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ROLEX* · 22 October 2023, 07:14 PM

Hi all
Just wondering, is it possible to swap the rotating bezel of Rolex 16710 GMT to 16570 Explorer 2? Want to mod my 16570 E2 to GMT

Thanks

skipstar · 22 October 2023, 09:09 PM

I don’t know the answer to this question but I have a feeling that this question will not go over well here on the forum.
Good luck

Old Expat Beast · 22 October 2023, 09:19 PM

Yep, someone here did it and everyone loved it as I recall. It was a pepsi bezel on a polar 16570. Looked really good.

Ontime · 22 October 2023, 10:08 PM

I don't think its possible to swap the bezel between the GMT and EXP2 models.

Fredrik · 22 October 2023, 10:20 PM

Here is a thread with this, there are more but this was the first I found:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=477876&page=2

Jackie Daytona · 23 October 2023, 12:07 AM

Should be doable. I recall a thread floating around somewhat recently where a 1675 was converted into a 1655. I can’t imagine it would be too different.

fskywalker · 23 October 2023, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Yep, someone here did it and everyone loved it as I recall. It was a pepsi bezel on a polar 16570. Looked really good.

Think that was it Adam ?

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fooey · 23 October 2023, 12:13 AM

That's looks really good.
Your watch- do what you want!

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Old Expat Beast · 23 October 2023, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Think that was it Adam ?

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Probably the same one, yep. If only Rolex offered that as standard!

fskywalker · 23 October 2023, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Probably the same one, yep. If only Rolex offered that as standard!

Am mod friendly so would do that in a heartbeat!

Wonder if the bezel rotates or it is fixed though

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Old Expat Beast · 23 October 2023, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Am mod friendly so would do that in a heartbeat!

Wonder if the bezel rotates or it is fixed though

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It does still rotate, if I remember rightly.

ingoodtime · 23 October 2023, 10:15 AM

you want a frankenwatch?

ROLEX* · 23 October 2023, 01:36 PM

Nice watch, that’s a frankenwatch yes, but it’s totally reversible

ROLEX* · 23 October 2023, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Think that was it Adam ?

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It seems new Tudor got inspired by this mod

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22 October 2023, 07:14 PM	#1
ROLEX* "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: ROLEXROLEXRO Location: ROLEXROLEXROLE Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 754	Rolex 16570 E2 swapping bezel of 16710 GMT? Hi all Just wondering, is it possible to swap the rotating bezel of Rolex 16710 GMT to 16570 Explorer 2? Want to mod my 16570 E2 to GMT Thanks __________________ To each their own and your mileage may vary. "In the time of our life, live—so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite delight and mystery of it." — William Saroyan

22 October 2023, 09:09 PM	#2
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Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,390	Yep, someone here did it and everyone loved it as I recall. It was a pepsi bezel on a polar 16570. Looked really good. __________________ _______________________

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Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,866	Should be doable. I recall a thread floating around somewhat recently where a 1675 was converted into a 1655. I can’t imagine it would be too different. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

23 October 2023, 10:15 AM	#12
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Lee Location: USA Posts: 2,834	you want a frankenwatch? __________________ Lee

22 October 2023, 10:08 PM	#4
Ontime Banned Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: USA Posts: 249	I don't think its possible to swap the bezel between the GMT and EXP2 models.

22 October 2023, 10:20 PM	#5
Fredrik 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,826	Here is a thread with this, there are more but this was the first I found: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=477876&page=2

23 October 2023, 12:13 AM	#8
fooey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: marco Location: UK Watch: Quite a few now! Posts: 1,232	That's looks really good. Your watch- do what you want! Sent from my SM-G991B using Tapatalk

23 October 2023, 01:36 PM	#13
ROLEX* "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: ROLEXROLEXRO Location: ROLEXROLEXROLE Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 754	Nice watch, that’s a frankenwatch yes, but it’s totally reversible __________________ To each their own and your mileage may vary. "In the time of our life, live—so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite delight and mystery of it." — William Saroyan

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