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24 March 2021, 03:30 PM | #1 |
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Explorer 1 [214270] Bezel Removal
What technique is used to remove the smooth bezel on these models?
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24 March 2021, 09:59 PM | #2 |
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https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=171003
Rolex have a bezel removal tool, which you can see in this previous thread. Hope that helps. |
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Not something I am willing to do myself, pretty sure I will mess up
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Give it to an experienced watchmaker who has Rolex training and Rolex specific tooling.
If you want it removed I assume you'll want it (or a replacement) back on too? Re-fitting is a whole other set of specific tools |
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You covered this and more in the thread that Scott linked.
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You can use a thin and sharp case knife , be careful to mask the sides of the case . The bezel comes off relatively easily the only issue will be retaining the plastic gasket / ring on the inside of the bezel for refitting which incorrectly seated will crush it on refiting and render it useless .The channel it sits should be clean and the ring should sit flush in the channel all the way round . hope this helps !
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11 April 2021, 10:36 PM | #9 |
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I disagree.
Using a thin case knife is fine for taking bezels off. The 4 'knife' case tool that we Rolex watchmakers use is not as fool proof as you might think, you can easily damage the lugs and rehaut if you screw it down too hard. A knife gives you more control. |
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15 May 2021, 04:16 AM | #14 |
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I use a sharpened pen knife starting at side opposite the crown
Bezel Gasket on a 1016??? |
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