I wanted a pink lady!

[khalifam]

Ever since owning my 16700 I've wanted to make it look classic as ever, I'm not DIY guy but I've been wanting to play with this idea for ages!

I seen a 16700 pink bezel and I just fell in love, I went out and purchased a 16700 as I just loved the look of the bezel (insert)

I've been bidding on eBay for some faded bezel inserts but I'm not prepared to pay £100... So I set out on a little DIY project.

Purchased a bezel insert for £20 and applied some bleach... The end result is below!

I'm not a technical guy whatsoever but I really want to put it on my 16700 but absolutely scared to take my bezel off! My brother is wearing my 16700 so I've pictured it with the bezel insert on top of my 16710.

I wish I had the courage to remove my bezel! Will be taking it to a watch maker tomorrow!!!

Enjoy your weekend folks!

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[Stevec14]

Will look great. You will be fine taking the bezel off. I’ve done mine numerous times and while I have a couple of nicks on it from doing so, it adds to the character.

Look forward to the pics once done


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[khalifam]

Originally Posted by Stevec14

Will look great. You will be fine taking the bezel off. I’ve done mine numerous times and while I have a couple of nicks on it from doing so, it adds to the character.

Look forward to the pics once done


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Thanks buddy, are you able to recommend a video/instructions? I just about know how to change a light bulb.

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[Stevec14]

There are a few on you tube plus a couple of threads on here. I am completely self taught through those and while I’ve made the odd howler it’s nothing that’s impossible to fix. Being able to change yourself is one of the best things about this watch. I find myself doing so once a fortnight or so. That said, if in doubt, do as you are and take to a watch maker. Cheers!


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[droptopman]

One of the things I miss about selling my vintage pieces is changing inserts. It is really easy but I was pretty scared the first time. Once you do it a couple times you get comfortable with it. FYI, I did snap a pretty valuable MKII Sub insert one time. So while it is not a difficult process, sometimes the inserts are hard to get to seat in the bezel.

[khalifam]

Struggling!!!

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[Bladeshot]

You can do it! Watch a few videos and read a couple threads. This one looks helpful. I put the insert into the bezel before I reattach the bezel to the watch, which is not what this video shows. But this is one way.

https://youtu.be/kArsXBIiUSQ

I’ve had to use plastic tipped pliers sometimes to get an insert into the metal bezel. Gently press down and go around the edge to get the insert to snap in. But the surfaces of the pliers that touch the insert and bezel must be covered in plastic. You can find them on eBay.

If you can’t get it at first, just be patient and keep trying. If you want to talk, text me at 2057061389 and I’ll be glad to provide some coaching. May have to be tomorrow, though. Family time tonight.

Once you are confident in doing this, it’s awesome and you have many watches in one! Faded inserts, rich color, coke, black and pepsi.

[khalifam]

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

You can do it! Watch a few videos and read a couple threads. This one looks helpful. I put the insert into the bezel before I reattach the bezel to the watch, which is not what this video shows. But this is one way.

https://youtu.be/kArsXBIiUSQ

I’ve had to use plastic tipped pliers sometimes to get an insert into the metal bezel. Gently press down and go around the edge to get the insert to snap in. But the surfaces of the pliers that touch the insert and bezel must be covered in plastic. You can find them on eBay.

If you can’t get it at first, just be patient and keep trying. If you want to talk, text me at 2057061389 and I’ll be glad to provide some coaching. May have to be tomorrow, though. Family time tonight.

Once you are confident in doing this, it’s awesome and you have many watches in one! Faded inserts, rich color, coke, black and pepsi.

Thank you so much! I had no issues taking it off and putting it on. The spring was an absolute nightmare. The insert I purchased was a rubbish one and so it bent! But you know what £20 lesson and it was definitely an experience... My original Pepsi is back on. I'm going to cover the blue bit of the insert tomorrow and fade the red bit and put it back on. The coke bezel insert I have just wouldn't go on!! I put the bezel on first then snapped the insert on as I found it easier....

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[khalifam]

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

You can do it! Watch a few videos and read a couple threads. This one looks helpful. I put the insert into the bezel before I reattach the bezel to the watch, which is not what this video shows. But this is one way.

https://youtu.be/kArsXBIiUSQ

I’ve had to use plastic tipped pliers sometimes to get an insert into the metal bezel. Gently press down and go around the edge to get the insert to snap in. But the surfaces of the pliers that touch the insert and bezel must be covered in plastic. You can find them on eBay.

If you can’t get it at first, just be patient and keep trying. If you want to talk, text me at 2057061389 and I’ll be glad to provide some coaching. May have to be tomorrow, though. Family time tonight.

Once you are confident in doing this, it’s awesome and you have many watches in one! Faded inserts, rich color, coke, black and pepsi.

I used this to remove with no issues...

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[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by khalifam

I used this to remove with no issues...

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Glad you got it figured out. I was using electricians tape to cover a lug and then putting a metal butter knife in a bag and prying off the bezel, to get started..... but then I realized any plastic tool would work and I would not have to worry about marking the lug. You figured that out faster than me! OEM insets are the key, and buying genuine vintage ones makes it easy. Enjoy!

[SamP]

I love faded bezels, especially 2h3n they have radial stress lines just on the faded red half.