exeekias Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeekias Posted November 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 I'd try very carefully just push the screws out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeekias Posted November 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Ok, Ill give it a shot. I'll need to work up the courage though. Thanks tx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 there's no way for you to twist them since they are buried inside the bezel. Pushing is the only option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeekias Posted November 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeekias Posted November 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 unfortunately yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeekias Posted November 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Guess I'd better be careful then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialvat Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Its press to fit, dont try pushing the screws . Sorry for the late reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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