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rolio · 4 June 2012, 04:58 AM

Because, after seeing many examples on line, I will attempt it this afternoon. Anyone have a horror story to share before I start?

chiko323 · 4 June 2012, 05:13 AM

As long as it's not the new ceramic model, it's a pretty easy swap.

dddrees · 4 June 2012, 06:39 AM

I think I read once from an expert, that 90% of the time no big deal. It's that 10% of the time that can be a real bear.

Speed · 4 June 2012, 07:03 AM

There are a few horror stories on this site. Folks losing their bezel springs / scarring up their watches something fierce.

If you are bound and determined to do this yourself, good luck. I'd take mine to my local RSC or competent watchmaker.

FYI, my RSC warned me about switching out the bezel inserts too often. Eventually, the bezel will not hold fast to the watch case. We WIS love to talk about the versatility of the GMT / switching out inserts, but in the end, the watch was not meant to take repeated switch outs...

Chris B · 4 June 2012, 07:12 AM

Respectfully, if you're a guy that can do blue-stuff, you'll be ok

Puffy · 4 June 2012, 07:26 AM

Only get an watchmaker with the right tool to do it

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SeaDweller50 · 4 June 2012, 09:24 AM

You can actually buy a bezel removal tool quite cheap.

4 June 2012, 04:58 AM	#1
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	GMT:How difficult is it to change bezel insert? Because, after seeing many examples on line, I will attempt it this afternoon. Anyone have a horror story to share before I start? __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

4 June 2012, 06:39 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I think I read once from an expert, that 90% of the time no big deal. It's that 10% of the time that can be a real bear. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 June 2012, 07:26 AM	#6
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Only get an watchmaker with the right tool to do it Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

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4 June 2012, 05:13 AM	#2
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	As long as it's not the new ceramic model, it's a pretty easy swap.

4 June 2012, 07:03 AM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	There are a few horror stories on this site. Folks losing their bezel springs / scarring up their watches something fierce. If you are bound and determined to do this yourself, good luck. I'd take mine to my local RSC or competent watchmaker. FYI, my RSC warned me about switching out the bezel inserts too often. Eventually, the bezel will not hold fast to the watch case. We WIS love to talk about the versatility of the GMT / switching out inserts, but in the end, the watch was not meant to take repeated switch outs...

4 June 2012, 07:12 AM	#5
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Respectfully, if you're a guy that can do blue-stuff, you'll be ok

4 June 2012, 09:24 AM	#7
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	You can actually buy a bezel removal tool quite cheap.

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