kernow Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Hi folks, I'm sure this has been asked before, but my search doesn't find it, so don't flame me for asking again. I've a 50th Aniversary Bond Seamaster bought M2M and the bezel insert is misaligned, I guess a photo says a thousand words, so......... What's the best (easiest) way to correct this? I've tried heating it with the wife's hair drier but to no effect. Thanks Edited January 5, 2014 by kernow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Bezel needs to be removed, then insert, and correct, then press fit the bezel back into the correct position. You need both a press, and bezel removal tool. It all depends on the construction though, and I'm not familiar with this model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Okay, I'll try and get a fine blade between the bezel and insert if not then its off to the watchmaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I think these are the same as a PO. This is what I read to do to remove the bezel on my PO:- Get a sharp (ish) but strong knife, then on the watch, on the bottom left (7pm) position put blade between bezel and case. Put your finger on the opposite (blunt) side of the blade to where it is sitting against the watch and press hard. You might also need to use the other hand to slightly turn the bezel (you won't be able to turn it as it's being held by the blade, but wiggling it as much as you can helps) To protect the watch case get some tape and put it over the case as much as you can where you will be putting the knife between case and bezel. I also removed the strap, and covered the crystal and anything else I could - it's easy to slip and one slip the wrong way and you've marked something. The bezel was not very tight on the PO I did this on and I found that one knife wouldn't do it, I had to get two, one at the 7pm position and a second at the 5pm position. I used Stanley knives as those blades are strong but thin and fitted in well and didn't snap. Once bezel is off there's loads of guides around describing how to remove the insert and refit it. And the bezel fitted back on with nothing more than thumb pressure - quite a lot, watch case on a bench, bezel placed in place, one thumb either side, standing up and press hard equally on both sides until it clicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hmmmm may give that a go too, after all how hard can it be....... ...... Famous last words! And for my next thread, "where can I get a new bezel" lol Many thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 It might sound easy, and it is incredibly easy to slice the end off your finger! Take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 It might sound easy, and it is incredibly easy to slice the end off your finger! Take care! What, you mean like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Ouch!! I bet that bled like heck for a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 A bit, but not for long. Live and learn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 The safest way in my opinion, is to remove the glass, then you have access to pick and lift the insert with your finger nail. I damaged a fair few inserts until I changed to the glass removal method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Well, I seem to have managed it with destroying the watch. I bought a rubber/plastic bezel remover from CousinsUK. It's a simple bit of kit and being softer than the steel watch, it doesn't damage it when it slips off. So, I'll let the pictures do the talking. Bezel removed. Click spring removed (care needs to be taken so as bit to damage the locating pin) Locating hole for click spring. Using a (slightly) sharp knife I worked it between the bezel and the insert. Insert slowly coming away. And..... Finally, I refitted the click spring and bezel, then the insert and it now looks like this. Quite pleased with myself as I usually work on much larger projects - like ships! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Well done my friend, bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 100% better, still think you could have managed it without taking the bezel of though? iv'e never failed to get one of from the front just takes time and patience You're probably right. I was just wary as I didn't know how thick the insert would be and with it being ceramic, I didn't want to risk cracking, snapping, or otherwise breaking it. Anyway, with the bezel tool it only took a minute to remove the bezel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Great job, now you'll be up to frakening yourself an entire watch in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Great job, now you'll be up to frakening yourself an entire watch in no time! ......as it happens, I do have a project planned, but it'll be a job for my watchmaker once I gather all the parts together. I'll post up a new thread before I start as I want opinions on a couple of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Good job! Hey on your bracelet, is there a gap between the end link and first link? On my 007 there is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 100% better, still think you could have managed it without taking the bezel of though? iv'e never failed to get one of from the front just takes time and patience Whilst I'm not doubting it's possible to remove an insert with the bezel on the watch I cannot see any benefit in doing it that way? An analogy would be changing the tyre on a cars wheel without removing the wheel from the car - possible but why? It only takes a few seconds to remove the bezel once you're used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Nicely done OP. The right bit of kit (even if it's an inexpensive plastic ring) makes the job so much easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Good job! Hey on your bracelet, is there a gap between the end link and first link? On my 007 there is I don't think so, or at least it's not enough to worry about. I'll have a look when I'm home and report back if there is a large gap. As for removing the bezel; it just seemed easier to do this first and then remove the insert, also I was conserned about scratching the crystal if I left the bezel in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpl Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 did you remove the old glue and what new glue did you use? Just any superglue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted July 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 I scraped the old glue off and used a contact adhesive from a hardware store. Just a few drops, not too much otherwise it would squeeze between the crystal too and you want to be able to rotate the bezel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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