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GlideLockHeadLock · 4 August 2013, 07:38 AM

When a GMT comes with a Coke or Pepsi bezel is it specified on the Paperwork? I was thinking about getting a GMT and i was seeing if its better to get one that originally had a coke bezel or if i can buy the black one and just add it later?

Thanks for any help

Thatguy · 4 August 2013, 07:45 AM

On a 16710 you can swap out all 3 easily.

GlideLockHeadLock · 4 August 2013, 07:47 AM

i know you can swap them out. What im asking is if there worth more if they come originally with the coke bezel on it. Is the Model number or Serial number different depending on what bezel insert is has?

Thatguy · 4 August 2013, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GlideLockHeadLock

i know you can swap them out. What im asking is if there worth more if they come originally with the coke bezel on it. Is the Model number or Serial number different depending on what bezel insert is has?

I don't think it would be worth any more no matter what bezel it came with. I think there is a way to tell what it originally came with. Try a search or someone should have the answer shortly.

GlideLockHeadLock · 4 August 2013, 08:06 AM

ok thanks

rolio · 4 August 2013, 09:49 AM

It's not worth any more if it has a coke bezel originally. The model itself is what holds the value in this case.

SUBversive · 4 August 2013, 11:51 AM

And I don't believe in the us the paperwork list what color. Mine doesn't.

Thatguy · 4 August 2013, 01:22 PM

I knew I saw it somewhere.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...al+bezel+color

77T · 5 August 2013, 12:20 AM

On the question of value, it usually doesn't factor into resale except for unique combinations of bezel and dial - like a transitional dial with original bezel. Take the nipple dial root beer for example.

While the paperwork on vintage models may or may not indicate - be mindful swapping bezels around if you plan to have RSC do any service in future. Keep track of what it started out as. They will know how the watch left the factory based on the serial number. If it is "wrong" insert, you will learn cost of putting it "right".

HL65 · 5 August 2013, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SUBversive

And I don't believe in the us the paperwork list what color. Mine doesn't.

Actually it does: Pepsi is 16710B and Coke is 16710A.

ShawnK · 5 August 2013, 10:35 AM

The original bezel color is indicated on the serial number. The black bezel version, for example, is coded "LN" for "Lignette Noir" (forgive any incorrect spelling).

From what I understand, if you send a GMT to RSC for service and it needs a new bezel, they will only replace it with the color that was originally fitted to that particular watch.

Billywiz · 5 August 2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ShawnK

The original bezel color is indicated on the serial number. The black bezel version, for example, is coded "LN" for "Lignette Noir" (forgive any incorrect spelling).

From what I understand, if you send a GMT to RSC for service and it needs a new bezel, they will only replace it with the color that was originally fitted to that particular watch.

Not sure you are right if it was officially offered as an alternative?

Billywiz · 5 August 2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Actually it does: Pepsi is 16710B and Coke is 16710A.

So...is there a way to look up a serial number for one of these GMT to check if it left the factory as. pepsi for example?

HL65 · 5 August 2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Billywiz

So...is there a way to look up a serial number for one of these GMT to check if it left the factory as. pepsi for example?

You need to have papers to indicate which one it is as I stated A vs B.

padi56 · 5 August 2013, 07:20 PM

As far as I know its normally the USA has the A or B on warranty

polarinda · 6 August 2013, 01:25 PM

Hong Kong papers has no bezel code indication. I swapped the supposedly original black for a pepsi in RSC and was estactic! The value may actually be up now!

springer · 6 August 2013, 01:46 PM

The style number on USA warranty papers contains info on the watch model, bezel insert color and bracelet.

There are three different codes used for bezel inserts found within the style number on warranty papers in the USA. The codes are : A=black/red, B=blue/red, N=black

The bracelet style is coded in the last four digits of the style number. 9315=93150, 7836=78360, 6251=62510 etc.

In the warranty paper below, if you look at the style number, it came with the black/red insert (16710A) with a 93150 bracelet.

4 August 2013, 07:38 AM	#1
GlideLockHeadLock Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: Submariner116610LN Posts: 295	GMT question????? When a GMT comes with a Coke or Pepsi bezel is it specified on the Paperwork? I was thinking about getting a GMT and i was seeing if its better to get one that originally had a coke bezel or if i can buy the black one and just add it later? Thanks for any help

4 August 2013, 09:49 AM	#6
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	It's not worth any more if it has a coke bezel originally. The model itself is what holds the value in this case. 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~

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77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	On the question of value, it usually doesn't factor into resale except for unique combinations of bezel and dial - like a transitional dial with original bezel. Take the nipple dial root beer for example. While the paperwork on vintage models may or may not indicate - be mindful swapping bezels around if you plan to have RSC do any service in future. Keep track of what it started out as. They will know how the watch left the factory based on the serial number. If it is "wrong" insert, you will learn cost of putting it "right". __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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ShawnK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Shawn Location: Kentucky Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 222	The original bezel color is indicated on the serial number. The black bezel version, for example, is coded "LN" for "Lignette Noir" (forgive any incorrect spelling). From what I understand, if you send a GMT to RSC for service and it needs a new bezel, they will only replace it with the color that was originally fitted to that particular watch. __________________ "I get clock radio...he cannot afford. High five!"

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	As far as I know its normally the USA has the A or B on warranty __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	On a 16710 you can swap out all 3 easily.

4 August 2013, 07:47 AM	#3
GlideLockHeadLock Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: Submariner116610LN Posts: 295	i know you can swap them out. What im asking is if there worth more if they come originally with the coke bezel on it. Is the Model number or Serial number different depending on what bezel insert is has?

4 August 2013, 08:06 AM	#5
GlideLockHeadLock Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: Submariner116610LN Posts: 295	ok thanks

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SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	And I don't believe in the us the paperwork list what color. Mine doesn't.

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Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	I knew I saw it somewhere. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...al+bezel+color

6 August 2013, 01:25 PM	#16
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	Hong Kong papers has no bezel code indication. I swapped the supposedly original black for a pepsi in RSC and was estactic! The value may actually be up now!

6 August 2013, 01:46 PM	#17
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	The style number on USA warranty papers contains info on the watch model, bezel insert color and bracelet. There are three different codes used for bezel inserts found within the style number on warranty papers in the USA. The codes are : A=black/red, B=blue/red, N=black The bracelet style is coded in the last four digits of the style number. 9315=93150, 7836=78360, 6251=62510 etc. In the warranty paper below, if you look at the style number, it came with the black/red insert (16710A) with a 93150 bracelet. Attached Images __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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