cskent69 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Experts, is it easy to change just the bezel if you dinged it up? How does one get that off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Guys - come on here. A quick reply would be a great help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbiz Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 I believe it's "Pressed" from the inside out... remove movement, dial... press out crystal... then press out the bezel. Not hard if you have a press and have taken watches fully apart before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 The only way to remove the bezel is to use a bezel removal tool, at about $300 for the tool, it's not something to pick up for only one job. The bezel can't be pressed out from the inside, it has to be lifted off from the outside edge. I DON"T recommend trying xacto or razor blades or box cutter knives etc, far far too dangerous... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Here's my patented technique : I use a Stanley knife blade. (It's much thicker, and more sturdy than a razor blade.) I stand the Luminor case upright on its side, and place the edge of the blade between the case and bezel (using a bit of scotch tape for extra protection against stcratches.) Holding the blade firmly, I then tap it with a jeweler's hammer...This has never failed to separate the bezel from the case. I then repeat the process from the other side, and lift the bezel off with a case knife. Safety is key, so I always keep my fingers above the edge of the blade. (I cannot assume responsibility for your safety if you try this.) I also have one of these, which would also work: ...but as mentioned, these bezel tools are expensive, and are far more likely to scratch the case than the process described above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Avitt, RG = thanks for the replys. I have been trying with a swiss army knife - no dice. I think that this one is again beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbiz Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 As long as there's no hockey pucks involved!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Avitt's suggestion is a good one, and should work fine. @kbiz Hockey pucks are for installations only, what is wrong with you RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasingrabbits Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 All I can say is this is not for the fainthearted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 To give you an idea of bezel/case assembly, this is what my Jimmyfzu looked like prior to install: The lip that the bezel seats against is why the bezel cannot be pressed out from the inside. Excellent advice from the zigmeister and avitt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbiz Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Place case in vice... wack bezel with hockey puck at 65 degree angle 25-35 times... should pop right off!! re-installation requires 2 pucks... Now I'm gonna have to take a bezel off just to try it... geeezz... thanks guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yangui Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hi guys, just un update on this subject: is the Avitt method the only one to remove a bezel or Kbiz did you succeed to pop it out from the inside out? Does it goes for all the pam cases? Thanks, Y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yangui Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Another quick questions, are bezel switchable? For example a cartel 29b on a mm05 jackson case? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbiz Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 you're talking about reps so maybe they're compatible... the gens look like the jfu case in the pics above... you can order new bezels from DSN and they'll fit most cartel cases... ultimate cases are not gen like and don't have a replaceable bezel... ultimate cases are pressed out from the inside... all others use the knife method and I wouldn't recommend a bezel tool... gens have a tiny opening along the edge to start the removal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yangui Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Thanks Kbiz, what type of knife would you recommend for this operation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbiz Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I use a bare razor blade and get the bezel lifted carefully... some reps bezels are glued down so be careful... work your way around the bezel... after the bezels started it'll get easier... I ground a little service notch in my replacement bezels to match the gen... again if you are working on an ultimate 104 or 088 this won't work since they don't have removable bezels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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