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Originally Posted by bboris
Thanks for all the input. I asked to hold it for me until tomorrow - hopefully, they did. Two more questions:
- should I have the bezel insert cleaned or rather leave it not to cause damage?
- is it normal for watches from this era (I assume approx. 1965 based upon the serial number) to these thick but rather inaccurate lumeplots?
Thanks,
Boris
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The dial looks fine for circa 1965. Have the jeweler/watchmaker clean the bezel if it bothers you, or it can easily be removed yourself and cleaned. There have been a few threads here in the past on removing bezels. Try the search function here on TRF or google "removing a Rolex GMT bezel" or "changing a Rolex bezel insert." You might try this thread for changing an insert found in the Reference Library and placed there by moderator Tools. The first post in the thread has a link to a bezel insert photo tutorial done by TRF member Jocke. Although you are not changing your insert, the process to remove the bezel is detailed in this post by Jocke.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=49732
Below are some before and after pics of one that I cleaned up a while back - it was turning very easy either. Notice how dirty the back of the bezel/insert is along with the dirt and grime around the crystal where the insert fits next to the case.