Guest Vddubgrub Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Hi does anybody know of a more reliable source than ebay to get genuine bezel for my 16610 project? Maybe even genuine dial as well? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paneraibob Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Bezel or bezel inlay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 After ebay, you need to start cultivating a relationship with a watchmaker who has a parts account with Rolex. And he'd have to be sympathetic to your replica based proclivities. I look for parts on the Vintage Rolex Forum also, but those guys are way proud of their parts to the point of being unrealistic, IMO. http://www.vintagerolexforum.com/ Haven't got to the modern rolex forum yet, because I generally do OK on ebay- you just have to practice patience and persistence- just keep looking and don't get caught up paying too much- eventually you'll find what you're looking for at a reasonable price. A genuine bezel insert, 315-16800, for a modern sub is going to run $60-100 on ebay. I just bought a nice tritium insert for my 16800 for $65. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milsub5517 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 lol! what if one of our members/watchmakers opens account with rolex? wouldnt that be cool? After ebay, you need to start cultivating a relationship with a watchmaker who has a parts account with Rolex. And he'd have to be sympathetic to your replica based proclivities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vddubgrub Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Im interested in both the bezel and insert. I thought purchasing a gen bezel meant it would include a gen insert but I can see that may not be the case. How much do gen bezels typically sell for? I guess ebay is my best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Gen complete bezel (include insert) retail price is around 300$ It's pretty hard to find I bought one a few months ago for 250euro A gen bezel will not fit a replica sub, unless you use a genuine retaining ring (add more $) or you rework the rep retaining ring like my watchmaker did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Agree with w.genzo; I had to replace the entire bezel assembly on mine; retaining ring, washer, spring, bezel ring and insert. The gen bezel ring is not a direct fit to the rep parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I'm just curious if anyone has tried this aftermarket 16800 bezel ring, insert, click spring and flat washer from Faisal Ali down here in beautiful Sugar Land. Of course, he's one part short of the complete assembly- the the bottom tension (retaining) ring which goes down first and secures the crystal and gasket. http://cgi.ebay.com/BEZEL-INSERT-FOR-ROLEX...1QQcmdZViewItem EDIT: Here's the complete assembly- has anyone tried this? http://cgi.ebay.com/BEZEL-INSERT-RETAINING...1742.m153.l1262 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Try here: http://www.vintagerolexforum.com/ do a search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_sphere Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Eww thats a crap pearl. I will post something better... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=200159472141 This baby looks GORGEOUS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kungpow79 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Those Florida Watch and Jewelers Supply inserts look GREAT. Dropped them a line a few days ago about a 16600 insert. Hopefully they can get em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dred30 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Those Florida Watch and Jewelers Supply inserts look GREAT. Dropped them a line a few days ago about a 16600 insert. Hopefully they can get em. I am going down town miami tomorrow to look at some complete gen bezels assembles and inserts. I will post pics after I get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I managed to get a NOS genuine 16800 bezel with washer, spring and retaining ring (same as 16610). And you know what? It does not fit a 2008 Euromariner case. At least not mine. The bezel ring works perfect with the standard retaining ring from the Euromariner, but the gen retaining ring is too large in inner diameter. With a genuine gasket it can not held in place properly. It's enough to pull the bezel ring off - you'll have the complete retaining ring in your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I'm just curious if anyone has tried this aftermarket 16800 bezel ring, insert, click spring and flat washer from Faisal Ali down here in beautiful Sugar Land. Of course, he's one part short of the complete assembly- the the bottom tension (retaining) ring which goes down first and secures the crystal and gasket. http://cgi.ebay.com/BEZEL-INSERT-FOR-ROLEX...1QQcmdZViewItem EDIT: Here's the complete assembly- has anyone tried this? http://cgi.ebay.com/BEZEL-INSERT-RETAINING...1742.m153.l1262 I tried Faisal Ali's aftermarket assembly, too. Did not work on my Euromariner either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Thanks for the update, chefcook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 i also got a 16800 from a local shop that had ones with very nice pearls for cheap and it did not fit my euromariner... so what aftermarket fits the euromariner by snapping in?...besides the genuine article of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I managed to get a NOS genuine 16800 bezel with washer, spring and retaining ring (same as 16610). And you know what? It does not fit a 2008 Euromariner case. At least not mine. The bezel ring works perfect with the standard retaining ring from the Euromariner, but the gen retaining ring is too large in inner diameter. With a genuine gasket it can not held in place properly. It's enough to pull the bezel ring off - you'll have the complete retaining ring in your hands. Interesting. If you're using a genuine gasket, that should fit perfect with the 16800/16610 retaining ring. Genuine gasket fitting the case would indicate that the diameter of the case lip to hold the gasket is of correct measurement. If that's of correct measurement, the O.D. should be of correct size to allow the retaining ring to properly seat and seal; especially if it's NOS. Very odd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vddubgrub Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Interesting. If you're using a genuine gasket, that should fit perfect with the 16800/16610 retaining ring. Genuine gasket fitting the case would indicate that the diameter of the case lip to hold the gasket is of correct measurement. If that's of correct measurement, the O.D. should be of correct size to allow the retaining ring to properly seat and seal; especially if it's NOS. Very odd... What does NOS and EU stand for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 NOS = New Old Stock; definitely not nitrous oxide in this case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 i forgot to mention if you got the euromariner and the insert fell out and was previously glued back in by the dealer youll need to scrape out the hardended glue from around the inside of the bezel for *anything* to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Interesting. If you're using a genuine gasket, that should fit perfect with the 16800/16610 retaining ring. Genuine gasket fitting the case would indicate that the diameter of the case lip to hold the gasket is of correct measurement. If that's of correct measurement, the O.D. should be of correct size to allow the retaining ring to properly seat and seal; especially if it's NOS. Very odd... The gen gasket sits nicely in the gen retaining ring, but not tight enough on the euromariner case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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