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ras47 · 6 May 2017, 06:30 AM

Before I trek to the nearest AD, anybody want to venture a guess as to the ballpark cost for the work I'm considering? Nothing is wrong with the watch, a GMT2 Pepsi 16710 made in 2000. I wouldn't mind getting it "refreshed" though, and of course keeping the original parts that would be replaced.

Pepsi bezel insert
New face for better lume
New hands for better lume

If we're talking several thousand dollars US then I'm not doing any of it. But if the cost would be under one thousand dollars I'd consider it.

Sky21 · 6 May 2017, 06:42 AM

Pretty sure a new bezel from Rolex is around $40 and the hands are close to $85 each. Not sure about a new dial sorry.

JP Chestnut · 6 May 2017, 06:43 AM

I'm not sure how much difference a service dial and hands would make. The lume on these aren't great, even when new.

ras47 · 6 May 2017, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I'm not sure how much difference a service dial and hands would make. The lume on these aren't great, even when new.

Good to know! Imagine spending $300 or more on new hands and seeing little or no difference! I was going to just do the bezel to get that fresh new look, but I thought that as long as I was doing one upgrade I might as well look into doing everything else.

What really got me going on this was a discussion in which people were posting their pics of the new Pepsi GMT in WG, with the new ceramic bezels. Wow!! On both the look and the price!

kauffee · 6 May 2017, 10:19 AM

If you are at all concerned about the future value of your watch then do not replace the dial or hands. Your watch isn't quite vintage but all the future vintage value would be lost with a replacement dial and hands. If you replace the bezel insert keep the original.

TickTockChuck · 6 May 2017, 10:28 AM

Your refresh, if it matters, may affect your future resale value. Most people want them as original as possible, especially the dial, hands and bezel. Unless it's really beat up and overfaded looking. But again, many people like that kind of patina. Maybe post a larger pic of your Pepsi and see what folks on TRF think. Cheers!

oldman2005 · 6 May 2017, 10:41 AM

Yes, unless they are badly damaged, I'd keep them original

sg719 · 6 May 2017, 10:59 AM

I recently had an 1988 sub refurbished. I had the bezel replaced, new dial, hands replaced, clasp replaced, new crystal, and new crown and it was $2400. That also included the cleaning and oil. I know the crystal was a couple hundred and the clasp was about 4-500. If you get the cleaning, you're probably looking at about 1400-1500.

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6 May 2017, 06:30 AM	#1
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	Cost Estimate? Before I trek to the nearest AD, anybody want to venture a guess as to the ballpark cost for the work I'm considering? Nothing is wrong with the watch, a GMT2 Pepsi 16710 made in 2000. I wouldn't mind getting it "refreshed" though, and of course keeping the original parts that would be replaced. Pepsi bezel insert New face for better lume New hands for better lume If we're talking several thousand dollars US then I'm not doing any of it. But if the cost would be under one thousand dollars I'd consider it. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

6 May 2017, 06:42 AM	#2
Sky21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 885	Pretty sure a new bezel from Rolex is around $40 and the hands are close to $85 each. Not sure about a new dial sorry.

6 May 2017, 06:43 AM	#3
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	I'm not sure how much difference a service dial and hands would make. The lume on these aren't great, even when new.

6 May 2017, 10:19 AM	#5
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	If you are at all concerned about the future value of your watch then do not replace the dial or hands. Your watch isn't quite vintage but all the future vintage value would be lost with a replacement dial and hands. If you replace the bezel insert keep the original.

6 May 2017, 10:28 AM	#6
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,264	Your refresh, if it matters, may affect your future resale value. Most people want them as original as possible, especially the dial, hands and bezel. Unless it's really beat up and overfaded looking. But again, many people like that kind of patina. Maybe post a larger pic of your Pepsi and see what folks on TRF think. Cheers!

6 May 2017, 10:41 AM	#7
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Yes, unless they are badly damaged, I'd keep them original

6 May 2017, 10:59 AM	#8
sg719 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Louisville Posts: 91	I recently had an 1988 sub refurbished. I had the bezel replaced, new dial, hands replaced, clasp replaced, new crystal, and new crown and it was $2400. That also included the cleaning and oil. I know the crystal was a couple hundred and the clasp was about 4-500. If you get the cleaning, you're probably looking at about 1400-1500. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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