w.genzo Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Same but different click spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 did you bought that gen case ? high end Franken ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 did you bought that gen case ? high end Franken ? yes.. but not at that price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 yes.. but not at that price great project ! hope you will post some results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 thank you chefcook.. clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavidoc Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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