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24 April 2008, 11:46 AM | #1 |
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16710 Bezel Changing / GMT Master II
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? |
24 April 2008, 11:49 AM | #2 |
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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.
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24 April 2008, 10:21 PM | #3 |
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Bring to your AD and let 'em do that. More save...
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24 April 2008, 10:59 PM | #4 |
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As stated all will work assuming all for a 16710.
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24 April 2008, 11:45 PM | #5 |
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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.
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24 April 2008, 11:51 PM | #6 |
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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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