16710 Bezels & Bracelets - UK

[nighthawk77]

Considering picking up a 16710 and would like the option to switch bezel and bracelet.

Can anyone advise what the current policy is from Rolex given this can change on occasion. Has anyone in the UK been able to purchase a Pepsi/Coke bezel or jubilee bracelet from Rolex recently?

If so, how was the process, and any info on pricing?

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by nighthawk77

Considering picking up a 16710 and would like the option to switch bezel and bracelet.

Can anyone advise what the current policy is from Rolex given this can change on occasion. Has anyone in the UK been able to purchase a Pepsi/Coke bezel or jubilee bracelet from Rolex recently?

If so, how was the process, and any info on pricing?

I bought a coke insert at Rolex St James and was able to keep the Pepsi insert. They replaced the insert for me while I waited. This was in 2008. My 16710 had a super jubilee and while they brought it to my attention that the bracelet was not original to the watch, which I confirmed I knew, they didn't reject my request for a new insert. Back then the policies in England were more lenient than in the US.

Good luck and hope that is still the case.
dP

[padi56]

Well around 2010 was up London popped into Rolex St James and bought a 16710 pepsi insert over the counter if I remember it was around £40.

[Deppe]

Well, I guess everyones definition of recently is different

There have been a policy change from Rolex in late 2023, so they no longer sells the different inserts seperatly. As I understand it, it must now be part of an exchange, so you don't get to keep your old bezel. I don't know if they will allow a change from a Pepsi to a Coke, or if it is only Pepsi for Pepssi (so bascially only of you're bezel is damaged).

Last time I asked a couple of months ago, it was still possible to purchase the different bracelets.

[1lastone]

Bought jub bracelet and a new Pepsi insert from Kent service centre - kept both the originals - £40 for insert and £950 bracelet

[ltmgeller]

if you go in without a bezel or bracelet, you should be able to purchase what you like as long as it is a part that was offered for the model.

[Davidt]

I called St James a few weeks ago for the same thing.

Bezels: they will still sell bezels for the 16710 for around £50, but not loose, it must include fitting which is either £80 or £130, I forget which. Then VAT on top.

Bracelets: again, they will sell a jubilee for a 16710, but it must be fitted there. You keep your old oyster.

[nighthawk77]

Thank you for responses all, still some hope it sounds!

[Davidt]

If you have a no lugs holes case, make sure you get the 502t endlinks as they have notches to access the spring bars for removal.