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tcd_psp · 24 July 2012, 05:39 AM

Hey guys,

Hopefully you can help me out here..

My GMTIIc is the ss version, and so the numbers 'in' the bezels are WG

Now, while scooping out some gunk, which I guess was mainly congealed suncream etc, it appears I've scraped away a bit too,hard on the top left bit of the 8 of the 18 so now I would describe a section of it as really shiny instead of the matted finish the rest of the numbers have.

I not sure whether I've scratched something away or merely revealed what the rest of it should all look like.

I should add that I purchased the watch last month from a grey dealer, albeit a reputable lone in the uk.

Has this happened to anyone else in the past?

Thanks!

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tcd_psp · 24 July 2012, 05:40 AM

In the title I meant 'Gold,' not 'told'

Cheers

SeaDweller50 · 24 July 2012, 06:00 AM

What implement were you using to Scrape?

SaddleSC · 24 July 2012, 06:02 AM

On the SS models, the numbers are created using particles of platinum, not white gold.

tcd_psp · 24 July 2012, 06:09 AM

A twisty lead pencil while at my desk

Platinum, thanks.

What do you guys reckon.

The GMT Master · 24 July 2012, 06:29 AM

Try giving the bezel a scrub with a toothbrush and some warm soapy water, it just looks like the dirt has come away a little more than the rest of the numeral

STEELINOX · 24 July 2012, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcd_psp

A twisty lead pencil while at my desk

Platinum, thanks.

What do you guys reckon.

It seems the platinum has released from the electro process.

ROLEX shld replace it at no charge to you...

gwalker · 24 July 2012, 06:39 AM

Looks like the plat. came off when you were scraping it. Always use a soft brush to clean as this happens when hard or sharp tools are used. Hopefully Rolex won't give you issues about buying grey and fix it for you. If you have to pay for a new bezel insert I think the insert is around $450. I think the total bezel is around $1k.

tcd_psp · 25 July 2012, 04:41 AM

Cheers for the help guys

Does anyone know, can you just order a bezel and click it in in the local AD or would it have to be sent away.

Just thinking like the old bezels, the aluminium ones that pele couple swap in/out as they pleased seemed pretty easy to do.

Thanks

Wrist Candy · 25 July 2012, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcd_psp

Cheers for the help guys

Does anyone know, can you just order a bezel and click it in in the local AD or would it have to be sent away.

Just thinking like the old bezels, the aluminium ones that pele couple swap in/out as they pleased seemed pretty easy to do.

Thanks

The ceramic bezel will be a bit more expensive than the the old aluminum stlye ones & I'm told that they don't just snap in anymore.

24 July 2012, 05:39 AM	#1
tcd_psp Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: london Posts: 120	Scratched GMTIIc bezel told number Hey guys, Hopefully you can help me out here.. My GMTIIc is the ss version, and so the numbers 'in' the bezels are WG Now, while scooping out some gunk, which I guess was mainly congealed suncream etc, it appears I've scraped away a bit too,hard on the top left bit of the 8 of the 18 so now I would describe a section of it as really shiny instead of the matted finish the rest of the numbers have. I not sure whether I've scratched something away or merely revealed what the rest of it should all look like. I should add that I purchased the watch last month from a grey dealer, albeit a reputable lone in the uk. Has this happened to anyone else in the past? Thanks! ImageUploadedByTapatalk1343072291.551277.jpg

24 July 2012, 06:02 AM	#4
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,125	On the SS models, the numbers are created using particles of platinum, not white gold. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

24 July 2012, 05:40 AM	#2
tcd_psp Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: london Posts: 120	In the title I meant 'Gold,' not 'told' Cheers

24 July 2012, 06:00 AM	#3
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	What implement were you using to Scrape?

24 July 2012, 06:09 AM	#5
tcd_psp Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: london Posts: 120	A twisty lead pencil while at my desk Platinum, thanks. What do you guys reckon.

24 July 2012, 06:29 AM	#6
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,148	Try giving the bezel a scrub with a toothbrush and some warm soapy water, it just looks like the dirt has come away a little more than the rest of the numeral

24 July 2012, 06:39 AM	#8
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Looks like the plat. came off when you were scraping it. Always use a soft brush to clean as this happens when hard or sharp tools are used. Hopefully Rolex won't give you issues about buying grey and fix it for you. If you have to pay for a new bezel insert I think the insert is around $450. I think the total bezel is around $1k.

25 July 2012, 04:41 AM	#9
tcd_psp Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: london Posts: 120	Cheers for the help guys Does anyone know, can you just order a bezel and click it in in the local AD or would it have to be sent away. Just thinking like the old bezels, the aluminium ones that pele couple swap in/out as they pleased seemed pretty easy to do. Thanks

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