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I’ve tried eBay, can’t think of anywhere else - as am assuming I cannot just but one direct from Tudor unless I send the watch in for a service or whatnot.
Any ideas? Looking for the standard black insert with Red triangle marker from the Black Bay, watch ref M79230N-0009
Thanks
Rob
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If you want original I.e. not a knock off it will only come from Tudor just like any other Rolex /Tudor part
I am also sure they will only supply a direct replacement for the part which is OEM on the watch. They will not change a red for a black etc.
Would try a few ad’s maybe one will supply you.
Otherwise a Tudor certified watchmaker. Probably every high end independent watch maker can supply you.
I asked - they said they couldn’t just buy the part and supply me, would need to be fitted into the watch by sending it off to Tudor.Quote:
Originally Posted by henk
Maybe will try another AD or two, could just have been a Goldsmith’s thing
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I wanted to get one of these after losing the lume pip from mine. Ultimately gave up looking and sent it in for a service and a complete bezel replacement.
Let me know how you get on in your search.
It would have to be supplied to an AD with a parts account- I'm not sure if that means they need an on-site watchmaker these days or not, but I've ordered bezel inserts/bracelets etc. From some Rolex AD's but others couldn't as they didn't have access to parts.Quote:
Originally Posted by notenoughwrists
Or it could be that RolexTudor want to see the actual watch to ascertain why it needs a new bezel.
I b need a complete new bezel for a 16750, as it got caught and is no long gone. Along with the original irreplaceable insert :(
Would they supply just the part? You sound like you know for sure. Another member on here damaged his Pelagos bezel and was told Tudor would only replace it on top of a full service., despite the fact it didn't need a service.Quote:
Originally Posted by henk
S, plan B - I might have to buy a Black Bay, whip the bezel insert out, then send it to Tudor for a replacement with some spurious story about how it fell out. Then sell the Tudor again.
Bloomin heck - oh well, will give it another week to try and source just the insert, then raid the piggie bank for plan B!
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Are you trying to obtain the same colour bezel that is already in the watch?Quote:
Originally Posted by notenoughwrists
What is wrong with the bezel you have?
Plan B is a stupid idea, send the watch to Tudor, any service will be cheaper than buying another watch.
If you buy another watch you could potentially lose money on the purchase/ resale plus when you send the new watch to Tudor they may say that watch needs a service before they replace the bezel.
Just so you can compare prices, a full service plus bezel is £451.76 inc VAT from Rolex. New bezel is £197.30 plus VAT.
Thanks - to answer your first question, no.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinnlover
The rest of what you say is totally correct, but not relevant for my needs (which, admittedly, I have not stated here in any detail)
Cheers
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Quote:
Originally Posted by notenoughwrists
Fair enough!
Both the service and the bezel are more than I thought! At that price you'd think you could just buy a bezel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Christian
I know what the OP is trying to do here and it shouldn't be this hard. Seems unfair.
I have progressed this.....
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Well done, looks good. How did you manage it in the end and how much did it cost?
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It was not simple!Quote:
Originally Posted by RS404
I have had to buy a Black Bay black, then remove the bezel from it, steal the insert, then dropped it into Rolex St.James for a replacement with a cover story of knocking off the bezel and damaging insert blah blah blah.
They are inspecting it to ensure no further issues due to the knocked off bezel (lol) and will confirm shortly that it’s just an insert replacement - so £40-odd quid, unless they try and sting me for a service too. In which case £200-odd.
Then I need re-sell the black Bay, otherwise it will have cost me £1800! ;)
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Wow, that's a hell of a long way round just to change an insert, but well done with coming up with a cunning plan. Hopefully they will replace the 'stolen' insert and you can sell the Watch without losing too much.
I do hope the Tudor is a keeper after all this effort.
Tut tut tut.
I admire your commitment to seeing this project / idea through haha
That's a nuts way to have to go about it bit that looks stunning. Black, date, no faux lume, but of red. Very nice indeed.
Yep - totally excessive. Only way to get a genuine insert though (well, I saw one online for over £300 but that would be mad).
I really wanted to achieve it, and other than my time/effort, it “should” only cost me around the price of a replacement insert and some postage costs for the buying and selling.
I don’t plan to sell the watch - I am becoming a bit of a Tudor fanboy
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You know what you need now though, an originally black bay bracelet from before they were rivetted. Then it'll be almost perfect minus the lack of easy link.
Ha! I have been considering this!Quote:
Originally Posted by wileeeeeey
Or getting the faux rivers polished out..... but I don’t actually mind them that much.
If a reasonably priced original pops up anywhere I’ll consider it - but I think the original head was slightly slimmer, so not sure if they’re a like for like swap.
Another gratuitous photo....
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I really like that :)
Roll on Basel! I want this one!
So, little update - Rolex are having my pants down.....
I sent the BB in for replacement insert and they’ve reported “bezel is bent and we cannot refit it, have to buy a new one along with insert”
Now I know it is not, as refitted and tested it myself before taking in for the service!
I asked for a second opinion and their repair shop manager confirmed the engineering report. All of this done over the phone between Goldsmiths and Rolex.
I reckon I should get it back and send to Bill Rice or someone for an independent opinion.
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Maybe somebody from Rolex has read this thread?
Hmmmm. And they’ve decided to punish me financially?Quote:
Originally Posted by IAmATeaf
Arseholes.
Just in case you are right and they’re reading.
So despite having bought a number of Rolex and Tudor watches over the years (new, so they get the cash - unlike all the pre-owned trading we love) and having them subsequently serviced with Rolex, it’s appropriate to act like this?
I think some people think I’m committing some sort of crime in circumventing a company’s mafia-like policies. It’s a bloody bezel insert FFS
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Can I ask what the outcome of this one was in the end?
I have a BB Steel on the way to me and would really like to fit a black or red bezel to it.
I’m guessing it’s no easier now to get hold of spare bezel inserts?