the_rymeister Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Hi all I'm just wondering if anyone would know if a gen 16800 bezel ring is the same as a gen 16610 bezel ring. ( referring to the part which the insert fits into ) As I have been offered one? If i was to fit it on my tc submariner would I need a gen retainer for the bezel and would a 16610 pointy 4 insert fit it? I tryed searching Internet and found a few references and am I correct in thinking the insert on the 16610 is bigger than a 16800? Any info would be great. Cheers in advance all Ry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 yes and no. a 16800 will fit but the teeth might not be as deep as newer factory replacement 16800 parts for the 16610 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavidoc Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Yes it will but as pointed out, the 16800 teeth are shallower then a 16610. If you can live with that it will work. They both use the same insert. If you decide not to purchase the bezel if you could let me know I'd appreciate it as I'm in need of a replacement for my 16800. Thanks Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmichael Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 I bought a Gen 16800 bezel ring but later decide not to use it because 1. Teeth are not as sharp and defined ( after it was polished and repolished) 2. Bezel bay was slightly wider and I'll need to glue a Gen insert in , if not it'll be so loose that I can literately 'pour' the insert out. 3. After polished , the 'lip' of bezel became very thin and it's not to my liking . Above was just my experience and it should. It be taken as reference on all 16800 bezel rings in the market .. Cheers Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Thanks for the advice guys, heres a couple of pics, do you think it looks gen. It looks deeper to me than my stock tc so in affect it would be a good upgrade. Cheers Ry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Don't buy from these guys! Recognise the pics and are not what you will receive! Side pics are a yachtie bezel anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Ok cheers watcher really appreciate the heads up on these guys . Ry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 also wise to buy the compression ring and bezel ring from the same place unless both existing pieces are already gen. there most likely will be some fitting issues regardless of how much the tc is touted as gen 1:1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6now Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 whoa i was checking that out too. thanks watcher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 thanks again for all the info guys really appreciate it. Just got confirmation that it's after market even though its advertised as used gen!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 A and E watches is there Ebay name!. They send new rep parts out and in my experience rubbish! I received 2 very cheap Yachtie bezels and finally got a refund from them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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