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55JWB · 21 March 2012, 11:54 PM

As the title says, I have searched with those phrases and nothing obvious coming up...

I have a 2001 GMT II is it possible to retrofit a new style ceramic bezel? thinking of a full Rolex Service in the UK and would ask them to do it, if indeed it is possible??

sorry if this has been asked before, I have used the search feature...

Jason

globalmedia33 · 21 March 2012, 11:57 PM

The new ceramic bezel will not fit on the 2001 GMT.

55JWB · 22 March 2012, 12:00 AM

thank you, worth asking the question....

Jason

expy2 · 22 March 2012, 12:00 AM

And Rolex would NEVER do this for you. In fact, they would probably send for the heavies to escort you off the premises!

HERITAGE82 · 22 March 2012, 01:08 AM

YES it can be done.... I have seen one at a local jeweler. It looked rather interesting, but I could see a market for it.

Solo118 · 22 March 2012, 04:56 AM

I would not waste time or energy doing this. I do not know if you are attached emotionally to your GMT, but you can sell it easily and get a pre-owned GMTC and not have too much come out of pocket. That GMT you have is a classic, and its value is only going up.

dysondiver · 22 March 2012, 05:01 AM

how about the gold ym bezel on a blusey ,,,, might look good ........

TSW · 22 March 2012, 05:05 AM

Fuggedaboutit

Johny · 22 March 2012, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QCASANOVA

YES it can be done.... I have seen one at a local jeweler. It looked rather interesting, but I could see a market for it.

hi do you mean a ceramic insert fitted to a pre-ceramic watch? if so do you have any more details? thank you.

jfestrelabr · 22 March 2012, 05:09 AM

change a insert ? yes its possible, i have one ceramic 16610 insert (aftermarket of course) .
change bezel ? noooooooooo its not possible.

Johny · 22 March 2012, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfestrelabr

change a insert ? yes its possible, i have one ceramic 16610 insert (aftermarket of course) .
change bezel ? noooooooooo its not possible.

hi any pics of your 16610 ceramic conversion?

Kingair · 22 March 2012, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny

hi any pics of your 16610 ceramic conversion?

Pics . . . . .please . . . . .

Kingair · 22 March 2012, 07:55 AM

Just found this on Ebay.
Ceramic bezel for a 16610 . . .
But don't ask me how it fits, looks or whatever.
I have no clue at all.

Any member who got this ceramic bezel and could show us some pics please

Here, have a look (not affiliated with the seller !)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEZEL-INSERT...ht_4050wt_1367

Tools · 22 March 2012, 08:00 AM

C'mon guys.....

a ceramic aftermarket insert is simply glued into where a normal insert would be.. it's not a Rolex part, nor would Rolex work on a watch so equipped...

An authentic Rolex ceramic bezel will not even remotely fit on a 16610 or a 16710 without completely re-machining the case... not a job for a novice...

55JWB · 22 March 2012, 08:12 AM

Link shows a sub bezel not a GMT bezel...

Watch is important to me and yes shocked at its rising value, not sure about trading up, would need to see about cost of change??

Kingair · 22 March 2012, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

C'mon guys.....

a ceramic aftermarket insert is simply glued into where a normal insert would be.. it's not a Rolex part, nor would Rolex work on a watch so equipped...

An authentic Rolex ceramic bezel will not even remotely fit on a 16610 or a 16710 without completely re-machining the case... not a job for a novice...

I would never buy one but that my choice.
But maybe there are people on TRF who do ?

Speed · 22 March 2012, 11:29 AM

Why?

GradyPhilpott · 22 March 2012, 12:35 PM

A ceramic bezel insert for $105.

That's enough right there to raise red flags.

Ceramic is a very broad term and it could mean almost anything that is baked and hardened and in this case it definitely does not mean Cerachrom.

I could be wrong, though.

Theoretically, there could be some gumdrop trees somewhere.

Solo118 · 22 March 2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55JWB

Link shows a sub bezel not a GMT bezel...

Watch is important to me and yes shocked at its rising value, not sure about trading up, would need to see about cost of change??

If you put a feeler out in the classifieds, maybe somebody would be willing to trade if you added some cash.

If you are not comfortable with doing so, please keep the GMT as is. Adding a ceramic bezel would be very cheesy imho. Maybe change bezel colors to a pepsi or coke (depending which you have)

55JWB · 23 March 2012, 02:36 AM

Think I will keep as is, maybe just a proper service and replacement black bezel as slightly marked in places....

padi56 · 23 March 2012, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55JWB

Think I will keep as is, maybe just a proper service and replacement black bezel as slightly marked in places....

All you want is a insert cost around £35-£45 and very easy to change yourself.

55JWB · 23 March 2012, 02:53 AM

I have seen instruction video's on youtube, it does look relatively simple.... still thinking of a service as not had one yet, having said that its working really well and keeping great time...

jfestrelabr · 23 March 2012, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

Just found this on Ebay.
Ceramic bezel for a 16610 . . .
But don't ask me how it fits, looks or whatever.
I have no clue at all.

Any member who got this ceramic bezel and could show us some pics please

Here, have a look (not affiliated with the seller !)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEZEL-INSERT...ht_4050wt_1367

Yes this is mine heheheh, and the final product is realy good, the instalation is with glue on bezel (stick the insert with glue in bezel) , I have not installed it yet but will do so soon, so I put the pictures, step by step.

Kingair · 23 March 2012, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfestrelabr

Yes this is mine heheheh, and the final product is realy good, the instalation is with glue on bezel (stick the insert with glue in bezel) , I have not installed it yet but will do so soon, so I put the pictures, step by step.

Looking forward to see the result !

HAGD

padi56 · 23 March 2012, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfestrelabr

Yes this is mine heheheh, and the final product is realy good, the instalation is with glue on bezel (stick the insert with glue in bezel) , I have not installed it yet but will do so soon, so I put the pictures, step by step.

Its your watch but to glue a slither of ceramic on to a bezel well not my cup of tea sooner have the original aluminium insert.

jfestrelabr · 23 March 2012, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55JWB

Link shows a sub bezel not a GMT bezel...

Watch is important to me and yes shocked at its rising value, not sure about trading up, would need to see about cost of change??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEZEL-INSERT...item27ba7c7b9e

jfestrelabr · 23 March 2012, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Its your watch but to glue a slither of ceramic on to a bezel well not my cup of tea sooner have the original aluminium insert.

I fully agree with you, why have not performed the modification.

mmw68 · 24 September 2014, 03:10 AM

If your wondering if it would work... check out my post here.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...29#post5280929

nikhsub1 · 24 September 2014, 04:01 AM

Sorry but IMO aftermarket parts are

I'm all for modding with GENUINE parts, but that's it!

Dvenus11 · 24 September 2014, 04:58 AM

not worth it to even do

21 March 2012, 11:54 PM	#1
55JWB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northampton Posts: 5	Cermaic Bezel Retro-fitting?? As the title says, I have searched with those phrases and nothing obvious coming up... I have a 2001 GMT II is it possible to retrofit a new style ceramic bezel? thinking of a full Rolex Service in the UK and would ask them to do it, if indeed it is possible?? sorry if this has been asked before, I have used the search feature... Jason

21 March 2012, 11:57 PM	#2
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	The new ceramic bezel will not fit on the 2001 GMT. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

22 March 2012, 01:08 AM	#5
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,419	YES it can be done.... I have seen one at a local jeweler. It looked rather interesting, but I could see a market for it. __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

22 March 2012, 05:05 AM	#8
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Fuggedaboutit __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

22 March 2012, 08:00 AM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,036	C'mon guys..... a ceramic aftermarket insert is simply glued into where a normal insert would be.. it's not a Rolex part, nor would Rolex work on a watch so equipped... An authentic Rolex ceramic bezel will not even remotely fit on a 16610 or a 16710 without completely re-machining the case... not a job for a novice... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 March 2012, 12:00 AM	#3
55JWB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northampton Posts: 5	thank you, worth asking the question.... Jason

22 March 2012, 12:00 AM	#4
expy2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: England Posts: 204	And Rolex would NEVER do this for you. In fact, they would probably send for the heavies to escort you off the premises!

22 March 2012, 04:56 AM	#6
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,063	I would not waste time or energy doing this. I do not know if you are attached emotionally to your GMT, but you can sell it easily and get a pre-owned GMTC and not have too much come out of pocket. That GMT you have is a classic, and its value is only going up.

22 March 2012, 05:01 AM	#7
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	how about the gold ym bezel on a blusey ,,,, might look good ........

22 March 2012, 05:09 AM	#10
jfestrelabr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Felipe Location: Brazil Watch: ALL rolex models Posts: 396	change a insert ? yes its possible, i have one ceramic 16610 insert (aftermarket of course) . change bezel ? noooooooooo its not possible.

22 March 2012, 07:55 AM	#13
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Just found this on Ebay. Ceramic bezel for a 16610 . . . But don't ask me how it fits, looks or whatever. I have no clue at all. Any member who got this ceramic bezel and could show us some pics please Here, have a look (not affiliated with the seller !) http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEZEL-INSERT...ht_4050wt_1367

22 March 2012, 08:12 AM	#15
55JWB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northampton Posts: 5	Link shows a sub bezel not a GMT bezel... Watch is important to me and yes shocked at its rising value, not sure about trading up, would need to see about cost of change??

22 March 2012, 11:29 AM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Why?

22 March 2012, 12:35 PM	#18
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,343	A ceramic bezel insert for $105. That's enough right there to raise red flags. Ceramic is a very broad term and it could mean almost anything that is baked and hardened and in this case it definitely does not mean Cerachrom. I could be wrong, though. Theoretically, there could be some gumdrop trees somewhere. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

23 March 2012, 02:36 AM	#20
55JWB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northampton Posts: 5	Think I will keep as is, maybe just a proper service and replacement black bezel as slightly marked in places....

23 March 2012, 02:53 AM	#22
55JWB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northampton Posts: 5	I have seen instruction video's on youtube, it does look relatively simple.... still thinking of a service as not had one yet, having said that its working really well and keeping great time...

24 September 2014, 03:10 AM	#28
mmw68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Texas Watch: Love me GMT's Posts: 16	If your wondering if it would work... check out my post here. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...29#post5280929

24 September 2014, 04:01 AM	#29
nikhsub1 Server Advisor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA & NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,116	Sorry but IMO aftermarket parts are I'm all for modding with GENUINE parts, but that's it!

24 September 2014, 04:58 AM	#30
Dvenus11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Sunny Location: Los Angeles Watch: GMT Master 2 Posts: 941	not worth it to even do

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