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Franklin Winchester · 10 March 2006, 12:58 PM

I see many of you who have the GMT also get the bezel inserts. Do you get them direct from your AD, or fro Rolex, or from another source?

My AD tells me that I cannot order and change the inserts, that Rolex will not allow that.

Can someone shed some light.....

Thanks!
FW.....

sheldonsmith · 10 March 2006, 01:56 PM

but apparently, easier in Europe. Check out a few of the other GMT threads and you will read of others who can get replacement bezel inserts, but in the US, its nearly impossible without exchanging the original.

Shipping rolex/Rolex items from Europe is also against export laws, so ordering them from Europe is out of the question (I tried).

-Sheldon

dman · 10 March 2006, 02:35 PM

Sheldon is pretty much spot on!! Unless you know a person in Europe that can source them for you and ship them in an envelope. There are ways, though not always the easiest.

C.J. · 10 March 2006, 05:43 PM

My AD ordered the pepsi and the black for me when I bought mine. They were $75 US a piece, but I have to let them do the install or I will void the warranty. They also said that I am allowed to keep the swapped out bezel

JJ Irani · 10 March 2006, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

My AD ordered the pepsi and the black for me when I bought mine. They were $75 US a piece, but I have to let them do the install or I will void the warranty. They also said that I am allowed to keep the swapped out bezel

You'll not only "void the (goddamn) warranty", you'll screw the mother of the watch!

C.J. · 10 March 2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You'll not only "void the (goddamn) warranty", you'll screw the mother of the watch!

There is nothing wrong with having a couple of pieces left over

JJ Irani · 10 March 2006, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

There is nothing wrong with having a couple of pieces left over

That's right, tosser!! After you've finished with the watch, the only "couple of pieces left over" will be the bezel and the insert!! I think your watch will look something like this!!

C.J. · 10 March 2006, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

That's right, tosser!! After you've finished with the watch, the only "couple of pieces left over" will be the bezel and the insert!! I think your watch will look something like this!!

Thats more accurate than you may think

BTW, I bet you didn't think sheep could kick that hard, did you ?

padi56 · 10 March 2006, 08:22 PM

Thats one of them genuine Chinese watches made in wrongtyme Provence You should try another AD for your insert,its only a 5 minute to change.

Earl · 11 March 2006, 01:55 AM

damn C.J. thats good news.... AD's actualy doing something good and logical But, it's easy enough to get the inserts and swap out yourself even if the price does sound correct!

11 March 2006, 02:01 AM

I know you can get the bezels here in Canada. Rolex Canada are a little more lenient than the despots who run RUSA.

dfn8tly · 11 March 2006, 02:55 AM

When I bought my GMT II I had the AD install the Pepsi insert. I then ordered the black from an aquaintance in Europe (about $60 - $75 as I recall). It arrived within a couple of weeks. I went to a non-AD jeweler who was happy to change them for me at a cost of maybe $20.

As Padi says, it's a relatively easy job except for the very small ratchet spring designed to fly away and find the best hiding spot within 50'. Most of your time will be spent looking for it if you're not expecting this.

The major caveat I would put forth is to be sure it's original Rolex. There are MANY cheap copies of inserts in the market and they won't fit your bezel.

C.J. · 11 March 2006, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Earl

damn C.J. thats good news.... AD's actualy doing something good and logical But, it's easy enough to get the inserts and swap out yourself even if the price does sound correct!

If I tried to do it myself, there would definitely be pieces left over

JJ Irani · 11 March 2006, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

If I tried to do it myself, there would definitely be pieces left over

You're ON again?

Boy, do you ever love this forum!

C.J. · 11 March 2006, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You're ON again?

Boy, do you ever love this forum!

Funny,

last time I was on, you were annoying people here then, too.

JJ Irani · 11 March 2006, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

Funny,

last time I was on, you were annoying people here then, too.

I enjoy annoying these tossers. It's what I do BEST!

C.J. · 11 March 2006, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I enjoy annoying these tossers. It's what I do BEST!

Thats not what the sheep say

JJ Irani · 11 March 2006, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

Thats not what the sheep say

Touché!!

Earl · 11 March 2006, 07:25 AM

ROFLMAO, Richard sounds like you have tried the age old art of changeing an insert?

See I"m more lucky in that department as with the vintage GMT there is no ratchet spring :op Turns both ways, I'm not saying it swings both ways just that it turns both ;o)

dfn8tly · 11 March 2006, 01:11 PM

Never tried it myself, Earl. I've been around long enough to be willing to admit my limitations.

Actually, I was forwarned by a friend who still has a piece of shag carpet in his shop area. "Quoth the raven, 'nevermore, nevermore.'"

dman · 11 March 2006, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dfn8tly

Never tried it myself, Earl. I've been around long enough to be willing to admit my limitations.

Actually, I was forwarned by a friend who still has a piece of shag carpet in his shop area. "Quoth the raven, 'nevermore, nevermore.'"

10 March 2006, 12:58 PM	#1
Franklin Winchester Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California Posts: 28	GMT Bezel Inserts I see many of you who have the GMT also get the bezel inserts. Do you get them direct from your AD, or fro Rolex, or from another source? My AD tells me that I cannot order and change the inserts, that Rolex will not allow that. Can someone shed some light..... Thanks! FW.....

10 March 2006, 01:56 PM	#2
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,811	Yep, they are hard to get... but apparently, easier in Europe. Check out a few of the other GMT threads and you will read of others who can get replacement bezel inserts, but in the US, its nearly impossible without exchanging the original. Shipping rolex/Rolex items from Europe is also against export laws, so ordering them from Europe is out of the question (I tried). -Sheldon

10 March 2006, 02:35 PM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Sheldon is pretty much spot on!! Unless you know a person in Europe that can source them for you and ship them in an envelope. There are ways, though not always the easiest. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

10 March 2006, 05:43 PM	#4
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	My AD ordered the pepsi and the black for me when I bought mine. They were $75 US a piece, but I have to let them do the install or I will void the warranty. They also said that I am allowed to keep the swapped out bezel __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,414	Thats one of them genuine Chinese watches made in wrongtyme Provence You should try another AD for your insert,its only a 5 minute to change. __________________ 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

11 March 2006, 01:55 AM	#10
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	damn C.J. thats good news.... AD's actualy doing something good and logical But, it's easy enough to get the inserts and swap out yourself even if the price does sound correct!

11 March 2006, 02:01 AM	#11
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I know you can get the bezels here in Canada. Rolex Canada are a little more lenient than the despots who run RUSA.

11 March 2006, 02:55 AM	#12
dfn8tly Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Richard Location: The Villages, FL Watch: GMT-II Posts: 396	When I bought my GMT II I had the AD install the Pepsi insert. I then ordered the black from an aquaintance in Europe (about $60 - $75 as I recall). It arrived within a couple of weeks. I went to a non-AD jeweler who was happy to change them for me at a cost of maybe $20. As Padi says, it's a relatively easy job except for the very small ratchet spring designed to fly away and find the best hiding spot within 50'. Most of your time will be spent looking for it if you're not expecting this. The major caveat I would put forth is to be sure it's original Rolex. There are MANY cheap copies of inserts in the market and they won't fit your bezel.

11 March 2006, 07:25 AM	#19
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	ROFLMAO, Richard sounds like you have tried the age old art of changeing an insert? See I"m more lucky in that department as with the vintage GMT there is no ratchet spring :op Turns both ways, I'm not saying it swings both ways just that it turns both ;o)

11 March 2006, 01:11 PM	#20
dfn8tly Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Richard Location: The Villages, FL Watch: GMT-II Posts: 396	Never tried it myself, Earl. I've been around long enough to be willing to admit my limitations. Actually, I was forwarned by a friend who still has a piece of shag carpet in his shop area. "Quoth the raven, 'nevermore, nevermore.'"

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