16710 GMT Bezel Assembly on 16610 Sub?

[w.genzo]

Hi,

Anybody knows whether or not a GMT bezel assembly for 16710 is the same bezel

assembly (the bezel and crystal retaining ring) as the one that comes on the 16800-16610 submariner?

Not the insert, just the steel parts.

Thanks,

Cheers

Alex

[chefcook]

Same but different click spring.

[w.genzo]

I've just read that they are slighty different but I'm not 100% sure..

I thought they were the same but the bezel on the GMT rotates bi-directionally, so different click as you mention..

The Bezels

The bezel ring on the two watches are subtly different. The bezel on the GMT rotates bi-directionally, whereas the Submariner only rotates counter-clockwise. Although the insert appears to be interchangeable, the bezel is slightly thicker on the Submariner giving it a slightly more robust appearance. The picture on the right shows my extra Red-Blue GMT Bezel insert sitting on top of the Submariner bezel ring.

When looking at both watches side-by-side, the slight difference in the bezel thickness, combined with the subtle difference in how the number appears in the date window give the GMT a slightly wider, shallower look. The Sub, by comparison, the face appears deeper in the case and the dial insert appears slightly smaller/narrower. In actuality, the bezel insert is the same dimensions as the GMT, but the smaller look is given by the slightly thicker bezel ring.

http://minus4plus6.com/sub.htm

[Star69]

did you bought that gen case ?

high end Franken ?

[w.genzo]

did you bought that gen case ?

high end Franken ?

yes.. but not at that price

[Star69]

yes.. but not at that price

great project ! hope you will post some results

[chefcook]

The spare parts numbers for the bezel assemblies are the same for 16710 and 16610 according to Rolex R203 parts catalogue.

The only difference is the click spring.

[w.genzo]

thank you chefcook.. clear

[gavidoc]

As others have said, only difference is the click spring.

I installed a GMT click spring in my 16800 so I could have a bi-directional bezel. Works beautifully.

[Omega]

I can only agree. I have a gen 16610 and a gen 16700. Bezel assambly is absolutely the same, including retaining ring and tension ring. Only difference is the click spring.

[w.genzo]

Thanks