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K3ndr1c · 5 December 2021, 04:00 PM

My bezel on 16610 has a few marks and knicks just wondering do you guys swap them out or leave it. Wanted to know what’s the census. I’m kind of leaning to leave it because it will take more of a beating after I swap it anyways.

dawalsh · 5 December 2021, 04:02 PM

Leave it.

Kyle3130 · 5 December 2021, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dawalsh

Leave it.

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shaunylw · 5 December 2021, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle3130

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Leave it, it’s one of the few things that can develop patina.

csaltphoto · 5 December 2021, 04:18 PM

Mine has a big scratch. It's a $40 cost and there are tons of replacements. Probably get a new one when I do a RSC service. Only exception would be a flat four or other unusual bezel.

Gab27 · 5 December 2021, 05:02 PM

What condition is it in? If it's minor, I'd take no action. If it is substantial, I'd have a replaced with another OEM. I'm not sentimentally attached to bezels.

Old Expat Beast · 5 December 2021, 05:12 PM

It doesn't really matter.

KY.. · 5 December 2021, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gab27

What condition is it in? If it's minor, I'd take no action. If it is substantial, I'd have a replaced with another OEM.

Yep, same for me..

joli160 · 5 December 2021, 06:21 PM

Replace it, nobody can ever tell the difference

padi56 · 5 December 2021, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by K3ndr1c

My bezel on 16610 has a few marks and knicks just wondering do you guys swap them out or leave it. Wanted to know what’s the census. I’m kind of leaning to leave it because it will take more of a beating after I swap it anyways.

Well watches like the 16610 and all the rest of the 5 series with changeable inserts are just that, watches made so the inserts can be easily DIY changed.And inserts now at around $50 from Rolex so easy to change,but quite a different story with the ceramic inserts.

rusty427 · 5 December 2021, 07:47 PM

If you a leaning towards keeping it, then I would. If you have thought about it, you probably have that way of understand.
Keep it original I say.

DoricSpiker · 5 December 2021, 08:41 PM

I would leave it. It’s your scratch, if it was someone else’s scratch I would change it. Maybe I am weird though!

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Stew7 · 5 December 2021, 10:39 PM

I recently swapped out a dinged up 16600 bezel but had the same thoughts beforehand. I much prefer the clean replacement and it’s basically dirt cheap as far as parts go.

padi56 · 5 December 2021, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew7

I recently swapped out a dinged up 16600 bezel but had the same thoughts beforehand. I much prefer the clean replacement and it’s basically dirt cheap as far as parts go.

Exactly changed mine on my 16600 SD a few time but had a very hard life working as a real working tool underwater as PADI instructor and dive guide.

garyk · 5 December 2021, 11:08 PM

Life is short, do not hesitate to do what makes you happy!

brandrea · 5 December 2021, 11:09 PM

Change it at service if you want to

5 December 2021, 04:00 PM	#1
K3ndr1c "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: The6ix Posts: 74	Do the purist leave the aluminum bezel original? My bezel on 16610 has a few marks and knicks just wondering do you guys swap them out or leave it. Wanted to know what’s the census. I’m kind of leaning to leave it because it will take more of a beating after I swap it anyways.

5 December 2021, 05:12 PM	#7
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: SEIKO TUNA Posts: 28,595	It doesn't really matter. __________________ _______________________

5 December 2021, 06:21 PM	#9
joli160 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,594	Replace it, nobody can ever tell the difference __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

5 December 2021, 11:08 PM	#15
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,468	Life is short, do not hesitate to do what makes you happy! __________________

5 December 2021, 04:02 PM	#2
dawalsh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Midwest Posts: 364	Leave it.

5 December 2021, 04:18 PM	#5
csaltphoto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: US Watch: sub Posts: 2,390	Mine has a big scratch. It's a $40 cost and there are tons of replacements. Probably get a new one when I do a RSC service. Only exception would be a flat four or other unusual bezel.

5 December 2021, 05:02 PM	#6
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	What condition is it in? If it's minor, I'd take no action. If it is substantial, I'd have a replaced with another OEM. I'm not sentimentally attached to bezels.

5 December 2021, 07:47 PM	#11
rusty427 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 204	If you a leaning towards keeping it, then I would. If you have thought about it, you probably have that way of understand. Keep it original I say.

5 December 2021, 08:41 PM	#12
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,401	I would leave it. It’s your scratch, if it was someone else’s scratch I would change it. Maybe I am weird though! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 December 2021, 10:39 PM	#13
Stew7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: MA, US Watch: Omega, Rolex Posts: 351	I recently swapped out a dinged up 16600 bezel but had the same thoughts beforehand. I much prefer the clean replacement and it’s basically dirt cheap as far as parts go.

5 December 2021, 11:09 PM	#16
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,383	Change it at service if you want to

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