16610lv black bezel insert swop

[Sandor23]

I am going to buy a black bezel insert for my Sub LV from the accessory forum and I need advice as to who I should have swop out the inserts for me. Will a local AD do it or do I need to pop into a local high end watch repair shop that works on Rolex, etc? Last thing I want is to f up my watch or have someone that isn't skilled f up my watch.

Thanks

[alex1979]

Here you go, you can do it yourself there's nothing too difficult =)

https://youtu.be/__y-IJt_IOY

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[tifosi]

I swapped the inserts on my LV when I had it as well. It is really easy and not much can go wrong except:
1. Watch for gouging/scratching the lugs when trying to pop the insert off.
2. DO NOT lose the bezel click spring! I would use a ziplock bag and do the popping of the bezel inside the bag. It contained the spring if it did happen to fly off.

I successfully swapped the bezel twice and on the third time I put a nasty gouge in the top of the lug which I was using for leverage to pop the bezel.

[mtgjr]

You could go to a wotch repair shap or you could do the swop yourself. It's quite a simple procedure....I can do it in a snop.

[configsys]

Place tape on both edges of the knife (or whatever you're using) so you don't scratch the watch.

[Cryten]

Originally Posted by configsys

Place tape on both edges of the knife (or whatever you're using) so you don't scratch the watch.

A case opening knife is the best tool. I recommend taping the lug you're using for leverage though. I've gouged one before myself.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by mtgjr

You could go to a wotch repair shap or you could do the swop yourself. It's quite a simple procedure....I can do it in a snop.

I nearly wot my pants.

But yes...if you don't wont to risk it...Go to an indie shap and have them swop it out for you.

[mtgjr]

For DIY, I recommend using a plastic implement to avoid gouging, such as a kitchen scraper or a plastic pry tool. As an example.....

[jwpatt]

I have that exact set up and have done it myself several times. Pretty straightforward and not what I would consider difficult. As noted above, just don't lose the tiny spring. You will never find it again. Making the change inside a zip lock bag is a good suggestion. There are also plenty of you tube videos which show the process if you want more information.

[crazycarlitos]

I ve done it hundred times.

On the 101st time, I slightly bent the bezel (green) insert... And once bent, could not get it to fit flush. And could not get it straightened.

Ended up having to purchase a replacement green insert from RSC for $300.
Ever since, the black insert is just sitting in my desk. Lol

Someone suggested getting an extra bezel, so u can swap the whole bezel rather than just the insert.