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lobo58 · 25 May 2009, 12:31 PM

I have an old 6263. bezel is cracked and Rolex tells me they can replace it for $165 (in addition to the $1200 for total movement and case service). Question is, will they put on a vintage bezel? Or some sort of newer knock off?

Balboa · 26 May 2009, 04:39 AM

$1200-Wow!

I think your watch was original with a bakelite bezel. They were fairly easily cracked and broken. Most I have seen at least have pieces chipped out.

Rolex does not use knock off parts. I doubt they have or install original vintage bakelite bezels, especially at the price quoted. Probably be replaced with a newer generation metal bezel. Ask first!

Mark

25 May 2009, 12:31 PM	#1
lobo58 Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Masschusetts Watch: Omega Planet Ocean Posts: 399	If I send it in for service.... I have an old 6263. bezel is cracked and Rolex tells me they can replace it for $165 (in addition to the $1200 for total movement and case service). Question is, will they put on a vintage bezel? Or some sort of newer knock off?

26 May 2009, 04:39 AM	#2
Balboa Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal OC U.S.A. Posts: 342	$1200-Wow! I think your watch was original with a bakelite bezel. They were fairly easily cracked and broken. Most I have seen at least have pieces chipped out. Rolex does not use knock off parts. I doubt they have or install original vintage bakelite bezels, especially at the price quoted. Probably be replaced with a newer generation metal bezel. Ask first! Mark

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