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rkim11 · 11 March 2010, 01:07 PM

I am reading alot of threads about RWFers changing inserts on the LV to black. I have seen the pics and they look good... And I understand that 98% of the planet would think this is a genuine unaltered Rolex... And I know that everyone has their preferences... But I just can't wrap my mind around this- every time I looked at my watch I wouldn't see a "real" Rolex. I dunno...if the pics of the black LV's were a Rolex release of an upcoming new sub I'd say WOW. But since I know it's a watch that wasn't made that way by Rolex, it doesn't look "natural." Am I crazy?

FlyingMoose · 11 March 2010, 01:11 PM

I do believe the LV with a black bezel is "Rolex approved", in that they'll switch it for you if you ask. It's not like putting the glacier blue dial on a white gold day-date, since that dial only comes on the platinum version, and Rolex will have no part of switching it.

Green Arrow · 11 March 2010, 01:13 PM

Yes

Tools · 11 March 2010, 01:38 PM

What I can't grasp is the mind-set that a Rolex must be "unaltered" to remain a Rolex..

If we went through life with everything the same for everybody, it would be a very dull world indeed.............

rkim11 · 14 March 2010, 05:50 AM

Good point Tools

Eric89 · 14 March 2010, 06:27 AM

I fully agree with Larry on this one. Watches are a very individualized thing and I see no problem with someone making some changes to their watch that they bought with their own money. To me it's a bit like cars, I always change things on my car to make it more unique am more mine, plus I enjoy the tinkering part. It's not like we are taking about fake rolex parts here, all parts are real rolex so I don't understand the big deal.

petesjag · 14 March 2010, 06:33 AM

Make it what you want it to be....
I put a custom factory diamond bezel on my Breitling...worried about thinking 'its not authentic' for literally months...
The point is...The watch looks great, I love how it looks,,only 0.0001% would/could see the difference between factory orig and custom (the difference is so slight), and now that I have gotten used to the idea..its no issue anymore...

putting a black bezel on an LV is no big deal...seems nice to be able to change the look a bit...I would also get one had I notalready had a black dial sport Rolex...

Johny · 14 March 2010, 06:45 AM

hi johny here some interesting points. i bought a new ss sub on march 3rd and have already polished the clasp and the back plate. ithink it looks a lot better. might buy a green bezel if one is going cheap. enjoy your watch you paid for it.

Perdu · 14 March 2010, 09:38 AM

I'm with the OP on this one - keep it real.

Andad · 14 March 2010, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

What I can't grasp is the mind-set that a Rolex must be "unaltered" to remain a Rolex..

If we went through life with everything the same for everybody, it would be a very dull world indeed.............

I agree with you Larry.
I have no problem with my 14060M on a NATO, a clear caseback on a Pepsi, meteorite dials on SS Daytonas etc etc etc but when Rolex refuse to service these watches because they have been 'modified' or change these watches back to 'original spec' at great expense while keeping the old parts then the wheels have fallen off IMO.

jrbar-on · 14 March 2010, 10:17 AM

Larry,

I've had an LV Sub and I had both the OEM green bezel as well as an OEM black bezel. I could change the bezel (without harming the head) in about 5 minutes and I would do it whenever I was bored or wanted a new look. I think that the LV looks great with both bezels. The black is 'understated' (if that's possible for a Rolex) and the green makes the watch unique.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Cheers,

Jonathan.

11 March 2010, 01:07 PM	#1
rkim11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Baltimore Watch: 16610LV Posts: 311	Changing inserts on an LV I am reading alot of threads about RWFers changing inserts on the LV to black. I have seen the pics and they look good... And I understand that 98% of the planet would think this is a genuine unaltered Rolex... And I know that everyone has their preferences... But I just can't wrap my mind around this- every time I looked at my watch I wouldn't see a "real" Rolex. I dunno...if the pics of the black LV's were a Rolex release of an upcoming new sub I'd say WOW. But since I know it's a watch that wasn't made that way by Rolex, it doesn't look "natural." Am I crazy?

11 March 2010, 01:38 PM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,140	What I can't grasp is the mind-set that a Rolex must be "unaltered" to remain a Rolex.. If we went through life with everything the same for everybody, it would be a very dull world indeed............. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 March 2010, 06:33 AM	#7
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	Make it what you want it to be.... I put a custom factory diamond bezel on my Breitling...worried about thinking 'its not authentic' for literally months... The point is...The watch looks great, I love how it looks,,only 0.0001% would/could see the difference between factory orig and custom (the difference is so slight), and now that I have gotten used to the idea..its no issue anymore... putting a black bezel on an LV is no big deal...seems nice to be able to change the look a bit...I would also get one had I notalready had a black dial sport Rolex... __________________ 116718LN Black dial

14 March 2010, 09:38 AM	#9
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I'm with the OP on this one - keep it real. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

11 March 2010, 01:11 PM	#2
FlyingMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York, USA Posts: 502	I do believe the LV with a black bezel is "Rolex approved", in that they'll switch it for you if you ask. It's not like putting the glacier blue dial on a white gold day-date, since that dial only comes on the platinum version, and Rolex will have no part of switching it.

11 March 2010, 01:13 PM	#3
Green Arrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,060	Yes

14 March 2010, 05:50 AM	#5
rkim11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Baltimore Watch: 16610LV Posts: 311	Good point Tools

14 March 2010, 06:27 AM	#6
Eric89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 165	I fully agree with Larry on this one. Watches are a very individualized thing and I see no problem with someone making some changes to their watch that they bought with their own money. To me it's a bit like cars, I always change things on my car to make it more unique am more mine, plus I enjoy the tinkering part. It's not like we are taking about fake rolex parts here, all parts are real rolex so I don't understand the big deal.

14 March 2010, 06:45 AM	#8
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	hi johny here some interesting points. i bought a new ss sub on march 3rd and have already polished the clasp and the back plate. ithink it looks a lot better. might buy a green bezel if one is going cheap. enjoy your watch you paid for it.

14 March 2010, 10:17 AM	#11
jrbar-on 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 789	Larry, I've had an LV Sub and I had both the OEM green bezel as well as an OEM black bezel. I could change the bezel (without harming the head) in about 5 minutes and I would do it whenever I was bored or wanted a new look. I think that the LV looks great with both bezels. The black is 'understated' (if that's possible for a Rolex) and the green makes the watch unique. Just my 2 cents worth. Cheers, Jonathan.

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