I think i paid £80+VAT for an insert replacement and got to keep the original (not sure about the outer as mine wasn't replaced). My crystal replacement was £200 so good job that wasn't damaged too!
Hello, apologies if this has been covered before, had a large accident with a wall and my 2008 16610 while moving house.
The bezel insert is scratched and so is the outer bezel ring, any ideas what the replacement costs are and are they available?
It will be serviced at the same time
I think i paid £80+VAT for an insert replacement and got to keep the original (not sure about the outer as mine wasn't replaced). My crystal replacement was £200 so good job that wasn't damaged too!
Thanks for that
Somehow the crystal seems to have survived
Hopefully the outer part of the bezel isn't overly expensive
Doesn't the 16610 bezel unit make the Rolex water tight if so probably expensive.
Be prepared to pay for a service as a condition of getting it repaired too.
Cheers..
Jase
Not concerned about the service as it's overdue anyway and this has given me the kick to get it done
I think that with a service you will be looking at the best part of £1000 if you opt for the RSC. It is a not insubstantial amount but with 16610s now commanding over £8,000 on the second-hand market then well worth the cost to get it back up and running. Great watch and hope you continue to enjoy it for many more years to come.
I had the bezel and insert replaced on mine 10 years ago by Russell Tallerman without a service and at that point it was £280 so I imagine it is a fair bit more now.
If you do go down the RSC route it would be good to know if they let you keep the original insert. I could do with one of mine replacing but feel I might regret it someday as the original has a bit of character
Phonecall to RSC this morning service is £600 including vat.
New bezel insert and outer bezel is £150 plus vat
I believe if you can take it into RSC in London they will change the bezel insert if they have one in stock without servicing.
Just going off stories I've heard so could all be tosh or outdated now...
Rang RSC back they can replace the bezel insert while you wait but they will inspect the watch to see if they deem it needs servicing
They can't change the outer ring without booking in and takes a few days, but again will do without servicing if they deem the watch to be ok...
Last edited by demonloop; 22nd September 2021 at 20:15.
Would be interesting to see a pic of the damage. I don't know why, ghoulish perhaps. I slow down to look at road crashes as well. :-)
Sorry guys it's in for service now. Awaiting the estimate
Am I right that the bezel and insert are £150.. that sounds good. I have a 1680 that could do with a new bezel, not the insert. Any one any idea of what the cost be for a replacement bezel?
Does anyone know if the ceramic inserts can easily be removed from the bezel?
Last edited by MDSWATCH; 18th September 2022 at 20:07.