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brandxbrand · 7 April 2010, 10:18 AM

I'm sure this has been covered elsewhere in for forum, but the search function is an absolute horror show to use effectively.

Recently picked up an LV through my AD. With the intro of the ceramics later this year, I want to my 'bases loaded' and get a black insert to switch out the green maybe during the winter months - not uncommon, I know.

I asked at my AD - the same place I got the LV from and they told me I would have to send the watch back to Rolex for them to replace. Surely this is not true? Can I not just get them to order an insert? They also quoted up to $450 - again, this has to be jibberish. Before anyone asks, I made it clear I was looking for the insert and NOT the bezel.

I would buy it through the forum no prob, but new ones don't come up very often, and when they do, it's usually too late to act. How much should I realistically be looking to spend for a new black insert through an AD... if that's even an option.

Apologies if this seems like a dumb question - I've never been one to fool around with parts before.

Cheers

Chris

gregmoeck · 7 April 2010, 10:39 AM

Chris, I'm in the same boat, I think they are around 150.00 new. I think one source is getting some soon so just watch the for sale forum. I do know where you can get a Bezel with black insert for 400. This is for someone that does not want to spend a lot of time changing out the insert, they can just pop the bezel and place the black one on. I can PM you the name of the person if you are interested. I'm going to hold out for just the insert.

Tools · 7 April 2010, 10:40 AM

Inserts from a Dealer that has a parts account are about $50-75 bucks..

the problem is that Rolex doesn't sell parts to just any old Dealer... they have to have a watchmaker on staff who is capable of replacing those parts, and they then are supposed to follow Rolex policy.

That policy is - no replacement of parts on different models...and there-in lies the rub.. The black insert is not an authorized part for an LV (green) watch..

So, it is generally done below Rolex Corporate radar..

zippaul · 7 April 2010, 10:58 AM

Check with Steve Mulholland (do a search, your favorite) here on TRF. I also own a 16610LV and I ordered my genuine Rolex black bezel insert from him. I paid $150 which seems to be his going rate. Looks nice in green, looks gorgeous in black. Good luck and I hope this helps.

smallcandle · 7 April 2010, 12:17 PM

Yep, Steve Mulholland should be able to hook you up.

sakuraba · 7 April 2010, 12:21 PM

+2 on Steve Mulholland.

The guy can get you anything!

karmatp · 7 April 2010, 12:22 PM

Any Rolex AD with a Rolex certified watchmaker that has a parts account can order you a insert. The most I have ever paid from a AD is $90.00, if you get quoted more, keep looking.

brandxbrand · 7 April 2010, 12:36 PM

Thanks for all he input guys. I have a friend that had additional links ordered to the store. Is this a good indication that they have a 'parts' account too? Might swing by tomorrow again.

Tools · 7 April 2010, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandxbrand

Thanks for all he input guys. I have a friend that had additional links ordered to the store. Is this a good indication that they have a 'parts' account too? Might swing by tomorrow again.

It's possible... but it's usually sales staff who size bracelets and install links........... that's probably why so many of them are scratched up.......

gmtobsessed · 8 April 2010, 12:54 AM

Here in AU, RSC wont let us keep the replaced parts.
I want extra blk bezel for my GMT, but if I send it to RSC, they will keep the orig. pepsi.
But then I wont trust anyone to replace it apart from RSC.
Tough situation

t e x · 8 April 2010, 12:57 AM

Just make sure the watch is "stock" before going to RSC.

padi56 · 8 April 2010, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmtobsessed

Here in AU, RSC wont let us keep the replaced parts.
I want extra blk bezel for my GMT, but if I send it to RSC, they will keep the orig. pepsi.
But then I wont trust anyone to replace it apart from RSC.
Tough situation

Cannot think why its a very simple job to change a insert,and if you want a insert from RSC.Then just remove your old insert and say you lost it and they will replace it for you. So you keep old one you removed, and any old type insert should cost no more than $75.

Nairn1980 · 8 April 2010, 01:03 AM

Hi Chris,

I just bought an LV and have ordered a black bezel insert to swap from time to time too.

I believe the price for this should be around £40-50GBP. I suppose in $ up to 100.

This is easily fitted, and does not need to be sent away.

Hope this helps

7 April 2010, 10:18 AM	#1
brandxbrand "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Concord, Ma Watch: your back Posts: 422	16610 Bezel Insert from an AD? I'm sure this has been covered elsewhere in for forum, but the search function is an absolute horror show to use effectively. Recently picked up an LV through my AD. With the intro of the ceramics later this year, I want to my 'bases loaded' and get a black insert to switch out the green maybe during the winter months - not uncommon, I know. I asked at my AD - the same place I got the LV from and they told me I would have to send the watch back to Rolex for them to replace. Surely this is not true? Can I not just get them to order an insert? They also quoted up to $450 - again, this has to be jibberish. Before anyone asks, I made it clear I was looking for the insert and NOT the bezel. I would buy it through the forum no prob, but new ones don't come up very often, and when they do, it's usually too late to act. How much should I realistically be looking to spend for a new black insert through an AD... if that's even an option. Apologies if this seems like a dumb question - I've never been one to fool around with parts before. Cheers Chris

7 April 2010, 10:40 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Inserts from a Dealer that has a parts account are about $50-75 bucks.. the problem is that Rolex doesn't sell parts to just any old Dealer... they have to have a watchmaker on staff who is capable of replacing those parts, and they then are supposed to follow Rolex policy. That policy is - no replacement of parts on different models...and there-in lies the rub.. The black insert is not an authorized part for an LV (green) watch.. So, it is generally done below Rolex Corporate radar.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 April 2010, 12:17 PM	#5
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Yep, Steve Mulholland should be able to hook you up. __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

7 April 2010, 12:21 PM	#6
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	+2 on Steve Mulholland. The guy can get you anything! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

7 April 2010, 12:22 PM	#7
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Any Rolex AD with a Rolex certified watchmaker that has a parts account can order you a insert. The most I have ever paid from a AD is $90.00, if you get quoted more, keep looking. __________________ My grails:

7 April 2010, 10:39 AM	#2
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	Chris, I'm in the same boat, I think they are around 150.00 new. I think one source is getting some soon so just watch the for sale forum. I do know where you can get a Bezel with black insert for 400. This is for someone that does not want to spend a lot of time changing out the insert, they can just pop the bezel and place the black one on. I can PM you the name of the person if you are interested. I'm going to hold out for just the insert.

7 April 2010, 10:58 AM	#4
zippaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: Georgia Watch: 16610LV Posts: 172	Check with Steve Mulholland (do a search, your favorite) here on TRF. I also own a 16610LV and I ordered my genuine Rolex black bezel insert from him. I paid $150 which seems to be his going rate. Looks nice in green, looks gorgeous in black. Good luck and I hope this helps.

7 April 2010, 12:36 PM	#8
brandxbrand "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Concord, Ma Watch: your back Posts: 422	Thanks for all he input guys. I have a friend that had additional links ordered to the store. Is this a good indication that they have a 'parts' account too? Might swing by tomorrow again.

8 April 2010, 12:54 AM	#10
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,373	Here in AU, RSC wont let us keep the replaced parts. I want extra blk bezel for my GMT, but if I send it to RSC, they will keep the orig. pepsi. But then I wont trust anyone to replace it apart from RSC. Tough situation

8 April 2010, 12:57 AM	#11
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	Just make sure the watch is "stock" before going to RSC. __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

8 April 2010, 01:03 AM	#13
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Hi Chris, I just bought an LV and have ordered a black bezel insert to swap from time to time too. I believe the price for this should be around £40-50GBP. I suppose in $ up to 100. This is easily fitted, and does not need to be sent away. Hope this helps

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