Ralphy Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Hello one & all, I have recently bought a rep (a 1655 orange hand) and unfortunately the bezel has fallen off. Obviously this model does not have a ratchet-style bezel but i assume that it is supposed to be able to turn freely? Anyway, now that the bezel is off i can't see how it could be fixed any other way than gluing. This being the case i guess it won't turn once i've glued it on! I've attached some pics and would appreciate some feedback about how i should tackle the problem. I should point out that i am a complete novice and have done nothing more complex than change a PAnny strap before... Thanks y'all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighDef Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Wow, I like to know how to cuz I have one comming just like this. Is there no spring arround the inside of the bezel that look like the inside of a sub bezel?? I really thouth it is like a sub bezel. I hope yours is not factory error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 The genuine 1655 bezel is fixed in one position (i.e. it does not rotate). Glue that bezel down and you're set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 I agree with ubiquitous, I would clean any remaining glue from the case and the bezel, and mix up some 5 mintue epoxy, put some on the case (not on the bezel as it may touch something you dont' want glue on while installing it) and use a toothpick to put a thin bead of glue, line up the bezel and install it and wait...5 minutes or so... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shultz Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 I fully agree with ubi and Rob: My 1655 bezel has fallen off a few weeks ago and furthermore the crystal. There was no other way: I took some epoxy (normally I hate that stuff ) and the problem has been fixed in a few minutes (and for the next two thousand years I guess... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphy Posted April 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Thanks very much everyone that's very helpful indeed. I couldn't work out from the internet references that i had found whether or not the gen bezel could turn freely but at least now i know. I'll pop into my friend the jeweller and pick up some abrasives to clean the watch & will get that glue sorted. cheers everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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