Noob Case Bezel removal question

[Ronin]

Question.

Can the bezel of a NOOB cased PAM be removed without removing the crystal? -or- Is the crystal pressed into the bezel/case?

[Ronin]

Bump.....

[FxrAndy]

It can be but i would not recomend it, as if you get it back on then the chances are it will be bent, Noob Bezels are notoriosly hard to remove and refit

[w0lf]

Andy, you're probably thinking of H-Factory bezels that are press fit, metal on metal similar to the 1950 cases where the bezel, crystal & rehaut are one piece. Noob bezel is OEM PAM design and is held in place with the aid of a nylon gasket, it's easy to remove safely with a bergeon case knife, an exacto blade or a plain old butter knife Just wedge your tool of choice into the service gap in the bezel, its usually located ~ 10 o'clock. This is what it will look like with the bezel removed:

[FxrAndy]

Naaa Wolf i wasnt i was talking about Noobmariners, i must have thought i was in the the rolex area, so technicaly i was in the wrong place with the wrong info at the wrong time and typing with my nose

[Ronin]

Excellent Wolf! So from what I can see, I can pop the bezel with the crystal in place. Correct?

[w0lf]

For sure, Ronin. And also, all new noob cases have interchangeable bezels. So the Noob 29M case will take a plain bezel from say a Noob 112M/111J/111M and vice versa.

[Ronin]

You Rock Sir