Big Dazza Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 So I am just about to plunge for a Rolex 16030 but want to swap the bezel for a smooth type. Couple of questions: 1. Where is the best place to buy a gen smooth bezel surround and for the best price? 2. Are the gen smooth bezels white gold or stainless? 3. Are they easily swapped over? Could I do it myself? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) They are steel. Aftermarket bezels are readily available on the bay, or you can check with JMB who custom makes them. Assuming you aren't doing anything else but swapping the bezel, you can do it yourself if you are careful Edited February 28, 2014 by tomhorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Just like Tomhorn says, it's an easy swap. Just slide a razor blade under the existing bezel to loosen it, pop it off with a case knife, an press down the new bezel. I might take you give minutes. Maybe check with the seller on which models this fits; http://bit.ly/1mTSq4s Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKTime Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Just be sure to put some tape on the top of the lugs where you will be working on loosening the bezel to help avoid scratches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks for the great tips and advice. Would it be wrong to put an aftermarket oyster bracelet on a 16030 datejust or should I try source a genuine one fro a reasonable price? Somethings telling me not to mix rep parts with a gen Rolex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Well, since you are already going to be mixing rep parts with a gen Rolex by using a non-stock bezel for your 16030, going with an oyster bracelet will just put you a little further away from period correctness (the gen would have an engine turned bezel and jubilee bracelet). Don't get me wrong, even with gen DateJusts people are always mixing in pieces and parts, so it's not out of the question to do. I'm not immune either, my franken 16014 has a 16234 dial in it. You can certainly go with a rep bracelet if you want. Gen would be better obviously, but the cost benefit is up to you (and the difference would be substantial). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Yea I have the original engine turned bezel and jubilee bracelet so I suppose it can always be returned to its original form In my opinion the jubilee bracelet with smooth bezel makes it less flashy for daily wear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Are you guys sure that the gen bezel isn't WG? I always thought it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 After looking around a bit, I think you guys are right about the SS, although it's strange that a lot of people are selling 18kWG smooth bezels on eBay and Amazon for around $400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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