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Dan Pierce · 18 January 2009, 03:30 AM

For me probably the most useful option available on a watch.

With a 12 hour bezel you can track another timezone, calculate dive times [with unidirectional for safety], and have a simple timer available at a moments notice.

It's a relatively easy and inexpensive option to add to a watch. No need for the 4th hand added to the movement. I'm suprised more brands don't offer it.

As many of you know I'm a self confessed bezel fiddler and use all the features the 12 hour bezel can offer.

So here's to the working bezel!

dP

buz-lh · 19 January 2009, 01:57 AM

Work those bezels Dan. I bet 90% of all bezels are never used as intended.

Alcan · 19 January 2009, 02:05 AM

Great pix, Dan. I heard back about the 12 hour inserts, all gone. Probably just as well after reading your post on what was involved in changing it.

Dan Pierce · 19 January 2009, 03:08 AM

Buz,
Probably true.

I use mine all day everyday.

Al,
I heard they were all gone. And yes, taking a drill to a brand new watch is a little heart stopping. Luckily I took my time and all worked out well.

dP

Agustus · 31 January 2009, 01:05 AM

I have a yellow gold submariner with a blue face and bezel. Do you know where I can get a 12 hour blue bezel that would fit my watch?

Thanks
Agustus

Dan Pierce · 31 January 2009, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agustus

I have a yellow gold submariner with a blue face and bezel. Do you know where I can get a 12 hour blue bezel that would fit my watch?

Thanks
Agustus

I don't think there's one available for a Sub.

dP

Dan Pierce · 31 January 2009, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agustus

I have a yellow gold submariner with a blue face and bezel. Do you know where I can get a 12 hour blue bezel that would fit my watch?

Thanks
Agustus

I don't think there's one available for a Sub.

In fact, the only 12 hour bezel produced by Rolex was the rotating bezel on the Tudor 79170 chrono.
dP

Latrodectus · 31 January 2009, 01:19 PM

Great watches, Dan

Very good looking

Dan Pierce · 31 January 2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latrodectus

Great watches, Dan

Very good looking

Thanks, Fred!

dP

lorsban · 1 February 2009, 10:51 AM

Very nice! I also believe 12hour bezels are the simplest, yet, most useful feature you could put on a watch. The hell with a 2nd hour hand, simply rotating a bezel is way more efficient and effective.

18 January 2009, 03:30 AM	#1
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	12 Hour Bezels For me probably the most useful option available on a watch. With a 12 hour bezel you can track another timezone, calculate dive times [with unidirectional for safety], and have a simple timer available at a moments notice. It's a relatively easy and inexpensive option to add to a watch. No need for the 4th hand added to the movement. I'm suprised more brands don't offer it. As many of you know I'm a self confessed bezel fiddler and use all the features the 12 hour bezel can offer. So here's to the working bezel! dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

19 January 2009, 01:57 AM	#2
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Work those bezels Dan. I bet 90% of all bezels are never used as intended. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

19 January 2009, 02:05 AM	#3
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Great pix, Dan. I heard back about the 12 hour inserts, all gone. Probably just as well after reading your post on what was involved in changing it. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

19 January 2009, 03:08 AM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Buz, Probably true. I use mine all day everyday. Al, I heard they were all gone. And yes, taking a drill to a brand new watch is a little heart stopping. Luckily I took my time and all worked out well. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

31 January 2009, 01:19 PM	#8
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	Great watches, DanVery good looking __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

31 January 2009, 01:05 AM	#5
Agustus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1	I have a yellow gold submariner with a blue face and bezel. Do you know where I can get a 12 hour blue bezel that would fit my watch? Thanks Agustus

1 February 2009, 10:51 AM	#10
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	Very nice! I also believe 12hour bezels are the simplest, yet, most useful feature you could put on a watch. The hell with a 2nd hour hand, simply rotating a bezel is way more efficient and effective. __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

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