mabi 29 Posted February 28, 2023 Hi guys, I just bought a cheapy GMT sprite from Narika and the bezel with the inner ring fell right off when I opened the package. It can´t seem to hold on and always falls off. See pics, should I just glue this thing on ? Any ideas ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philiusmaximus 5,065 Posted February 28, 2023 Personally I'd try and figure out why it's not staying on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,798 Posted February 28, 2023 Contact Narikaa first. See what Reg says. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabi 29 Posted February 28, 2023 He sent me this link but what ever I try it just pops right back off - would it be a stupid idea to super glue it together if I don’t need to turn the bezel ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,798 Posted February 28, 2023 You would probably need epoxy. Something is wrong with it and it's either send it back or glue it at that price point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philiusmaximus 5,065 Posted February 28, 2023 Bet you fuck it up when you try gluing it on. Either end up with a bezel stuck to your eyelids or residue on the crystal. Either way you will have to post pics for our entertainment 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabi 29 Posted February 28, 2023 29 minutes ago, Philiusmaximus said: Bet you fuck it up when you try gluing it on. Either end up with a bezel stuck to your eyelids or residue on the crystal. Either way you will have to post pics for our entertainment tell me about it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redfire1066 11,173 Posted February 28, 2023 Sorry to hear this. You expected your watch to be fully functioning out of the box. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted February 28, 2023 The difficult part is to keep in place the ring with the 3 small protuberance visible on the 2nd picture on the watch head, around the crystal. It must be around (and not over) the part with "teeth" at the bottom of the crystal, over the case. If it's over the teeth it will never fit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabi 29 Posted February 28, 2023 46 minutes ago, GenTLe said: The difficult part is to keep in place the ring with the 3 small protuberance visible on the 2nd picture on the watch head, around the crystal. It must be around (and not over) the part with "teeth" at the bottom of the crystal, over the case. If it's over the teeth it will never fit... The ring with tree teeth goes into the bezel right and then onto the watch ? no matter how I try this always pops back off the watch :// Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted March 2, 2023 On 28/02/2023 at 22:01, mabi said: The ring with tree teeth goes into the bezel right and then onto the watch ? Nope: it goes onto the watch head and on top you fit the bezel. This is the whole thing unassembled: : This is the situation you should have: The "3 pin clock ring" should lay over the "bezel tension ring" (if it's there), and fit around the teeth of the "crystal retaining ring". And THEN you put the bezel on top, not the other way around These teeth: So NOT this way (= not the "3 pin clock ring" on the bezel and then trying to fit the whole thing on the watch head): Also check that the nylon ring that keeps the bezel in place is there on the bezel and not deformed, this white one you see here: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabi 29 Posted March 2, 2023 1 hour ago, GenTLe said: Nope: it goes onto the watch head and on top you fit the bezel. This is the whole thing unassembled: : This is the situation you should have: The "3 pin clock ring" should lay over the "bezel tension ring" (if it's there), and fit around the teeth of the "crystal retaining ring". And THEN you put the bezel on top, not the other way around These teeth: So NOT this way (= not the "3 pin clock ring" on the bezel and then trying to fit the whole thing on the watch head): Also check that the nylon ring that keeps the bezel in place is there on the bezel and not deformed, this white one you see here: That nylon ring is all fu%$#% up inside my bezel, that might be it ? Can this be fixed ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redfire1066 11,173 Posted March 2, 2023 If it is the Bezel Gasket/Hytrel Ring I seen some for sale on https://www.esslinger.com/generic-rolex-watch-bezel-gasket/ If you are looking at attempting to replace it …… Worth checking that the Rep is the same specifications as the Gen. I remember reading somewhere a few years ago that they are different specs between them for fit…….. although, again this might have changed in last few years. Personally, I would be asking to return that watch as I don’t think that is unreasonable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabi 29 Posted March 2, 2023 Actually just check the bezel again - there is no ring in the bezel - should it be nylon ring inside the bezel ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted March 2, 2023 Looking at your last pics: in your case it's not the hytrel gasket, but the angled spring, the one that keeps the bezel in place (it's either one or the other), this one: Anyway, it would be good to ask to the seller for help... Personally I'd carefully remove the ceramic insert from the bezel (with a thin blade inserted between it and the bezel, in the place where there is the mentioned spring, carefully and in multiple place until the insert starts detaching), then clean the bezel and the insert from glue residue, then put the bezel back without the insert on top, so that you see better what you're doing, and finally when all is in place, put back the insert, centered, with one of these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/203804692449 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,798 Posted March 2, 2023 You could use some double sided tape to put the insert back on if you don’t want to order that. Honestly that’s a pretty simple fix now that we can see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabi 29 Posted March 3, 2023 On 02/03/2023 at 12:59, GenTLe said: Looking at your last pics: in your case it's not the hytrel gasket, but the angled spring, the one that keeps the bezel in place (it's either one or the other), this one: Anyway, it would be good to ask to the seller for help... Personally I'd carefully remove the ceramic insert from the bezel (with a thin blade inserted between it and the bezel, in the place where there is the mentioned spring, carefully and in multiple place until the insert starts detaching), then clean the bezel and the insert from glue residue, then put the bezel back without the insert on top, so that you see better what you're doing, and finally when all is in place, put back the insert, centered, with one of these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/203804692449 So because of that angled steely thing there should be none other nylon or other material gasket or ring inside of the bezel ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabi 29 Posted March 3, 2023 Anyone know where this: should go - on top or bottom on the bezel ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tribefan 6,768 Posted March 4, 2023 This is why it's a good idea to take pics along the way........ The answer is above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted March 4, 2023 Reg will talk you through it & take it back for repair if needed. But if it is a simple fix locally, it is best to go that way rather than posting watches around the globe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted March 6, 2023 On 03/03/2023 at 22:02, mabi said: Anyone know where this: should go - on top or bottom on the bezel ? Looking a similar one, it should be into a bezel recess, not just between the bezel and insert (otherwise long term it will pop the insert off): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidfanta 5 Posted March 12, 2023 did you get this bezel to stay on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabi 29 Posted March 12, 2023 50 minutes ago, Sidfanta said: did you get this bezel to stay on No returned the watch to reg and waiting for new one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidfanta 5 Posted March 12, 2023 Well if you get a new watch and all running spot on you can’t ask for more than that post some pics when it comes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites