16710 Bezel Changing / GMT Master II

[14060man]

If one owns a recent model 16710 GMT Master II, are the black, pepsi and coke bezels all the same size and therefore interchangeable? For example, if you buy a black bezel version, can you swap it out with a pepsi or coke?

How difficult is it to switch bezels?

Where can authentic bezels be found and what do they cost?

[scottschoe]

Yes, as long as you get the most recent inserts, they will all fit the 16710. It's not difficult to switch out the bezels (although I wouldn't do it daily) - there's a guide floating around somewhere on the details. Try your local RSC or AD; last time I checked, going rate was ~70.

[Trurolexer]

Bring to your AD and let 'em do that. More save...

[mike]

As stated all will work assuming all for a 16710.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by 14060man

(...)How difficult is it to switch bezels?(...)

Many members here have changed their GMT bezel successfully, but some have really messed it up. I for my part would let an AD watchmaker do it for you.

Here is a tutorial if you want to do it yourself.

And another one.

[Dan Pierce]

I've done it myself but would still have my watchmaker do it just to be safe, cause he's close, and will do it for free while I wait.
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