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johanLP · 2 February 2017, 03:34 AM

Hi,

After I removed the original insert from the bezel I found some residue of glue in the bezel. When I try to put on a new insert (new or old) it doesn't fit! It just won't click, and when its fitted its very loose and you can move the insert with your fingers.
So I suppose the old one was glued? It was a factory original one. However I know the previous owner has changed bezel several times.

But why doesn't any insert fit? Feels like the bezel is too large for the inserts.

ViperB · 2 February 2017, 03:59 AM

I would guess the bezel is not genuine. It takes a lot of pressure to press the insert to the bezel.

johanLP · 2 February 2017, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViperB

I would guess the bezel is not genuine. It takes a lot of pressure to press the insert to the bezel.

I don't think its an aftermarket bezel. I've read that the bezel might expand if its been taken on and off several times during its lifetime and supposedly there is a Rolex tool to adjust this?

steviebeat · 2 February 2017, 06:06 AM

Yes there is a big tool that operates like an expanding or contracting stepped collet for a lathe to make the bezel looser or tighter. Used to have one when I worked in an authorised workshop it was quite old and I don't think anyone had ever used it.

ViperB · 2 February 2017, 06:38 AM

The thin aluminum insert would take all the wear before the thicker steel bezel would. 16710 would be too new for the steel bezel to be worn already even if the insert was change weekly.

Etschell · 2 February 2017, 06:58 AM

seems strange. was the gap noticeable when the insert was on before you removed it? post a picture.

madmax21 · 2 February 2017, 07:23 AM

Guys be careful with the home remedies I'm an engineer and think I'm a pretty good one and when I need to see a doctor because I have a cold or flu guess what I see a medical doctor not my girlfriend who s a psychiatrist

It's all fine and dandy to try to do your own repairs and maintenance whether it's for aesthetic reasons or otherwise but you need to be careful and know your limits and please do not take this the wrong way generally speaking when I get a new watch especially if it's a higher-end Swiss or grand seiko even though I know exactly how to size it myself and have all the tools rather than possibly scratching it the bracelet I prefer to take it in two Rolex dealer I use who usually doesn't even charge me to size my watches whether I bought them from them or not.

That's my advice build a relationship with an authorized dealer whether it be Rolex or otherwise and they generally will help you for no charge for the future of course

2 February 2017, 03:34 AM	#1
johanLP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sweden Posts: 5	GMT 16710 Insert won't fit in bezel - glued? Hi, After I removed the original insert from the bezel I found some residue of glue in the bezel. When I try to put on a new insert (new or old) it doesn't fit! It just won't click, and when its fitted its very loose and you can move the insert with your fingers. So I suppose the old one was glued? It was a factory original one. However I know the previous owner has changed bezel several times. But why doesn't any insert fit? Feels like the bezel is too large for the inserts.

2 February 2017, 06:58 AM	#6
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	seems strange. was the gap noticeable when the insert was on before you removed it? post a picture. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

2 February 2017, 03:59 AM	#2
ViperB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sunrise,FL Posts: 6,557	I would guess the bezel is not genuine. It takes a lot of pressure to press the insert to the bezel.

2 February 2017, 06:06 AM	#4
steviebeat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: uk Posts: 47	Yes there is a big tool that operates like an expanding or contracting stepped collet for a lathe to make the bezel looser or tighter. Used to have one when I worked in an authorised workshop it was quite old and I don't think anyone had ever used it.

2 February 2017, 06:38 AM	#5
ViperB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sunrise,FL Posts: 6,557	The thin aluminum insert would take all the wear before the thicker steel bezel would. 16710 would be too new for the steel bezel to be worn already even if the insert was change weekly.

2 February 2017, 07:23 AM	#7
madmax21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: GMT Master ll Posts: 1,036	Guys be careful with the home remedies I'm an engineer and think I'm a pretty good one and when I need to see a doctor because I have a cold or flu guess what I see a medical doctor not my girlfriend who s a psychiatrist It's all fine and dandy to try to do your own repairs and maintenance whether it's for aesthetic reasons or otherwise but you need to be careful and know your limits and please do not take this the wrong way generally speaking when I get a new watch especially if it's a higher-end Swiss or grand seiko even though I know exactly how to size it myself and have all the tools rather than possibly scratching it the bracelet I prefer to take it in two Rolex dealer I use who usually doesn't even charge me to size my watches whether I bought them from them or not. That's my advice build a relationship with an authorized dealer whether it be Rolex or otherwise and they generally will help you for no charge for the future of course

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