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Old 13 November 2018, 12:42 PM   #1
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16710 bezel question

I've spotted a 16710 bezel assembly to put on my 16570 and I need to know the exact parts I will need from the retaining ring up.

This assembly has the retaining ring, the click wire, the flat spring and the bezel and insert. Anything missing?
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Old 13 November 2018, 12:55 PM   #2
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You'll need a 16710 mid-case since the 16570 case hasn't been milled to accept the clickspring or rotating bezel assembly.

If you want a polar dial GMT, you'll need to start with a 16710 and install the 16570 dial and hands.
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Old 13 November 2018, 01:54 PM   #3
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The hole for the click spring is in the retaining ring. Everything is replaced from the mid-case up. This mod has been done before.
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Old 13 November 2018, 07:57 PM   #4
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Ahh, okay. My mistake. I just found the diagram on the 16710 and it does look like the retaining ring will swap over. Given that, it looks like your grocery list is correct.
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Old 13 November 2018, 08:18 PM   #5
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Thanks!
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Old 13 November 2018, 08:24 PM   #6
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Post photos when you get it done!
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Old 14 November 2018, 01:25 AM   #7
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Post photos when you get it done!
A cohort of armed purists couldn't stop me lol
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