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Submariner Crystal Retaining Ring


danielv2000

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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!

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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???

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