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mitchell184 · 25 April 2011, 10:23 AM

Hi Folks. New to this board. I just bought a new 116610 SS sub to replace my mid-'90s two-tone (blue face) Sub. I like the classic black bezel and face colors. But I also love the look of the white gold Sub with the blue face. (No way can I afford it.) I always thought I might replace my two-tone with a stainless sub and have blue parts installed custom. But the new-generation band and clasp sold me on the new version, so now I'm wondering what the possibilities are for new new-generation version with the ceramic bezel to be customized to blue/blue. I know, it's not 'proper' to do this. But I can't get over the look of stainless and blue. Just me, I guess. Ideas? Thoughts? Thanks much. -m

MortgageGuy · 25 April 2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mitchell184

Hi Folks. New to this board. I just bought a new 116610 SS sub to replace my mid-'90s two-tone (blue face) Sub. I like the classic black bezel and face colors. But I also love the look of the white gold Sub with the blue face. (No way can I afford it.) I always thought I might replace my two-tone with a stainless sub and have blue parts installed custom. But the new-generation band and clasp sold me on the new version, so now I'm wondering what the possibilities are for new new-generation version with the ceramic bezel to be customized to blue/blue. I know, it's not 'proper' to do this. But I can't get over the look of stainless and blue. Just me, I guess. Ideas? Thoughts? Thanks much. -m

Unfortunately there is about a .0001% chance of you being able to do this... Rollex will not sell you the parts, you would need someone with a Rolex Parts Account to get your hands on this...then expect to pay between $3-6k for the dial/blue insert from the WG sub...

I too love the blue of the WG Sub and Rolex will NEVER make it on SS as this would eliminate the need to spend the money on the gold... Anyway, best thing you can do is start saving now

MY-WATCH · 25 April 2011, 05:45 PM

expensive for C and not easy but will occure in a smaller scale
GR8 PICS

jayeff · 25 April 2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Unfortunately there is about a .0001% chance of you being able to do this... Rollex will not sell you the parts, you would need someone with a Rolex Parts Account to get your hands on this...then expect to pay between $3-6k for the dial/blue insert from the WG sub...

As for the blue ceramic bezel insert, Rolex policy is "replacement only". Even an AD won´t be able to order one without sending the "broken" one back to Rolex.

KarlFr · 25 April 2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jayeff

As for the blue ceramic bezel insert, Rolex policy is "replacement only". Even an AD won´t be able to order one without sending the "broken" one back to Rolex.

That's actually just what the ADs are told to say, in fact they only need the watches serialnr for ordering a new part, the old parts go in a drawer in the backroom, for real.

richardomontres · 4 May 2011, 05:27 AM

the only way is to buy both 116610 LN and 116619 LB..and you change the ceramic bezl of the LN with the LB ...and you order another LB bezel to your AD

xelor63 · 4 May 2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jayeff

As for the blue ceramic bezel insert, Rolex policy is "replacement only". Even an AD won´t be able to order one without sending the "broken" one back to Rolex.

XELOR

klayface · 4 May 2011, 02:51 PM

Yes its a trend and hell yeah I am jumping on board, infact I would cannon ball my self into it if I could. I am currently looking for a watch repair shop that can do it for me.

Z-Sub · 4 May 2011, 03:01 PM

I'll be afraid to try as it is fragile.

StarSovereign · 4 May 2011, 03:07 PM

I love the "shark." I don't think we'll see a bezel swapping trend with ceramics; they're pretty expensive for a bezel plus they're still pretty tough to get ahold of. Then you have the problem of installing them. I hear they're rather brittle and can break upon installation if you're not careful.

gqllc · 14 May 2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by klayface

Yes its a trend and hell yeah I am jumping on board, infact I would cannon ball my self into it if I could. I am currently looking for a watch repair shop that can do it for me.

I tried to pm you. I have the information you are looking for!

garGARgar · 15 May 2011, 01:04 AM

Can someone please swap a blue bezel on the LV-C dial. I have to see it. Hah!

wilfreb · 15 May 2011, 02:44 AM

ceramic is so awesome, i hate aluminoin bezels now

darkom · 1 July 2011, 08:22 AM

Kind of poserish in my opinion. I think most would assume counterfeit if just the bezel was swapped. I know I would.

mike · 20 March 2015, 06:18 AM

Do not discuss fake parts.

4 May 2011, 03:01 PM	#39
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4 May 2011, 03:07 PM	#40
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	I love the "shark." I don't think we'll see a bezel swapping trend with ceramics; they're pretty expensive for a bezel plus they're still pretty tough to get ahold of. Then you have the problem of installing them. I hear they're rather brittle and can break upon installation if you're not careful. __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

15 May 2011, 01:04 AM	#42
garGARgar "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: New York, NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 711	Can someone please swap a blue bezel on the LV-C dial. I have to see it. Hah! __________________ 16610LV 126334 116710LN

25 April 2011, 10:23 AM	#31
mitchell184 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mitch Location: Palos Verdes, CA Watch: SS Sub 116610 Posts: 1	Hi Folks. New to this board. I just bought a new 116610 SS sub to replace my mid-'90s two-tone (blue face) Sub. I like the classic black bezel and face colors. But I also love the look of the white gold Sub with the blue face. (No way can I afford it.) I always thought I might replace my two-tone with a stainless sub and have blue parts installed custom. But the new-generation band and clasp sold me on the new version, so now I'm wondering what the possibilities are for new new-generation version with the ceramic bezel to be customized to blue/blue. I know, it's not 'proper' to do this. But I can't get over the look of stainless and blue. Just me, I guess. Ideas? Thoughts? Thanks much. -m

25 April 2011, 05:45 PM	#33
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,782	expensive for C and not easy but will occure in a smaller scale GR8 PICS

4 May 2011, 05:27 AM	#36
richardomontres Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Paris - France Watch: 16610LV Posts: 38	the only way is to buy both 116610 LN and 116619 LB..and you change the ceramic bezl of the LN with the LB ...and you order another LB bezel to your AD

4 May 2011, 02:51 PM	#38
klayface Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Chuck Norris Location: So. California Watch: SS Daytona w/ dial Posts: 346	Yes its a trend and hell yeah I am jumping on board, infact I would cannon ball my self into it if I could. I am currently looking for a watch repair shop that can do it for me.

15 May 2011, 02:44 AM	#43
wilfreb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 537	ceramic is so awesome, i hate aluminoin bezels now

1 July 2011, 08:22 AM	#44
darkom Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 54	Kind of poserish in my opinion. I think most would assume counterfeit if just the bezel was swapped. I know I would.

20 March 2015, 06:18 AM	#45
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Do not discuss fake parts.

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