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IlikeSubs · 28 July 2020, 10:50 AM

I’ve got a spare Bluesy bezel in my parts bin that has the numbers that faded and now look silver. I was considering popping off my green bezel on my z serial LV just for fun. Has anyone done anything similar on a submariner? If so, please post some pics!

Also, if I try to do the swap is there anything that I could do to damage my Sub?

IlikeSubs · 28 July 2020, 12:59 PM

dricig · 28 July 2020, 01:12 PM

It won't be original but the blue would be an improvement over the green.
Changing the bezel insert is fairly simple.

DoctorA · 28 July 2020, 01:15 PM

I’m not sure. I wouldn’t do it. Even though they’re all original parts but would look fake since rolex hasn’t produced that combination .................yet ;)

ToyotaMoe · 28 July 2020, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

I’m not sure. I wouldn’t do it. Even though they’re all original parts but would look fake since rolex hasn’t produced that combination .................yet ;)

I agree with the Doc

77T · 28 July 2020, 01:34 PM

I’ve read dozens of posts where people swap inserts. Similarly, there are as many or more ways to screw it up.

Hundreds have likely done a swap with no problems.

Worse case, the RSC makes some money returning your watch to “like new” condition

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Ian Macdermott · 28 July 2020, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by IlikeSubs

I’ve got a spare Bluesy bezel in my parts bin that has the numbers that faded and now look silver. I was considering popping off my green bezel on my z serial LV just for fun. Has anyone done anything similar on a submariner? If so, please post some pics!

Also, if I try to do the swap is there anything that I could do to damage my Sub?

Careful the pitchforks will be out and the baying mob will be after you.

Seriously it's you watch to do what ever you want with, it's easy enough to change the bezel. Go for it.

Larry81 · 28 July 2020, 06:57 PM

Man, I love how used and loved your kermit obviously is, really great to see in this day and age of people fretting over tiny scratches and value retention, awesome piece.

Harry-57 · 28 July 2020, 07:12 PM

Your watch, your choice.

I would. Although I'd probably rotate them.

HogwldFLTR · 28 July 2020, 08:46 PM

Not an issue; when I first got my 14060 I put on a red bezel; I enjoyed if for a while, got tired of it, and went back to the original. It's easy to do and go back so do it if you like.

joli160 · 28 July 2020, 09:07 PM

Aftermarket would be a no for me, the blue will look great

IlikeSubs · 28 July 2020, 10:46 PM

I did it! What do yall think? This is the bezel off of an A serial 16613 that had faded and was replaced.

HogwldFLTR · 28 July 2020, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by IlikeSubs

I did it! What do yall think? This is the bezel off of an A serial 16613 that had faded and was replaced.

Looks nice to me; if you like it go with it!

IlikeSubs · 28 July 2020, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry81

Man, I love how used and loved your kermit obviously is, really great to see in this day and age of people fretting over tiny scratches and value retention, awesome piece.

I didn't realize how beat up it is until you mentioned that. lol

I bought it new on July 3, 2007 and daily wore it until February 2018 (that is when I ventured out and bought other Rolex watches and began a rotation). It was serviced once (2012). I've worn it at the office, vacation, doing work on a ranch, working on cars, surfing, hiking camping, river tubing, snorkeling, etc. It's been in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, as well as the Gulf of Mexico.

Johny · 28 July 2020, 11:02 PM

It looks great.

I think that there is another one in the modified rolex thread.

IlikeSubs · 29 July 2020, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

It looks great.

I think that there is another one in the modified rolex thread.

Is there a modified thread somewhere?

synrrgy · 29 July 2020, 05:37 AM

Looks great! Love the blue bezel with the black dial. Maybe Rolex will announce that new color combo on the Sub come September...

Johny · 30 July 2020, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by IlikeSubs

Is there a modified thread somewhere?

Yes. I'll have a look for it .

G.D.BeanCounter · 30 July 2020, 03:03 AM

I think it looks great!

GONZO2LR · 30 July 2020, 03:06 AM

looks great....

Johny · 30 July 2020, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by IlikeSubs

Is there a modified thread somewhere?

Found it. Bumped it to top of page one for you. It is called the Modified rolex photos thread.

Aberdein · 30 July 2020, 03:38 AM

Like it, I like it a lot. To be honest I think it looks better in blue than it did in green.

28 July 2020, 10:50 AM	#1
IlikeSubs Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 133	Aftermarket or swapped bezels on Subs? I’ve got a spare Bluesy bezel in my parts bin that has the numbers that faded and now look silver. I was considering popping off my green bezel on my z serial LV just for fun. Has anyone done anything similar on a submariner? If so, please post some pics! Also, if I try to do the swap is there anything that I could do to damage my Sub?

28 July 2020, 01:12 PM	#3
dricig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: NY Metro Posts: 680	It won't be original but the blue would be an improvement over the green. Changing the bezel insert is fairly simple. __________________ Rolex 15010 Date -16013 TT DJ 16610LV -16750 GMT-16600 SD 16710 GMT -Tudor 79280

28 July 2020, 01:15 PM	#4
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	I’m not sure. I wouldn’t do it. Even though they’re all original parts but would look fake since rolex hasn’t produced that combination .................yet ;) __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

28 July 2020, 01:34 PM	#6
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,959	I’ve read dozens of posts where people swap inserts. Similarly, there are as many or more ways to screw it up. Hundreds have likely done a swap with no problems. Worse case, the RSC makes some money returning your watch to “like new” condition Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

28 July 2020, 08:46 PM	#10
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,674	Not an issue; when I first got my 14060 I put on a red bezel; I enjoyed if for a while, got tired of it, and went back to the original. It's easy to do and go back so do it if you like. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

28 July 2020, 12:59 PM	#2
IlikeSubs Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 133

28 July 2020, 06:57 PM	#8
Larry81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Guildford Watch: sub, ex2, mg white Posts: 34	Man, I love how used and loved your kermit obviously is, really great to see in this day and age of people fretting over tiny scratches and value retention, awesome piece.

28 July 2020, 07:12 PM	#9
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,650	Your watch, your choice. I would. Although I'd probably rotate them.

28 July 2020, 09:07 PM	#11
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,745	Aftermarket would be a no for me, the blue will look great __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

28 July 2020, 10:46 PM	#12
IlikeSubs Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 133	I did it! What do yall think? This is the bezel off of an A serial 16613 that had faded and was replaced.

28 July 2020, 11:02 PM	#15
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	It looks great. I think that there is another one in the modified rolex thread. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

29 July 2020, 05:37 AM	#17
synrrgy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California Posts: 1,472	Looks great! Love the blue bezel with the black dial. Maybe Rolex will announce that new color combo on the Sub come September...

30 July 2020, 03:03 AM	#19
G.D.BeanCounter Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Sky DayDate 2 Posts: 1,317	I think it looks great!

30 July 2020, 03:06 AM	#20
GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,390	looks great....

30 July 2020, 03:38 AM	#22
Aberdein "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Scotland Watch: 1982 GMT 16750Matt Posts: 530	Like it, I like it a lot. To be honest I think it looks better in blue than it did in green.

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