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maverick · 15 January 2006, 10:21 AM

Well now my 16710 is back to the original all black insert. =) maverick

dman · 15 January 2006, 12:22 PM

I love it, and I know Ed will be happy.

TARDIS · 15 January 2006, 02:03 PM

Great photo Mav:

I have a 16710 RED/BLACK. I am thinking about getting the bezel insert changed on mine to all black. Your photo adds my feelings that the watch looks professional and less glitzy.

I have a couple of questions;

IS YOUR BEZEL INSERT A GENUINE ROLEX ARTICLE?

MY WATCH IS LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD, DO YOU THINK I'D BE BETTER OFF GETTING THE SWAP DONE BY AN AUTHORISED ROLEX DEALER OR TRY A DO IT YOURSELF JOB?

I've seen instructions on TURF, but I am a little concerned about scratching the case, losing the spring clip and worse still can't get it all back together again!

Your opinion would be appreciated.

Steve

JJ Irani · 15 January 2006, 02:45 PM

Looking good, Dennis. Ed's sanity will be 100% back to normal after seeing that!!!

maverick · 15 January 2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TARDIS

Great photo Mav:

I have a 16710 RED/BLACK. I am thinking about getting the bezel insert changed on mine to all black. Your photo adds my feelings that the watch looks professional and less glitzy.

I have a couple of questions;

IS YOUR BEZEL INSERT A GENUINE ROLEX ARTICLE?

MY WATCH IS LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD, DO YOU THINK I'D BE BETTER OFF GETTING THE SWAP DONE BY AN AUTHORISED ROLEX DEALER OR TRY A DO IT YOURSELF JOB?

I've seen instructions on TURF, but I am a little concerned about scratching the case, losing the spring clip and worse still can't get it all back together again!

Your opinion would be appreciated.

Steve

Unless you are very confident I would let someone else do it. It looks easier than it is or can be. It can take a few minutes or hours. This time it took a while, the bezel was stubborn going back on. The spring is gone if it gets away from you. You will never find it again. It will be a while before I change again, my fingertips are sore. Oh, and yes it is an authentic Rolex insert.

=) maverick

padi56 · 15 January 2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by maverick

Unless you are very confident I would let someone else do it. It looks easier than it is or can be. It can take a few minutes or hours. This time it took a while, the bezel was stubborn going back on. The spring is gone if it gets away from you. You will never find it again. It will be a while before I change again, my fingertips are sore. Oh, and yes it is an authentic Rolex insert.

=) maverick

Yes agree Dennis that spring can sometime be a bugger,great picture but slightly let down by dusty crystal.In the past I have changed the bezel insert in a large clear plastic bag,after loosing a spring a few years back.

President Rolex · 15 January 2006, 08:08 PM

I have a GMT Master II with the pepsi bezel, and would like to have the other colors for a different look once in a while.

Thanks,

PR

mailman · 16 January 2006, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Yes agree Dennis that spring can sometime be a bugger,great picture but slightly let down by dusty crystal.In the past I have changed the bezel insert in a large clear plastic bag,after loosing a spring a few years back.

I believe Dennis lost a few also.

Earl · 16 January 2006, 01:15 AM

If you had the older 1675 GMT Master on which the bezel rotates both directions hence no pesky spring to leap out and hid on you, you get a round friction spring which just sets.... :op I just knew there was a reason I like vintage :o) :o)

maverick · 16 January 2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

I believe Dennis lost a few also.

Yes, I have lost the spring and it is so easy to do and will drive you nuts trying to find it.

That is not dust, just a bad pic with a lots of noise.

Here's a couple better ones. =) maverick

Rockrolex · 16 January 2006, 11:54 AM

Dennis, you da man.

You have made my day. Thanks for my new wallpaper. You made the right decision and I applaud you for that.

dman · 16 January 2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Dennis, you da man.

You have made my day. Thanks for my new wallpaper. You made the right decision and I applaud you for that.

Change your tune already, good grief.

Rockrolex · 16 January 2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

Change your tune already, good grief.

Splain that, Lucy.

dman · 16 January 2006, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Splain that, Lucy.

Let me see, GMT this, GMT that, there are other watches out there tosser, expand your horizons, JK! LOL!!

15 January 2006, 10:21 AM	#1
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	Back to black >> Well now my 16710 is back to the original all black insert. =) maverick

15 January 2006, 12:22 PM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I love it, and I know Ed will be happy. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

15 January 2006, 02:03 PM	#3
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	All Black Bezel insert Great photo Mav: I have a 16710 RED/BLACK. I am thinking about getting the bezel insert changed on mine to all black. Your photo adds my feelings that the watch looks professional and less glitzy. I have a couple of questions; IS YOUR BEZEL INSERT A GENUINE ROLEX ARTICLE? MY WATCH IS LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD, DO YOU THINK I'D BE BETTER OFF GETTING THE SWAP DONE BY AN AUTHORISED ROLEX DEALER OR TRY A DO IT YOURSELF JOB? I've seen instructions on TURF, but I am a little concerned about scratching the case, losing the spring clip and worse still can't get it all back together again! Your opinion would be appreciated. Steve Last edited by TARDIS; 15 January 2006 at 02:05 PM..

15 January 2006, 02:45 PM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Looking good, Dennis. Ed's sanity will be 100% back to normal after seeing that!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

15 January 2006, 08:08 PM	#7
President Rolex Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palm Springs, CA, Posts: 119	Mav...where did you get the incerts? I have a GMT Master II with the pepsi bezel, and would like to have the other colors for a different look once in a while. Thanks, PR

16 January 2006, 01:15 AM	#9
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	If you had the older 1675 GMT Master on which the bezel rotates both directions hence no pesky spring to leap out and hid on you, you get a round friction spring which just sets.... :op I just knew there was a reason I like vintage :o) :o)

16 January 2006, 11:54 AM	#11
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,526	Dennis, you da man. You have made my day. Thanks for my new wallpaper. You made the right decision and I applaud you for that. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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