Thunderbird Bezel changing Question

[arch66]

Hi, I'm new here, so please be patient with me if this question has come up before. I have been searching the net for an answer to this question without any success to this point.
How do I switch my present gold rotating bezel for a gold fluted stationary bezel.
I have owned my Rolex for 20 years and frankly would like a different look without the expense of a new / used Rolex.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[arch66]

Originally Posted by arch66

Hi, I'm new here, so please be patient with me if this question has come up before. I have been searching the net for an answer to this question without any success to this point.
How do I switch my present gold rotating bezel for a gold fluted stationary bezel.
I have owned my Rolex for 20 years and frankly would like a different look without the expense of a new / used Rolex.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Politicians and diapers should be changed frequently for the same reason.

[Tools]

I would expect that it presses on the same as it would a regular DJ.

However, with the cost of a Gold bezel, you might be better off to just get yourself an older DJ to wear when you get the urge..

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by Tools

I would expect that it presses on the same as it would a regular DJ.

However, with the cost of a Gold bezel, you might be better off to just get yourself an older DJ to wear when you get the urge..

Only if you buy it from an AD:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Vi...item2a408fb04e

IIRC, the cases are the same so yes, you would just pop off the old one and press the fluted one on...

[arch66]

Thank you all for the input so far. Can anyone please tell me the size / mm of the bezel I need. I see all these different sizes of bezels used, so it can become quite confusing. Based on the little I know I am leaning toward a 36mm bezel. Thank you in advance, I appreciate your help !

[Rikki]

I dont believe they make a standard bezel to replace the turnograph bezel. I not positive but haven't seen it done. Rikki

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by arch66

Thank you all for the input so far. Can anyone please tell me the size / mm of the bezel I need. I see all these different sizes of bezels used, so it can become quite confusing. Based on the little I know I am leaning toward a 36mm bezel. Thank you in advance, I appreciate your help !

You don't have a choice in this; you have to use the correct size.

If a DateJust bezel will work then it is indeed 36 mm; the question is will a DJ bezel work.

Originally Posted by Rikki

I dont believe they make a standard bezel to replace the turnograph bezel. I not positive but haven't seen it done. Rikki

Don't they take the same crystal as a DateJust?

If so, one would think a DJ bezel would work.

[Rikki]

Please give us the model number and then I can tell you if a bezel is made Rik

[Dalton]

If it has a step on the rehaute, which it probably has, you will need a Fluted or Smooth bezel with the negative step cut into it.

[squirerolex]

Hi i had my bezel changed on my one it can be done