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Old 24 August 2024, 11:29 AM   #1
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Bezel for a 6426 Oysterdate: how to tell?

Hi, I’m new to Rolex vintage and bought a nice 6426 from the early 70s,
the only thing that annoys me is that the original bezel has been replaced with a engine turned bezel. Doing some research on eBay I’ve found a lot of bezels for the 6426, but here is my problem: How can I tell if it’s a original Rolex bezel or china replacement? Are there any characteristics one could try to look after?
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Old 24 August 2024, 07:36 PM   #2
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A very difficult part to find in the wild / secondary market indeed.

Even SwissIce on Ebay has never had one in stock. Also, they are often mislabeled as fitting the 6426. Even the aftermarket for sale by Ewatchsales is $75 (crazy price)..

Be very patient, recommending to buy from a reputable source.
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Old 24 August 2024, 08:27 PM   #3
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I hope I was lucky today…pulled the trigger on this for 25€ today 😀
Will post here how it went
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Old 24 August 2024, 08:47 PM   #4
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I wish you the very best.

Can you share the measurements?
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Old 24 August 2024, 10:09 PM   #5
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I hope I was lucky today…pulled the trigger on this for 25€ today ��
Will post here how it went
When I see "bezel for XXX," I infer that it's an aftermarket part, but who cares, really. You would be very hard-pressed to know the difference, and at least it's cheap. Someone could easily sell you an aftermarket part for $200 claiming that it is authentic and you wouldn't know.
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Old 24 August 2024, 10:45 PM   #6
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Thanks to all, once I hold it in my hands I’ll post the measurements here
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Old 27 August 2024, 01:14 AM   #7
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Does it have the recess on the bottom?
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Old 2 September 2024, 10:19 PM   #8
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As promised the measures for the bezel, it seems to fit, is this small „dent“ the recess you were mentioning, or just a dent? IMG_2024-09-02-184341.jpeg IMG_2024-09-02-181125.jpeg
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Old 3 September 2024, 12:00 AM   #9
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Measurement look right.

Thanks for sharing.
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