Submariner Crystal Retaining Ring

[danielv2000]

I've posted related posts on the subject but it's become clear I need to source a gen crystal retaining ring to fit my gen bezel assembly to my WM9.

Is there a part number I should be looking for? Measurements? I just saw some posted on VRF - a little too rich for me but it got me thinking that I might need to know the specifics.

Your help is appreciated!

[ubiquitous]

If you're looking for a genuine retainer ring for a sapphire Sub, then the part for a 16800 or 16610 will fit. They're the same size and both are suitable for sapphire.

What you don't want are rings for 16660 or 16600 (Sea-Dweller) as those are a completely different size...

[danielv2000]

Thanks. Some listed on VRF with these measurements.

Crystal retaining rings for some variations of the submariner/turnographs. 30.26 30.13 30.84 36.26 measurements are in mm

Any idea if that fits? I will try calling him.

[danielv2000]

Well, no luck. The retaining rings were not the correct ones.

Anyone know the measurements of a gen retaining ring?

[highoeyazmuhudee]

it should be mentioned if you buy just the retaining ring youll probably not have a correct fitting bezel ring unless its genuine, even if its claimed to be 1:1. if youre replacing a rep one its best to buy it in the matching pair

[danielv2000]

it should be mentioned if you buy just the retaining ring youll probably not have a correct fitting bezel ring unless its genuine, even if its claimed to be 1:1. if youre replacing a rep one its best to buy it in the matching pair

thanks. I guess I will have to mod either the rep crystal retaining ring or the gen bezel to get a good fit.

[highoeyazmuhudee]

if you start modding the retaining ring you could compromise the function of water tightness

[danielv2000]

I think I'm gonna start by ordering a complete aftermarket kit from WO and see if that works. If it doesn't fit, I'll send it back and swallow the shipping costs.

I guess I am not touching the ring! Maybe I will have to abandon the Gen bezel assembly all together!!! Why is this gen part so hard to source???

[highoeyazmuhudee]

i ll tell you right now, the complete bezel assembly i bought from WSO on ebay didnt fit tight enough over the the 295c crystal and the crystal fogged inside. ultimately i returned it and really only the post office benefited in this situation.