RO - how do I remove the bezel?

[exeekias]

Hi All,

I hope an AP expert out there can help me with this one. I have this 38mm RO rep, not sure what model it is (15300?) but maybe someone can tell from the caseback engraving:

Don't try to ID it from the dial, that's gen

I have worn this for a couple years now and it has gotten some scratches--the pic I posted is an old one. I want to remove the bezel so I can give it and the case a proper rebrushing. Unfortunately, when I open it, it does not have the same type of construction as the ROO reps I've seen in the "how to remove the ROO bezel" threads. There are no ends of bezel screws poking through, and no indication of any securing nuts, just holes where the caseback screws go.

I can't seem to figure out how to get the bezel screws out and the bezel off. Are they secured inside the case, or can I just push or tap them out with a metal rod? I don't want to break anything, so hopefully someone will know the correct way to get them out. I can open the caseback and take a pic if necessary. Thanks!

[txcollector]

open caseback pic would help but the bezel screws on the new RO models are held by the caseback screws. I'd assume you just need to remove the caseback and push the bezel screws from the back.

[exeekias]

Thanks for the reply! Here are a couple open caseback pics:

I can't really see down inside the holes but from the flash pic you can see that the threads for the caseback screws are in the case itself. Could these screws be glued in?

[txcollector]

I'd try very carefully just push the screws out.

[exeekias]

Ok, Ill give it a shot. I'll need to work up the courage though. Thanks tx!

[txcollector]

there's no way for you to twist them since they are buried inside the bezel. Pushing is the only option.

[exeekias]

Thanks very much for the help and encouragement. Have you tried taking one of these apart before? I'm wondering if there is some sort of lip at the bottom of the threads or if the rod I use should take up the full diameter of the hole.

[txcollector]

I took my apart. It was just a question of pushing the screws from the back but the caseback screws are actually nuts for the bezel screws on the new case construction.

[exeekias]

That one looks nice! Well, I guess if I screw it up I could always buy one like yours and transplant the dial. Yours has a display back though, right?

[txcollector]

unfortunately yes.

[exeekias]

Guess I'd better be careful then!

[specialvat]

Its press to fit, dont try pushing the screws .

Sorry for the late reply.