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Old 19 February 2008, 11:27 AM   #1
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gmt vs sub

I got the wife a Rolex for Christmas and realized that I REALLY WANTED one too.

I have always liked the TT blue sub. Went to vegas with the wife and went to a number of watch shops. Tried on the watch I liked and she did not care for it.

She pointed to a Pepsi GMT and said to try that on. She liked it much better and I've got to be honest, I thought it looked great too. Plus it is cheaper!

Is it possible to purchase the coke bezel as well and change between the two?
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Old 19 February 2008, 11:27 AM   #2
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Of course it's possible to purchase a coke bezel. Ask the AD to get you one
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Old 19 February 2008, 11:32 AM   #3
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Yes, it is possible and highly recommended.

Like you, I like both the sub and gmt II. So, I got the sub and will have the gmt soon.
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Old 19 February 2008, 11:36 AM   #4
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Congrats on a great watch. One of the nice things about the 16710 is the ability to change the look by simply swapping inserts.
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Old 19 February 2008, 11:38 AM   #5
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Good for you..

I actually prefer the black/red bezel....
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Old 19 February 2008, 11:41 AM   #6
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Fyi, ther are a few videos on how to do it to!
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Old 19 February 2008, 11:58 AM   #7
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You can also buy an all black bezel insert for the GMT II...
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Old 19 February 2008, 01:17 PM   #8
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Thanks for the info. Guess it's a GMT for me.
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Old 19 February 2008, 01:21 PM   #9
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You can always find a few bezels on fleabay
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Old 19 February 2008, 08:06 PM   #10
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how much does it approx. cost for each bezel?
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Old 19 February 2008, 09:30 PM   #11
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how much does it approx. cost for each bezel?
The last one I got from RSC was $51 USD.
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Old 19 February 2008, 10:10 PM   #12
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And if you are having a hard time finding the bezels in the USA, they can be ordered from European AD's.
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Old 20 February 2008, 12:05 AM   #13
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I say go with the GMT. You can always "upgrade" to a TT Sub later. Rolexes are addicting, so I say start with the cheapest one that smiles at you, then work your way up!

Also, and I have been away from here for awhile, but are they still making the regular GMT-II (non-ceramic bezel)? I ask because I was under the impression they stopped them with the new ceramic bezeled ones, in which case you may have only so long to buy this GMT-II brand new, whereas at this point there is no definate end to the current TT Sub.
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Old 20 February 2008, 03:49 PM   #14
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I was wondering and need your help if you know.....
I would like to buy original brand new bezels for my 16710 GMT (need the black one and the coke as well). Is there any reliable website from where I could buy or should I contact my local AD?
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