Is this COKE insert genuine

[khalifam]

Hello Gang,

Looking at purchasing this insert, is it genuine? The font is bigger than my pepsi insert.

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[khalifam]

Anyone?

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[Nico81]

Not sure, but looks ok
Just order one from Rolex Service Center at $64 plus tax


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[padi56]

Originally Posted by Nico81

Not sure, but looks ok
Just order one from Rolex Service Center at $64 plus tax


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Have to agree any anyone paying silly money for these inserts must be crazy when easy to get from Rolex themselves.

[khalifam]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree any anyone paying silly money for these inserts must be crazy when easy to get from Rolex themselves.

Not so easy now.... For your submariner and Sea Dweller yes. But for a GMT good luck, plus you don't know how much I'm paying.

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[Njkdog]

Originally Posted by khalifam

Not so easy now.... For your submariner and Sea Dweller yes. But for a GMT good luck, plus you don't know how much I'm paying.

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If you’re not paying crazy money, then it’s not real. If you are paying crazy money, you are being misleading and cutting off your nose to spite your face.
The above had good advice, go to Rolex service center. My local center has them available.

[khalifam]

Originally Posted by Njkdog

If you’re not paying crazy money, then it’s not real. If you are paying crazy money, you are being misleading and cutting off your nose to spite your face.
The above had good advice, go to Rolex service center. My local center has them available.

I have a 16700, they don't come on the coke insert but I wanted to put my GMT on a coke. I'm paying £95 which is approx £9 more than what Rolex charge now (£36 insert + £50 fitting fee)

All I wanted to know is if it seems genuine...

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[padi56]

Originally Posted by khalifam

Not so easy now.... For your submariner and Sea Dweller yes. But for a GMT good luck, plus you don't know how much I'm paying.

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Well I changed one about two weeks ago in the UK and it was very easy cost £35 exchange.

[khalifam]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well I changed one about two weeks ago in the UK and it was very easy cost £35 exchange.

Not anymore, £35ish for the insert + £50 fitting which is not an issue but RSC will not change your insert if you have a LN model.

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[karleone]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well I changed one about two weeks ago in the UK and it was very easy cost £35 exchange.

If your GMT is post 2003/2004 the service insert from RSC is period correct. If your GMT is older than that the RSC servcie insert will not be the same type (Mark 1, Serif or fat font serif).

[karleone]

Originally Posted by khalifam

Hello Gang,

Looking at purchasing this insert, is it genuine? The font is bigger than my pepsi insert.

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Insert looks authentic

[MrLemon]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree any anyone paying silly money for these inserts must be crazy when easy to get from Rolex themselves.

agree with you, some listings on eBay for 3.5k usd, just for an insert

[padi56]

Originally Posted by khalifam

Not anymore, £35ish for the insert + £50 fitting which is not an issue but RSC will not change your insert if you have a LN model.

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Well they are quite easily to change yourself would never pay £50 to change one.

[khalifam]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well they are quite easily to change yourself would never pay £50 to change one.

LOL. RSC won't just hand them out to you and will now charge a £50 fee for fitting.

I can change it myself in about 3 minutes but Rolex won't just give you one- again, things have changed it's not how it was 30 years ago

Same with bracelets.

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[kegan]

That insert looks genuine to me. I would put this on the vintage section there are some actual experts there that will help you out. I’m amazed at some of these comments. As if Rolex would ever sell a coke insert to one that wants it for a 16700.

[khalifam]

Originally Posted by kegan

That insert looks genuine to me. I would put this on the vintage section there are some actual experts there that will help you out. I’m amazed at some of these comments. As if Rolex would ever sell a coke insert to one that wants it for a 16700.

I know right? Can't believe people think you can just turn up at RSC and that they give you a new bezel insert in your hand and you fit it yourself

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[Mdpaint]

This insert is genuine. I did a ton of research before buying my 16710

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[kegan]

Originally Posted by khalifam

I know right? Can't believe people think you can just turn up at RSC and that they give you a new bezel insert in your hand and you fit it yourself

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Yep, not happening..I’d say you are getting a pretty fair deal.

[Jeanf]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well they are quite easily to change yourself would never pay £50 to change one.

You probably haven’t gone to an AD since a long time... Got mine changed recently: 188$ with tax. AD will not sell you an insert alone. They say Rolex requires them to have a Rolex authorized watch repair person do the change AND keep the old insert as « only done on an exchange basis ». Crazy...

[hanw]

I think it looks legit.

[Porsche91101]

Originally Posted by Nico81

Not sure, but looks ok
Just order one from Rolex Service Center at $64 plus tax


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will Rolex simply give you a bezel without taking your original one away?

[BankAnden]

Originally Posted by Jeanf

You probably haven’t gone to an AD since a long time... Got mine changed recently: 188$ with tax. AD will not sell you an insert alone. They say Rolex requires them to have a Rolex authorized watch repair person do the change AND keep the old insert as « only done on an exchange basis ». Crazy...

In EU you are allowed to keep the old insert, for a small fee. Around 40USD.

And as mentioned by you and several other posts - you can’t just by an insert, they take the watch and put it on.

[HogwldFLTR]

I don't believe anyone will be able to tell you the authenticity of a bezel insert unless it's way off. That said, no one will be able to tell on the wrist either. If it's really a big deal for you those that say go to the AD are giving the right advice.

[Nico81]

Originally Posted by khalifam

Not so easy now.... For your submariner and Sea Dweller yes. But for a GMT good luck, plus you don't know how much I'm paying.

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It is that easy
I just did it in local boutique that has Rolex watchmaker and service center.. it was $64 plus tax for brand new coke (

You can also mail your watch to RSC and request
It ( they will likely keep the old insert when installing new)


Id stay away from “faded “ inserts
As lot of funny businesses happening

A. They look old
B. Due to people paying stupid money for “faded” … lot of fade is done with chemicals , etc

If faded insert is In perfect condition, it is a major red flag..

Advice is, buy new


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[watchsupplyus]

a fat lady, font, and placement looks good.

[fishingbear]

Walk in to an AD with a watchmaker and parts account and buy a known authentic one for $58.
If they don’t have the gmt insert they will order you one.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree any anyone paying silly money for these inserts must be crazy when easy to get from Rolex themselves.

You have no idea what the asking price is lol. RSC makes it more and more difficult to do anything, especially if you want to keep an original insert.

Anyway, apologies OP for this derailed exchange. I’m not 100% sure but it looks pretty good to me. Do you have any pictures of the back? It might help some of the experts here confirm.

[Cassidyanne]

ItsThe Real Thing!!!!!

[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by khalifam

Not anymore, £35ish for the insert + £50 fitting which is not an issue but RSC will not change your insert if you have a LN model.

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Not strictly true. Mine is a LN per the hangtag and papers but they did it. They won’t change it if the case is marked 16710LN

If it is, then that’s an issue and you’ll need to go aftermarket obvs.

This was at st james approx 3 months ago and the cost for a Pepsi was about £110 inc fitting and keeping the old one.

Edit - the insert looks ok btw - and in all honesty it’s bloody hard to tell. Personally while I can I’d go to RSC but that’s not convenient for many I acknowledge.

[Straphanger]

It looks legit