raiser Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hi All, I need a replacement bezel for my TC case and was wondering if there is an aftermarket version which is considered better than TC's. Expert guidance would be appreciated. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) Other than gen, the only other one to consider would be the Sean case. I would just contact TC. Edited November 21, 2014 by tomhorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raiser Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Figured. Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 I've built two watches with aftermarket 16800/16610 bezels and I can tell you it's a lot of work. First was bringing an MBW/Euromariner up to snuff. Jandkwatches comes to mind, on ebay, bought the bezel from them and after alot of sanding it finally fit correctly. I had bought a genuine crystal retention ring and it fit fine on the case and the crystal, so the bezel had to be fit to the retention ring, but it finally happened. Watch is WR and doing fine, gen bezel insert snapped right in. Second watch was a 16800 matte dial with the ST case- same deal, it was a matter of patience and finally I got it right So I'd stick with Tom's advice- order another TC bezel and hope it fits. BTW, I sanded mine with some wet/dry sandpaper, 320 or 400 grit- just keep going around the inside. Pressed the bezel on with the crystal press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashman Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 TC has a brand new bezel that he's only had for a few weeks. It's probably as close to gen as you can get at a fraction of the price. Check out his blog. He give a detailed description and lots of pictures. Just ordered one of his 16610's with it, can't wait till it gets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt941 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 That's a bezel insert ashman, he's talking about the bezel itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashman Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Sorry, totally missed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Tc has improved the teeth on his bezel in recent months and it now looks much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukenorris2011 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Raiser PM me I have a spare tc bezel that's not being used. It's Xmas, you can have it! Life's a [censored], then you marry one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raiser Posted December 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Thanks for the feedback guys (especially lukenorris!) but I already ordered a bezel assembly from TC. Looks identical to the one on my TC V3 LV so don't think I got the new version. For further info, I also order Star Time's bezel and I was not impressed and it didn't hold a gen insert securely so I would not recommend it to anyone considering that as an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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