LondonBloke Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) Hello I have read a number of threads and it appears that Trevor offers the best DSSD bezel insert? I spotted a thread where the pictures seem to have disappeared where somebody replaced the bezel and illustrated with pictures. My question is, is it easy enough to change the bezel insert or should I be leaving to the experts? I bought the watch from BK and I am delighted with the watch and the service, my only gripe was that the pearl fell off within a few hours of wearing it. I know BK is on holiday so this is not a complaint against him. I think I now want to change the whole insert, I'm right in thinking that only black is available as this is the colour of the original Rolex? Also, is it possible to make the bezel a bit tighter, it seems a little loose. Any help would be gratefully received. Edited April 27, 2012 by LondonBloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrari1 Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Take a look on YouTube, there are a few videos up showing how to change an insert. The one with the LV Rolex, looks like a rep to me, so I imagine it is an accurate representation of what you will find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBloke Posted April 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) Thank you Rrari, very kind of you to respond. I shall take a look. I gather that the insert is glued on the DSSD as there is no flex on the ceramic to 'Snap' it in to the bezel. Edited April 27, 2012 by LondonBloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrari1 Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Ah, you are right the video I watched a while back was on a non ceramic model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBloke Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 In case this helps anybody else.... I am waiting a new bezel insert from Trevor. I removed the old bezel very easily using a hair dryer and a toothpick under the pearl hole. The bezel itself was quite loose so I tried the dental floss trick, this worked a treat. All I would advise is to keep checking the bezel, adding a little bit of floss till you feel its OK. I added too much and it seem to allow the bezel to be bi-directional, I guess it was pulling the spring maybe? I plan on using tiny drops of Araldite to fix the Trevor bezel in place when it arrives (Araldite is brand in the UK, 2 part epoxy glue). I am glad I solved the loose bezel problem, it really irritated me for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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