djulink Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Hi Gents, In my journey to get closer and closer to a proper BC rep, I'm looking for a good replacement bezel for the 6200/6538/5510 Silix case we are many to have used in our builds. I've been reading and re-reading many threads but did not find a good answer to that question. Would anyone have clues where to hunt it for or know of any infos/ressources related ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 To avoid making an expensive mistake or getting in over your head, I would recommend that you remove your existing bezel to see how it installs. Silix's reps, like many sellers, come from a variety of sources & some of them offer OEM-style bezel fitments & some are proprietary or at least fit differently than the OEM model. Also, even if the bezel attached OEM-style, are the dimensions of the case (where the crystal fits) & bezel exactly the same as OEM or slightly different? If different, an OEM-style may not be a simple part swap; it may require some modification to the bezel &/or the case. If in doubt, post good clear pics of your bezel (outer & inner sides) & case opening (where the bezel & crystal attach) & someone with experience with the same Silix rep may be able to guide you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 I tried to manufacture some brass bezels and it never happened due to cost. So I used HR and changed almost every dimension of it on the lathe, turned out nice, but it's a lot of work... May as well seek out a Vietnamese caseset/ Tonny ($600) The case was totally changed also but that's another extreme makeover, it was a silix case. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djulink Posted July 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) Thanks for your answers, Freddy, here are some pics that Bart sent to me when he was modding the case and bezel : Dlf, yes I remember I was lurking on your pics, that turning tip job for the lugs is really nice and that bezel... that's what I'm looking for : a taller and much more accurate coin edge profile. So you did use an HR bezel with a Silix case? By the way, what crystal is it (gorgeous)? Edited July 27, 2016 by djulink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 nice case set there that bart has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djulink Posted July 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) On 27 juillet 2016 at 5:10 PM, highoeyazmuhudee said: nice case set there that bart has Indeed... Edited July 31, 2016 by djulink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Cica Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 I still didn't quite figure how to remove the bezel here. Neither the crystal. I have a much better one but dont want to break the original crystal. The bezel simply wont come off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan72 Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 I still didn't quite figure how to remove the bezel here. Neither the crystal. I have a much better one but dont want to break the original crystal. The bezel simply wont come off!You just take the bezel insert out then you can see a gap round the inner edge of the bezel, use a thin screwdriver and pull out the wire inside and then the bezel just comes off, The crystal on the silix case is glued in and can take a fair amount of force to get out and will probably break. Glue needs to be removed , soak in acetone and carefully scrape it outTo put the bezel back on just sir it on the case and push the retaining wire back in Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Cica Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 On 8/26/2017 at 7:02 PM, Alan72 said: You just take the bezel insert out then you can see a gap round the inner edge of the bezel, use a thin screwdriver and pull out the wire inside and then the bezel just comes off, The crystal on the silix case is glued in and can take a fair amount of force to get out and will probably break. Glue needs to be removed , soak in acetone and carefully scrape it out To put the bezel back on just sir it on the case and push the retaining wire back in Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk Done, came out easily. Flamed it to look vintage. Now on to replace the crystal with Clark T21. Any replacement source you guys would recommend for the Bezel Insert? Yuki, WSO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan72 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 The yuki and wso are expensive. I just buy tiger concept ones for about $15 each Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Cica Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Thats cool, didn't know their catalog. Do they do branded items as well? They only show unbranded on the website. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan72 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 No branded stuff but the inserts are cheap and the big ball hands are nice.Just don't flame them Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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