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SS2020 · 23 November 2020, 01:47 AM

The two posts below contain links to the before & after photos of the bezel recut that I had done on my DJII this weekend.

What are your thoughts??

SS2020 · 23 November 2020, 01:49 AM

Before...

https://ibb.co/d2vPt89

https://ibb.co/M6QX5N9

https://ibb.co/23rqwx1

SS2020 · 23 November 2020, 01:51 AM

After :)

https://ibb.co/tHVdmrC

https://ibb.co/L12K3z4

https://ibb.co/HgnB6N0

dpt.calvin · 23 November 2020, 02:01 AM

I still don’t see anything.

SS2020 · 23 November 2020, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

I still don’t see anything.

Try again - I posted direct links of the photos :)

nyyankees · 23 November 2020, 02:08 AM

Gotta say I have never heard of having a fluted bezel recut but it looks great! Congrats - looks sharper than before.

SconnieBT · 23 November 2020, 02:09 AM

Who did the recut? Do they basically just sharper the line angles on the gold bezel.

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SS2020 · 23 November 2020, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SconnieBT

Who did the recut? Do they basically just sharper the line angles on the gold bezel.

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My local watchmaker. They took off the bezel, used their diamond cutting machine, reinstalled, waterproof tested. Looks 100x better than before.

EEpro · 23 November 2020, 02:10 AM

Let me help you out.

fskywalker · 23 November 2020, 02:12 AM

Looks good, why a new thread on the subject?

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SS2020 · 23 November 2020, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Looks good; why a new thread on the subject?

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Couldn’t get the photos to upload before. All fixed now :)

Do you know how sharp to the touch the bezel should feel? Aka what did it feel when brand brand new? I suppose not as sharp as the ridges on the Skydweller, but looking for some input from DJII owners.

Ny325 · 23 November 2020, 02:14 AM

Great job.

GoingPlaces · 23 November 2020, 02:19 AM

That looks really good.

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zak98 · 23 November 2020, 02:19 AM

fantastic work and really makes a huge visual impact. nice!

SS2020 · 23 November 2020, 02:19 AM

Question for DJII owners.

Can you explain how sharp the edges / ridges feel on your bezel? Mine is still pretty smooth post recutting, but I can feel the ridges if I try. I have a friend with a Skydweller and those ridges are sharp! Almost like a weapon lol!

Nikrnic · 23 November 2020, 02:26 AM

Thats news to me. What a huge difference.

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faz · 23 November 2020, 02:40 AM

End result looks good. I assume more material was removed in order to sharpen the edges.

What was the cost? How does it compare to getting a new replacement bezel from Rolex ( assume a lot more considering you would lose the old bezel), or getting an aftermarket bezel ? (Keep the old bezel)

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SS2020 · 23 November 2020, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by faz

End result looks good. I assume more material was removed in order to sharpen the edges.

What was the cost? How does it compare to getting a new replacement bezel from Rolex ( assume a lot more considering you would lose the old bezel), or getting an aftermarket bezel ? (Keep the old bezel)

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$300 for the recut vs at least $1,000 for material and labor on a new replacement.

I agree - material had to have been removed, but the ridges are somehow deeper and more defined than before. Excellent work by my watchmaker.

faz · 23 November 2020, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SS2020

$300 for the recut vs at least $1,000 for material and labor on a new replacement.

I agree - material had to have been removed, but the ridges are somehow deeper and more defined than before. Excellent work by my watchmaker.

Thanks. Great savings, well worth the result. And even the material loss is no big deal in the grand scheme of things.

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TswaneNguni · 23 November 2020, 04:34 AM

Great result !

newu5er · 23 November 2020, 03:36 AM

That's crazy. Looks like a new bezel.

Kniazukay · 23 November 2020, 03:43 AM

Wow, I too have never heard of a fluted bezel "recut" but this was executed very well I must say.

dpt.calvin · 23 November 2020, 04:14 AM

The labor sounds like a PITA, haha! Looks good!

Rado63 · 23 November 2020, 04:34 AM

Unfortunately in the hands of those unfamiliar with polishing the fluted bezel it will be flattened. Glad yours could be saved.

SS2020 · 23 November 2020, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rado63

Unfortunately in the hands of those unfamiliar with polishing the fluted bezel it will be flattened. Glad yours could be saved.

Agreed. However mine still feels “flat or smooth” post the recut but it looks 100x better than before! I’m still trying to find out how sharp to the touch it would’ve felt when sold as brand new? Some people have said that the DJII bezel was always “flat” but looked sharp from the cut ridges. Unlike the Skydweller that has a super sharp feel.

Bigblu10 · 23 November 2020, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SS2020

Agreed. However mine still feels “flat or smooth” post the recut but it looks 100x better than before! I’m still trying to find out how sharp to the touch it would’ve felt when sold as brand new? Some people have said that the DJII bezel was always “flat” but looked sharp from the cut ridges. Unlike the Skydweller that has a super sharp feel.

Remember the SkyD bezel is likely wider and maybe fluted deeper because it operates by your fingers as a rotating ring to adjust the movement complications. A DJ bezel is much more just ornamental. Yours looks fantastic now. Only takes a heavy hand on the buffer wheel to round off those edges. That is one part that is best left alone if not all dinged up.

owl. · 23 November 2020, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Remember the SkyD bezel is likely wider and maybe fluted deeper because it operates by your fingers as a rotating ring to adjust the movement complications. A DJ bezel is much more just ornamental. Yours looks fantastic now. Only takes a heavy hand on the buffer wheel to round off those edges. That is one part that is best left alone if not all dinged up.

Agree with this

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VonSomething · 23 November 2020, 04:36 AM

Impressive work! If you don't mind me asking, how did the bezel get so dull in the first place?

SS2020 · 23 November 2020, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by VonSomething

Impressive work! If you don't mind me asking, how did the bezel get so dull in the first place?

I purchased the watch used so I’m not so sure... but it must have been from over polishing. I also have read that they tend to dull after years from nicks scratches etc.

GMT Aviator · 23 November 2020, 05:08 AM

Looks pretty perfect and definitely better than the £1k price tag from RSC for replacement.

23 November 2020, 01:47 AM	#1
SS2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: USA Watch: Datejust II 116334 Posts: 98	Before & After Pictures - Bezel Recut / Repair The two posts below contain links to the before & after photos of the bezel recut that I had done on my DJII this weekend. What are your thoughts??

23 November 2020, 02:10 AM	#9
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23 November 2020, 02:12 AM	#10
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	Before & After Pictures - Bezel Recut / Repair Looks good, why a new thread on the subject? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

23 November 2020, 02:19 AM	#14
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	fantastic work and really makes a huge visual impact. nice! __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

23 November 2020, 02:40 AM	#17
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	End result looks good. I assume more material was removed in order to sharpen the edges. What was the cost? How does it compare to getting a new replacement bezel from Rolex ( assume a lot more considering you would lose the old bezel), or getting an aftermarket bezel ? (Keep the old bezel) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

23 November 2020, 01:49 AM	#2
SS2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: USA Watch: Datejust II 116334 Posts: 98	Before... https://ibb.co/d2vPt89 https://ibb.co/M6QX5N9 https://ibb.co/23rqwx1

23 November 2020, 01:51 AM	#3
SS2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: USA Watch: Datejust II 116334 Posts: 98	After :) https://ibb.co/tHVdmrC https://ibb.co/L12K3z4 https://ibb.co/HgnB6N0

23 November 2020, 02:01 AM	#4
dpt.calvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: TRF Posts: 2,270	I still don’t see anything.

23 November 2020, 02:08 AM	#6
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	Gotta say I have never heard of having a fluted bezel recut but it looks great! Congrats - looks sharper than before.

23 November 2020, 02:09 AM	#7
SconnieBT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Wisconsin, USA Watch: Omega 2504.52 Posts: 117	Who did the recut? Do they basically just sharper the line angles on the gold bezel. Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk

23 November 2020, 02:14 AM	#12
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,890	Great job.

23 November 2020, 02:19 AM	#13
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	That looks really good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 November 2020, 02:26 AM	#16
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Thats news to me. What a huge difference. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

23 November 2020, 04:34 AM	#20
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Great result !

23 November 2020, 03:36 AM	#21
newu5er "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA/Denmark Posts: 651	That's crazy. Looks like a new bezel.

23 November 2020, 03:43 AM	#22
Kniazukay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: California Posts: 171	Wow, I too have never heard of a fluted bezel "recut" but this was executed very well I must say.

23 November 2020, 04:14 AM	#23
dpt.calvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: TRF Posts: 2,270	The labor sounds like a PITA, haha! Looks good!

23 November 2020, 04:34 AM	#24
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	Unfortunately in the hands of those unfamiliar with polishing the fluted bezel it will be flattened. Glad yours could be saved. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

23 November 2020, 04:36 AM	#28
VonSomething "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Europe Posts: 821	Impressive work! If you don't mind me asking, how did the bezel get so dull in the first place?

23 November 2020, 05:08 AM	#30
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	Looks pretty perfect and definitely better than the £1k price tag from RSC for replacement.

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