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sportsfan0704 · 23 August 2024, 07:06 AM

I’ve heard mixed from 2 different AD’s service department. One said yes, but gave a long timeline to get it. Another seemed to say the answer is no. Has anyone had recent success with this?

If not, can someone recommend a reputable secondary source for the inserts?

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Gearjockey · 23 August 2024, 07:55 AM

Nonsense.

You’ll be waiting for months and possibly have to surrender current bezel

FRAKIS in Rolex parts & accessories sales section.

fishingbear · 23 August 2024, 09:42 AM

Any AD will supply. If the ones you talk to won’t just move to the next, they are not hard to source.

sportsfan0704 · 23 August 2024, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by fishingbear

Any AD will supply. If the ones you talk to won’t just move to the next, they are not hard to source.

Will they be a pain about how the watch originally came? Or do they not care as much as Rolex ?

fishingbear · 24 August 2024, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sportsfan0704

Will they be a pain about how the watch originally came? Or do they not care as much as Rolex ?

My experience is they don’t care which color insert it came with.

77T · 24 August 2024, 02:31 AM

An AD who orders a replacement is expected to do the work of replacing the insert. The color matters to the extent that it must be consistent with what colors were available to your reference.

In other words a Root Beer aluminum insert will not be offered for a SS GMT, nor a Pepsi for a TT GMT (just a couple of examples).

The AD watchmaker is expected to do the swap.

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sportsfan0704 · 24 August 2024, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

An AD who orders a replacement is expected to do the work of replacing the insert. The color matters to the extent that it must be consistent with what colors were available to your reference.

In other words a Root Beer aluminum insert will not be offered for a SS GMT, nor a Pepsi for a TT GMT (just a couple of examples).

The AD watchmaker is expected to do the swap.

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Will they swap black for Pepsi? It used to be yes. But now rsc is not doing those kinds of swaps apparently. I don’t mind letting the AD do it or letting them
Keep my old bezel…

77T · 24 August 2024, 06:54 AM

@Bas may know.
I don't know about RSc.
Was only referring to AD.

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dba · 24 August 2024, 11:34 AM

They're easily sourced from some of the trusted sellers on this forum. I sourced one and went to my AD, who said they couldn't do it, but they did suggest an independent watchmaker in town who could. Easy.

springer · 24 August 2024, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sportsfan0704

I’ve heard mixed from 2 different AD’s service department. One said yes, but gave a long timeline to get it. Another seemed to say the answer is no. Has anyone had recent success with this?

If not, can someone recommend a reputable secondary source for the inserts?

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Try the Rolex Service Center in NYC. If that doesn't work, send me a PM regarding the insert/color that you need. I have a few.

jP

23 August 2024, 07:06 AM	#1
sportsfan0704 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: New York Posts: 876	Can your AD order bezel inserts for 16710? I’ve heard mixed from 2 different AD’s service department. One said yes, but gave a long timeline to get it. Another seemed to say the answer is no. Has anyone had recent success with this? If not, can someone recommend a reputable secondary source for the inserts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 August 2024, 09:42 AM	#3
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,548	Any AD will supply. If the ones you talk to won’t just move to the next, they are not hard to source. __________________ ___________________ GMT II 126719 Meteorite + GMT II 126710BLRO + Daytona 116500LN (White) + Submariner 16610LV + Explorer II 16570 Polar + Submariner 116610LV + GMT II 16713 Rootbeer + Sky-Dweller 336934 (Blue) + GMT II 16710 (Pepsi & Coke) + Sea-Dweller 116600 Breitling Premier B25 Datora 2FA Security Active

24 August 2024, 02:31 AM	#6
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,010	An AD who orders a replacement is expected to do the work of replacing the insert. The color matters to the extent that it must be consistent with what colors were available to your reference. In other words a Root Beer aluminum insert will not be offered for a SS GMT, nor a Pepsi for a TT GMT (just a couple of examples). The AD watchmaker is expected to do the swap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

24 August 2024, 06:54 AM	#8
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,010	@Bas may know. I don't know about RSc. Was only referring to AD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

24 August 2024, 11:34 AM	#9
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,706	They're easily sourced from some of the trusted sellers on this forum. I sourced one and went to my AD, who said they couldn't do it, but they did suggest an independent watchmaker in town who could. Easy. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

23 August 2024, 07:55 AM	#2
Gearjockey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: USA Posts: 591	Nonsense. You’ll be waiting for months and possibly have to surrender current bezel FRAKIS in Rolex parts & accessories sales section.

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