Question on my GMT II bought in 2001

[Runnin' Rebel]

I bought it at an very well known AD and it came with the black/red bezel.

They said it was actually called black/wine bezel. So my question is, is this the coke model or did the coke model come out at a later date? I switched the bezel to all black about 6 years ago and of course I can't find the original, is it possible to get the original one from an AD for this model ?? And would it effect the value of the watch if I ever sold it, including both of the bezels in the sale?
Thanks
mark

PS. one other question, the bracelet is kinda beat up with everyday wear, could I change it out without the value going down the drain?

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by JAGERVEGAS

I bought it at an very well known AD and it came with the black/red bezel.

They said it was actually called black/wine bezel. So my question is, is this the coke model or did the coke model come out at a later date? I switched the bezel to all black about 6 years ago and of course I can't find the original, is it possible to get the original one from an AD for this model ?? And would it effect the value of the watch if I ever sold it, including both of the bezels in the sale?
Thanks
mark

PS. one other question, the bracelet is kinda beat up with everyday wear, could I change it out without the value going down the drain?

Yes, it is the "coke" model. Red (wine) and black bezels were sold on quite a number of Rolex GMTs over the years, and they are all referred to as the "coke" You should be able to purchase a regular coke bezel from an AD for ~$125. Some ADs will not do it, so shop around to find one that will. It really will not affect the value selling it with the 2 bezel inserts.

You say that the bracelet is "beat up". Deep dings/scratches? Loose, or excessive stretch? If it is just superficially scratched, it would be worth it to just get it lightly polished by a competent individual rather than replacement. A new bracelet will cost you ~ $1,000. It will not really affect resale value if you replace the bracelet with a new authentic bracelet.

[Puffy]

Are inserts really $125 in the US??

[Brushpup]

Originally Posted by Puffy

Are inserts really $125 in the US??

Yes, from most sources, but if you know the right guy, you can get em for much much less. No, that is not me...just what I have done

[mike]

Originally Posted by Puffy

Are inserts really $125 in the US??

Last one I got from RSC as part of a service was 41USD. Might have gone up a tad since then.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by mike

Last one I got from RSC as part of a service was 41USD. Might have gone up a tad since then.

Have to agree Mike some charge stupid money to those that are willing to pay, in the UK they were £26 around 9 months ago fitted.

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree Mike some charge stupid money to those that are willing to pay, in the UK they were £26 around 9 months ago fitted.

Yes, but you fellas across the pond pay a much higher premium for the watches initially when they are purchased. They must feel sorry for you with the insert price

[KarlFr]

Inserts fitted are in Norway about 125USD as well but its one of the most expensive countries in the world

[Tools]

There is no such thing as a "Coke" model..

This soft drink nick-name thing just started a few years ago for the traditional GMT II black/red........... I think that it is far from cutesy ...


.................... but I've all but given up on educating all you riff-raff ....

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Jason71

Yes, but you fellas across the pond pay a much higher premium for the watches initially when they are purchased. They must feel sorry for you with the insert price

Well some do but here is one guy that will not pay a premium price for anything.

[Runnin' Rebel]

Originally Posted by Jason71

Yes, it is the "coke" model. Red (wine) and black bezels were sold on quite a number of Rolex GMTs over the years, and they are all referred to as the "coke" You should be able to purchase a regular coke bezel from an AD for ~$125. Some ADs will not do it, so shop around to find one that will. It really will not affect the value selling it with the 2 bezel inserts.

You say that the bracelet is "beat up". Deep dings/scratches? Loose, or excessive stretch? If it is just superficially scratched, it would be worth it to just get it lightly polished by a competent individual rather than replacement. A new bracelet will cost you ~ $1,000. It will not really affect resale value if you replace the bracelet with a new authentic bracelet.

Thank you sir, and the bracelet is just scratched up pretty bad around the clasp, nothing a polish wouldn't take care,I guess. I was just wondering, thanks everyone. I like Coke better then Pepsi so I will get another insert that's black/wine. Like 2 watches in one.