J.S.

Seems gen yes, early two tone 116613 sub.

Your watch hands are playing tricks in dim lighting, seems like SS in most pictures but actually gold.

Saw Rolex 16710 bezel with coke insert on eBay with couple of scratches. Seems gen.

If someone want's to bid on this item:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bezel-Insert-Rolex-Gmt-master-II-16710-Black-red-Coke/311687894842

On 31 August 2016 at 5:09 AM, mountaineer said:

No i am using a st crystal retaining ring.  That must be the problem.  I guess i need to modify the st retaining rng or find a gen.

Well, how did it work out?

9 minutes ago, freddy333 said:

I think you are correct & I was wrong. Your comment reminded me of some Bakelite earrings I saw a few years ago that were translucent (red).

From interweb:

What is Bakelite?

Bakelite is a castable, fire resistant plastic that was invented by Leo Baekeland in 1909. It was originally used for industrial purposes, until jewelry makers found that its light weight made Bakelite a perfect choice for designing and manufacturing inexpensive bracelets, rings, pins and other jewelry.

Bakelite jewelry became especially popular in the 1930's and 1940's, after a wider assortment of colors was introduced. The new batch of Bakelite colors captured the imagination of more and more jewelry companies. Coco Chanel was one famous designer who offered Bakelite jewelry and accessories.

Clear one

Yellowish

7 minutes ago, freddy333 said:

The only case that I am aware of where Rolex used Perspex was for the 6542's insert. Again, it was likely chosen because of its familiarity within the aircraft industry (the original GMT having been made for Pan Am). The xtal was acrylic plastic. To the best of my knowledge, Bakelite is an opaque material, so it would not be useful for components that require transparency.

Um.. yeah. Perspex comes in many colours and also in clear form. Bakelite is not only the brown stuff it's also in clear form too.

Don't make my head spin 

On 26 July 2016 at 2:21 AM, freddy333 said:

Bumped for new members.

Great bump! 

Didn't know Perspex until know. But ain't perspex and bakelite two different things? Perspex for crystal and bakelite for ring?

Regular asian 2836 movement decorated to 3186 Rolex cal.

Too expensive but may come with a rep box but still expensive.

Customs dream 

The ad still opens for me and yeah, it's a TC clasp 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolex-Submariner-Seadweller-Daytona-GMT-NEW-Clasp-Schliese-Bukkle/152218046668

It ain't the v4 dwo

It's a fake one because I hope so to be

Your Rollie is on fire. Great photos!

Does anyone know where to get newer style GMT bezel click spring ref. 317-16628? Or can anyone sell me one spring?

I don't want to travel to another country to buy from Rolex AD 

It's longer and when used, it feels just the same when turning bezel both ways. Smaller spring feels little off when turning clockwise.

Pics:

Thanks

(edited: added one more picture to compare)

The movement may be dirty or no oil inside. It needs service. Normally fully wounded A2836 movement may run 40+ hours.

It's so sweet, I have never ever looked Tudors but this is like a honey. The clasp is just WOW.

Gen ETA movement in and its a real peach.

The case does look little fat and also is the dial made of plastic?

10 hours still to the end, let's see how much it will go. You are the only bidder. right?

I suppose you know if it's fake. I know you had one gen in your hands and sold it.

Found eBay auction for 116710LN GMT bezel full assembly with starting bid £250 GBP

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolex-Gmt-Black-Ceramic-Bezel-Complete-With-Rings-Genuine-/222173769476

Thanks very much J.S. for your help. It seems that we have a great community here. Cheers!

No probs mate!

11 minutes ago, mymanmatt said:

As long as the crystal gasket is good, you should be ok

Thanks! Older retaining rings will strech out but with new gasket it might hold.

What about bezel ring? Will those strech or wear out so there is no good edge and retaining ring can't hold it in place?

I'm thinking to turn my 16570 to 16710.

Guys of Rolex land. I got one question!

I'm going to answer it too but want to know for sure caus I can't make my mind up...

(all parts gen) If I will use used bezel with used crystal retaining ring, what will happen? It will sit loose or friction ring will hold it OK or bezel will fall off?

I'm asking it because Im so in between of buying used or new parts. New will be twice the sum but they are new.

Thanks!

I think you're in luck, Ofrei has it.

It's the 2650G.

http://www.ofrei.com/page1119.html

Thanks mate, I'll stay away.

Hello guys of many watches. Can somebody tell me how's the quality of bezels and crystal retaining rings on WSO's site on eBay? I'm thinking of using bezel and retaining ring with gen 16710 bezel insert and crystal. Or still TC is better?

Right now I have case, crystal and insert. Of course I have to source gen 16710 or 16760 dial also from somewhere but I don't see them popping up.

TC LV V6 is period correct for mark 6 produced from end of 2005 till end of 2006. Serials from D middle to Z early.

Thumbs up for this!

How many parts did you change? 18 or less?

Some parts are easier to get than others, can you say how much was the damage of these 3185 parts all together?

Thanks mate!