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HL65 · 18 May 2018, 08:33 PM

Leave it of course!

gaoxing84 · 18 May 2018, 08:45 PM

people who tell you to replace it are probably new to the vintage rolex world.

faded (original) > replacements

1William · 18 May 2018, 08:56 PM

Leave it as it is and add another bezel or two for options.

brandrea · 18 May 2018, 09:07 PM

Another, leave it

Cru Jones · 18 May 2018, 10:01 PM

Leave it on. And leave it in the sun.

dlav · 18 May 2018, 10:03 PM

I'm SUPER torn about this. I actually have my 2004 F Series Pepsi at the RSC now for a service and my bezel (while completely cool and original) has more of a lighter pink to the fade. While I know this has been deemed cool, I just can't get over the fact that it doesn't look like the watch i fell in love with so I am having mine replaced, but keeping the original bezel in case i change my mind.

Loevhagen · 18 May 2018, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlav

.. I am having mine replaced, but keeping the original bezel in case i change my mind.

Ding. Ding. Winner.

dafuture · 18 May 2018, 11:34 PM

I'd leave it. I love the fade.

Ben.McDonald7 · 18 May 2018, 11:35 PM

Try to find an AD that will replace it with a brand new one but let you keep the original. Learn how to swap them yourself as it's really easy and enjoy the best of both worlds.

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ras47 · 19 May 2018, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben.McDonald7

Try to find an AD that will replace it with a brand new one but let you keep the original. Learn how to swap them yourself as it's really easy and enjoy the best of both worlds.

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Yes, you really should keep the original as many folks look for a faded insert and pay more for it. I don’t like faded bezels myself, but that’s just me. When I sent my 16710 to the Dallas RSC I kept the bezel insert that came with the watch as it was beginning to fade. I slapped on a cheap aftermarket insert knowing Rolex would replace it and keep the substitute insert. $70 for a new bezel insert from the RSC. Not bad!

MARTIN1264 · 19 May 2018, 02:31 AM

I you try to change it there will be a bunch of Black SUVs that will pull up outside of your house and there will be consequences....just saying....

faimag · 19 May 2018, 06:08 AM

Your insert doesn't look much faded, so I would probably stick with it. Another point to consider is the font: yours has Times; I think new inserts from RSC have Arial.

Colin G · 19 May 2018, 06:16 AM

If I was keeping the watch I'd get the bezel replaced at a service then I'd sell the faded one to recoup some cash. If you are thinking of selling sometime soon then I'd leave it be.

Vvvlllooo · 19 May 2018, 06:16 AM

keep for sure...looks way better that way.

Etschell · 19 May 2018, 06:19 AM

do not i repeat do no replace it.

sillo · 19 May 2018, 06:22 AM

Pop it off then go to an AD and tell them you lost yours.

Get to keep your old one and get a fresh new one.

frankoman · 19 May 2018, 06:27 AM

Be aware if you take it to Rolex, they will want to keep the original to sell you a newer one. So advice is go to an independent with a parts account, or remove the insert first before taking it to RSC.

mineral · 19 May 2018, 08:46 AM

Look great with faded insert. Don’t replace and keep it that way

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Bladeshot · 19 May 2018, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sillo38

Pop it off then go to an AD and tell them you lost yours.

Get to keep your old one and get a fresh new one.

Yes! Agree:

. This. If you can’t find an AD to get you a new one and let you keep the old one, there is a YouTube video on removing the bezel. I do it all the time. Cover the lug at 1:00 with couple layers of electrical tape. Seal the head in a ziplock bag and use a butter knife to pop the bezel off at 1:00. The bag and tape help prevent any damage to the bezel, case, etc. Remove the insert and go get an new one from AD. “You lost it...” I have a new and faded pepsi, black and coke. Really changes the appearance of the piece!

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liuk3 · 19 May 2018, 10:01 AM

I have a brand new OEM one which I don't need (it came with as a part of a three bezel insert set). If you want to trade, just PM me.

drmizzou · 19 May 2018, 10:11 AM

keep!!

Rogdogg · 19 May 2018, 10:32 AM

Definitely another vote here for leaving it exact how it is

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18 May 2018, 08:33 PM	#31
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,389	Leave it of course! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 May 2018, 11:34 PM	#38
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,943	I'd leave it. I love the fade. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

18 May 2018, 11:35 PM	#39
Ben.McDonald7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 823	Try to find an AD that will replace it with a brand new one but let you keep the original. Learn how to swap them yourself as it's really easy and enjoy the best of both worlds. Sent from my VS996 using Tapatalk __________________ Philippians 3:13-14 Ω Omega Speedmaster Pro Ω Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Good Planet LE Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex Submariner Date 126610LV Rolex Explorer II 16570

19 May 2018, 06:19 AM	#45
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	do not i repeat do no replace it. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

19 May 2018, 06:22 AM	#46
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Pop it off then go to an AD and tell them you lost yours. Get to keep your old one and get a fresh new one. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

18 May 2018, 08:45 PM	#32
gaoxing84 Banned Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet RO Posts: 1,323	people who tell you to replace it are probably new to the vintage rolex world. faded (original) > replacements

18 May 2018, 08:56 PM	#33
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Leave it as it is and add another bezel or two for options.

18 May 2018, 09:07 PM	#34
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,585	Another, leave it

18 May 2018, 10:01 PM	#35
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	Leave it on. And leave it in the sun.

18 May 2018, 10:03 PM	#36
dlav "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Drew Location: CT, USA Watch: 16710 Pepsi Posts: 65	I'm SUPER torn about this. I actually have my 2004 F Series Pepsi at the RSC now for a service and my bezel (while completely cool and original) has more of a lighter pink to the fade. While I know this has been deemed cool, I just can't get over the fact that it doesn't look like the watch i fell in love with so I am having mine replaced, but keeping the original bezel in case i change my mind.

19 May 2018, 02:31 AM	#41
MARTIN1264 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CT Posts: 754	I you try to change it there will be a bunch of Black SUVs that will pull up outside of your house and there will be consequences....just saying....

19 May 2018, 06:08 AM	#42
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,069	Your insert doesn't look much faded, so I would probably stick with it. Another point to consider is the font: yours has Times; I think new inserts from RSC have Arial.

19 May 2018, 06:16 AM	#43
Colin G "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 216570, 214270 Posts: 683	If I was keeping the watch I'd get the bezel replaced at a service then I'd sell the faded one to recoup some cash. If you are thinking of selling sometime soon then I'd leave it be.

19 May 2018, 06:16 AM	#44
Vvvlllooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Fl Posts: 202	keep for sure...looks way better that way.

19 May 2018, 06:27 AM	#47
frankoman Banned Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Seattle Watch: 1968 1675 Posts: 278	Be aware if you take it to Rolex, they will want to keep the original to sell you a newer one. So advice is go to an independent with a parts account, or remove the insert first before taking it to RSC.

19 May 2018, 08:46 AM	#48
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Look great with faded insert. Don’t replace and keep it that way Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

19 May 2018, 10:01 AM	#50
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,347	I have a brand new OEM one which I don't need (it came with as a part of a three bezel insert set). If you want to trade, just PM me. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

19 May 2018, 10:11 AM	#51
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	keep!! __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

19 May 2018, 10:32 AM	#52
Rogdogg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,117	Definitely another vote here for leaving it exact how it is Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

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