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Old 8 September 2014, 01:43 AM   #1
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Removing the rubber off the the Rubber Clad bezel

Hi all, I've seen another thread with a pic of a rgrc without the rubber coating and it looks amazing!

My bezel isn't in greta shape and I tought I could do that. Does anyone know how to do it?

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Old 8 September 2014, 03:36 AM   #2
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You have to take the bezel off to do it properly. Soak in an organic solvent in a well ventilated area and then peel off. Gasoline or methylene chloride should work fine.
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Old 8 September 2014, 03:51 AM   #3
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Sounds interesting... Pics?
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Old 8 September 2014, 05:57 AM   #4
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Does anybody have a picture of the bezel after peeling the rubber off? How about more pics of the watch after the service?


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Old 8 September 2014, 06:55 AM   #5
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You have to take the bezel off to do it properly. Soak in an organic solvent in a well ventilated area and then peel off. Gasoline or methylene chloride should work fine.
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Old 8 September 2014, 10:43 AM   #6
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I wouldn't do it! Get it repaired by AP.
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Old 8 September 2014, 12:46 PM   #7
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I have seen this done. You can tell by the dial colour. Certain dials only come on rubberclads. The dealers selling them probably know that anyone who knows AP's will not buy the watch. It's usually done to cut the cost of the replacement and repair by AP.
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Old 10 September 2014, 06:48 AM   #8
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My bezel isn't in greta shape and I tought I could do that. Does anyone know how to do it?

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You could try burning it off or use a sharp blade. I won't be taking the rubber off mine.
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Old 10 September 2014, 07:00 AM   #9
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Old 11 September 2014, 06:29 AM   #10
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You could try burning it off or use a sharp blade. I won't be taking the rubber off mine.
The rubber wraps around the entire bezel so it'll look bad without removing it from the entire bezel.
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Old 11 September 2014, 06:31 AM   #11
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Old 13 September 2014, 01:20 AM   #12
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I wouldn't do it the screw's won't be flush anymore..
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