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quattrogeek · 11 April 2009, 02:34 AM

I was just wondering if you could snap a Submariner bezel insert into a GMT master bezel?

I know it would defeat the GMT function - but it doesn't take long to switch inserts - and you'd still be able to use it for timing functions when diving..... Has anybody done this? Or are the dimensions different?

GeoGio Greece · 11 April 2009, 04:48 AM

They do not fit. They are a fraction of a mm different !

Mr Sandman · 11 April 2009, 08:36 AM

Use a dive computer as your main and a watch and tables as back up.

abr68 · 11 April 2009, 09:04 AM

Hi,
It would be great if you could swap the bezel to all the sporties just fitting a different insert in.
But a bad business case for Rolex....

Best,
Axel

Lion · 11 April 2009, 09:06 AM

Ahh, C'est la vie!!!

mailman · 11 April 2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

They do not fit. They are a fraction of a mm different !

Yes they do fit as long as both models have a sapphire crystal. I know someone who has done it and wears his GMT with a Sub insert.

He went to the AD to have his faded pepsi insert changed out for a new one and they didn't have any in stock. Th AD installed a Sub insert for him.

quattrogeek · 13 April 2009, 10:29 AM

Well, mine's a 16710 - so I think it has the sapphire crystal, right?

Tools · 13 April 2009, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quattrogeek

Well, mine's a 16710 - so I think it has the sapphire crystal, right?

Yes, all 16710's are Sapphire..........

11 April 2009, 02:34 AM	#1
quattrogeek "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Plattsburgh, NY Watch: 16710 GMT II Posts: 11	Bezel Inserts I was just wondering if you could snap a Submariner bezel insert into a GMT master bezel? I know it would defeat the GMT function - but it doesn't take long to switch inserts - and you'd still be able to use it for timing functions when diving..... Has anybody done this? Or are the dimensions different?

11 April 2009, 04:48 AM	#2
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	They do not fit. They are a fraction of a mm different ! __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

11 April 2009, 09:06 AM	#5
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Ahh, C'est la vie!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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11 April 2009, 08:36 AM	#3
Mr Sandman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Devon U.K Posts: 527	Use a dive computer as your main and a watch and tables as back up.

11 April 2009, 09:04 AM	#4
abr68 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Axel Location: Germany Watch: view my signature Posts: 612	Hi, It would be great if you could swap the bezel to all the sporties just fitting a different insert in. But a bad business case for Rolex.... Best, Axel

13 April 2009, 10:29 AM	#7
quattrogeek "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Plattsburgh, NY Watch: 16710 GMT II Posts: 11	Well, mine's a 16710 - so I think it has the sapphire crystal, right?

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