How to get my wm9 lv m series sub bezel back on?

[george84]

I took it off easily with a thin sharp knife so I could rebrush and polish the lugs. Putting it on again has been a mission. Every time I try and get it set back on the face it appears to not sit perfectly even around the watch, in that there is a gap between the bezel and the watch on some areas and others it sits perfectly flush. When it is on, it doesn't turn at all or click.

I have the small wire click piece and the loose metal ring that goes under it. Not sure what I am doing wrong....

I have guessed that the metal piece around crystal isn't sitting fluch against the case and maybe that is why the bezel wont pop all the way down? Here are some pics:

[george84]

this is extremely frustrating....i can get the bezel on, and it snaps when it sits down on the case, but it does not sit flush all the way around and I cant turn it....any thoughts?

[ubiquitous]

If you have a crystal/bezel press, I would first seat the retention ring completely against the case.

Next, install the flat washer and then the click, which is the little metal wire. Following these parts, I would then install the bezel without the bezel insert; this will allow you to give the assembly a visual check to make sure all parts are engaging correctly. Once confirmed, remove the bezel, re-install the insert and snap the bezel back onto the assembly.

[mjmurphy926]

this is extremely frustrating....i can get the bezel on, and it snaps when it sits down on the case, but it does not sit flush all the way around and I cant turn it....any thoughts?

Make sure the click spring isn't under the bezel. it should be contacting the low point of one of the tiny notches.

[mjmurphy926]

I would then install the bezel without the bezel insert; this will allow you to give the assembly a visual check to make sure all parts are engaging correctly. Once confirmed, remove the bezel, re-install the insert and snap the bezel back onto the assembly.

I always install the bezel first, then I snap the insert on. This allows me to get the insert lined up properly.

[george84]

Guys u nailed it...the click wire was being pressed under the bezel and that's why it wouldn't snap tight. Realigned and it is sitting perfectly now! Thanks a million!!!