Thanks for the information. I really appreciate it. I want to trim the crown guards or have someone do it. I really want BK to do it but I thought of taking it to a friend who is a local watchsmith/jeweler because it would be quicker and I would not have to mail it. I guess best thing would be to have it all done at once.
Do the genuine crowns really look that much better?
How much better is a genuine crown in appearance over the Euromariner crown? Also, I thought I read where the genuine crown will fit on the Euromariner tube without issue. Is that correct? What kind of price would be reasonable for a genuine crown?
Does the Euromariner look that much better with a new crystal? If so what is the main difference? Is it the bevel on the edge? I know the replacement does not have an etched crown on it. Which one would be the best to get and what gaskets are needed? Thanks!!!
My family used to own a jewelry store. My dad has been in the jewelry business for 40 years. He had a friend that sold all kinds of watches. The price was cost plus 10%. He got them from dealers he knew I guess. We could always call him and get almost any rolex model for cost plus 10%. We then sold it at a 20% discount off the regular price. Granted we did not sell many but a few of our good customers would sometimes ask if we could get one for them. This was 20 years ago. I bet things have changed a lot since them. I think back around that time a stainless rolex submariner sold for about $2500.
It surprises me that Rolex would have enough influence to make this happen. Do you think it is the threat of fake rolex parts on ebay? I mean heck what if someone had a vintage watch and wanted to part it out on rolex? Rolex has enough say so that he/she would not be able to do that?
BK, Do you have any experience with wholesaleoutlet's bezel? They sell one on the bay. A good solution might be this bezel and the correct size tension ring.
Fantastic write up. I guess now we need to hear from someone who has a version 3 to see how the gen insert fits. Also, on the bay there are many aftermarket party bezel assemblies that say guaranteed to fit a submariner. Has anyone ever tried one of these on a Euromariner?
My Euromariner lost the pearl. What would be the best solution? Should I get a pearl or replace the insert or what? Thanks! How hard is each solution to do myself?