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alanc · 19 July 2012, 12:14 PM

This really is a sickness. Just bought my first one and already thinking about the next - a GMT II 16710. At first I was concerned about bezels fading/scratching, but I quickly realized you can buy all the new ones you need here - this also means you can swap out Coke, Pepsi and Black bezels for three watches in one!

Question - how difficult is it to swap bezels; is it a DIY task or one best left to a jeweler? Also - will switching bezels over time, lead to bezels not fitting properly?

Mickey® · 19 July 2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by alanc

This really is a sickness. Just bought my first one and already thinking about the next - a GMT II 16710. At first I was concerned about bezels fading/scratching, but I quickly realized you can buy all the new ones you need here - this also means you can swap out Coke, Pepsi and Black bezels for three watches in one!

Question - how difficult is it to swap bezels; is it a DIY task or one best left to a jeweler? Also - will switching bezels over time, lead to bezels not fitting properly?

Its easy...If I can do it anyone can...

alanc · 19 July 2012, 12:21 PM

Geez, that doesn't look easy...

Mickey® · 19 July 2012, 12:23 PM

Ignore the case holder if you want...
What is easier than a plastic tool/thingy to pop off the bezel?
Jocke has a tutorial out there I think...also I am sure there is one on the YouTube...

txdinh · 19 July 2012, 12:26 PM

Here the tutorial from Jocke:
http://www.vikbobil.se/bezel.html

txdinh · 19 July 2012, 12:27 PM

You might need a Rolex knife to do it.

alanc · 19 July 2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by txdinh

You might need a Rolex knife to do it.

19 July 2012, 12:14 PM	#1
alanc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Connecticut Watch: 114270 16710B Posts: 1,062	..On to the 16710... This really is a sickness. Just bought my first one and already thinking about the next - a GMT II 16710. At first I was concerned about bezels fading/scratching, but I quickly realized you can buy all the new ones you need here - this also means you can swap out Coke, Pepsi and Black bezels for three watches in one! Question - how difficult is it to swap bezels; is it a DIY task or one best left to a jeweler? Also - will switching bezels over time, lead to bezels not fitting properly?

19 July 2012, 12:21 PM	#3
alanc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Connecticut Watch: 114270 16710B Posts: 1,062	Geez, that doesn't look easy...

19 July 2012, 12:23 PM	#4
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Ignore the case holder if you want... What is easier than a plastic tool/thingy to pop off the bezel? Jocke has a tutorial out there I think...also I am sure there is one on the YouTube...

19 July 2012, 12:26 PM	#5
txdinh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: WIS? Location: Texas Watch: Too many ;) Posts: 115	Here the tutorial from Jocke: http://www.vikbobil.se/bezel.html

19 July 2012, 12:27 PM	#6
txdinh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: WIS? Location: Texas Watch: Too many ;) Posts: 115	You might need a Rolex knife to do it.

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