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1 March 2019, 08:49 PM | #31 |
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Doh!
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1 March 2019, 09:03 PM | #32 |
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you did a good job, you even took shards off the ceramic
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1 March 2019, 09:04 PM | #33 |
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Lucky or unlucky as this is just about the only watch you haven't been selling for the last 6 months. Also the insert's font looks very thin, maybe the lighting.
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1 March 2019, 09:07 PM | #34 |
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Now maybe you get the Mark 2 Pepsi bezel...
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1 March 2019, 09:31 PM | #35 | |
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1 March 2019, 09:58 PM | #36 |
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Ok.
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1 March 2019, 10:01 PM | #37 |
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You can't keep your old insert if you want a new one, they are on exchange base only.
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1 March 2019, 10:17 PM | #38 |
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That's going to be a $800-1000 mistake... Ouch.
*Note to self* - only replace bracelets/links, do not remove anything else on the watch. |
1 March 2019, 10:35 PM | #39 |
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Well, we’ve seen what happens when you do it yourself
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1 March 2019, 11:21 PM | #40 |
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Ouch! Good luck with the repairs.
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1 March 2019, 11:29 PM | #41 |
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Ouch! That might be a bit of a spendy venture into curiosity. This is me trying to fix a car, it usually costs me more than the original trip to the tech would have. :)
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1 March 2019, 11:34 PM | #42 |
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1 March 2019, 11:37 PM | #43 | |
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That’s next on the list at Rolex. Links that only the AD/RSC can swap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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1 March 2019, 11:39 PM | #44 |
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Thanks - for your honesty and good cheer in the face of adversity. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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2 March 2019, 12:03 AM | #45 | |
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Agreed - if it ain't broke, don't fix (or in this case break) it!
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2 March 2019, 12:08 AM | #46 |
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WOW - that is gonna cost ya! Ouch
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2 March 2019, 12:09 AM | #47 |
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I wouldn’t have tried it on my Pepsi Mk1. Maybe if mine was a Mk2. I seriously doubt you’d be able to get the nice purple insert anymore. But, it’s done, no going back.
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2 March 2019, 12:13 AM | #48 |
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Just... why?
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2 March 2019, 12:27 AM | #49 | |
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LOL Kudos to the OP for sharing his experience.
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2 March 2019, 12:34 AM | #50 |
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This is like when someone buys a Ferrari and tries to do the oil change himself.
I know it's not rocket science, and I've changed the oil in countless cheap cars myself, but on a Ferrari (or in this case, a Rolex) just why? Send it back to the professionals.
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2 March 2019, 12:37 AM | #51 | |
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Come on Rolex you can make more of these SS BLROs if that's all you want to replace the insert. |
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2 March 2019, 12:38 AM | #52 |
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2 March 2019, 12:46 AM | #53 |
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Ouch...but I guess I just don't understand why tinker on it if its not broke?
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2 March 2019, 12:46 AM | #54 |
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Now the question is...when you send it in for repair will they give you the MKI or MKII Bezel?
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2 March 2019, 12:47 AM | #55 |
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I really like the new pepsis, but this experience is such a testament to the ease of DIY on the 16710s.
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2 March 2019, 12:59 AM | #56 |
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yeah but not nearly as bad as I thought it would be.
Every time the aluminum vs CE debate pops up there's always talk of thousands to replace. OP, man... I like to tinker too. I feel you. This is painful to see. You'll get it sorted and put it behind you. Thanks for letting us all learn a little from your mistake. Best of luck to you. |
2 March 2019, 12:59 AM | #57 |
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so glad I have a 5 series GMT, popping the bezel off and changing the insert like no other haha
I feel for the OP though,,, looks like an expensive fix. |
2 March 2019, 01:12 AM | #58 | |
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2 March 2019, 01:16 AM | #59 |
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I wonder if they'll give any issue with the warranty as well. If they're sticklers they could say that watch was modded or tinkered with outside of their RSCs and say the whole warranty is void. I hope not though
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2 March 2019, 01:20 AM | #60 |
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Stuff happens..what can you do. Lesson learned..
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