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Old 31 October 2018, 07:45 AM   #1
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Please excuse my ignorance but I only learn by asking questions. Are all bezel inserts replaceable. I appears that the 16710 is but is the 116710? It all gets rather confusing. I ask as I would like to buy a gmt master and prefer the ceramic if I could get my hands on one at the right price, but would like to be able to change the bezel inserts.
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Old 31 October 2018, 07:56 AM   #2
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Please excuse my ignorance but I only learn by asking questions. Are all bezel inserts replaceable. I appears that the 16710 is but is the 116710? It all gets rather confusing. I ask as I would like to buy a gmt master and prefer the ceramic if I could get my hands on one at the right price, but would like to be able to change the bezel inserts.

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16710 is easy and cheap to swap at will. 5 min job. 116710 is possible but harder, involves heat and (I think) more risky and time consuming. Also no longer a genuine ref if I’m not mistaken. 16710 can sport 3 bezels and two bracelets so a six in one. Seven if you include no bezel.


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Old 31 October 2018, 07:58 AM   #3
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16710 is easy and cheap to swap at will. 5 min job. 116710 is possible but harder, involves heat and (I think) more risky and time consuming. Also no longer a genuine ref if I’m not mistaken. 16710 can sport 3 bezels and two bracelets so a six in one. Seven if you include no bezel.


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Sorry. Nine in one if you include no bezel.


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Old 31 October 2018, 08:04 AM   #4
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Please excuse my ignorance but I only learn by asking questions. Are all bezel inserts replaceable. I appears that the 16710 is but is the 116710? It all gets rather confusing. I ask as I would like to buy a gmt master and prefer the ceramic if I could get my hands on one at the right price, but would like to be able to change the bezel inserts.
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Ceramic bezel requires a special tool to remove it and press it on. Also, there is a white nylon retaining ring that must be replaced with new when reinstalling the bezel onto the case. This is not a DIY job. Watchmaker or RSC!
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No.. twelve in one with a Tropic strap too. I love the 16710!


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