Expensive bezel

[Simon_jrees]

Hey all.

Just had a phone call to Go ahead with my Daytona service.

Recommended repairs

New crown: mine a little worn
New bottom pusher: not up to Rolex satisfactory standard.

Optional extras

New sapphire glass
New hands
New bezel (I was told they can only lightly polish it becouse they don't want to rub too much off the tachymeter)

Total cost for the service and recommended parts 1076 pounds, which is fine by me. Question I have is why does it cost so much (1300) for a new bezel when they take yours and recycle the gold anyhow. This might be straight forward to most but it seems alot to me for an exchange.

[envuks]

I assume you have a PM Daytona based on the price quoted as its consistent to what my friend with a WG Daytona has been quoted. His watch has been serviced and polished 3 times. Text has been unimpacted until now. He’s now considering the 1300 replacement part...

I’d say if it’s a first service you’ve got a few more before you really need to print the 1300. Just my $.02


As to why is cost so much... it’s because Rolex has a captive audience. They can charge whatever they like. Replacement PM bracelet is ~15k with the trade in so go figure


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[Simon_jrees]

Originally Posted by envuks

I assume you have a PM Daytona based on the price quoted as its consistent to what my friend with a WG Daytona has been quoted. His watch has been serviced and polished 3 times. Text has been unimpacted until now. He’s now considering the 1300 replacement part...

I’d say if it’s a first service you’ve got a few more before you really need to print the 1300. Just my $.02


As to why is cost so much... it’s because Rolex has a captive audience. They can charge whatever they like. Replacement PM bracelet is ~15k with the trade in so go figure


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It's 18kt yellow TT, I thought it might cost a bit but that price was a shock. Charging what they want becouse of the Rolex makes sense but also is a bit of a p**s take considering they're getting my bezel aswell.

[bp1000]

It depends how bad the scratches are. Basic light scratches and a light polish will not affect the tachymeter at all

I also have seen polishing on the Daytona bezels and like the other guy said, it does take about 3 polishes to fade the text.

Caveat is, if there are deep scratches, Rolex will try restore as new appearance which could mean taking quite a bit off (relatively).

I'd just ask for a light polish, replace the bezel ever third service. Live with any deep scratches.

[Likestheshiny]

It's 18kt yellow TT, I thought it might cost a bit but that price was a shock. Charging what they want becouse of the Rolex makes sense but also is a bit of a p**s take considering they're getting my bezel aswell.

The value of the gold in the bezel isn't a meaningful part of the cost. They take the old bezel back because they don't want authentic Rolex parts floating around to be put on fake watches to fool people. You're paying a lot for the new bezel for the finishing, the installation, and because Rolex can charge whatever it likes.

I know that sounds obnoxious, but it's not like the cost of the watch in the first place is based on anything different.

[Simon_jrees]

Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

The value of the gold in the bezel isn't a meaningful part of the cost. They take the old bezel back because they don't want authentic Rolex parts floating around to be put on fake watches to fool people. You're paying a lot for the new bezel for the finishing, the installation, and because Rolex can charge whatever it likes.

I know that sounds obnoxious, but it's not like the cost of the watch in the first place is based on anything different.

Yeah it all makes sense, I was only really thinking of it from an exchange of precious metal point of view.

[Acidstain]

What would have happened if you had popped the bezel off before sending it in, and you say you knocked it off and can’t find it? You’re already doing a full service anyway. Wonder how much it would be to “buy” the bezel.


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[Simon_jrees]

Originally Posted by Acidstain

What would have happened if you had popped the bezel off before sending it in, and you say you knocked it off and can’t find it? You’re already doing a full service anyway. Wonder how much it would be to “buy” the bezel.


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Yeah... a lot!

[glamorama]

How much would a steel bezel cost? Or ceramic?

How much does a gold bezel weigh? A 24ct gold of 5g would cost 52USDx5=260USD in material with todays price. Now it is 18ct and I have no idea of the weight but gives a sense of proportion.