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rolio · 20 July 2013, 12:39 AM

I just switched the Coke colored bezel insert to the Pepsi colored insert in my 16710. I thought it would be harder to do than it actually was, but it was soooooooo easy. I just followed Jocke's video from the past, and 'voila'. And the AD wanted to charge me $50 dollars for something that was as easy as making toast. The most challenging part was disassembling the entire watch with that old butter knife

I'll send a pic later. After 6 years, I'm barely getting used to the change.

cop414 · 20 July 2013, 01:58 AM

Sounds like you make out well, waiting for those pics!

Billywiz · 20 July 2013, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rolio

I just switched the Coke colored bezel insert to the Pepsi colored insert in my 16710. I thought it would be harder to do than it actually was, but it was soooooooo easy. I just followed Jocke's video from the past, and 'voila'. And the AD wanted to charge me $50 dollars for something that was as easy as making toast. The most challenging part was disassembling the entire watch with that old butter knife

I'll send a pic later. After 6 years, I'm barely getting used to the change.

I always burn my toast!

..... Good job cant wait to see photos

PunkJr · 20 July 2013, 05:44 AM

Ooh, be careful mixing your drinks.

TSW · 20 July 2013, 05:46 AM

nickng · 20 July 2013, 06:10 AM

Waiting patiently for those fantastic photos

77T · 20 July 2013, 06:25 AM

If you don't insist on the AD using the butter knife it will cost less...

But seriously, good job saving some dough!

joe100 · 20 July 2013, 09:16 AM

A new Rolex for $50. Let the honeymoon continue

hdrazor251 · 20 July 2013, 11:35 AM

Switched mine from black to coke. I have a pepsi insert waiting its turn.

Looking forward to pics.

Chainring · 20 July 2013, 03:28 PM

I have a black and would like to get the pepsi. Where did you get yours? AD? I want genuine.

rolio · 21 July 2013, 02:52 AM

Genuine for the AD. I got the Pepsi colored for $50 and the all black for $75, if I recall. It's been awhile.

mrhy · 21 July 2013, 03:04 AM

I went from black to Pepsi and got insert at theRSC in New York they told me 51 but when I said I wanted to keep the old insert they charged 75 plus tax

rolio · 21 July 2013, 04:31 AM

The AD allowed me to keep my original insert when I purchased the second and third. Here are the before and after shotz. Like I said, I been a challenge getting used to it.

Watchdog · 21 July 2013, 04:35 AM

Love the Pepsi:)

Chainring · 21 July 2013, 05:07 AM

I like the black bezel on mine but I think the Pepsi is more fitting for the model. That, and I'm tired of people asking me if I'm wearing a sub.

Boardman · 21 July 2013, 05:18 AM

Switched mine myself a while back too. Pretty easy...getting the new insert fully in took a little bit.

Instead of using a butter knife I used the end of a plastic spatula. Worked fine and no taping or worries.

mrhy · 21 July 2013, 05:27 AM

Rolio,where is your AD?

rolio · 21 July 2013, 05:33 AM

He is in Reno, Nevada, now. His bigger shop used to be in Modesto, about 40 miles south of Stockton. He still has a small shop that can get parts. Harland Jewelers. I bought my insert about a year and a half ago; I just finally got the nerve up to put it on.

dgguidry · 21 July 2013, 05:34 AM

Where do you get extra bezels?

20 July 2013, 12:39 AM	#1
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Coke to Pepsi I just switched the Coke colored bezel insert to the Pepsi colored insert in my 16710. I thought it would be harder to do than it actually was, but it was soooooooo easy. I just followed Jocke's video from the past, and 'voila'. And the AD wanted to charge me $50 dollars for something that was as easy as making toast. The most challenging part was disassembling the entire watch with that old butter knife I'll send a pic later. After 6 years, I'm barely getting used to the change. __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

20 July 2013, 01:58 AM	#2
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	Sounds like you make out well, waiting for those pics! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

20 July 2013, 05:46 AM	#5
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20 July 2013, 06:10 AM	#6
nickng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: NickN Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 524	Waiting patiently for those fantastic photos __________________ NickN

20 July 2013, 06:25 AM	#7
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	If you don't insist on the AD using the butter knife it will cost less... But seriously, good job saving some dough! __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

20 July 2013, 05:44 AM	#4
PunkJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Adelaide Watch: 14060 Sub Posts: 332	Ooh, be careful mixing your drinks.

20 July 2013, 09:16 AM	#8
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	A new Rolex for $50. Let the honeymoon continue __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

20 July 2013, 11:35 AM	#9
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	Switched mine from black to coke. I have a pepsi insert waiting its turn. Looking forward to pics. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 July 2013, 03:28 PM	#10
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	I have a black and would like to get the pepsi. Where did you get yours? AD? I want genuine.

21 July 2013, 02:52 AM	#11
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Genuine for the AD. I got the Pepsi colored for $50 and the all black for $75, if I recall. It's been awhile. __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

21 July 2013, 03:04 AM	#12
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	I went from black to Pepsi and got insert at theRSC in New York they told me 51 but when I said I wanted to keep the old insert they charged 75 plus tax

21 July 2013, 04:31 AM	#13
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	The AD allowed me to keep my original insert when I purchased the second and third. Here are the before and after shotz. Like I said, I been a challenge getting used to it. Attached Images __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

21 July 2013, 04:35 AM	#14
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Love the Pepsi:)

21 July 2013, 05:07 AM	#15
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	I like the black bezel on mine but I think the Pepsi is more fitting for the model. That, and I'm tired of people asking me if I'm wearing a sub.

21 July 2013, 05:18 AM	#16
Boardman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: Houston Watch: Rolex, Omega, IWC Posts: 321	Switched mine myself a while back too. Pretty easy...getting the new insert fully in took a little bit. Instead of using a butter knife I used the end of a plastic spatula. Worked fine and no taping or worries.

21 July 2013, 05:27 AM	#17
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	Rolio,where is your AD?

21 July 2013, 05:33 AM	#18
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	He is in Reno, Nevada, now. His bigger shop used to be in Modesto, about 40 miles south of Stockton. He still has a small shop that can get parts. Harland Jewelers. I bought my insert about a year and a half ago; I just finally got the nerve up to put it on. __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

21 July 2013, 05:34 AM	#19
dgguidry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Louisiana Watch: 126600, 16710 Posts: 170	Where do you get extra bezels?

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