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flumazenil · 7 August 2009, 10:43 AM

The new sub looks fantastic. I was wondering if the bezel of the new sub would fit the GMT since they both use the new case. I don't suppose Rolex would switch it out. I never use the outside bezel for the second time zone. I know this would make it a frankenwatch, so flame away!

Tools · 7 August 2009, 11:27 AM

Not likely, the design is completely different..

The GMT bezel rotates in a bearing race, and it rolls these bearings in and out of 24 detents around the perimeter of the race.

The Sub has drilled holes in the case with spring loaded wedges that protrude up and catch teeth at the base of the bezel, giving it 120 clicks. If this were to actually, physically, fit on the GMT case, it wouldn't work without the additional machine work on the case..

flumazenil · 7 August 2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Not likely, the design is completely different..

The GMT bezel rotates in a bearing race, and it rolls these bearings in and out of 24 detents around the perimeter of the race.

The Sub has drilled holes in the case with spring loaded wedges that protrude up and catch teeth at the base of the bezel, giving it 120 clicks. If this were to actually, physically, fit on the GMT case, it wouldn't work without the additional machine work on the case..

Thanks for the quick reply. I guess I have no choice but to get the sub too!

YuppieKid · 7 August 2009, 02:07 PM

JediRolex · 7 August 2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by YuppieKid

Maybe because he wants a sub with a GMT hand.

TempoKing · 7 August 2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by flumazenil

The new sub looks fantastic. I was wondering if the bezel of the new sub would fit the GMT since they both use the new case. I don't suppose Rolex would switch it out. I never use the outside bezel for the second time zone. I know this would make it a frankenwatch, so flame away!

What are you thinking of "cooking" this time..???...

flumazenil · 8 August 2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TempoKing

What are you thinking of "cooking" this time..???...

The only thing I don't really like about the GMT is the busy bezel. The sub bezel has fewer numbers on it and is more useful. That way I could have the GMT function and elapsed time function!

7 August 2009, 10:43 AM	#1
flumazenil "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Watch: Tog TT GMT TT SD4K Posts: 600	Will the Sub ceramic bezel fit a GMT II ceramic? The new sub looks fantastic. I was wondering if the bezel of the new sub would fit the GMT since they both use the new case. I don't suppose Rolex would switch it out. I never use the outside bezel for the second time zone. I know this would make it a frankenwatch, so flame away!

7 August 2009, 11:27 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,033	Not likely, the design is completely different.. The GMT bezel rotates in a bearing race, and it rolls these bearings in and out of 24 detents around the perimeter of the race. The Sub has drilled holes in the case with spring loaded wedges that protrude up and catch teeth at the base of the bezel, giving it 120 clicks. If this were to actually, physically, fit on the GMT case, it wouldn't work without the additional machine work on the case.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 August 2009, 02:07 PM	#4
YuppieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: West Coast, US Posts: 1,079	Why would you want to change the bezels? __________________ Brandon

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