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"...& have the appropriate tools/environment required to repair Rolex watches" I think that's what I try to mean, but came out wrong with the whole leveling of account... The guys I spoke with didn't have the tools to deal with the ceramic bezel insert. Don't know why that would be required for ordering a part that has nothing to do with it. Oh well. Thanks for clarifying.

Freddy: I spoke to a few indy watchsmiths and they can't get the part because Rolex require they have the required tool/machine (I believe there account levels. The higher the level the more selection they can order and to level up require they own certain machines from rolex) and since the watch is pretty new, the watchsmiths don't have the Rolex Required tool and are not allow to order that specific part. HikeUSA: Haha. I'll keep my Gen, but my collection of reps are ever growing! Love that pic btw. Hehe jmb: By golly!!!! That never even crossed my mind. Thanks. I can mass produce these things and start selling.

I think they purposely introduce small margin of errors while 'fixing' older problems whenever they release a new watch. I don't think they want to do a true 1:1 to avoid a SWAT team kicking down their doors. Remember the Omega Seamaster ordeal back then? The rep was so good that even rwg members couldn't tell a Rep from a Gen with a few minor mods. The HE valve was in the correct position, which usually is a dead give away when those reps. Anyway, Omega had to do something to stop them from producing. That's all I remember reading from the old rwg.

They want me to do a full service just to replace that sily ring. Service is around $700ish if I remember correctly because they deemed the watch has been abused (they concluded that excessive force was used to cause the bezel to fall off... false) and need to "fix" the movement. The watch continues to keep perfect time. I shouldn't have said I knocked it again my 18 wheeler while I was moving crates and instead claim it fell out on its own. Should have kept my mouth shut... RSC can suck it. I'm going to find that silly nylon ring one way or another even if I have to put that watch away for a year or so. It's principlely F'ed up for them to demand that I need my watch full serviced for them to replace the ring. For all you Rolex owners... If you ever want something replaced without them siphoning $ from your pockets then never say it broke because of hitting the watch on something otherwise they'll need you to do a full service to fix your minor concern. Sorry for venting.

hi Eideradaus, Yes, but I'm not looking for a how-to on the insert removal. I'm looking to see if a specific part is in the rep.

If so, would you please post some pictures so I can see the parts involved underneath the bezel? I'm missing a Nylon Ringer Fastener (is fitted inside the bezel ring) for my Gen GMT IIc and want to know if i can use the same part as the rep to fix mine (if present in the rep). Thanks a million! I love this place. Can't wait for the review of the 3135 superclone. I'll have a heck of a field trip if that thing takes gen dial etc. Sorry for the tangent.

I have a DW vj72 case from years ago that came with the screw down pushers. I have read that the ones that came with the set isn't as accruate as the "teeth" are spaced further apart than the gen. Now would the ones from Ofrei and various other vendors fit because i also read that the threading in the case for the screw down pushers is different.

Beautiful watch, but out of curiosity... how were you able to get the 2836 movement with a rolex looking date font? That's the remaining obstacle in order to complete my franken DJ. Thanks!

I would, but this is something I can fix myself and do'nt really see it necessary to ship my watch to them just so they can put in that plastic for me.

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some gen parts to fix up my gen gmt iic. The nylon ring in the bezel broke today and came off. I'd like to know if anyone here would be able to source that part. I'm also looking for a gen bezel if you have it too. Much thanks!!!

Hi All, I'm all out of ideas. I know many of you will say ebay, but I feel like I"m competing against those with much more money to throw down than I do. So, do any of you know of other channels to get a vj72? Thanks!

I know it's an old watch and would like to know if they still make them as good as when the rep first came out. Anyone in particular I should buy it from? Thank you guys!

Anyone know where I can obtain a noob EXPII case? Thanks

Thanks for the tip! My speedy's crystal is all scratched up!

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