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philwong · 23 October 2016, 09:29 PM

Hi all,

Just wondering do any of you use a tool to remove the bezel of polished Daytona bezel? For subs I simply use a knife as is much looser to snap it out.

Thanks in advance.

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Racerdj · 23 October 2016, 09:45 PM

I will never try to remove it. With my luck, it will not go back on properly.

Jocke · 23 October 2016, 09:56 PM

This type of tool Rolex use.

But a 166500 have a ceramic bezel and I guess there is another tool for that.

Flywheel · 23 October 2016, 10:03 PM

Why do you want to remove it?

fskywalker · 23 October 2016, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

This type of tool Rolex use.

But a 166500 have a ceramic bezel and I guess there is another tool for that.

The Sub has a rotating bezel, so it is not making pressure / sealing against the crystal. On the Daytona the bezel is fixed, so it sits tightly against the crystal. I would imagine the tool above (very nice) could be used for removing either one, as well as a normal knife edge as you suggest.

Defiancekofb · 23 October 2016, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philwong

Hi all,

Just wondering do any of you use a tool to remove the bezel of polished Daytona bezel? For subs I simply use a knife as is much looser to snap it out.

Thanks in advance.

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Jocke · 23 October 2016, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fskywalker

The Sub has a rotating bezel, so it is not making pressure / sealing against the crystal. On the Daytona the bezel is fixed, so it sits tightly against the crystal. I would imagine the tool above (very nice) could be used for removing either one, as well as a normal knife edge as you suggest.

Rolex use it for both and a Daytona with sapphire crystal have no connection to the bezel only to the case.

fskywalker · 23 October 2016, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Rolex use it for both and a Daytona with sapphire crystal have no connection to the bezel only to the case.

Thanks for clarification Jocke!

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G'ed · 23 October 2016, 10:20 PM

The ads from Tapatalk sum up my reaction. Why you want to remove the ceramic bezel??

traf · 23 October 2016, 10:22 PM

I'd imagine a certain extra level of care is required with the ceramic bezel. Remove at your own risk !

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philwong · 23 October 2016, 10:48 PM

My apologies, it was a typo, I was asking for a 116520. Contemplating putting in a bakelite or a after market ceramic bezel for fun.Thanks a lot for all your responses.

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sdwtchlvr · 24 October 2016, 01:07 AM

Getting the bezel off is one thing, putting it back on is another. You'll need to have a specific press for that as you just can't snap it back in with your fingers.

CLTRolex · 24 October 2016, 01:12 AM

OP - did you mean the 116520 or 116500?

philwong · 24 October 2016, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CLTRolex

OP - did you mean the 116520 or 116500?

116520, it was my bad with the thread header. Sorry!

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subtona · 24 October 2016, 02:32 AM

Ceramic bezel would be very rigid, if the wrong pressure is applied it will surely chip or crack requiring expensive repair vs steel or gold bezel that may bend or ding which may be fixed or ignored without much to do.

23 October 2016, 09:29 PM	#1
philwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 28	Bezel removal - Daytona 116500 Hi all, Just wondering do any of you use a tool to remove the bezel of polished Daytona bezel? For subs I simply use a knife as is much looser to snap it out. Thanks in advance. Sent from my SM-N930F using Tapatalk

23 October 2016, 09:45 PM	#2
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I will never try to remove it. With my luck, it will not go back on properly. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

23 October 2016, 09:56 PM	#3
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	This type of tool Rolex use. But a 166500 have a ceramic bezel and I guess there is another tool for that. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

24 October 2016, 01:12 AM	#13
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	OP - did you mean the 116520 or 116500? __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

24 October 2016, 02:32 AM	#15
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	Ceramic bezel would be very rigid, if the wrong pressure is applied it will surely chip or crack requiring expensive repair vs steel or gold bezel that may bend or ding which may be fixed or ignored without much to do. __________________

23 October 2016, 10:03 PM	#4
Flywheel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cleveland Posts: 628	Why do you want to remove it?

23 October 2016, 10:20 PM	#9
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	The ads from Tapatalk sum up my reaction. Why you want to remove the ceramic bezel??

23 October 2016, 10:22 PM	#10
traf "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: dave Location: miami Watch: me ride bikes Posts: 1,938	I'd imagine a certain extra level of care is required with the ceramic bezel. Remove at your own risk ! Sent from my iPhone 7+ using Tapatalk

23 October 2016, 10:48 PM	#11
philwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 28	My apologies, it was a typo, I was asking for a 116520. Contemplating putting in a bakelite or a after market ceramic bezel for fun.Thanks a lot for all your responses. Sent from my SM-N930F using Tapatalk

24 October 2016, 01:07 AM	#12
sdwtchlvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,308	Getting the bezel off is one thing, putting it back on is another. You'll need to have a specific press for that as you just can't snap it back in with your fingers.

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