GMT Master II Bezel Check

[ddrew30]

First time poster, long time lurker--so apologies for the newbie question:

I am trying to figure out if the bezel on this L-Serial 16710 is real or fake--the font looks normal to me, but what is throwing me off is the fact that there appears to be a lot of space above/below the bezel numbers (i.e., the numbers don't almost touch/kiss the edges of the bezel). Have you seen variations in this spacing? Any other indications this bezel (or watch) isn't authentic?

[luk4s83]

Looks totally wrong to me

[texan_guy]

Yea it doesnt look right.

[996marty]

It could be me but aren’t the 8’s different?

[Salty_Owl]

the bezel is 100% non-authentic

[ltmgeller]

Just pop it out and go into Rolex and get a new one.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Just pop it out and go into Rolex and get a new one.

Exactly cost around $75 or less for any 16710 insert

[fishingbear]

Originally Posted by padi56

Exactly cost around $75 or less for any 16710 insert

This.

[watchnwine]

I went in with what I knew was an aftermarket insert and left with a new thin-font genuine insert (that's all they have now unfortunately). They charged me $65.

Your L would have originally come with a thick-font insert and likely a serif one. Only way I know to get a period correct insert is here or an auction site (eBay) but they are pricy. Changing inserts isn't too hard.

[Stan Cooper]

The giveaway that it's aftermarket is the straight line base of the 2s in 22; on genuine inserts, the 2s base curve slightly, conforming to the curve of the crystal.