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9 July 2015, 12:58 AM | #1 |
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My first GMT Master II Bezel Insert Change
Friends,
I had decided to seek out a OEM Pepsi and Black insert for my 16710, and gather my cojones an try the bezel insert swap. I did my homework, read the web pages, and watched the YouTube videos that covered this. I figured the worst that can happen is a scratch and the need for a watchmaker to reattach the bezel for me, so why not? I used a metal spudger that's designed for the iPad in order to pry it off. I covered the tip with some adhesive tape to minimize the danger of a scratch, and bombs away. I'm glad to report I am sporting my new Pepsi bezel insert on my 16710! It really wasn't difficult. I think I will swap out the inserts every few months, but some tentpoles like Pepsi for the Summer months, black for the dead of winter, and just play the rest by ear going back mainly to the Coke. I do confess I like the Coke insert quite a bit (which is why I purchased a Coke), but this method adds a lot of easy and inexpensive variety to my collection. Thanks to this community to introducing me to this convention!
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9 July 2015, 12:59 AM | #2 |
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Love it
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Good for you, well done, looks great!
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You did a good job. It looks great!
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Versatility is the best aspect of the 16710, well done!
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9 July 2015, 01:15 AM | #6 |
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Thanks, guys! I really don't know why I was so hesitant to try it.
Well actually, I do. I feared that I would fatally damage it. But I am glad I did! This really is my favorite watch in my collection. I dig it!
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Looks Good, Congratulations.
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9 July 2015, 01:16 AM | #8 |
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Good job! The bezel game....
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I love everything about this watch, its quickly becoming my favorite.
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Great Job! Love my 16710!
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Nicely done.
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Well done! I've done that myself a time or two. It takes courage at first for sure.
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9 July 2015, 09:49 AM | #13 |
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Well done! I was scared my first time too.
I use an old credit card to get my bezel off. Works great. No tape, no scratches. |
9 July 2015, 01:27 PM | #14 |
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Good job - you're braver than me. I'm scared of damaging it so I had the RSC do it. I'll get around to it one day
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Julibee bracelet is next, then you'll have 6 new watches for the price of one and change
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Good job
Looks very good, thinking about doing this myself soon. |
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Looks great
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Nice job Vince - that insert looks great
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cool watch, looks great
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Great versatility! Nice job.
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6 November 2015, 04:58 AM | #23 |
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Unexpected "problem," fellas.
I like having the different bezel inserts. I intended to pretty much swap them out with the seasons - Pepsi in Spring & Summer, back to the original Coke in the fall, and go Black for the cold winter months. But I've taken to the pepsi so much, I can't switch it out for Coke. Unexpected!
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That's what's good about this watch. You can get all 3 bezels and get a 3 in one type of watch.
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Looks great; I have all three inserts but haven't yet switched out the Pepsi on my GMT. The Coke never was used on my watch model so it seems inappropriate and the black isn't as exciting.
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23 March 2016, 02:57 AM | #26 |
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Hey friends,
For no partiuclar reason this morning, I decided to swap my insert to the black version. I remember all my hesitation leading up to my first bezel insert swap, but this time I just popped it out, made the switch, and snapped the bezel back in place. Thanks for introducing me to the bezel insert change wonder of the 16710!
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Looks good
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Looks nice !
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All black looks really good.
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I am seriously thinking about getting GMT II as well.
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