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GMTIIPilot · 17 April 2006, 09:26 AM

Hey gang,

does anybody know where I might be able to pick up a pepsi bezel insert. I bought a black one from my local AD but they would only sell me one. Ive asked a few other AD's and none say they can get them. I guess I could buy another watch, then I bet a bezel would show up quick. Anyway, thanks advance for any info.

-Pete

D4UK · 2 May 2006, 09:06 AM

thought you could buy them from any AD for in the UK approx £60 GBP (approx $115)

Rto · 2 May 2006, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTIIPilot

Hey gang,

does anybody know where I might be able to pick up a pepsi bezel insert. I bought a black one from my local AD but they would only sell me one. Ive asked a few other AD's and none say they can get them. I guess I could buy another watch, then I bet a bezel would show up quick. Anyway, thanks advance for any info.

-Pete

Hi Pete,
you can get it at http://www.watchprince.com/category/e/
(somebody here at the forum mentioned this website in the past)
Good luck!

C.J. · 2 May 2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rto

Hi Pete,
you can get it at http://www.watchprince.com/category/e/
(somebody here at the forum mentioned this website in the past)
Good luck!

edt

AJC · 4 May 2006, 04:05 AM

Trust me go genuine.It might take time to find an AD who will help but it is worth it.

I bought a bezel insert from the mentioned store and had to do quite a bit of modifying to make it fit.In the end I trashed it.

Aaron

JJ Irani · 4 May 2006, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AJC

Trust me go genuine.It might take time to find an AD who will help but it is worth it.

I bought a bezel insert from the mentioned store and had to do quite a bit of modifying to make it fit.In the end I trashed it.

Aaron

Lesson well learnt I guess, Aaron.

Original is the ONLY way to go, guys!!

D4UK · 7 May 2006, 04:26 AM

spoke to my AD today to find out what the exact cost is for the bezel - heard anything from £25 - £60...

JJ Irani · 7 May 2006, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by D4UK

spoke to my AD today to find out what the exact cost is for the bezel - heard anything from £25 - £60...

Sounds about right, Andy!

D4UK · 7 May 2006, 06:29 AM

well he said he'll call me on monday with the exact cost and i'll probably look to get it done while it's getting a service in a month or so... (it's a late 03 model so could do with having a little TLC levied on it...)

mailman · 7 May 2006, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by D4UK

well he said he'll call me on monday with the exact cost and i'll probably look to get it done while it's getting a service in a month or so... (it's a late 03 model so could do with having a little TLC levied on it...)

Bah, you don't need a service. Don't waste your money. I'm of the thought "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." There are others here as well that have this idea also. I've seen a few Rolex watches go over 10 yrs without a service and not miss a beat

I think Ed will back this up.

Rockrolex · 7 May 2006, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Bah, you don't need a service. Don't waste your money. I'm of the thought "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." There are others here as well that have this idea also. I've seen a few Rolex watches go over 10 yrs without a service and not miss a beat

I think Ed will back this up.

That's my philosophy, Paul. My oldest is a 1983 TT DJ which I doubt has ever been serviced. It keeps just as good time as my newest, the GMT. You don't mess with success, IMHO.

D4UK · 7 May 2006, 07:48 AM

it's good to hear that the service isn't 100% necessary just yet - having said that i'm looking to have the bracelet and case refurbed too - all that daily wear is taking it's toll (and the refurb is a by product of the service)

mind you i might try and have a deal with tardis for his 2005 GMTII and then flip my 03 one..

jeremyh172 · 9 May 2006, 03:22 PM

Did you not want the all black one?If not i have a pepsi one on my gmt.I would trade you if you don't want it.I do just mean the bezal of course.

D4UK · 9 May 2006, 05:15 PM

spoke tp the dealer yesterday - the confirmed price for the bezel insert change is only £26.50 and takes a couple of weeks.

Jeremy - it's not that I don't want the black bezel anymore - just that i fancy a change (or at least i'm thinking about it) tho would only want the black/red if i was to change at all.

jeremyh172 · 9 May 2006, 07:49 PM

O i got ya.Just thought I would try to help a fellow rolex owner out...

What is that in US dollers?

D4UK · 9 May 2006, 11:18 PM

No worries Jeremy - for a crazy second i'd thought about keeping mine and buying Tardis's one.. but funds are a bit too tight for that right now. (another reason for the change would be that at some point i'm likely to get either a Sub Date or SD and would want the GMT to look a little different from it.

Re: the bezel insert costs.
£26.50 is about $50 USD

ji603 · 11 May 2006, 07:51 AM

my AD quoted me $150 US for a new bezel insert on mine.... guess I should shop around.

D4UK · 11 May 2006, 08:16 AM

are you sure that's just the insert? because they can also change the whole bezel which in the UK was quoted at approx £105 GBP

ji603 · 11 May 2006, 10:59 AM

just the insert, yep - with no guarantee of being able to keep the old one. Scottsdale AZ elitists :)

D4UK · 12 May 2006, 08:42 AM

well mine def quoted £26.50 GBP and said that they would be able to request that the old insert was returned with the watch.

TARDIS · 12 May 2006, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by D4UK

No worries Jeremy - for a crazy second i'd thought about keeping mine and buying Tardis's one.. but funds are a bit too tight for that right now. (another reason for the change would be that at some point i'm likely to get either a Sub Date or SD and would want the GMT to look a little different from it.

Re: the bezel insert costs.
£26.50 is about $50 USD

Tardis has sold his now. You missed a good chance pal.

Steve

D4UK · 13 May 2006, 05:42 AM

Steve

glad you got a sale - you're right it was a good deal - right deal wrong time if you know what i mean...

17 April 2006, 09:26 AM	#1
GMTIIPilot Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Colorado Watch: Rolex GMT II Posts: 95	GMT II Pepsi Bezel Insert Hey gang, does anybody know where I might be able to pick up a pepsi bezel insert. I bought a black one from my local AD but they would only sell me one. Ive asked a few other AD's and none say they can get them. I guess I could buy another watch, then I bet a bezel would show up quick. Anyway, thanks advance for any info. -Pete

11 May 2006, 07:51 AM	#17
ji603 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 95	yikes my AD quoted me $150 US for a new bezel insert on mine.... guess I should shop around.

11 May 2006, 10:59 AM	#19
ji603 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 95	mmm just the insert, yep - with no guarantee of being able to keep the old one. Scottsdale AZ elitists :)

2 May 2006, 09:06 AM	#2
D4UK Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: TT SUB LV GMTII Posts: 527	thought you could buy them from any AD for in the UK approx £60 GBP (approx $115)

4 May 2006, 04:05 AM	#5
AJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Trust me go genuine.It might take time to find an AD who will help but it is worth it. I bought a bezel insert from the mentioned store and had to do quite a bit of modifying to make it fit.In the end I trashed it. Aaron

7 May 2006, 04:26 AM	#7
D4UK Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: TT SUB LV GMTII Posts: 527	spoke to my AD today to find out what the exact cost is for the bezel - heard anything from £25 - £60...

7 May 2006, 06:29 AM	#9
D4UK Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: TT SUB LV GMTII Posts: 527	well he said he'll call me on monday with the exact cost and i'll probably look to get it done while it's getting a service in a month or so... (it's a late 03 model so could do with having a little TLC levied on it...)

7 May 2006, 07:48 AM	#12
D4UK Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: TT SUB LV GMTII Posts: 527	it's good to hear that the service isn't 100% necessary just yet - having said that i'm looking to have the bracelet and case refurbed too - all that daily wear is taking it's toll (and the refurb is a by product of the service) mind you i might try and have a deal with tardis for his 2005 GMTII and then flip my 03 one..

9 May 2006, 03:22 PM	#13
jeremyh172 Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Jeremy Location: St.louis,MO Watch: Rolex gmt Posts: 37	Did you not want the all black one?If not i have a pepsi one on my gmt.I would trade you if you don't want it.I do just mean the bezal of course.

9 May 2006, 05:15 PM	#14
D4UK Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: TT SUB LV GMTII Posts: 527	spoke tp the dealer yesterday - the confirmed price for the bezel insert change is only £26.50 and takes a couple of weeks. Jeremy - it's not that I don't want the black bezel anymore - just that i fancy a change (or at least i'm thinking about it) tho would only want the black/red if i was to change at all.

9 May 2006, 07:49 PM	#15
jeremyh172 Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Jeremy Location: St.louis,MO Watch: Rolex gmt Posts: 37	O i got ya.Just thought I would try to help a fellow rolex owner out... What is that in US dollers?

9 May 2006, 11:18 PM	#16
D4UK Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: TT SUB LV GMTII Posts: 527	No worries Jeremy - for a crazy second i'd thought about keeping mine and buying Tardis's one.. but funds are a bit too tight for that right now. (another reason for the change would be that at some point i'm likely to get either a Sub Date or SD and would want the GMT to look a little different from it. Re: the bezel insert costs. £26.50 is about $50 USD

11 May 2006, 08:16 AM	#18
D4UK Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: TT SUB LV GMTII Posts: 527	are you sure that's just the insert? because they can also change the whole bezel which in the UK was quoted at approx £105 GBP

12 May 2006, 08:42 AM	#20
D4UK Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: TT SUB LV GMTII Posts: 527	well mine def quoted £26.50 GBP and said that they would be able to request that the old insert was returned with the watch.

13 May 2006, 05:42 AM	#22
D4UK Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: TT SUB LV GMTII Posts: 527	Steve glad you got a sale - you're right it was a good deal - right deal wrong time if you know what i mean...

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