Guest Sql_pl Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I browsed some old watch pics tonight and realised I start to miss my Rubberclad. I did not have problems with the bezel - I just scratched it by accident - but it did not peel or anything. However many other member claimed their rubber peeled off very easily. So I wonder if there was any change in quality of the bezel recently? How are your RCs? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 My replacement rubber bezel is holding up just fine....been over 2 months now. So I guess the V2 of the bezels were a major improvement over the stock ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 check out mhy photo in the sig , it doesn't peal , if you look close to the screws, tthere are little pieces that are a little eh but its something you have to look close to see i think i have a v2, i didn't jump o nit right away other than that love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smc Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Rubberclad is a watch? Man I thought you were talking about ... um...you know.. Trojans? I was thinking who would cheap out and save a couple of bucks on "rubberclads" - that's not an area where I would go cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Rubberclad is a watch? Man I thought you were talking about ... um...you know.. Trojans? I was thinking who would cheap out and save a couple of bucks on "rubberclads" - that's not an area where I would go cheap! Rubberclad = AP ROO sec @ 12 with rubber bezel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astig Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 i know there is a step by step tutorial on how to replace the bezel. But how hard is it to change the bezel? Is it something any watchmaker can do? Or is it easy to DIY? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 i know there is a step by step tutorial on how to replace the bezel. But how hard is it to change the bezel? Is it something any watchmaker can do? Or is it easy to DIY? I got mine changed from a watchsmith....his comments were that the watch is very well constructed and that it took him a fair bit of time to change the bezel. So I guess it's not that simple as you have to open up the movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astig Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I got mine changed from a watchsmith....his comments were that the watch is very well constructed and that it took him a fair bit of time to change the bezel. So I guess it's not that simple as you have to open up the movement. Thanks! to the watchsmith it will go. I dont want another Destroy-It-Yourself project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I bought mine from a member about two weeks ago. He claimed to have barely worn the watch. I have worn the watch 24/7 since I received it. When it came, the bezel was ok. Now (and I don't do stuntwork with my watches), the rubber wears off. Underneath, the bezel is black PVD, so it is not extremely obvious unless you look for it. The watch is sec@12 with the updated - black - date window. The problem is the permanent friction of the rubber bezel against cuffs, sweaters, jackets and the likes. For other uses, thin rubber might be a good idea... , but not for a bezel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 My RC came from Angus....I told him about the thinny bezel rubber....but he never had a chance to replace it. Now i asked again for a replacemet or repair because I simply don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Same original source for mine - Angus. Seems I have to get in touch with him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg1459 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I simply don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodfella0406 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 So glad someone got this discussion started again. I have been told by several of the dealers that the "issue" has been solved as far as the peeling is concerned. I too am anxious to hear from any of you that have purchased rubber clad's in the last few months. I really want to buy one but not if it is going to peal in the slightest. How hard is it to make a solid rubber bezzle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 i know there is a step by step tutorial on how to replace the bezel. But how hard is it to change the bezel? Is it something any watchmaker can do? Or is it easy to DIY? I took my RC apart yesterday. Major steps in removing the bezel are: opening the caseback (eight screws), removing the movement from the case (which requires removing the stem) and then unscrewing eight little nuts that secure the bezel screws in the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertieng Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 unscrewing eight little nuts that secure the bezel screws in the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodfella0406 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Well, we will soon see if in fact they have updated the rubber bezzle.... I just purchased mine .... I will give a full review when it arrives.... I went with the rubber strap, black dial rubber bezzle from Josh (my third purchase) I feel it is the best and most authentic rep. The white dial has some issues which is unfortunate as it would have been my first choice.... pics to come soon as it gets here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowax Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 I just purchased mine too. When I asked josh about it. He said the current batch has been updated. Mine should be here tomorrow. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodfella0406 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 what strap did you get? I went with the rubber as I already have a SS bracelet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowax Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 I have rubber. black dial. I think we have the same watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 What tool did you used to remove these bolts? A normal screwdriver will not do the job. Can you show the picture of the tool you used? Thanks. I actually used a very small (watchmaker) screwdriver. The slotted nuts on my watch have a tiny groove on either side. This is where I placed the screwdriver and carefully pushed the bolt couterclockwise. They weren't too tight... There are of course professional tools (spanner screwdrivers) for this type of nut... hxxp://www.wiha.com/germany/Onlineshop/Schraubendreher-Schraubenzieher/305-Wiha-SoftFinish-R-Schlitz-Mutter This what they look like: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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