Netrom 0 Posted July 20, 2018 Hi i want to change my bezel insert on my tudor black bay rep. So is it just to pry off the bezel with a knife and then press out the insert with your fingers, and pop it back on? I need some help here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted July 20, 2018 YOu don't pry it off from the front. You remove the bezel and use a sharp knife to detach it from its glue putting the knife (better a scalpel) between the bezel and the insert. Like this: In order to obtain this: This is ok for both the ceramic (in the pic) and the Al inserts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Netrom 0 Posted July 20, 2018 So to remove the bezel from the watch you insert a knifer to detach it from the watch? and then cut trough the glue that holds the insert onto the bezel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted July 21, 2018 23 hours ago, Netrom said: So to remove the bezel from the watch you insert a knifer to detach it from the watch? and then cut trough the glue that holds the insert onto the bezel? Yes, I have used the case knife like this: but now to remove the bezel I have this, which is safer on ceramic inserts: You can use this system, but put some tape on the case not to scratch it with the knife: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,749 Posted July 21, 2018 If you’re not planning on keeping the old bezel insert, don’t bother taking off the bezel. Warm up the case to melt the glue, I put mine on the hot water cylinder at home for a few hours, knock the pearl off to reveal a small hole in the insert, hook it off carefully. Clean up and glue on the new insert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted July 21, 2018 31 minutes ago, pickledbeetroot said: If you’re not planning on keeping the old bezel insert, don’t bother taking off the bezel. Warm up the case to melt the glue, I put mine on the hot water cylinder at home for a few hours, knock the pearl off to reveal a small hole in the insert, hook it off carefully. Clean up and glue on the new insert. And if I don't have a hot water cylinder can you recommend someone to fit one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, metalmickey said: And if I don't have a hot water cylinder can you recommend someone to fit one? Not even a bowl of hot water? The best part of being a broke, amateur watch smith is getting creative. Edited July 21, 2018 by FoxWilde Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,302 Posted July 22, 2018 7 hours ago, metalmickey said: And if I don't have a hot water cylinder can you recommend someone to fit one? Sorry mate, no decent plumbers around these parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Netrom 0 Posted July 22, 2018 Thanks for great help guys!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorFan 483 Posted July 22, 2018 Use a hairdryer to heat and soften the glue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites