LV Bezel Insert ?

[impalass]

Was thinking a spare green insert for my 16610LV might be a good idea. Who knows what they'll cost in the futue and barring war or famine this is a keeper.

A quick search found a few selling for $500. more or less, from trusted forum sellers and ebay.

Called RSC Toronto and was informed the everyday price is $90 on an exchange basis only, and only they perform the exchange.

I politely ask if it's remotely possible that they are confusing the price of the black insert with the green, and was told no, you can bank on it.

Asked my AD to see if he could source one for a reasonable price with no exchange. He said they need to provide a serial # to order the black insert with no exchange nessessary. He has never ordered the green, but will look into it.

I know the ways of Rolex are a mystery to say the least, but this is begining to sound too bizarre.

If any other 16610LV owners have had any insert experiences could you please share.

[dddrees]

The only experience I have with this is based on what I have read here. It seems that Rolex although they have controlled these parts fairly tight in the past, they are making it even harder to get one.

It sounds like the best way right now, is just to wait until you need your existing one replaced and do it then.

In the meantime if I find a good deal I might snap one up as a backup.

The 16610LV has become a pretty hot commodity lately, as such I think there might be more turning their 16610 LN's into 16610LV's without the maxi dial.

[Tools]

As you have found out, it is not difficult, nor is it expensive, to get a green insert for your Sub... just not a "spare".

You can send your watch in, or take it to any Dealer and they will exchange your LV insert for 90 bucks.. a little bit higher than they were a couple of years ago..

Rolex does not sell "spare" anything to owners. However, if you were to suddenly lose your green insert, you could then take your Sub in and they would fit a new insert for you..

[Oyster Al]

Gosh, aren't these moderators just good!!

[impalass]

Much thanks for the quick and educational replies, TRF never ceases to amaze.

Lots of great insight this morning guys, seems I've hyped myself up needlessly, and thankfully the rumours about Rolex exploiting the prices on LV inserts are totally unfounded. Unless my AD surprises me with a green bezel at cost, I'll just wear my LV and cross that bridge if and when I get to it.

[karmatp]

Originally Posted by impalass

Much thanks for the quick and educational replies, TRF never ceases to amaze.

Lots of great insight this morning guys, seems I've hyped myself up needlessly, and thankfully the rumours about Rolex exploiting the prices on LV isert are totally unfounded. Unless my AD surprises me with a green bezel at cost, I'll just wear my LV and cross that bridge if and when I get to it.

Exactly, just get a new one when serviced for less than $100. It really is silly the prices people ask for inserts that cost them less than $100.

[rossi46]

Originally Posted by Tools

However, if you were to suddenly lose your green insert, you could then take your Sub in and they would fit a new insert for you..

So, hypothetically speaking, if I were to "lose" the black ceramic bezel on my LN, could I request a green LV bezel from Rolex when sending it in for service?

(Clearly this is a thinly disguised way of asking if it's at all possible to create my own ceramic version of the 16610 LV. )

[Speed]

Originally Posted by rossi46

So, hypothetically speaking, if I were to "lose" the black ceramic bezel on my LN, could I request a green LV bezel from Rolex when sending it in for service?

(Clearly this is a thinly disguised way of asking if it's at all possible to create my own ceramic version of the 16610 LV. )

You can request anything...whether your request will be granted is another matter.

RSC won't sell you a part that does not belong to your watch.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by karmatp

Exactly, just get a new one when serviced for less than $100. It really is silly the prices people ask for inserts that cost them less than $100.

No its the people that are fool enough to pay these ridicules insert prices charged by some.

[gwalker]

It's hard to get "spare" parts for the watches. Especially the desirable bezel inserts and dials. Rolex keeps tight control on them. That's why some Daytona dials go for thousands. The actual price from Rolex isn't that bad but sourcing hard to find parts can be a nightmare. Simple supply and demand.

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by rossi46

So, hypothetically speaking, if I were to "lose" the black ceramic bezel on my LN, could I request a green LV bezel from Rolex when sending it in for service?

(Clearly this is a thinly disguised way of asking if it's at all possible to create my own ceramic version of the 16610 LV. )

Rolex will NOT do that. You don't have a LV so there is no way they would give you a green bezel insert. I'm also confused about you talking about ceramic bezels for a 16610? A ceramic bezel won't fit the old models. A tec could tell if it's a LV or not simply by looking to see if it has a maxi dial. I think you just left the extra 1 off but Rolex would not give a green bezel for the 116610LN. You could probably source one but I bet its atleast $2000+. IMO it would be a pretty cool mod. I wonder if anyone has done it. The best way would be to own a LVc and LNc and take the bezel off the LVc and send it in and get a replacement bezel. I had to get a new one for my DSSD and it was around $1500 from Rolex with the labor.

[rc604]

Originally Posted by gwalker

I'm also confused about you talking about ceramic bezels for a 16610?

He was talking about creating the green bezel/black dial color combo of the 16610LV in the newer 116610 (instead of the 116610's green/green)...

[moviefreak]

In the end what you are paying is to have something that few people have as an extra... And since it is getting harder and harder to source lv inserts, then prices increase more and more... But no one is forcing anyone to go and buy an expensive insert...
Who is to blame the one that charges a lot for an insert... Or the one that magically loses the insert so he can get one for 100usd...

[Freedom fighter]

In the uk these green bezel inserts for the 16610lv are outrageously high price, EVEN from Rolex......I think they are around £280.....

[rossi46]

Originally Posted by rc604

He was talking about creating the green bezel/black dial color combo of the 16610LV in the newer 116610 (instead of the 116610's green/green)...

Indeed, I was.

[rossi46]

Originally Posted by gwalker

You could probably source one but I bet its atleast $2000+. IMO it would be a pretty cool mod. I wonder if anyone has done it. The best way would be to own a LVc and LNc and take the bezel off the LVc and send it in and get a replacement bezel.

Hmm... or maybe buy the LVc bezel off someone that already owns an one, with the plan for them to send it in to Rolex for a replacement.

[Puffy]

The service costs of LV inserts are now a thing of the past

An LV insert is now approx CHF600 or USD660, if you can find an AD that sells one.

LV inserts changed at service have also increased in price to said CHF600 and about GBP300 in the UK.