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Old 21 December 2015, 01:08 AM   #1
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Change Bezel GMT II

I am looking to change my bezel from black to the blue/black. I have watched a few videos and done some research. It seems to be a reasonably easy process I can handle myself. The issue I have is sourcing a bezel of good quality. I cannot tell or have no experience with any. Is there a recommended supplier any of you have purchased from? Thanks in advance.
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Old 21 December 2015, 01:19 AM   #2
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Ceramic inserts are not a DIY change special dies and press are needed and would doubt if you could even source the black/blue ceramic insert if you could would cost around $400.Now the older 16710 GMT11 inserts were a DIY change and cost wise around $75 or less from Rolex.
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Old 21 December 2015, 01:22 AM   #3
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Don't do it. It is not just the blue color. You pay for the 'feeling'. Even if you somehow change it, which I highly doubt, you are not going to get the happiness of owning the original. Be happy with what you have or flip it.
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Old 21 December 2015, 01:38 AM   #4
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And how about the GMT hand, have you thought about that?

A black and blue bezel and a green GMT hand. Don't think it will look very nice.
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Old 21 December 2015, 01:43 AM   #5
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Don't forget about the green type on the dial
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Old 21 December 2015, 01:51 AM   #6
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Yes upon further review, it appears the ceramic bezel is not a DIY process. I'm not opposed to spending $400 to change it once in a while though if that was the cost. A lot of good points made by all so far though. I didn't think of the green with the blue. I do seem to want to change a lot but I just purchased a Milgauss in March but got bored of it. Now a GMT II a month ago and already looking at ways to change it. I somehow stuck with my Omega Seamaster for 10 years with no issue.
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Old 21 December 2015, 02:23 AM   #7
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I bought a new SubC last December and wanted to change it up occasionally with bezels of different colors. I did researches in this forum and the conclusion was the same. It's not a DIY, not worth the money and effort.
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Old 21 December 2015, 02:38 AM   #8
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I don't think it will look good with green gmt ii writing and a green hand regardless if it's diy or not , not worth the time or money imho


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Old 21 December 2015, 03:04 AM   #9
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If you're getting bored quickly and want a watch you can change up I'd recommend a 16710. Between the 3 bezel inserts and oyster/jubilee bracelets you can have 6 different combos in one watch. As padi says, it's DIY with the older models but not the new ones, even if you could somehow source a black/blue insert (which you can't)
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Old 21 December 2015, 10:18 AM   #10
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If you're getting bored quickly and want a watch you can change up I'd recommend a 16710. Between the 3 bezel inserts and oyster/jubilee bracelets you can have 6 different combos in one watch. As padi says, it's DIY with the older models but not the new ones, even if you could somehow source a black/blue insert (which you can't)

I think this is the solution in the future. I'm all spent now though for a bit lol. I love my watch luckily. Thanks for the help!


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Old 22 December 2015, 11:49 AM   #11
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please don't do this, it would spoil your watch.
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Old 22 December 2015, 01:06 PM   #12
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dun diy. else you may ended up like this.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=100816
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