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colemanitis · 19 April 2008, 04:04 AM

BEZEL INSERT!!!!

Got ya!

I was fortunate enough to find a brand new Coke bezel for my GMT. I've never had the coke color combonation on my wrist before. I like it!!!!

I took some interesting pics while in the process of swapping the inserts. I hope you guys enjoy them!

Before the swap w/ Pepsi insert

Pepsi insert and bezel removed.

Nice crystal shot!

Bezel snapped back on awaiting the new insert

Ahhhh, all done!

colemanitis · 19 April 2008, 04:08 AM

Enlarged photo of the coke bezel!

Bobareno · 19 April 2008, 04:09 AM

Nice photos, thanks.

Hamilton Carvalho · 19 April 2008, 04:14 AM

Beautiful Jeff, congrats!

Where did you get this one and how much?

Quote:

Originally Posted by colemanitis

Enlarged photo of the coke bezel!

seantk · 19 April 2008, 04:15 AM

Without your bezel insert in - the crystal looks like a SD crystal

sean

OYSTERMANN · 19 April 2008, 04:16 AM

Fabulous photos, Jeff - well done

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colemanitis · 19 April 2008, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hamilton Carvalho

Beautiful Jeff, congrats!

Where did you get this one and how much?

I bought it from an individual on TZ. I paid too much, but demand is increasing now that production has stopped. They're getting harder to find on the cheap. I paid $95.

colemanitis · 19 April 2008, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seantk

Without your bezel insert in - the crystal looks like a SD crystal

sean

You're right!

Chris B · 19 April 2008, 04:49 AM

Nice one Jeff, well a different insert does make it look like a new GMT

Dan Pierce · 19 April 2008, 04:56 AM

Congrats Jeff.

Changing those inserts make a hell of a difference. Adds so much value to one watch.
Enjoy,

dP

Terry Newton · 19 April 2008, 04:57 AM

Beautiful watch from a fellow GMT Owner. It looks like it is well cared for and I like the new bezel.

Terry Newton

GoldenBear · 19 April 2008, 05:08 AM

Now you have 2 GMT's, so $95 seems like a good price to double your collection.

kcmo · 19 April 2008, 05:17 AM

Looks great! The 'coke' version is my favorite.

frostie · 19 April 2008, 05:20 AM

Great stuff

colemanitis · 19 April 2008, 05:22 AM

Thanks guys! I can't stop looking at it - it's absolutely beautiful!

colemanitis · 19 April 2008, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenBear

Now you have 2 GMT's, so $95 seems like a good price to double your collection.

I'm about to triple my collection... I have a black insert on its way to me as well!

f16570 · 19 April 2008, 05:24 AM

Cool as.

GoldenBear · 19 April 2008, 05:25 AM

Even better...3 very different looks on one great watch. I'd like to be able to do that with my Sub.

colemanitis · 19 April 2008, 05:29 AM

I just noticed the etched coronet is visible in the last pic. Pretty cool!

Dan Pierce · 19 April 2008, 05:36 AM

I have 2 and plan on aquiring the coke insert while in London for the TRF GTG.

Can't think of any better way to celebrate my trip and I don't care what the conversion rate is.

dP

rblack77 · 19 April 2008, 05:53 AM

I've seen a couple of posts about changing the bezel inserts including a couple with instructions. I'm wondering from those that have done it a few times how hard they are to change. How much risk is involved with this?

JBat · 19 April 2008, 06:01 AM

Sweet! The watch looks fantastic, and great photos too. I like how you did a step by step series there.

Dan Pierce · 19 April 2008, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rblack77

I've seen a couple of posts about changing the bezel inserts including a couple with instructions. I'm wondering from those that have done it a few times how hard they are to change. How much risk is involved with this?

It was easy. A little too easy cause the second time I didn't pay as much attention to protecting all surfaces.

My watchmaker quickly buffed out my mistake.
You can do it. Take your time, take every precation, and you'll do fine.

dP

PeterT · 19 April 2008, 06:23 AM

Lovely watch, I have a Coke GMT on order from my local AD. It is back at Rolex at the moment being checked over. It was an unused prize in a competition and sat in a safe before being returned to the dealer totally unworn. Apparently Rolex need to check it over before issuing a brand new warranty.
I cannot wait for it to arrive but your pic will keep me going for a bit longer!
These watches are very rare new in the UK.
What technique did you use to swop the bezels Jeff?

Cheers, PeterT

PhilM · 19 April 2008, 07:37 AM

Great pics of a lovley watch, I used to prefer the black bezel but after seeing some pics of the coke a few months ago I'm really starting to think I should get one soon

Beef · 19 April 2008, 07:48 AM

I like it, I need some extra bezels. Damned if I'll change it myself, though.

Scarface · 19 April 2008, 07:56 AM

Stunning Jeff!!!!
Better than before dare I say

mike · 19 April 2008, 08:38 AM

Great shots Jeff, and just shows why this is one of the most versatile references in the stable.

San Dimas HS Fball · 19 April 2008, 08:42 AM

Fantastic! Time for me to find a Pepsi insert.

SPACE-DWELLER · 19 April 2008, 06:51 PM

Looks great, Jeff!

The "Coke" bezel is my personal favourite!

19 April 2008, 04:04 AM	#1
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I got another GMT... BEZEL INSERT!!!! Got ya! I was fortunate enough to find a brand new Coke bezel for my GMT. I've never had the coke color combonation on my wrist before. I like it!!!! I took some interesting pics while in the process of swapping the inserts. I hope you guys enjoy them! Before the swap w/ Pepsi insert Pepsi insert and bezel removed. Nice crystal shot! Bezel snapped back on awaiting the new insert Ahhhh, all done! __________________ Member #471

19 April 2008, 04:08 AM	#2
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Enlarged photo of the coke bezel! __________________ Member #471

19 April 2008, 04:15 AM	#5
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	Without your bezel insert in - the crystal looks like a SD crystal sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

19 April 2008, 04:16 AM	#6
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Fabulous photos, Jeff - well done. __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

19 April 2008, 04:56 AM	#10
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,832	Congrats Jeff. Changing those inserts make a hell of a difference. Adds so much value to one watch. Enjoy, dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

19 April 2008, 04:09 AM	#3
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	Nice photos, thanks.

19 April 2008, 04:49 AM	#9
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,627	Nice one Jeff, well a different insert does make it look like a new GMT

19 April 2008, 04:57 AM	#11
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Beautiful watch from a fellow GMT Owner. It looks like it is well cared for and I like the new bezel. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

19 April 2008, 05:08 AM	#12
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Now you have 2 GMT's, so $95 seems like a good price to double your collection. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

19 April 2008, 05:17 AM	#13
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Looks great! The 'coke' version is my favorite.

19 April 2008, 05:20 AM	#14
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Great stuff __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

19 April 2008, 05:22 AM	#15
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Thanks guys! I can't stop looking at it - it's absolutely beautiful! __________________ Member #471

19 April 2008, 05:24 AM	#17
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Cool as. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

19 April 2008, 05:25 AM	#18
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Even better...3 very different looks on one great watch. I'd like to be able to do that with my Sub. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

19 April 2008, 05:29 AM	#19
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I just noticed the etched coronet is visible in the last pic. Pretty cool! __________________ Member #471

19 April 2008, 05:53 AM	#21
rblack77 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Randy Black Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 33	I've seen a couple of posts about changing the bezel inserts including a couple with instructions. I'm wondering from those that have done it a few times how hard they are to change. How much risk is involved with this?

19 April 2008, 06:01 AM	#22
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Sweet! The watch looks fantastic, and great photos too. I like how you did a step by step series there.

19 April 2008, 06:23 AM	#24
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	Lovely watch, I have a Coke GMT on order from my local AD. It is back at Rolex at the moment being checked over. It was an unused prize in a competition and sat in a safe before being returned to the dealer totally unworn. Apparently Rolex need to check it over before issuing a brand new warranty. I cannot wait for it to arrive but your pic will keep me going for a bit longer! These watches are very rare new in the UK. What technique did you use to swop the bezels Jeff? Cheers, PeterT

19 April 2008, 07:37 AM	#25
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Great pics of a lovley watch, I used to prefer the black bezel but after seeing some pics of the coke a few months ago I'm really starting to think I should get one soon

19 April 2008, 07:48 AM	#26
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	I like it, I need some extra bezels. Damned if I'll change it myself, though. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

19 April 2008, 07:56 AM	#27
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	Stunning Jeff!!!! Better than before dare I say __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

19 April 2008, 08:38 AM	#28
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Great shots Jeff, and just shows why this is one of the most versatile references in the stable.

19 April 2008, 08:42 AM	#29
San Dimas HS Fball Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Texas Watch: 16710 GMT II Posts: 59	Fantastic! Time for me to find a Pepsi insert.

19 April 2008, 06:51 PM	#30
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Looks great, Jeff! The "Coke" bezel is my personal favourite! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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