How are the bezels held in place on sub reps?

[Prsist]

1. How are the bezels held into place on rep subs? Do they use rachet springs and wire?

[freddy333]

Depends on which Sub model & which factory made the rep.

[Prsist]

Depends on which Sub model & which factory made the rep.

Does anyone know the varying methods?

[Toadtorrent]

I don't have a list...but if you search for bezel removal in various search terms on the Subs as well as modding GMT possibly with the keyword "transformer".

They showed a couple examples of the Sub cases (usually Noobmariners) having their bezels removed.

[alligoat]

The model does matter. The current 16610 reps like the MBW, Euromariner and WM9 all copy the gen assembly of the 16800/16610 gen Subs- the assembly on the 16800 and 16610 gens are the same BTW. Older CN reps had a little click spring to mimic the uni-directional feature. The Noob has a flat washer with three bent prongs to keep it uni-directional. BTW, the noob bezel is a bear to remove- it's very tight and not a chore for the feint of heart. Earlier subs like the MBW 5513/1680's mimic the gen assembly also- compression ring holds the plastic crystal down, flat tension washer and bezel snaps on- these were bi-directional. Other vintage CN reps could have the old click spring assembly or the 'paper clip' assembly. The paper clip is a long piece of metal bent into an almost circle that fits in the bezel and holds it in place under the tension ring which has a slight lip. There are other bezel assemblies out there- the Chinese are ingenious at devising ways of assembling bezels which bear no ressmblance to the gen watches.