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ediedrich · 14 November 2018, 03:40 AM

Hey All, I know this has been brought up before, but I want to know if it has developed anywhere... I bought an aftermarket GMT replacement bezel kit and it seemed a tad bit loose on my Explorer II (I could spin the crystal after it was put on). Any tips on how this could be done? Anyone here done it? Tips?

I know, I know, just go buy a GMT..., but I like the white dial, and this particular watch is sentimental too. Thanks! E-

dbhak22 · 14 November 2018, 03:46 AM

Is this the look you're going for? :)

(I was just being silly and put an insert on top of the Explorer bezel for a 4th of July IG post.)

meyers · 14 November 2018, 03:50 AM

That white dial pepsi bezel look is dope!

1210tech · 14 November 2018, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ediedrich

Hey All, I know this has been brought up before, but I want to know if it has developed anywhere... I bought an aftermarket GMT replacement bezel kit and it seemed a tad bit loose on my Explorer II (I could spin the crystal after it was put on). Any tips on how this could be done? Anyone here done it? Tips?

I know, I know, just go buy a GMT..., but I like the white dial, and this particular watch is sentimental too. Thanks! E-

I thought this mod was a GMT with an Explorer dial NOT an Explorer with a GMT bezel

ltmgeller · 14 November 2018, 05:17 AM

That does look amazing

hitman23 · 14 November 2018, 05:23 AM

nice one. love white dials more than black.

Gtecko · 14 November 2018, 06:21 AM

It does look pretty good !

Pauln · 14 November 2018, 06:24 AM

Ummm...I’m confused.

Floorguy · 14 November 2018, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1210tech

I thought this mod was a GMT with an Explorer dial NOT an Explorer with a GMT bezel

Correct!!

and it looked amazing!

Dsmith1974 · 14 November 2018, 06:40 AM

Surprised the Explorer II bezel is replaceable. I thought it was fixed/part of the case? If replaceable then would there be a mounting point for the click spring? I guess if they share the same case as a gmt/sub that makes sense, but in that case how is a normal Explorer II bezel fixed?

faimag · 14 November 2018, 06:42 AM

The Explorer II dial is certainly not part of the case and can be serviced/replaced.
I dunno about the pepsi/white looks though… I think I would prefer the all black or the coke bezel with the white Explorer dial.

Saaci · 14 November 2018, 06:52 AM

I think the aluminum pepsi insert looks great on the 16570. Would be a different story on the 216570 with the orange GMT hand. The 216570 would look pretty sharp with the BLNR ceramic bezel I think

jinikari01 · 14 November 2018, 07:21 AM

It's weird but in a good way. LOL.

T01 · 14 November 2018, 07:22 AM

Cool!

samson66 · 14 November 2018, 07:37 AM

Damn! I kinda like that!

The Libertine · 14 November 2018, 07:56 AM

Sorry, but that looks gimmicky IMHO.

Noah860 · 14 November 2018, 09:02 AM

Holy crap! It’s like, the GMT making an explorer great again! Red, white and blue.

jezza17 · 16 November 2018, 08:01 PM

Not for me thanks.

BLNRasDanko · 18 November 2018, 01:47 AM

It almost looks good. To me, the orange hand clashes. Otherwise may be on to something...

NKflyer · 18 November 2018, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ediedrich

Hey All, I know this has been brought up before, but I want to know if it has developed anywhere... I bought an aftermarket GMT replacement bezel kit and it seemed a tad bit loose on my Explorer II (I could spin the crystal after it was put on). Any tips on how this could be done? Anyone here done it? Tips?

I know, I know, just go buy a GMT..., but I like the white dial, and this particular watch is sentimental too. Thanks! E-

You're on the right track. It's just that the crappy aftermarket parts are not fitting correctly. I'm going to take a wild guess they're from that company in Texas? At the very least, I would try to source an genuine Rolex crystal retaining ring (for sapphire crystal GMT or Submariner Date) and go from there.

ancientmariner · 21 November 2018, 01:13 AM

Got it!
May have overlooked something though

jenson · 21 November 2018, 02:51 AM

It looks so unique, the pepsi bezel is well complemented on the white dial.

R!$ · 21 November 2018, 02:59 AM

Pass

Psmith · 21 November 2018, 03:18 AM

Steinhart do something similar...

Boaters · 21 November 2018, 06:43 AM

Kinda like it ... Maybe?

ras47 · 21 November 2018, 07:10 AM

MKii makes this watch now. The KeyWest:

GMT Aviator · 21 November 2018, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ras47

MKii makes this watch now. The KeyWest:

Good luck with that one. Ordered mine over two years ago and still no sign of it!

sheldonsmith · 21 November 2018, 02:30 PM

Ewe... ick....

Nothing like the rare white dialed GMTs from 1953/4.

14 November 2018, 03:40 AM	#1
ediedrich "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Boston Posts: 1	GMT "Pepsi" bezel on Explorer II Hey All, I know this has been brought up before, but I want to know if it has developed anywhere... I bought an aftermarket GMT replacement bezel kit and it seemed a tad bit loose on my Explorer II (I could spin the crystal after it was put on). Any tips on how this could be done? Anyone here done it? Tips? I know, I know, just go buy a GMT..., but I like the white dial, and this particular watch is sentimental too. Thanks! E-

14 November 2018, 03:46 AM	#2
dbhak22 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: PNW Watch: ♛ Posts: 2,962	Is this the look you're going for? :) (I was just being silly and put an insert on top of the Explorer bezel for a 4th of July IG post.) __________________ GMT II (16710) \| Explorer I (1016) \| Datejust I (116234) \| Submariner (1680) \| Day-Date (1803) \| Royal Oak (25594) \| FOIS (2998 spec) \| Submariner (16808)

14 November 2018, 05:17 AM	#5
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,379	That does look amazing __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 November 2018, 02:30 PM	#28
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,810	Ewe... ick.... Nothing like the rare white dialed GMTs from 1953/4. __________________

14 November 2018, 03:50 AM	#3
meyers Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: ○ Watch: 16710 Posts: 435	That white dial pepsi bezel look is dope!

14 November 2018, 05:23 AM	#6
hitman23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ny Posts: 765	nice one. love white dials more than black.

14 November 2018, 06:21 AM	#7
Gtecko "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Halifax Posts: 518	It does look pretty good !

14 November 2018, 06:24 AM	#8
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	Ummm...I’m confused.

14 November 2018, 06:40 AM	#10
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	Surprised the Explorer II bezel is replaceable. I thought it was fixed/part of the case? If replaceable then would there be a mounting point for the click spring? I guess if they share the same case as a gmt/sub that makes sense, but in that case how is a normal Explorer II bezel fixed?

14 November 2018, 06:42 AM	#11
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,071	The Explorer II dial is certainly not part of the case and can be serviced/replaced. I dunno about the pepsi/white looks though… I think I would prefer the all black or the coke bezel with the white Explorer dial.

14 November 2018, 06:52 AM	#12
Saaci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New York Watch: 16570 Posts: 300	I think the aluminum pepsi insert looks great on the 16570. Would be a different story on the 216570 with the orange GMT hand. The 216570 would look pretty sharp with the BLNR ceramic bezel I think

14 November 2018, 07:21 AM	#13
jinikari01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chi Watch: 116710LN Posts: 636	It's weird but in a good way. LOL.

14 November 2018, 07:22 AM	#14
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Cool!

14 November 2018, 07:37 AM	#15
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,909	Damn! I kinda like that!

14 November 2018, 07:56 AM	#16
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Sorry, but that looks gimmicky IMHO.

14 November 2018, 09:02 AM	#17
Noah860 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New England Posts: 246	Holy crap! It’s like, the GMT making an explorer great again! Red, white and blue.

16 November 2018, 08:01 PM	#18
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	Not for me thanks.

18 November 2018, 01:47 AM	#19
BLNRasDanko "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: FL Posts: 12	It almost looks good. To me, the orange hand clashes. Otherwise may be on to something...

21 November 2018, 02:51 AM	#22
jenson Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: usa Posts: 99	It looks so unique, the pepsi bezel is well complemented on the white dial.

21 November 2018, 02:59 AM	#23
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Pass

21 November 2018, 06:43 AM	#25
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Kinda like it ... Maybe?

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