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Kissdrb · 30 March 2013, 02:37 PM

I just had my sub serviced by my local Rolex dealer and had the metal bezel replaced (faint scratch) for an additional $125. In comparing the new to the old I noticed that my old bezel has a mirror finish while the new bezel has a dull matte finish. Any ideas why this would be? When I called the dealer about it he said they may be able to buff it to get the mirror finish. Does this sound right?

Thanks for any help.

sleddog · 30 March 2013, 03:00 PM

It would just be from a different batch.....don't sweat it!
Also, don't have them buff it, as It will most likely just ruin the new insert.

frambo · 30 March 2013, 11:43 PM

No idea why this might be but I'd say it's more of a deal then they're making out- in trying to work out what makes my Daytona have such class I realised that the mirror finish on the bezel means that when it's not covered in fingerprints it really looks quite amazing, given the environment!

EDIT: Got confused between this thread and the daytona bezel removal one, apologies. For what it's worth I think the slightly mirroring bezel of the sub is what attracts me to it but each to their own, Matte is also nice!

Kissdrb · 31 March 2013, 12:16 PM

I wore my sub for the first time today since I got it back from service to a wedding and even though the rest of the watch looks amazing, the bezel doesn't have the same pop. Funny thing is that if I did not still have the old one to compare it to I might not have noticed. I do agree with Sleddog & will not have it buffed, I just wished it had the same finish as the old, but I am a little OCD about my watches. I appreciate the feedback.

30 March 2013, 02:37 PM	#1
Kissdrb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: David Location: Oklahoma Watch: Rolex/ Omega Posts: 15	New sub bezel I just had my sub serviced by my local Rolex dealer and had the metal bezel replaced (faint scratch) for an additional $125. In comparing the new to the old I noticed that my old bezel has a mirror finish while the new bezel has a dull matte finish. Any ideas why this would be? When I called the dealer about it he said they may be able to buff it to get the mirror finish. Does this sound right? Thanks for any help.

30 March 2013, 03:00 PM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,933	It would just be from a different batch.....don't sweat it! Also, don't have them buff it, as It will most likely just ruin the new insert. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

30 March 2013, 11:43 PM	#3
frambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 24	No idea why this might be but I'd say it's more of a deal then they're making out- in trying to work out what makes my Daytona have such class I realised that the mirror finish on the bezel means that when it's not covered in fingerprints it really looks quite amazing, given the environment! EDIT: Got confused between this thread and the daytona bezel removal one, apologies. For what it's worth I think the slightly mirroring bezel of the sub is what attracts me to it but each to their own, Matte is also nice!

31 March 2013, 12:16 PM	#4
Kissdrb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: David Location: Oklahoma Watch: Rolex/ Omega Posts: 15	I wore my sub for the first time today since I got it back from service to a wedding and even though the rest of the watch looks amazing, the bezel doesn't have the same pop. Funny thing is that if I did not still have the old one to compare it to I might not have noticed. I do agree with Sleddog & will not have it buffed, I just wished it had the same finish as the old, but I am a little OCD about my watches. I appreciate the feedback.

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