bluespower Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Need to glue a new bezel insert into the ring on my noobmariner project and I'm looking for a recommendation. Tried clear craft glue, but it doesn't bond tight enough. Don't want to use epoxy because I'll never be able to get the bezel insert off the ring again. Looking for something in between. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_uk Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 I've only done a bezel insert once, that was sub too, it was held on with thin double sided sticky tape, I think the new insert came with the sticky already on and you just peel the paper off and stick it down, instant fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Use something flexible, as you'll end up hitting the bezel on things again, and hard plastic cement type glues will crack easily. I use a silicon rubber adhesive, its slow setting so you have plenty of time to adjust things and its very strong. Its also water proof and flexible enough to withstand bumps and knocks. One hint.. make sure the surfaces are properly cleaned, the old double sided tape leave all sorts of crap behind and handling will leave oils on both surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjeffers58 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Simple, use GS hypo cement, the same stuff used for crystals. I use it on every new bezel insert that I get, just a few drops and it holds it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Simple, use GS hypo cement, the same stuff used for crystals. I use it on every new bezel insert that I get, just a few drops and it holds it in place. Several members, including me and The Zigmeister, recommend against using GS Hypo for this purpose. You can read previous discussion here: Previous thread covering the same topic I agree with Logan, that a flexible glue is the best. However, having compared the two, I recommend Shoe Goo over silicone adhesive. Use a few very thin dabs, press the insert into place, and rotate is slightly to spread the glue. Rub off any squeeze-out with your finger. Shoe Goo will do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega1 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 I have had nothing but good luck with Gorilla Glue on all my inserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 I have had nothing but good luck with Gorilla Glue on all my inserts. Gorilla Glue is fantastic stuff. Buy you'd have to be very careful when applying it to a bezel insert, as it expands considerably while drying. You wouldn't want it to squeeze out the back of the bezel, and keep it from rotating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchwatcher Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 i've tried many types of glue, super glue, gorillillilla, contact, etc., only one i really like is 2part clear epoxy... takes about 5 minutes to harden so you can adjust alignment, has some flex so it won't crack and is pretty easy to use. goodluck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega1 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Gorilla Glue is fantastic stuff. Buy you'd have to be very careful when applying it to a bezel insert, as it expands considerably while drying. You wouldn't want it to squeeze out the back of the bezel, and keep it from rotating. Agreed. What I do is use about 12 dabs around the bezel (from a toothpick), and then set my 32mm socket on top of the insert to weigh it down while the Gorilla Glue expands and sets. Should also mention that I always glue inserts with the bezel off the watch, to prevent what you were talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53fc Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 I just replaced the bezel insert on a GMT Master II (with the correct hand stack) that I just got from Andrew. I used Elmer's Stix-All. It's clear, heat and water resistant and flexible. It takes 24 hours to cure completely, so I could glue it with the bezel off, check it and adjust as necessary. The down side is is that it takes 3 days to cure completely and I wanted to wear the watch. I'm very happy with the results. Scott PS the dial is much improved over the one pictured on Andrew's website. The R*lex and crown are the correct size and spacing and the II is with serif, so the dial looks pretty good. The bezel was the only big drawback to my eyes. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdorman Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 The bezel insert on the lastest watch from Josh snapped in so well to the bezel that no glue was needed. Very tight fit... I have used the stick glue on others with good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Liquid Nails #3. It gives you a 4-5 minute open time, and bonds to metal well. So well, that you will only want to use a couple dots of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluespower Posted March 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. Just ordered a tube of the GS Hypo and will give that a whirl. I used E600 all-purpose clear adhesive from the craft store and that worked pretty well. Seems like it's just a matter of trying glues until you find one that works well. The trick on this job is finding something with enough bond strength to keep the edges of the bezel insert down tight against the bezel all the way round, while not bonding so tight (epoxy) as to make future removal of the insert impossible. Thanks again. BP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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