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Watch it! · 31 August 2007, 06:07 AM

I'm just new so please don't shout at your monitor with frustration!!

Looking for a watch for the wife but she's stuck on this one

Everyone has their own taste so that not to be an issue but what should I look for? I know that this is an aftermarket bezel and that is worrying me. My local dealer said that this will automatically make it a fake in the eyes of Rolex and mean I cannot get Rolex to service it etc. is he on the up and up?

Need some input guys, all help welcome but constructive would be the best

Cheers
Gadge

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 August 2007, 06:15 AM

Welcome to TRF!

For an aftermarket bezel, it looks pretty cool IMHO.

And otherwise it looks real, so no worries there.

I believe Rolex WILL service it, since the bezel is not important for the waterproofness of the watch, so it is only a cosmetical change.

Bluesub · 31 August 2007, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watch it!

I'm just new so please don't shout at your monitor with frustration!!

Looking for a watch for the wife but she's stuck on this one

Everyone has their own taste so that not to be an issue but what should I look for? I know that this is an aftermarket bezel and that is worrying me. My local dealer said that this will automatically make it a fake in the eyes of Rolex and mean I cannot get Rolex to service it etc. is he on the up and up?

Need some input guys, all help welcome but constructive would be the best

Cheers
Gadge

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Watch it! · 31 August 2007, 06:25 AM

Yeah, the ring was last years present!!

Just bothered by the local dealer, just hoping he's blowing it out of his Donkey

Don't want to make a huge error on my first buy so will hang on!

mike · 31 August 2007, 08:07 AM

Welcome!

Rolex will service the watch. However they will replace the bezel with the correct one for the reference. They will NOT return yours....something to keep in mind.

Floridadogg · 31 August 2007, 09:18 AM

Replace the bezel every 5 years for the service if the bezel is needed to keep the little woman happy. Some things are priceless.

frostie · 31 August 2007, 09:55 AM

Welcome to TRF Rolex will service your watch

Vanessa CW21 · 31 August 2007, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

... since the bezel is not important for the waterproofness of the watch, so it is only a cosmetical change.

You're joking right??

frostie · 31 August 2007, 03:08 PM

Is the bezel important for the waterproofness of the watch?

Vanessa CW21 · 31 August 2007, 05:09 PM

Of course it is, that's what seals the crystal gasket, and prevents the water to enter. If you have a bezel that's not perfectly shaped (which none of the after-markets are), then you're watch is NOT water resistant!

As an authorised dealer and repair person, I will not service a Rolex with any after market parts to it... unless I can replace it to the original.
And that's how it should be for all of us reputable watchmakers.

Sincerely,
Vanessa

jac67 · 31 August 2007, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

I believe Rolex WILL service it, since the bezel is not important for the waterproofness of the watch, so it is only a cosmetical change.

Rolex will service it, BUT they will change the bezel to the original, at your expense, around A$550.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Rolex will service the watch. However they will replace the bezel with the correct one for the reference. They will NOT return yours....something to keep in mind.

Rolex will return the bezel to you. Reason is that there is no trademark violation with it. Dials are another thing, as they have Rolex written on them (however Rolex may return them too).

They (RSC) returned the aftermarket diamond bezel my wife had on her DJ.

Oh btw, welcome to TRF. Nice DJ.

John.

Watch it! · 1 September 2007, 05:13 AM

Cheers guys,

So the main thing is to get a normal bezel for when I want to get it serviced. Heard conflicting stories about how waterproof the watch is but only Rolex dealers tell me its u/s!

What sort of price should I be looking to pay for a fluted bezel and any recommendations as to where I can get one.

Thanks

frostie · 1 September 2007, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Of course it is, that's what seals the crystal gasket, and prevents the water to enter. If you have a bezel that's not perfectly shaped (which none of the after-markets are), then you're watch is NOT water resistant!

As an authorised dealer and repair person, I will not service a Rolex with any after market parts to it... unless I can replace it to the original.
And that's how it should be for all of us reputable watchmakers.

Sincerely,
Vanessa

Thanks for the info vanessa

31 August 2007, 06:07 AM	#1
Watch it! "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: uk Posts: 7	Bezel I'm just new so please don't shout at your monitor with frustration!! Looking for a watch for the wife but she's stuck on this one Everyone has their own taste so that not to be an issue but what should I look for? I know that this is an aftermarket bezel and that is worrying me. My local dealer said that this will automatically make it a fake in the eyes of Rolex and mean I cannot get Rolex to service it etc. is he on the up and up? Need some input guys, all help welcome but constructive would be the best Cheers Gadge

31 August 2007, 06:15 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! For an aftermarket bezel, it looks pretty cool IMHO. And otherwise it looks real, so no worries there. I believe Rolex WILL service it, since the bezel is not important for the waterproofness of the watch, so it is only a cosmetical change. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

31 August 2007, 06:25 AM	#4
Watch it! "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: uk Posts: 7	Yeah, the ring was last years present!! Just bothered by the local dealer, just hoping he's blowing it out of his Donkey Don't want to make a huge error on my first buy so will hang on!

31 August 2007, 08:07 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome! Rolex will service the watch. However they will replace the bezel with the correct one for the reference. They will NOT return yours....something to keep in mind.

31 August 2007, 09:18 AM	#6
Floridadogg Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Allan Location: Florida Watch: 116520 & 116523 Posts: 468	Replace the bezel every 5 years for the service if the bezel is needed to keep the little woman happy. Some things are priceless.

31 August 2007, 09:55 AM	#7
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Welcome to TRF Rolex will service your watch

31 August 2007, 03:08 PM	#9
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Is the bezel important for the waterproofness of the watch?

31 August 2007, 05:09 PM	#10
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	Of course it is, that's what seals the crystal gasket, and prevents the water to enter. If you have a bezel that's not perfectly shaped (which none of the after-markets are), then you're watch is NOT water resistant! As an authorised dealer and repair person, I will not service a Rolex with any after market parts to it... unless I can replace it to the original. And that's how it should be for all of us reputable watchmakers. Sincerely, Vanessa

1 September 2007, 05:13 AM	#12
Watch it! "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: uk Posts: 7	Cheers guys, So the main thing is to get a normal bezel for when I want to get it serviced. Heard conflicting stories about how waterproof the watch is but only Rolex dealers tell me its u/s! What sort of price should I be looking to pay for a fluted bezel and any recommendations as to where I can get one. Thanks

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