Authentic Pepsi Bezels

[kryten2001]

Hi Guys -

Is there any way of knowing whether a "pepsi" GMT has the original Bezel on it compared to say one that has been converted over?

I presume a lot of bezels out there are not original Rolex parts, given the low cost you see the bezels selling for on eBay etc...

I'm tracking a few Pepsi GMT's on eBay at the moment with all the usual paperwork to prove authenticity etc - but is there any way to verify whether the bezels were swapped out, if so - whether these are authentic?

Thanks chaps.

[nch209]

The font is never as crisp on the aftermarket and knockoffs from what I have seen. Subs typically have bad pearls, so that's a give away, but gmts can be tougher. So yea, the font, and buy the seller.

Good luck
N8

[padi56]

Genuine bezel inserts are not expensive to chance even when bought direct from Rolex.

[kryten2001]

Think this one is genuine?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=150960265429

What got me really suspicious was the "spare" black insert in the image. Very unusual to have a black insert unless it was swapped out I'm guessing... Unless the guy didn't want the pepsi insert.. Which is unlikely...

[jamesbondOO7]

I wear mine often on black. I have all 3.

[77T]

Originally Posted by kryten2001

Think this one is genuine?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=150960265429

What got me really suspicious was the "spare" black insert in the image. Very unusual to have a black insert unless it was swapped out I'm guessing... Unless the guy didn't want the pepsi insert.. Which is unlikely...

As has been said over and over, buy the seller first. As for the listing, I suggest posting it in the Watch Out thread to get some expert advice on ALL aspects of that one. You are asking about the bezel insert but there are other aspects you could be overlooking.

[warren brazina]

Just curious, are the authentic Pepsi bezels worth more than the all black bezel?

[77T]

The parts are same $ to replace with Rolex genuine - but getting a matched original vintage Pepsi GMT will fetch more at resale today. However, tastes could change and next year it swings to Coke or Root Beer, etc.

[77T]

BTW, I am told reliably that Rolex now asks indie watchmakers with parts accounts to send serial # when ordering a replacement GMT bezel insert. Of course they know what was sent out because they have the original build sheet.

For the rest of us we have to rely on things like style # and bezel variations. For example, a 16710 D serial # may look different than an earlier or later one. See below screen shots from a known genuine one listed last year...

[karmatp]

Originally Posted by warren brazina

Just curious, are the authentic Pepsi bezels worth more than the all black bezel?

Now, inserts all cost about $90 at your local AD. You can but a coke and change it over to a pepsi for less than $100.

[kryten2001]

Originally Posted by 77T

As has been said over and over, buy the seller first. As for the listing, I suggest posting it in the Watch Out thread to get some expert advice on ALL aspects of that one. You are asking about the bezel insert but there are other aspects you could be overlooking.

Thanks will do.


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