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mrloneranger · 2 January 2012, 09:34 PM

I've been quoted a good price from my AD to replace my insert in my 16710. I'm thinking of swapping out the coke and replacing it with a pepsi for the new year.

I purchased the watch pre owned and had the dealer swap out the black for a coke insert.

Is there anyway of telling from the serial number what insert the watch came with from the factory?

padi56 · 2 January 2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mrloneranger

I've been quoted a good price from my AD to replace my insert in my 16710. I'm thinking of swapping out the coke and replacing it with a pepsi for the new year.

I purchased the watch pre owned and had the dealer swap out the black for a coke insert.

Is there anyway of telling from the serial number what insert the watch came with from the factory?

Not in the UK .

dddrees · 2 January 2012, 09:39 PM

I could be wrong, but couldn't you tell if you had the original paperwork?

mrloneranger · 2 January 2012, 09:41 PM

^^^^

I'll check the paper work.. didn't really think about that.

GeoGio Greece · 2 January 2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mrloneranger

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I purchased the watch pre owned and had the dealer swap out the black for a coke insert.

Is there anyway of telling from the serial number what insert the watch came with from the factory?

Watches stand in the window, but most of the AD's will change the bezel upon request before individual delivery.

Unless it is a specific model, eg fat lady, 16700, etc, which was "one go", and depending on the combination of bracelet, Oyster or JB and / or a twin metal, eg gold and SS, or all gold, the bezel delivered is non specified by the model number, to my knowledge.

But why worry, you can change the bezels at any moment, at around a cost of E 40-50.

This is what I do

cjohns · 2 January 2012, 11:06 PM

Yep easy to do,have done the same swap!The AD will charge under a 100 USD.CJ

Phil G. · 3 January 2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mrloneranger

I've been quoted a good price from my AD to replace my insert in my 16710. I'm thinking of swapping out the coke and replacing it with a pepsi for the new year.

I purchased the watch pre owned and had the dealer swap out the black for a coke insert.

Is there anyway of telling from the serial number what insert the watch came with from the factory?

Thought about doing the same, but each time I look at my Pepsi bezel, I like it more. Coke second, Root beer third, all black last. But with any color or style, it's all a matter of personal taste.

azguy · 3 January 2012, 01:05 AM

I use to be a coke guy on my GMT II, but just picked up a Pepsi Bezel for a change of pace, local AD quote me $60 for the swap

Speed · 3 January 2012, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mrloneranger

...Is there anyway of telling from the serial number what insert the watch came with from the factory?

Yes. For certain years US version of papers indicate bezel color.

Ex: A D Series Coke has an "A" in the model# - R16710AXXXXXXX.
Pepsi has "B" and black has "N" in this position if I am not mistaken.

Rockrolex · 3 January 2012, 03:12 AM

Sorry, folks, but I'm a black bezel person. It's the only one for me and the one I think looks best on the GMT.

Chipmunk · 3 January 2012, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Yes. For certain years US version of papers indicate bezel color.

Ex: A D Series Coke has an "A" in the model# - R16710AXXXXXXX.
Pepsi has "B" and black has "N" in this position if I am not mistaken.

I believe you're correct.

Bugsy123 · 4 January 2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Sorry, folks, but I'm a black bezel person. It's the only one for me and the one I think looks best on the GMT.

Yes sir.. Black bezel all the way!

Andad · 4 January 2012, 05:55 PM

I prefer Pepsi B "MAX".

The black looks a bit 'subby' to me E.

apeogre · 4 January 2012, 07:57 PM

You can swap the bezel insert yourself if you like as well. It's quite simple.

RRGHOST1 · 4 January 2012, 08:31 PM

The green tag that comes with the watch usually has the model number and the bezel code. My Pepsi had 16710BL/R and the black has LN.

AndersB · 6 January 2012, 10:46 AM

I have theory (not yet confirmed though) that all 16710s pre-2000 came with red-black bezels.

2 January 2012, 09:34 PM	#1
mrloneranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK Watch: Sea Dweller 116600 Posts: 252	GMT Bezel Inserts.. I've been quoted a good price from my AD to replace my insert in my 16710. I'm thinking of swapping out the coke and replacing it with a pepsi for the new year. I purchased the watch pre owned and had the dealer swap out the black for a coke insert. Is there anyway of telling from the serial number what insert the watch came with from the factory? __________________ Ex. 2014 GMT II BLNR 116710 Ex. 2014 Daytona 116520 Black Ex. 2004 GMT II "Coke", "Pepsi", "Black" 16710 Ex. 2006 Platinum Yacht-Master 16622 Ex. Breitling Emergency Coral E76321

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dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I could be wrong, but couldn't you tell if you had the original paperwork? __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 January 2012, 09:41 PM	#4
mrloneranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK Watch: Sea Dweller 116600 Posts: 252	^^^^ I'll check the paper work.. didn't really think about that. __________________ Ex. 2014 GMT II BLNR 116710 Ex. 2014 Daytona 116520 Black Ex. 2004 GMT II "Coke", "Pepsi", "Black" 16710 Ex. 2006 Platinum Yacht-Master 16622 Ex. Breitling Emergency Coral E76321

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2 January 2012, 11:06 PM	#6
cjohns "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Clark Location: Ramsey Minnesota Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 954	Yep easy to do,have done the same swap!The AD will charge under a 100 USD.CJ

3 January 2012, 01:05 AM	#8
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I use to be a coke guy on my GMT II, but just picked up a Pepsi Bezel for a change of pace, local AD quote me $60 for the swap

4 January 2012, 07:57 PM	#14
apeogre "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No Clue Posts: 586	You can swap the bezel insert yourself if you like as well. It's quite simple.

4 January 2012, 08:31 PM	#15
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	The green tag that comes with the watch usually has the model number and the bezel code. My Pepsi had 16710BL/R and the black has LN.

6 January 2012, 10:46 AM	#16
AndersB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 603	I have theory (not yet confirmed though) that all 16710s pre-2000 came with red-black bezels.

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