Convert Sub Bezel to Gen Style

[krbarnes]

I have a rep Sub, and was wondering if it would be possible to convert it to a Gen style bezel, with the gen style bezel, insert, retaining ring, click spring, etc.

Here is what mine looks like:

[krbarnes]

This is what the parts of my bezel look like now. It has a hole in the case, which fits a small spring and plunger, and the detents are on the bottom of the bezel.

I was thinking of something like this:

eBay bezel assembly

[rosnik]

No,

gen type is different.

[alligoat]

krb, yours is the basic chinese sub rep- the little spring loaded click, the eight sided 'paper clip' in the bezel, snaps on.

And the aftermarket assemblies really aren't worth the trouble.

Euromariner, WM9, and the late model MBK's will accept gen bezel parts, and crystal.

Not sure about late model TWB's...

[krbarnes]

Thanks for the repies.

so.....can I purchase a case somewhere and transfer my "guts" to it? Is it worth it?

[rosnik]

.....the best is pass to WM9 or equal Supreme 16610.

[panerai153]

I agree with Rosnik, gert the WM9 16610. It will solve most of the problems that your rep has right out of the box. Later if you want to replace parts with genuine, I.E Insert, crystal, crown/tube, you will have a case to build on. You can probably buy one for close to what the genuine bezel/inset costs. With your watch, replacing the bezel/insert only solves that problem, but doesn't address the crystal,crown CG"S and dial. Most of which are much much closer to genuine in the WM9 version.

Just my dos centavos

Arthur

[krbarnes]

does a Noobmariner ( like from Eurotimez) have a gen style bezel, case etc?

[Tribal]

Simply no

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[krbarnes]

I've been looking for a Euromariner with black bezel/dial, but haven't had much luck. Any one have any suggestions?

[alligoat]

Eurotimez is the one to go to. The Euromariner is a copy of the gen in terms of bezel construction, and nothing against Eurotimez, but the fit and quality of the Euro/MBK sub bezel assembly aren't the greatest, IMO. But Eurotimez/Chris doesn't make these, MBk factory does, Chris just sells them. You could get the Euromariner w/ the asian 21 j movement and just swap out your noob dial and 2836- change out the crown to the 2836 stem and away you go

I don't know if BK would sell you a WM9 case alone (w/ crystal, bezel,etc) and you might need a spacer ring since you're using the 2836-2 w/ the noob dial, but that might be a possibility. Or you may just need to belly up and get a WM9.