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sgmgolf · 14 April 2011, 08:58 PM

........... After contemplating for about 2 months between the 116610 and the 16610. I am very happy with my decision.
Question I have for you is how hard will it be for me to replace my aluminum bezel in 10-15-20 years now that Rolex has gone with the Cerachrom bezel on the new model? Are they going to become scarce as time goes on and impossible to find? Will Rolex continue to make the replacement parts to the older model watches?

Andad · 14 April 2011, 09:07 PM

IMO old replacement bezels will be available from Rolex for a long time given the numbers that Rolex have sold.

padi56 · 14 April 2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sgmgolf

........... After contemplating for about 2 months between the 116610 and the 16610. I am very happy with my decision.
Question I have for you is how hard will it be for me to replace my aluminum bezel in 10-15-20 years now that Rolex has gone with the Cerachrom bezel on the new model? Are they going to become scarce as time goes on and impossible to find? Will Rolex continue to make the replacement parts to the older model watches?

You will not have to worry in your lifetime my inserts are still fine after many years of diving and using as tool watches.The inserts are quite easy to source well in the UK they are, last one I bought was £26 from the RSC London.And with millions upon millions of 16610s in this world today the inserts will be available for a very long time to come.

Newportkrieger · 14 April 2011, 09:11 PM

Congrats on a great choice. You now own one of the most classic wristwatches in history and are part of a great tradition.

Many people reading this will wonder why you would want to replace a faded original insert to begin with. To most any WIS here, an insert that has faded on your own wrist is a badge of honor and highly desirable!

Puffy · 14 April 2011, 10:07 PM

great pick the 16610

personally i'm stashing up on alu inserts as with VAT increases and everything else i want to keep my costs down...

Watch Professor · 14 April 2011, 10:39 PM

I would buy a few extra and hold them for the future.

Caraptor · 14 April 2011, 10:47 PM

Congrats on the 16610! Love that watch.

Speed · 14 April 2011, 11:11 PM

Maybe buy a spare bracelet, case....and movement. Just in case ;-)

Johny · 15 April 2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

great pick the 16610

personally i'm stashing up on alu inserts as with VAT increases and everything else i want to keep my costs down...

now i know why you would not sell me that green one anders.

Johny · 15 April 2011, 12:36 AM

congratulations on your new watch steve.

Dr. Robert · 15 April 2011, 12:37 AM

Congratulations.

rad87gn · 15 April 2011, 12:55 AM

Unless you have a serious mishap the aluminum inserts last very long. They really are not that easy to scratch or fade. They will be available for an extremely long time.

sea-dweller · 15 April 2011, 02:00 AM

Congrats!

14 April 2011, 08:58 PM	#1
sgmgolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: MA Watch: 16600,16710,Tudor Posts: 1,372	Bought a 16610.......... ........... After contemplating for about 2 months between the 116610 and the 16610. I am very happy with my decision. Question I have for you is how hard will it be for me to replace my aluminum bezel in 10-15-20 years now that Rolex has gone with the Cerachrom bezel on the new model? Are they going to become scarce as time goes on and impossible to find? Will Rolex continue to make the replacement parts to the older model watches?

14 April 2011, 09:07 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	IMO old replacement bezels will be available from Rolex for a long time given the numbers that Rolex have sold. __________________ E

14 April 2011, 10:07 PM	#5
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	great pick the 16610 personally i'm stashing up on alu inserts as with VAT increases and everything else i want to keep my costs down... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

14 April 2011, 10:39 PM	#6
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	I would buy a few extra and hold them for the future. __________________

15 April 2011, 12:36 AM	#10
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	congratulations on your new watch steve. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

14 April 2011, 09:11 PM	#4
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	Congrats on a great choice. You now own one of the most classic wristwatches in history and are part of a great tradition. Many people reading this will wonder why you would want to replace a faded original insert to begin with. To most any WIS here, an insert that has faded on your own wrist is a badge of honor and highly desirable!

14 April 2011, 10:47 PM	#7
Caraptor Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: me save for it. Posts: 444	Congrats on the 16610! Love that watch.

14 April 2011, 11:11 PM	#8
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Maybe buy a spare bracelet, case....and movement. Just in case ;-)

15 April 2011, 12:37 AM	#11
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Congratulations. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 April 2011, 12:55 AM	#12
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Unless you have a serious mishap the aluminum inserts last very long. They really are not that easy to scratch or fade. They will be available for an extremely long time. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

15 April 2011, 02:00 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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