigger looking cases, it will not fit. Any advices and comments will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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28 October 2011, 10:20 PM | #2 |
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Did on this one.
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28 October 2011, 10:24 PM | #3 |
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I see that. Would you like to tell me how it can be done?
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29 October 2011, 04:01 AM | #4 |
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I bought it new from Matt at Becker Time in Texas.
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29 October 2011, 04:03 AM | #5 |
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Domed bezels do look great, so do the fluted, love them both. I'm pretty sure a competent watchmaker would be able to do it no problem as long as you are able to get the replacement bezel you want.
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29 October 2011, 04:13 AM | #6 |
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You'd struggle to do it officially through the Rolex service network, changing the bezel changes the reference number of the watch, which they really don't like
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29 October 2011, 04:26 AM | #7 |
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29 October 2011, 08:43 AM | #8 |
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It was tough to find. But a snap for my watchmaker because it was genuine, and brand new.
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29 October 2011, 08:59 AM | #9 |
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Id love to have a sparw domed bezel knocking about...
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29 October 2011, 11:41 AM | #10 |
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29 October 2011, 09:22 PM | #11 |
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The ADs are always so accommodating lol
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