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koronet-kid · 18 May 2012, 06:22 AM

Any links to this or advise welcome.

I like to remove bezels for cleaning I know sad.

best

Sean

gwalker · 18 May 2012, 06:25 AM

You don't. You WILL break it and end up with a $1200-1500 repair bill. Only Rolex can remove them.

EchoBlueUK · 18 May 2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

You don't. You WILL break it and end up with a $1200-1500 repair bill. Only Rolex can remove them.

Agreed. Leave it or you will regret it.

kcmo · 18 May 2012, 06:54 AM

Yikes, I wouldn't mess with it personally.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 18 May 2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

You don't. You WILL break it and end up with a $1200-1500 repair bill. Only Rolex can remove them.

x2!

Don't even try - you'll be sorry.

xhype · 18 May 2012, 08:51 AM

there goes your answer

sleddog · 18 May 2012, 09:30 AM

A special tool is needed to remove these bezels..
It needs to be lifted evenly from all sides simultaneously so as not to twist/flex the insert!! Without this, I wouldn't even try as you may end up with a cracked ceramic.!

gwozhog · 18 May 2012, 12:07 PM

You can do it with a buck knife no problem. Just be sure to tape your lugs off with blue painters tape then use duct tape over that. Pry it off with the knife. To reinstall use a plastic bottle the same size as your bezel to press it in. Cut the bottom off the plastic bottle so when you press down on the bezel you will not be touching the sapphire crystal. Rolex just wants us to believe we need them to do such an easy task.

sleddog · 18 May 2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

You can do it with a buck knife no problem. Just be sure to tape your lugs off with blue painters tape then use duct tape over that. Pry it off with the knife. To reinstall use a plastic bottle the same size as your bezel to press it in. Cut the bottom off the plastic bottle so when you press down on the bezel you will not be touching the sapphire crystal. Rolex just wants us to believe we need them to do such an easy task.

And Sean, if you snap the ceramic insert...remember to blame Clark!

moviefreak · 18 May 2012, 12:14 PM

I saw a tutorial posted somewhere on how to remove it... It was in another watch forum... Anybody remembers or saw that post...

Oyster Junkie · 18 May 2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

And Sean, if you snap the ceramic insert...remember to blame Clark!

sleddog · 18 May 2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by moviefreak

I saw a tutorial posted somewhere on how to remove it... It was in another watch forum... Anybody remembers or saw that post...

There are a few around Eduardo..Even some on YouTube!

There's also a some unhappy DIY'ers.....
Just be carefull is what I'm saying. The risk is high, so weigh up your odds~

gwalker · 18 May 2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by moviefreak

I saw a tutorial posted somewhere on how to remove it... It was in another watch forum... Anybody remembers or saw that post...

Every video I've seen was for the old aluminum insert. I don't think the new one pops on and off like the old one.

GradyPhilpott · 18 May 2012, 01:48 PM

Don't do it!

It's okay if it works, but very expensive if it doesn't.

Maybe you can practice on a friend's watch.

crowncollection · 18 May 2012, 01:51 PM

don't even try with ceramic the methods you see on the net and suggested by another member earlier refer to to old style aluminium bezel inserts

byeedo · 18 May 2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

And Sean, if you snap the ceramic insert...remember to blame Clark!

Speed · 18 May 2012, 04:27 PM

If you want "advice" I would "advise" you to forget about it!

Darlinboy · 18 May 2012, 08:34 PM

I just smack it against a rock a few times, then scrape out the pieces. The new one always looks clean and shiny!

You do have to do it carefully or you'll smash the crystal too.

Some people prefer soap and warm water with a soft toothbrush. ... go figure.

padi56 · 18 May 2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by koronet-kid

Any links to this or advise welcome.

I like to remove bezels for cleaning I know sad.

best

Sean

Yes agree with the sad part the only time a ceramic inserts needs removing is at normal routine service time.And its the same for the aluminium bezels all any Rolex watch needs is a wash and a good rinse say once a week in plain old soap and water its that simple.While removing the bezel with the aluminium insert is quite a simple task and very cheap to replace if you did damage the insert.Afraid with the ceramic bezel and insert its a much more complicated procedure with the use of the correct tools.Plus the extra factor if you did DIY and damaged the insert, it would cost you almost two arms and a leg to replace it.

acce1999 · 18 May 2012, 10:14 PM

To add one thing to this thread:

The bezel on all newer style Rolexes are held in place by a synthetic ring (plastic), that should be replaced everytime the bezel is removed. It may be possible to reuse, but I wouldn't trust it.

This applies to all ceramic bezel watches, and also the newer Datejusts.

On the older models it is much easier to remove and put back the bezel.

Best,

A

18 May 2012, 06:22 AM	#1
koronet-kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: AT HOME Watch: deep-sea Comex Posts: 676	How does one remove ceramic bezel? Any links to this or advise welcome. I like to remove bezels for cleaning I know sad. best Sean

18 May 2012, 09:30 AM	#7
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	A special tool is needed to remove these bezels.. It needs to be lifted evenly from all sides simultaneously so as not to twist/flex the insert!! Without this, I wouldn't even try as you may end up with a cracked ceramic.! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

18 May 2012, 12:07 PM	#8
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	You can do it with a buck knife no problem. Just be sure to tape your lugs off with blue painters tape then use duct tape over that. Pry it off with the knife. To reinstall use a plastic bottle the same size as your bezel to press it in. Cut the bottom off the plastic bottle so when you press down on the bezel you will not be touching the sapphire crystal. Rolex just wants us to believe we need them to do such an easy task. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

18 May 2012, 12:14 PM	#10
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	I saw a tutorial posted somewhere on how to remove it... It was in another watch forum... Anybody remembers or saw that post... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

18 May 2012, 01:48 PM	#14
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Don't do it! It's okay if it works, but very expensive if it doesn't. Maybe you can practice on a friend's watch. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

18 May 2012, 06:25 AM	#2
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	You don't. You WILL break it and end up with a $1200-1500 repair bill. Only Rolex can remove them.

18 May 2012, 06:54 AM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Yikes, I wouldn't mess with it personally.

18 May 2012, 08:51 AM	#6
xhype "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Brooklyn,NY Watch: Rolex GMT II 16710 Posts: 850	there goes your answer

18 May 2012, 01:51 PM	#15
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	don't even try with ceramic the methods you see on the net and suggested by another member earlier refer to to old style aluminium bezel inserts __________________ watches many

18 May 2012, 04:27 PM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	If you want "advice" I would "advise" you to forget about it!

18 May 2012, 08:34 PM	#18
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	I just smack it against a rock a few times, then scrape out the pieces. The new one always looks clean and shiny! You do have to do it carefully or you'll smash the crystal too. Some people prefer soap and warm water with a soft toothbrush. ... go figure. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

18 May 2012, 10:14 PM	#20
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	To add one thing to this thread: The bezel on all newer style Rolexes are held in place by a synthetic ring (plastic), that should be replaced everytime the bezel is removed. It may be possible to reuse, but I wouldn't trust it. This applies to all ceramic bezel watches, and also the newer Datejusts. On the older models it is much easier to remove and put back the bezel. Best, A

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