16613 18k gold bezel replacement cost?

[miasub]

I'd like to get an idea on what an RSC would charge for a replacement bezel for a 16613? Mine is rather worn/overpolished in a section.

Thanks in advance!

[Chewbacca]

the bezel ring alone is about $800- $1000 for OEM 18k

aftermarket 18k ones can be had for $500 or less but you'd need to ensure its not plated.

if you sell your old one you should be able to get a few dollars back, so i'd go OEM.

[miasub]

Thanks for the reply. If I take the watch to my local authorized dealer they would be able to replace the bezel there or would they send the watch out normally? So they will give me back my original bezel correct?

Is there any place online where I can purchase a new oem bezel or should I just go to local dealer to be sure I get actual oem?

[Chewbacca]

The AD is the only way to be 100pct certain of oem. I'd open a wo and let them just order the part and do it in house because I'm not sure if rolex keeps PM parts.

If you google, there's a few places which sell the aftermarket ones to indy's and public but again, I'm not sure of the quality but many of the sellers are reputable by internet standards.

I'd just pass by the ad and ask to be certain.

[miasub]

I'm going to swing by AD and see if they can give me a quote. If its $800-1000 I will likely just go ahead and do it. Hopefully closer to $800 I hope!

I'm tempted by the price of the aftermarket ones BUT since there is no way to be sure exactly what you're getting or even where it's made I'd rather go OEM.

If it's more than $1000 I think I will just live with it.

Thanks for your input.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by miasub

I'm going to swing by AD and see if they can give me a quote. If its $800-1000 I will likely just go ahead and do it. Hopefully closer to $800 I hope!

I'm tempted by the price of the aftermarket ones BUT since there is no way to be sure exactly what you're getting or even where it's made I'd rather go OEM.

If it's more than $1000 I think I will just live with it.

Thanks for your input.

Let us know how you make out. Even though it is a SMALL ring of 18K gold it is not a cheap priced part.

[miasub]

Yup, I know. I wanted to get an idea of what it will cost before showing up there and being stunned by a ridiculous price

Since an aftermarket one is around $500 I would pretty much gladly (perhaps not the best word, lol) pay $800 for an OEM...$1000+ not so much

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Let us know how you make out. Even though it is a SMALL ring of 18K gold it is not a cheap priced part.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by miasub

Yup, I know. I wanted to get an idea of what it will cost before showing up there and being stunned by a ridiculous price

Since an aftermarket one is around $500 I would pretty much gladly (perhaps not the best word, lol) pay $800 for an OEM...$1000+ not so much

Keep the watch genuine Rolex. Don't buy aftermarket. Quality won't be the same and it may not even be solid 18K. Better to keep the bezel ring that is on the watch. JMO of course!

[faz]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Keep the watch genuine Rolex. Don't buy aftermarket. Quality won't be the same and it may not even be solid 18K. Better to keep the bezel ring that is on the watch. JMO of course!

+1

My recommendation: do not ruin the beautiful watch by putting aftermarket parts on it. Just keep the current bezel if you don't want to go genuine.

[saskmh]

I'm with these guys. Stay genuine. Not all 18k is the same. Different 18k alloy mixes give slightly different shades of gold. So even if you do find an aftermarket that is solid gold you can't be guaranteed that it will match the shade of the Rolex gold.

[chrito]

$800

[miasub]

Thanks for all the feedback guys...much appreciated. Looks unanimous for going OEM. I will hope for the $800 or just keep my original bezel. Thanks again :)

[miasub]

Chrito, are you saying oem bezel should be $800, Have you been quoted that before?

Originally Posted by chrito

$800

[miasub]

I know it's been a while but just wanted to update the thread for anyone that might stumble onto it. I ended up having the bezel replaced at AD with a brand new one. Cost was about $850 installed. They did not let me keep the old one though. I'm happy I went with the genuine Rolex part and the watch looks amazing with the new bezel...those nice fresh teeth and perfect symmetry..love it!!!

Thanks again for all the advice.

[lord91]

Thanks for the update, even if after a year :)). I hate it when OPs ask questions but don't follow up sharing the outcome, as the info could help others.

Did they replace only the ring for that price or the bezel insert also?

[miasub]

My insert was in perfect shape so just the ring. Although $850 is a lot for such a small amount of gold l honestly thought it would be even more$. It really makes the watch pop now.

First pic is with the original bezel, you can see how worn the bezel was especially between 30 and 40....2nd pic is the new one....

[RichM]

Looks great now!

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by miasub

I know it's been a while but just wanted to update the thread for anyone that might stumble onto it. I ended up having the bezel replaced at AD with a brand new one. Cost was about $850 installed. They did not let me keep the old one though. I'm happy I went with the genuine Rolex part and the watch looks amazing with the new bezel...those nice fresh teeth and perfect symmetry..love it!!!

Thanks again for all the advice.

Thank you for the update...and congrats on the new bezel. Worth every penny, IMO!

[LuminousMaximus]

Looks like a new watch! Bezel Rules!!

[Johny]

Looks great. Very fresh.

[Bxtek]

Very nice! That makes quite the difference! Nothing like the nice sharp crisp edges on the new bezel. Definitely worth the price of admission.

Thanks for the update. OEM was definitely the better choice as you can guarantee what you're getting. Spend $500 on an aftermarket bezel and at probably least $100 for installation? The difference is too minimal to take a chance on receiving a lesser quality part imo.

[miasub]

Thanks very much for the kind words guys, much appreciated! If it wasn't for the advice you guys gave me I might have gone in the wrong direction.

Yup, I do agree with the idea that the price difference between the real deal and pretty much unknown is just not worth it. Also, I really do think it was money well spent. Thanks again

[Deep18]

Looks awesome now. Enjoy the freshness!

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by miasub

Thanks very much for the kind words guys, much appreciated! If it wasn't for the advice you guys gave me I might have gone in the wrong direction.

Yup, I do agree with the idea that the price difference between the real deal and pretty much unknown is just not worth it. Also, I really do think it was money well spent. Thanks again

NEVER let anyone RSC or otherwise polish the new bezel ring!! It will round off the sharp teeth and become just like the worn out one. Absolutely no reason for a buffing wheel and grit to touch this part. It looks great!!!

[jason10mm]

Out of curiosity, did they keep or return your old gold bezel? Is there a "core charge" if you just popped off the old bezel and got a replacement? While I don't much object to rolex keeping internal worn parts I'm not sure I'd be happy with them keeping expensive parts and not at least discounting the replacement part.

[miasub]

They kept the old one. I did wonder what would have happened if I would have lost the other one??

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by jason10mm

Out of curiosity, did they keep or return your old gold bezel? Is there a "core charge" if you just popped off the old bezel and got a replacement? While I don't much object to rolex keeping internal worn parts I'm not sure I'd be happy with them keeping expensive parts and not at least discounting the replacement part.

This is how Rolex works. All parts are on an exchange basis. You either accept their terms, or you don't get the new parts. It is what it is.

[jason10mm]

Huh, in that case I'd probably just pop off the old bezel before sending it in for service and get a new one (plus insert) for I suppose not much more than just a swapped bezel. I suppose most folks would just exchange the bezel and not necessarily get a service so I guess it is kind of a wash either way.

[Sweetswisssteel]

Originally Posted by jason10mm

Out of curiosity, did they keep or return your old gold bezel? Is there a "core charge" if you just popped off the old bezel and got a replacement? While I don't much object to rolex keeping internal worn parts I'm not sure I'd be happy with them keeping expensive parts and not at least discounting the replacement part.

Would the price of the replacement be much higher if they didn't keep the old one? I am in Australia so only RSC are allowed genuine Rolex parts here, but what about in USA? Can't a Rolex certified watchmaker just order in the new bezel for you and let you keep the old one?

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[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

The AD is the only way to be 100pct certain of oem. I'd open a wo and let them just order the part and do it in house because I'm not sure if rolex keeps PM parts.

If you google, there's a few places which sell the aftermarket ones to indy's and public but again, I'm not sure of the quality but many of the sellers are reputable by internet standards.

I'd just pass by the ad and ask to be certain.

Rolex does not return any parts. Most manufactures do the same. They do not want their real parts being put on fake pieces.