lalalobster Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 I just ordered a custom 36mm datejust i from Andrew. I was browsing the fleabay when I saw some used gen 36mm white gold (I think it's aftermarket) fluted bezels. I was wondering how the replica 36mm datejust i cases are constructed. I know the newer gen Rolex datejusts use a much more complicated design for the bezels to discourage aftermarket bezel replacements.My question is, do I just need a small pocket knife and a crystal press to do the job? Or is it much more complicated? I really want to replace my stainless steel bezel with white gold.Thank you in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1680 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Hi, if you want to buy a fluted bezel from eBay make sure it is one that fits a sapphire (16200 later) Datejust. However I would measure the inner diameter of your stock bezel first. Most replica Datejust models are not contructed as the genuine and the replica does not accept a gen sapphire and gen bezel. You can say that a gen fluted bezel looks ... gen, most aftermarket bezels don't (as simple as that) and white gold will allways reflect light with a pink/orange hue which stainless steel does not. But I wouldn't say that the gen bezels use a complicated design for that purpose... Changing the bezel isn't very difficult, but wouldn't use a pocket knife. I usually use a thin blade (from a stanley knife) and a caseback opener knife and work my way around the bezel. If your not carefull chances are that you bend the bezel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Follow the link in my sig... My datejust has a WG fluted bezel. I show how to seat it using a PVC t-joint. Like 1680 says, take it off using an Xacto and case back knife. Tape the lugs so you don't scratch them. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalalobster Posted May 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks so much guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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