ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
12 December 2010, 10:07 AM | #1 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: In the air
Posts: 671
|
GMT 16750 Bezel Insert Problem
Had the wife stop by the local grey market repair / jeweler yesterday to pick me up a new 16750 GMT Pepsi bezel insert. Got home today to check it out, and noticed its narrower then the original. The original mics out at 3.7 mm and this one is 3.5. It grabbed my eye right away because the numbers just seemed smaller. Both OD’s are 37.5. Any ideas obviously I don’t think it’s the correct insert.
|
12 December 2010, 02:29 PM | #2 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Real Name: Jocke
Location: Sweden
Watch: A dozen of Rolex's
Posts: 22,507
|
Quote:
__________________
This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute. |
|
12 December 2010, 03:41 PM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: north vancouver
Watch: 1680 / speedy pro
Posts: 474
|
Yup, the GMT bezel inserts are different than the GMTII bezel inserts.
__________________
1997 Speedmaster Pro: Hesalite, steel back, three dials and manual wind. The classic. 1969 Submariner 1680: Very refreshed - The diver. 1950's Milus: 18k gold, manual wind, no date - the dinner watch. Seiko 6309 The perfect watch for a trip to Mexico. |
12 December 2010, 09:32 PM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 22,683
|
Yeah, there is a difference .
|
12 December 2010, 09:58 PM | #5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Over here
Watch: Today's Watch!
Posts: 306
|
Here's your difference, both green lines are the same size
And the back side Plexi models 1675(0) on the left, Sapphire models (16700) on the right 16750 inserts are blue also |
12 December 2010, 11:06 PM | #6 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Real Name: Jocke
Location: Sweden
Watch: A dozen of Rolex's
Posts: 22,507
|
It's always hard to find the right one.
__________________
This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute. |
12 December 2010, 11:43 PM | #7 |
TRF Moderator & 2024 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,322
|
Even your inserts make a great photo!!! Awesome shot --choices in life can be difficult!!
__________________
SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT |
13 December 2010, 12:13 AM | #8 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: In the air
Posts: 671
|
updated with pics
Bezel on left came out of the 16750 GMT. The one on right is the one I picked up. I clearly see the step and differences in bezels. Both have blue backs.
|
13 December 2010, 12:28 AM | #9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: usa
Posts: 173
|
Greetings.
I have found the attached link (in the second and third page) very helpful in determining the insert part number for the different Rolex Submariners and GMTs. And yes indeed, the GMT 16700/710 have a different part number than the 16750 for thier respective inserts. The pictures there also help. http://www.minus4plus6.com/pdf/16xxxBezelParts.pdf Best regards. |
13 December 2010, 03:50 AM | #10 |
TRF Moderator & 2024 Patron
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 42,989
|
We have all the part numbers and sizes right here............ as well as how to change one..........
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=49732
__________________
(Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.