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Old 26 April 2022, 10:42 PM   #1
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Factory authorized bezel changing

Hello,
I am considering purchasing a Lady's 31mm 178245 watch, however, I am not a fan of the domed bezel. I want to make sure I have the Rolex service center do the work and stay within the authorized parameters.

Do you know if I am able to change the domed bezel for a diamond bezel?

and while I am at it...what my options are for changing the face?

Thank you
Maya
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Old 26 April 2022, 11:03 PM   #2
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Hello,
I am considering purchasing a Lady's 31mm 178245 watch, however, I am not a fan of the domed bezel. I want to make sure I have the Rolex service center do the work and stay within the authorized parameters.

Do you know if I am able to change the domed bezel for a diamond bezel?

and while I am at it...what my options are for changing the face?

Thank you
Maya
Have you asked your AD about the possibilities? I'm not aware if there is a reference which already has a diamond bezel, perhaps that's easier than having them do a switch? Likewise for the dial.
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Old 26 April 2022, 11:49 PM   #3
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I could not when I asked.
Buy the configuration you like and forget about changing dials, bezels or bracelets.
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Old 27 April 2022, 01:52 AM   #4
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Do you know if I am able to change the domed bezel for a diamond bezel?

and while I am at it...what my options are for changing the face?

Thank you
Maya
Rolex has a different model number for the DJ with diamond bezel, so it is unlikely they would swap an authentic diamond for domed bezel.

They may change a dial as long as it is to another that was originally available for the model you have.
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