sneed12 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I've broken two trying to fit these damn things. I know that the inner lip needs to be sanded; am I missing anything else? I did this before a year or two ago and didn't have any problems (this was a different watch, same case). I can get the crystal to fit but it cracks when I install the bezel over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 The bezel has to be shaved down with a dremel, on the inside. It will always crack the crystal if you don't.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 It's the WatchNY bezel, not the DW bezel, and it seems to press over the crystal just fine if it's not installed on the case...? I'd much rather grind on a $5 crystal than a $200 aftermarket bezel, so I hope it's not absolutely necessary to shave it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 5$ tropic 21? Anyhow if you're using an aftermarket crystal I can't really tell you what to do. I would sand the outer rim of the crystal and then polish it I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchguyusa1 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I would just shave the inside of the bezel a bit , I wouldnt use a dremel though , I would use emery cloth or sandpaper, its not a big deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Sorta off the beatin path here but who/what is watchNY and DW ?? Links ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 DW = David Wong, a guy who sells watches and cases, his 6263/6265 offerings are the best bang for the buck IMO (not as good as Phong but 1/3 the price) WatchNY = WatchNY, he's an ebay seller who makes a pretty nice 6263 bezel (better than the DW offering, IMO) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I'm using a Clark's crystal. I emailed Gary asking for a discount on shipping for three more since I keep breaking these damn things and he is sending me two for free. Very generous of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I had to remove a bit of metal around the inside circumference of my WatchNY bezel to fit a gen T21. But, if done carefully, the results are excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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