Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

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Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

Post by ChuckW » Tue Oct 10, 2017 2:52 pm

Someone posted this ceramic bezel insert that he installed on his Seamaster GMT and I was thinking how it might look on my Great White, so I PMed him to ask about it. It's a $14 Parnis item on ebay. I'm reluctant to install a Parnis part on my lovely Great White, but dang, it looks nice.

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Re: Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

Post by jtbenson » Tue Oct 10, 2017 3:32 pm

looks too much like the 116710 ceramic bezel imo
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Re: Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

Post by hoppyjr » Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:07 pm

Just say no.

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Re: Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

Post by Chocodove » Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:10 pm

Negative. Great White is a classic and perfect the way it is IMO.
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Re: Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

Post by toxicavenger » Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:59 pm

Chocodove wrote:
Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:10 pm
Negative. Great White is a classic and perfect the way it is IMO.
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Re: Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

Post by deepcdvr » Tue Oct 10, 2017 7:48 pm

Lol ftw - looks great!

I like the great white the way it is, though. Besides looking good, it’s one of the most comfortable watches I’ve owned
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Re: Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

Post by ChuckW » Tue Oct 10, 2017 8:27 pm

As interesting as the ceramic bezel looks, I already had apprehensions about changing it. The DWC consensus makes it a definite no.
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Re: Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

Post by JP Chestnut » Tue Oct 10, 2017 8:47 pm

It's hard to tell, but I think I might like this better. I hate the font on the stock inserts.

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Re: Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

Post by dnslater » Wed Oct 11, 2017 6:11 am

Careful if you ever want to sell. Some would consider aftermarket parts on a Rolex or Omega a fake part.

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Re: Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

Post by Joeprez » Wed Oct 11, 2017 8:03 am

I like how it looks with the all black bezel. I would do it if you like it.


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Re: Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

Post by mattcantwin » Wed Oct 11, 2017 8:31 am

I wouldn't.


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Post by john wilson » Sun Apr 01, 2018 5:32 pm

I like stock.
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Re: Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

Post by BacoNoir » Sun Apr 01, 2018 7:30 pm

I like it on the black dial but think the great white is perfect as is.
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Re: Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

Post by sierra11b » Sat Apr 07, 2018 8:36 am

How easy is it to swap inserts?

$14 is cheap fun in this hobby.

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Re: Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

Post by dnslater » Sat Apr 07, 2018 12:18 pm

This question was asked last year gents.

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Re: Aftermarket Seamaster GMT ceramic bezel

Post by Joeprez » Sat Apr 07, 2018 2:27 pm

OP, what did you end up doing?


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