danielv2000

Methinks he disagrees with the link at the bottom of the post!

No, just takes time. Start by working your way around the bezel with a razor blade paint scraper. Once it fits in-between the bottom of the bezel & top of the case easily, switch over to a thin knife blade, repeating all around the bezel, lifting slightly as you go. If you are lucky, you might have the bezel off in a minute or 2. If not, I have spent upwards of 30 minutes slowly trying to loosen a stuck (or glued) bezel. You never know until you try. Just be careful not to chop off too many fingers.

That's helpful info! I will try this. I wish I had a cheap watch to practice with!

I've seen this insert on sale for a couple of months. He keeps reposting. I've seen it at 430$ and then he brought it back up to 500$. Go figure.

Anyone ? The DW might be an option at 40$ + shipping.

Is this an easy mod??

Thanks

Your best source for a black bezel is DW, who has them listed at $40 each. But do note that you will most likely need to enlarge the bezel's inner diameter to fit what looks to be genuine crystals on your Spinmaster Daytonas. I've received five bezels from DW (covering the three types he sells) and they've all been too tight for a real crystal to fit. Sanding off 0.3mm will do the trick.

Thanks for the info.

Is three a tutorial somewhere that shows me how to swap them out? I would hate to damage the crystal.

Thanks

Assuming I can source a decent one, is it very complex to swap them out?

I wouldn't. More of a special occasion watch.

Just received a 6239 today! Will wear it over the weekend for sure.

Just received my SpinMaster built 6239. It's absolutely stunning. It's the exotic dial non-screw down version sitting next to the equally stunning 6263. Both were upgraded to gen crystal and crown.

My question is whether I should have gone with a black bezel given I now have 2 with the silver bezel. How easy is it for a novice like me to swap the bezel out?

I have no experience whatsoever other than winding a watch!

Your input is appreciated. Also, where can I source a black bezel?

Sorry for the crappy picture!

Have you read the current thread on gen crowns?

I don't know your answer but based off that thread..it looks like your watchmaker might be right?

And where is this thread? I tried the search function but found nothing specific on this. I am curious as to what the gen crown and crystal look like compared ton the standard issue.

Thanks

Congrats! This is def if my list. Obviously, I will have to buy one since I can't even fathom building one.

This is great news. Enjoy. I have one on order as well! Can't wait to get it on my wrist.