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President Rolex · 5 February 2006, 08:36 PM

Where do you guys get the Bezel Incerts for your GMT's?

Will the AD's sell them. My AD does not think I should even own a Rolex, much less any kind of parts.

I think it would be fun to change them from time to time.

Thanks,

The President

President Rolex · 5 February 2006, 08:38 PM

Should add that I want original Rolex, not any type of fake.

Thanks again.

PR

padi56 · 5 February 2006, 09:00 PM

Most AD should be able to supply a insert for you.

HUMMERNut · 6 February 2006, 04:39 AM

Pres, try Leeds and Sons on El Paseo.

JJ Irani · 6 February 2006, 04:43 AM

Just ONE question, PR....why does your AD feel you shouldn't own a Rolex?

Gedanken · 6 February 2006, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Just ONE question, PR....why does your AD feel you shouldn't own a Rolex?

Ditto.

RogerF · 6 February 2006, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by President Rolex

Where do you guys get the Bezel Incerts for your GMT's?

Will the AD's sell them. My AD does not think I should even own a Rolex, much less any kind of parts.

I think it would be fun to change them from time to time.

Thanks,

The President

PM me.

President Rolex · 7 February 2006, 08:20 PM

Hummernut,

I am tired of leeds & son. I asked them about changing the bezel and they first said they did not think you could do it. Next, they said it was possible but, the watch would have to be sent in to Rolex for it to be done! Then, they said it could be done and they keep the old bezel. This is an AD?

But, the best part...are you ready...the dumb girl tried to sell me the Leopard Daytona!!! Ya, the Leopard Daytona. I just told her I would not give her fifty bucks for that piece of junk. She then told me they had to fight, and fight hard to get that piece in the store from Rolex.

I have been a good customer in there and they told me I would not get a Green Sub, moreover, I would never see one in person. After that statement it was just a little more than 18 hours and I was wearing it. Thank you gray market.

Anyway, that night, I skipped my usual mixed cocktail and drank the whisky straight.

Have you had any luck in there? Also, we live in PD

Best,

The President

PS...They also said I will never own a Daytona and they will never sell one to me since I am not a good customer.

mailman · 7 February 2006, 08:29 PM

Sounds like your AD is a real POS.

I'd find another one

AJC · 7 February 2006, 08:51 PM

Ditto what Mailman said.I think with those sought of goings on and the lack lustre service I think I would complain to Rolex USA.

It p#sses me off when that sought of attitude is dished out.

Aaron.

BTW. Depends on your relationship with an AD will determine how you will go in securing the inserts.

Like most Rolex parts Rolex like to verify that you indeed own a particular model and they do like to keep the old parts.(Trying to minimize the chance of parts used on fakes etc.)There are always ways around things,you just have to try and work the system.

dfn8tly · 8 February 2006, 06:42 AM

Hi Pres.
I bought my spare GMT Insert from a when known member of another Forum who lives in Denmark. Europeans are able to secure genuine Rolex parts quite easily from their ADs. Rolex USA (remember to think of this as a separate company) discourages it's ADs from buying parts. They want all servicing done through the RSCs and they will NOT return used parts (questionable legality but, in their words "sue me").

You can get replacement or spare parts. It just requires some diligence and the right contacts.

As for changing the bezel insert on the GMT whenever the mood strikes I would urge extreme caution. This is NOT as easy as it sounds or looks. There is a very nasty little tension spring under the insert that I swear is designed to fly as far away as possible into deep pile carpet or your largest fish tank. If you only want to change it once or twice a year I'd find a watchmaker with the delicate touch to do it for you.

Good luck.

HUMMERNut · 8 February 2006, 10:51 AM

the funny thing is they tried to sell me a Leopard too when I was last there.......

They are a very pretentious store, and lost my business because of that.

Rodentman · 8 February 2006, 11:04 AM

I found out the hard way that it is not easy to cultivate a good relationship with an AD. At least that's what happened to me. I had quite a good relationship with the watch dept mgr and he would give me great deals. Soon it became the watch of the month club and I was spending a lot of $. The more I bought the more often he would call me. Sometimes he would call every day for awhile.

The owner didn't (and still doesn't) care for me, since I'm not really part of the upper crust of society, which after all is just a bunch of crumbs held together by dough.

I got into a big fight with them about a diamond matter and they told me they didn't want my business. Meanwhile I became friendly with the Rolex trained watchmaker and we remain friends. I think I am welcome there, but I don't go there very often anymore.

The watch mgr went to another store and we did some business. Then he moved out of town and I never heard from him again. Now I realize I was just being played. They must have had a pool there, to see if he could get me to buy a watch on a given day.

I prefer to have a good business relationship, but remember it's a business. I don't want to have "friends" in the business since it can lead to trouble. At least it did with me.

betrezra · 8 February 2006, 12:41 PM

I changed the bezel insert on my early 90's SS Sub Date. It wasn't a big deal.

I wasn't too scared about doing it myself since it's my daily beater Rollie.

I just used a tiny eye glass screw driver to pop the old insert off and then used some body english and a couple plastic tools to evenly press the new bezel in place. With a loud SNAP the new bezel locked right in place. No big deal.

I saw the spring you're talking about.... it was not going anywhere when I went down below on the sub.

Maybe I got lucky :)

Now I wouldn't try this on a new 18K Sub ;)........ she'll go to the AD for works ;)..

Next Lesson - How to remove the crystal, hands, change the face in your own home without screwing things up> LOL...... wonder it it's possible?

5 February 2006, 08:36 PM	#1
President Rolex Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palm Springs, CA, Posts: 119	GMT Bezel Incerts Where do you guys get the Bezel Incerts for your GMT's? Will the AD's sell them. My AD does not think I should even own a Rolex, much less any kind of parts. I think it would be fun to change them from time to time. Thanks, The President

5 February 2006, 08:38 PM	#2
President Rolex Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palm Springs, CA, Posts: 119	Bezel Add: Should add that I want original Rolex, not any type of fake. Thanks again. PR

5 February 2006, 09:00 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,547	Most AD should be able to supply a insert for you. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

6 February 2006, 04:43 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Just ONE question, PR....why does your AD feel you shouldn't own a Rolex? __________________ 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!!

7 February 2006, 08:20 PM	#8
President Rolex Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palm Springs, CA, Posts: 119	Hummernut, I am tired of leeds & son. I asked them about changing the bezel and they first said they did not think you could do it. Next, they said it was possible but, the watch would have to be sent in to Rolex for it to be done! Then, they said it could be done and they keep the old bezel. This is an AD? But, the best part...are you ready...the dumb girl tried to sell me the Leopard Daytona!!! Ya, the Leopard Daytona. I just told her I would not give her fifty bucks for that piece of junk. She then told me they had to fight, and fight hard to get that piece in the store from Rolex. I have been a good customer in there and they told me I would not get a Green Sub, moreover, I would never see one in person. After that statement it was just a little more than 18 hours and I was wearing it. Thank you gray market. Anyway, that night, I skipped my usual mixed cocktail and drank the whisky straight. Have you had any luck in there? Also, we live in PD Best, The President PS...They also said I will never own a Daytona and they will never sell one to me since I am not a good customer. Last edited by President Rolex; 7 February 2006 at 08:25 PM..

6 February 2006, 04:39 AM	#4
HUMMERNut Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Phil Location: Ca now, NJ forever Posts: 64	Pres, try Leeds and Sons on El Paseo.

7 February 2006, 08:29 PM	#9
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,396	Sounds like your AD is a real POS. I'd find another one __________________ JJ

7 February 2006, 08:51 PM	#10
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Ditto what Mailman said.I think with those sought of goings on and the lack lustre service I think I would complain to Rolex USA. It p#sses me off when that sought of attitude is dished out. Aaron. BTW. Depends on your relationship with an AD will determine how you will go in securing the inserts. Like most Rolex parts Rolex like to verify that you indeed own a particular model and they do like to keep the old parts.(Trying to minimize the chance of parts used on fakes etc.)There are always ways around things,you just have to try and work the system.

8 February 2006, 06:42 AM	#11
dfn8tly Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Richard Location: The Villages, FL Watch: GMT-II Posts: 396	Hi Pres. I bought my spare GMT Insert from a when known member of another Forum who lives in Denmark. Europeans are able to secure genuine Rolex parts quite easily from their ADs. Rolex USA (remember to think of this as a separate company) discourages it's ADs from buying parts. They want all servicing done through the RSCs and they will NOT return used parts (questionable legality but, in their words "sue me"). You can get replacement or spare parts. It just requires some diligence and the right contacts. As for changing the bezel insert on the GMT whenever the mood strikes I would urge extreme caution. This is NOT as easy as it sounds or looks. There is a very nasty little tension spring under the insert that I swear is designed to fly as far away as possible into deep pile carpet or your largest fish tank. If you only want to change it once or twice a year I'd find a watchmaker with the delicate touch to do it for you. Good luck.

8 February 2006, 10:51 AM	#12
HUMMERNut Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Phil Location: Ca now, NJ forever Posts: 64	the funny thing is they tried to sell me a Leopard too when I was last there....... They are a very pretentious store, and lost my business because of that.

8 February 2006, 11:04 AM	#13
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	AD relationship... I found out the hard way that it is not easy to cultivate a good relationship with an AD. At least that's what happened to me. I had quite a good relationship with the watch dept mgr and he would give me great deals. Soon it became the watch of the month club and I was spending a lot of $. The more I bought the more often he would call me. Sometimes he would call every day for awhile. The owner didn't (and still doesn't) care for me, since I'm not really part of the upper crust of society, which after all is just a bunch of crumbs held together by dough. I got into a big fight with them about a diamond matter and they told me they didn't want my business. Meanwhile I became friendly with the Rolex trained watchmaker and we remain friends. I think I am welcome there, but I don't go there very often anymore. The watch mgr went to another store and we did some business. Then he moved out of town and I never heard from him again. Now I realize I was just being played. They must have had a pool there, to see if he could get me to buy a watch on a given day. I prefer to have a good business relationship, but remember it's a business. I don't want to have "friends" in the business since it can lead to trouble. At least it did with me.

8 February 2006, 12:41 PM	#14
betrezra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 477	SS Sub Insert Change I changed the bezel insert on my early 90's SS Sub Date. It wasn't a big deal. I wasn't too scared about doing it myself since it's my daily beater Rollie. I just used a tiny eye glass screw driver to pop the old insert off and then used some body english and a couple plastic tools to evenly press the new bezel in place. With a loud SNAP the new bezel locked right in place. No big deal. I saw the spring you're talking about.... it was not going anywhere when I went down below on the sub. Maybe I got lucky :) Now I wouldn't try this on a new 18K Sub ;)........ she'll go to the AD for works ;).. Next Lesson - How to remove the crystal, hands, change the face in your own home without screwing things up> LOL...... wonder it it's possible?

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