watchme22 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Been trying to put a Franken together for the past couple days but the bezel is giving me some problems. The bezel turns smoothly outside of the case but once I install it on to the case it gets stuck and will not turn. Not sure if there's a trick or some sort of a tip to get this thing on and turning. Any help would be greatly appreciated or I may need to find someone that knows how to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Can you detail what parts exactly you are attempting to build together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchme22 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Sure. I pressed down the retainer ring. Then place the click spring in place and the other ring/spacer. Everything goes in perfectly. Then I snap the bezel into the retainer ring and it goes in fine but won't turn.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 so you are working on a 16610 sapphire bezel/retaining ring? TC parts? Anyhow, the friction washer should be underneath the click spring. Sounds like you have put in on top of the clicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchme22 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I placed the friction washer under the spring. Even without the washer or the spring the bezel will not turn.thanks for the replies so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 A photo would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) Well like ssteel said, photos and parts list would be helpful. Seems like the issue could be a lot of things but we are in the dark without more details/pics. If you cant muster that, then you are on your own.The issue could include one or more of the below (assuming we are talking about gen construction 16610 sub):The crystal gasket is too thick thereby expanding the retaining ring such that there is too much friction against the bezelThe bezel is bent due to inproper installationThe retaining ring could also be damaged/bentThe crystal diameter is too wide thereby expanding the gasket too much and thus creating problem already explained in point #1The retaining ring and bezel are not compatible with each other (if you matched a retaining ring from one manufacturer with a bezel from another, very good chance they will not mate properly)something else I am too tired to think about right now Edited October 19, 2015 by dbane883 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopy12 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 something else I am too tired to think about right nowThis is most likely the issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchme22 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Thanks everyone, I'll update some pictures later.it is a 16610. The bezel set is from TC and is going on a Sean case. Nothing bent but I think it may be a bit too tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Are you using a genuine ROLEX CRYSTAL Gasket? From experience, these are a little thicker than a TC crystal gasket, so this could be your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchme22 Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Well, I just trashed the insert and the bezel is now bent!! I guess I need some professional help. I'm in California, can anyone recommend someone to do the bezel installation? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueTip Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Well, I just trashed the insert and the bezel is now bent!! I guess I need some professional help. I'm in California, can anyone recommend someone to do the bezel installation? thanksMisiekped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchme22 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Misiekped. that's right. I'll hit him up. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchme22 Posted November 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Not sure if misiekped is out of town but I haven't heard back from him. Is there another modder just in case? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Not sure if misiekped is out of town but I haven't heard back from him. Is there another modder just in case? thanksHe's not out of town, he's alive and well and building my 5513 at the moment. Give him time, he's a busy man.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misiekped Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Not sure if misiekped is out of town but I haven't heard back from him. Is there another modder just in case? thanksPSorry didn't see your pm, I guess to many of them Yes send it in Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Hey Mike,Im also trying to reach you. I have two zenith daytonas. One was your build for Curt941. I would like to send you my other one for some tlc. Please pm me with your contact info. Your inbox is full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchme22 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 PSorry didn't see your pm, I guess to many of themYes send it in Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalkthanks, I'll send it over soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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