danielv2000 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Well, no luck. The retaining rings were not the correct ones. Anyone know the measurements of a gen retaining ring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 if you start modding the retaining ring you could compromise the function of water tightness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 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??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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