Aperhacs 0 Posted June 22, 2022 I have a Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 116600, which I paid $228 for almost 3 years ago. The watch is solid, keeps good time and has the glidelock clasp which I really like, but unfortunately the bezel has started to bleed and it doesn't look so great (pics attached). Is there someone who could replace the bezel (im in the US) that would be worthwhile? I'm not that handy and don't want to try it myself. Or should I just purchase a new watch (probably what I'll do unless the price is really reasonable). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bettyswolloks 8 Posted June 22, 2022 Give it a good clean in warm soapy water then do a little paint mod on the numbers.Sent from my XQ-AU51 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM284 1,505 Posted June 22, 2022 You should be able to pick up a replace bezel here or next door at rwi … place a want to buy add. The replacement itself is t too involved, however you could send the watch and bezel to a rep friendly watch smith to carry out the work…… or just enjoy the unique patina your bezel now display's…. The choice is yours Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,079 Posted June 22, 2022 Toothbrush and soapy warm water - job done...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,424 Posted June 22, 2022 Yeah, the platinum on the insert is looking atrocious. You could probably replace the insert with another one. $228, 3 years ago, would still make it a mid-range one. If you really like them, treat yourself to a new high-end one and put yours in M2M as a mini-project to soften the financial blow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,714 Posted June 22, 2022 I would just buy a silver sharpie and redo the numbers. 15 minutes and it will look as good as it did when you bought it. Starts to look bad again, just repeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,424 Posted June 22, 2022 56 minutes ago, NCRich said: I would just buy a silver sharpie I think the nearest match was a Molotow Acrylic paint marker, 227 Metallic Silver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,714 Posted June 22, 2022 30 minutes ago, FudgyDocker said: I think the nearest match was a Molotow Acrylic paint marker, 227 Metallic Silver Yeah, but they have the silver metallic sharpie at Walmart for $2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,424 Posted June 22, 2022 31 minutes ago, NCRich said: Yeah, but they have the silver metallic sharpie at Walmart for $2. Just putting all options out there, included what was considered the most accurate one, not just the "cheap, tight, pensioner" option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,657 Posted June 22, 2022 It’s called patina jus sayin’ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aperhacs 0 Posted June 22, 2022 I appreciate all the feedback. Going to wash it first and see how that works and then look as some of the other options. I've never had a watch serviced, and wouldn't even know where to start? Does anyone know of someone who could replace the bezel that lives in the US? I am considering getting a new watch, but figured if everything else is working fine other than the bezel to see if I could replace it. Thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aperhacs 0 Posted June 22, 2022 4 hours ago, FudgyDocker said: Yeah, the platinum on the insert is looking atrocious. You could probably replace the insert with another one. $228, 3 years ago, would still make it a mid-range one. If you really like them, treat yourself to a new high-end one and put yours in M2M as a mini-project to soften the financial blow. What is M2M? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,697 Posted June 22, 2022 38 minutes ago, Aperhacs said: What is M2M? It's like A2M, only a little more sanitary... M2M = member to member sales 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites