dan_189 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hey guys, How high does the crystal sit above the bezel on a D serial (2005/2006) Submariner? Anyone have any pics of a gen and how high or flush the crystal sits? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Have a look through the gallery on TRF, there's bound to be some fine examples there my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Ive looked... nothing that shows a D serial specifically. It must vary through the years. There are pictures but none that show how high the crystal is because it looks different from each angle. The reason I ask is that the bezel on my all gen (with a Sean case) rotates without a tension ring inside it but it raises the crystal a fair bit. Not sure whats correct! Sitting flush and not rotating or sitting higher and rotating. I think the retaining ring is aftermarket. These are the only reference pics I have. Is the crystal on mine (bottom pic) too high?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Yes, your crystal looks a tad high. But as you indicated, w/ an aftermarket crystal retaining ring and no tension ring, you can't really call it all gen construction. Your bezel doesn't look as nice as the two gen examples above it either. It looks slightly taller. Also, which gasket did you use? A Rolex sub uses the #2 gasket as in 295-C2. On both my Euromariner (MBW) and my 16800 franken w/ the ST3035 case I wrestled with the bezel assemblies, buying various parts and sanding, etc. until the parts finally fit and the watches were WR. BTW, you realize that the bezel assembly on the 16800, 168000 and the 16610 are all the same- nothing has changed since 1980- they all use the exact same parts- crystal, retention ring, tension spring, click spring and bezel. Bezel inserts are still the same part # with variations for the last 2-3 digits, and do vary in fonts- especially in the 4 in 40- but that's another discussion. You might keep trying to swap in different parts, or you could just go on and enjoy the watch- esp. if it's WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erict719 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 My wm9 v3 crystal is just as high as yours... so I guess mine is wrong too??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thats a pic before it's polished and before I put back in the tension ring. It works it's just a bit tight. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erict719 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 My bezel is very tight too, is it normal for gen ? I have try gmt C gen , its way smoother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I have measured some gen crystals versus say Clark's and TCs and the thickness from the gens as I have found varies from 2.21mm to 2.18. With a gasket of 2.73mm I was able to get the right height. Patience is key. If you have a TC crystal(I think TC sells his at 1.8mm ) and a 3mm you'll be too high. Yours looks a tad too high, but not ridiculous. Water resistance is more important Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dan_189 Posted September 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 So gen crystal heights vary? Or did I read that wrong? I have measured some gen crystals versus say Clark's and TCs and the thickness from the gens as I have found varies from 2.21mm to 2.18. With a gasket of 2.73mm I was able to get the right height. Patience is key. If you have a TC crystal(I think TC sells his at 1.8mm ) and a 3mm you'll be too high. Yours looks a tad too high, but not ridiculous. Water resistance is more important Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 No. Just measure and go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Source a gen bezel assembly and problem solved? I think I saw one for sale on the parts forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted September 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Haha I have a Gen bezel and insert just need a new retaining ring, willing to split? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Haha I have a Gen bezel and insert just need a new retaining ring, willing to split? Yeah that's tough... One without the other is no bueno. For now I prolly won't split them unless the offer is close to what I want for both. PM if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Steady, no back door sales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 No back door selling here. This part is posted in the parts section of the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavidoc Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Check you gasket height too. 1.8mm crystal uses 2.7mm gasket. 2mm crystal uses 2.5mm gasket for gens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Source a gen bezel assembly and problem solved? I think I saw one for sale on the parts forum? I wonder who has that gen bezel assembly?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 I wonder who has that gen bezel assembly?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netniet Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 I wonder who has that gen bezel assembly?? Me too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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