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mtgjr · 7 December 2016, 04:17 AM

Not sure if this has been discussed yet, but it seems like a pretty major development. I just came from the shop of an independent watchmaker who is well known and respected by many on the forum. He was none too pleased to report that Rolex will no longer be selling GMT parts (all references) to its independent parts accounts. The reasons given by Rolex sound like BS, but it doesn't sound like there's any way around it. That doesn't mean an indie watchmaker can't still service your GMT, but if your watch requires any GMT-specific parts, they won't be able to provide them (unless they already had them in stock before getting cut off by Rolex). That includes bezel inserts, so get them now while you can! Or, be prepared to send your GMT off to a RSC. Pretty crazy!

Trurolexer · 7 December 2016, 04:20 AM

Only GMT?

GMT Aviator · 7 December 2016, 04:25 AM

I thought this had been the case for some time now.

MonBK · 7 December 2016, 04:26 AM

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=509182

mtgjr · 7 December 2016, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Only GMT?

He said GMT and Oysterquartz. And apparently there was already a similar restriction on parts for certain Daytona references.

mtgjr · 7 December 2016, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=509182

Thanks. Sorry, I missed that thread.

7 December 2016, 04:17 AM	#1
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	No More GMT Parts Availability for Indies Not sure if this has been discussed yet, but it seems like a pretty major development. I just came from the shop of an independent watchmaker who is well known and respected by many on the forum. He was none too pleased to report that Rolex will no longer be selling GMT parts (all references) to its independent parts accounts. The reasons given by Rolex sound like BS, but it doesn't sound like there's any way around it. That doesn't mean an indie watchmaker can't still service your GMT, but if your watch requires any GMT-specific parts, they won't be able to provide them (unless they already had them in stock before getting cut off by Rolex). That includes bezel inserts, so get them now while you can! Or, be prepared to send your GMT off to a RSC. Pretty crazy!

7 December 2016, 04:20 AM	#2
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Only GMT?

7 December 2016, 04:25 AM	#3
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	I thought this had been the case for some time now.

7 December 2016, 04:26 AM	#4
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=509182

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