danielv2000 Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I have an incoming WM9 v3. I already sourced a gen bezel, insert, spacer and click spring. I have been unable to source a gen crystal retaining ring. What are my options? Also, how easy of a job is it to replace the stock wm9 bezel and fit in the gen parts? Your expert help will be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 The swap would ultimately be a 1 for 1 exchange with a genuine crystal ring. The WM9 crystal ring has to be reduced at the O.D. a slight amount if I recall correct; the genuine bezel will not snap on. At least that was my experience with my old V1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I have an incoming WM9 v3. I already sourced a gen bezel, insert, spacer and click spring. I have been unable to source a gen crystal retaining ring. What are my options? 1. Keep looking. I bought mine on ebay for $70. 2. Try the aftermarket part on the WM9 v3 to see if it works 3. Try other aftermarket crystal rings to see if they work-like this one from Mr. Slimeball http://cgi.ebay.com/RETAINING-BEZEL-INSERT-ROLEX-SUBMARINER-16610-16800-/310304841634?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483f9c1fa2 If it doesn't work, send it back, tell him it didn't work. At least you should get your $99 back and it cost you $7 plus return postage to try it out. AandEwatches on the bay also sells aftermarket 16610 parts as do other sellers. Keep looking. Your results may vary! Changing this stuff out requires the basic tools like a case knife and a crystal press for instance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Would an aftermarket crystal retaining ring do the trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 You don't know until you try. Aftermarket parts vary, so all you can do is try. I put the gen crystal retaining ring on my ETZ 16610 and it stopped the leaking immediately. So then I had to find an aftermarket bezel that fit. When I did, the gen insert that I had no longer fit, but a decent aftermarket insert snapped right in there. Some day I'll file down a gen insert to fit in there, but first I'll tear up the aftermarket one. Swam with the watch last week end, a WR watch is always nice. Just remember to rinse them with fresh water afterwards if you're swimming in saltwater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 1. Keep looking. I bought mine on ebay for $70. 2. Try the aftermarket part on the WM9 v3 to see if it works 3. Try other aftermarket crystal rings to see if they work-like this one from Mr. Slimeball http://cgi.ebay.com/RETAINING-BEZEL-INSERT-ROLEX-SUBMARINER-16610-16800-/310304841634?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483f9c1fa2 If it doesn't work, send it back, tell him it didn't work. At least you should get your $99 back and it cost you $7 plus return postage to try it out. AandEwatches on the bay also sells aftermarket 16610 parts as do other sellers. Keep looking. Your results may vary! Changing this stuff out requires the basic tools like a case knife and a crystal press for instance. Thanks. Had already looked into Mr. slime ball! So what you're saying, is that I cannot do this job myself as I have no tools! Great. I don't get it. Either these watches take gen parts or they don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatkidd304 Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 V3 will take gen parts from what I understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatkidd304 Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I'd pm bk he can tell you 100% if parts will fit with/without modding them and can probably source anything you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 So what you're saying, is that I cannot do this job myself as I have no tools! Great. I don't get it. Either these watches take gen parts or they don't! If you have the entire genuine bezel assembly, then yes- The case will accept those genuine parts as a 1:1 swap. If you try and mix and match the gen bezel ring to the WM9 crystal retainer, then it will not retrofit properly. But you do need certain tools to do the job, as you would on a genuine 16610 (or any watch for that matter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 So what you're saying, is that I cannot do this job myself as I have no tools! Great. I don't get it. Either these watches take gen parts or they don't! How were you planning to get the parts installed with no tools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 How were you planning to get the parts installed with no tools? Honestly, I thought I would pop out the old bezel and snap in the new gen assembly! As you can tell, I am no modder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 If you have the entire genuine bezel assembly, then yes- The case will accept those genuine parts as a 1:1 swap. If you try and mix and match the gen bezel ring to the WM9 crystal retainer, then it will not retrofit properly. But you do need certain tools to do the job, as you would on a genuine 16610 (or any watch for that matter). Thanks. Just have to find the gen crystal retaining ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueprince Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Try the one from slimeball and let us know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I have one of those on a Noob 16710 (it started as a Noob Explorer II and I added the bezel) and other than being overpriced it's a nice piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I have one of those on a Noob 16710 (it started as a Noob Explorer II and I added the bezel) and other than being overpriced it's a nice piece. So the WSO bezel fits the noob case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted July 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I bought the gen bezel assembly to be able to swap inserts like the gen. Is this still possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatkidd304 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I always thought you could swap inserts on the v3 assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 So the WSO bezel fits the noob case? Almost Just a hair too big. I need to figure out a permanent solution. I'm wondering if my crystal gasket might be a hair under spec in terms of thickness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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