processengr 13,529 Posted July 29, 2020 Just got this in from Mary. Totally missed this on the QC photos. (Thought it was the angle). How hard to correct? I have shifted a few 'Gate SMP inserts by heating with hairdryer and using wood stick against pearl, but this pearl is almost flush and this insert is ceramic.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rokerite 2,484 Posted July 29, 2020 Stand the watch face down in a jam jar lid filled with hot water making sure the water doesn't go higher than the crown. May take a few goes and take a while but it will soften the glue holding it in and you should be able to prise it out without damaging it as you will be feel that it can spin in the assembly. Worked for me but no guarantees if you damage it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill_C 148 Posted July 29, 2020 TBH, unless you pointed it out to me I'd have never known. That doesn't look bad to me at all, but that's just my opinion.Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
processengr 13,529 Posted July 29, 2020 10 minutes ago, Bill_C said: TBH, unless you pointed it out to me I'd have never known. That doesn't look bad to me at all, but that's just my opinion. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk One of those things once you see it, hard to unsee it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted July 29, 2020 you may say that again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,798 Posted July 29, 2020 I don't think there is anything wrong with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simey83 2,072 Posted July 29, 2020 I can’t see it being misaligned ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,889 Posted July 29, 2020 don't see it either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,798 Posted July 29, 2020 26 minutes ago, simey83 said: I can’t see it being misaligned ? 25 minutes ago, deju said: don't see it either The triangle lines up perfectly, but the line tick mark at 6 is too far to the left. I don't think moving it will solve anything. Manufacturing problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,802 Posted July 29, 2020 It’s a bezel making from factory, look how far off 3oclock is compared to 6oclock You’ll never get that to line up. Clearly someone has forgotten it’s a rep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,743 Posted July 29, 2020 36 minutes ago, NCRich said: The triangle lines up perfectly, but the line tick mark at 6 is too far to the left. I don't think moving it will solve anything. Manufacturing problem +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J!m 289 Posted July 29, 2020 May be the dial that's rotated... I'd leave it alone, unless you know what you're doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,304 Posted July 29, 2020 To all of you noobs saying there's nothing wrong with it, fuck me you're noob dumbasses!!! The alignment issue isn't with the pearl in relation to 12 o'clock. The alignment issue (which is obvious and massive on OPs watch) is that the pearl should sit in the middle of one of the flared scallops on the bezel as below. It doesn't, it's way out. Fucking noobs. Or did I use one 'o' too many? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, NCRich said: The triangle lines up perfectly, but the line tick mark at 6 is too far to the left. I don't think moving it will solve anything. Manufacturing problem Are we sure the problem is in the bezel and not in the dial which is slightly shifted to the right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k4jun 251 Posted July 29, 2020 VSF ceramic bezel assembly is the same as MK or BP ceamic bezel assembly - insert is glued to the bezel, bezel is kept on the case with a squared bezel retaining spring. First, try to heat the insert up (hairdryer) is the glue won't let go you need to pop the bezel off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,798 Posted July 29, 2020 31 minutes ago, GenTLe said: Are we sure the problem is in the bezel and not in the dial which is slightly shifted to the right? You are probably right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
processengr 13,529 Posted July 30, 2020 Mary is helping me on this, hopefully get bezel assembly. The dial is not shifted, that is the angle of the photo. Even if I move the delicate insert, to align with the scallop peak, then the triangle will not align with tick mark. Appears to be in the machining of the bezel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
processengr 13,529 Posted September 8, 2020 Some follow up, dont try this at home.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,304 Posted September 8, 2020 Looked better before... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
processengr 13,529 Posted September 8, 2020 Yes, I think the only solution is to remove bezel (my homemade bezel removal tool kept slipping off) boil in water, remove insert, clean adhesive and try agin... My attempt to submerse just bezel area in 194F water for 2 minutes, fixture watch and lock bezel failed to loosen insert enough to shift. Pearl ended up coming out though... Better quit while the watch still functions...hav to put pearl back though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
