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Real Name: Chuck Norris
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Went on to ebay and noticed auctions for the green bezel for about 100, and I was thinking with all the after market bezels and dials out there I am pretty sure some guys here have done it ( swapping the coke to pepsi on the explorer )
so ? How is it done ? Respectable watch repair shop ? I know it voids the warranty but sure as hell you can swap it back before it goes RSC. Because now that I see the bezels and no diffrence in dials ( writting and such ) I am really tempted to do it. So anybody here done it ? Pros and cons ? Pics ? Thanks in advance. |
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I have been thinking of swapping the complete bezel assemblies on my Subdate and my LV. Just to see the 'Subdate' with a maxi dial and 'Kermit the Subby'.
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i tried buying this anniv insert on ebay also. i could not fit it on the orig bezel and i don't know why.
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Did you buy a Rolex bezel or an aftermarket?
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my bezel is the original one that comes with the sub. i also have the original insert. the insert that i got on ebay is the green anniv aftermarkt insert for 9.99. cheap, but it doesn't fit. i ruined it trying to put it on. i just threw the damn thing
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Sound like the a thrid party .
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first of all you would need a Maxi Dial for a regular sub to look like an LV, and the inserts are usually changed from green to black. Also, by Explorer I'm sure you meant GMT :)
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http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=58807 here is the link..
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Done a few...this is my current one
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Yes I change out my LV Sub complete bezel monthly with a black one, it's great giving it a different look monthly.
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dalton, a non-wis would not even recognize a maxi dial from a regular sub dial.. so imho, the change of bezel from black to grenn would certainly change the appearance of the watch from a regular sub to an lv sub regardless if it has a maxi dial or not
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I have a Submariner 16610 made in 1991 with a nice Tritium dial.
![]() Then I put in a maxidial and the fat minute hand. ![]() Just a little closer. ![]() And a green bezel insert. ![]() So everything works great as you can see. Both 16610 and the 16610LV have the same bezel. Good luck. Jocke
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jocke, all your parts oem?
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Yes only orginal Rolex parts.
I never touch aftermarket parts. If I do, JJ will kill me. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Jocke
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how many times do I have to say it,those aftermarket inserts are not worth wasting your money on.if you want to change to a black insert then just buy a used one if you dont want to fork out the money for a new rolex one..
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how much for a new green one? I dont even like green, but loved the LV, I didnt buy one, cause I prefer the non-maxi dial, but might buy a green bezel if possible in the spring, just for the occasional swap up.
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