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Stoner319 · 9 September 2012, 12:09 PM

A buddy of mine has a 1550 Date and there is something up with the bezel. It almost looks like the bezel was polished through to the underlaying metal as it does have a gold color but not the proper shade in a couple spots. I was guessing someone who didn't know what they were doing buffed the crap out of it. So my question is can you even source a replacement bezel for this model? If so any idea as to cost? Thanks in advance.
Shawn

Stoner319 · 28 September 2012, 03:32 AM

I've done some searching but really am coming up empty. If anyone knows any direction to point me in it would be greatly appreciated. Shawn

Blue Lantern · 28 September 2012, 05:31 AM

The 1550 is gold-plated, so it's possible to overpolish as you're suggesting. Best bet would be to contact Rolex directly and ask if they have the part.

Stoner319 · 28 September 2012, 05:35 AM

Thanks for the heads up. I suspected that may be the case with the bezel. But I really wasn't sure. I did not know if they used a solid or plated bezel with the clad case. I know on some of the vintage Omegas they used solid bezels on the gold capped cases.

Blue Lantern · 28 September 2012, 08:03 AM

Good luck with it!

9 September 2012, 12:09 PM	#1
Stoner319 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: ing You Sleep Posts: 379	Rolex 1550 Bezel A buddy of mine has a 1550 Date and there is something up with the bezel. It almost looks like the bezel was polished through to the underlaying metal as it does have a gold color but not the proper shade in a couple spots. I was guessing someone who didn't know what they were doing buffed the crap out of it. So my question is can you even source a replacement bezel for this model? If so any idea as to cost? Thanks in advance. Shawn

28 September 2012, 03:32 AM	#2
Stoner319 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: ing You Sleep Posts: 379	I've done some searching but really am coming up empty. If anyone knows any direction to point me in it would be greatly appreciated. Shawn

28 September 2012, 05:31 AM	#3
Blue Lantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Delaware Watch: Tudor 79190 Posts: 366	The 1550 is gold-plated, so it's possible to overpolish as you're suggesting. Best bet would be to contact Rolex directly and ask if they have the part.

28 September 2012, 05:35 AM	#4
Stoner319 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: ing You Sleep Posts: 379	Thanks for the heads up. I suspected that may be the case with the bezel. But I really wasn't sure. I did not know if they used a solid or plated bezel with the clad case. I know on some of the vintage Omegas they used solid bezels on the gold capped cases.

28 September 2012, 08:03 AM	#5
Blue Lantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Delaware Watch: Tudor 79190 Posts: 366	Good luck with it!

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