PAM512 how to get the bezel off?

[kidcreole]

Folks I'm hoping to do a lume job on my PAM512P V6F. I tried to get to the dial from the back, alas it seems I have to through the front and remove the bezel. Withstanding getting my hands on a bezel remover or losing my fingers to an errant blade does anyone have any tips or pointers to achieve this?

Many thanks in anticipation!

[kidcreole]

I ended up doing the job with these. With a bit of tape to protect the case the bezel came off surprisingly easy. Just a few taps on each corner

[Rolexman]

Ditto above

[PeteM]

Its defo not front loading mate

You have 3 screws holding movement to the movement holder ring..

You probably wont get the dial out by taking the bezel off without doing some damage

[kidcreole]

My case has a lip on the backside that the dial sits on. There's no way to get the dial out the back. You could remove the movement and holder but the lip would stop the dial coming through. You can hopefully see from the pic with the bezel removed the lip I'm talking about. Front of case pictured.

[kidcreole]

My first proper lume job is so far a success. One hour in and the luminosity is gen like. Hopefully I can get everything back in the case and operational.

[Rolexman]

It's a front loader. No question about it. Have one on my bench currently. 

[kidcreole]

Hey Rolexman do you have any spares for the watch just in case I butcher it?

[kidcreole]

Faark I wasn't expecting that. Playdo set like concrete and I damaged the seconds hand getting it out! Lesson 37 for beginners! What is the movement in these things 23j? Where the hell do I get hands for it loads of molnija, 6497 but 23j? Any help appreciated. Thx guys.

[jelliottz]

Do you have any pictures of the watch in pieces? I'm going to be taking one apart shortly. Would love to see everything before having at it. Thanks!

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