SB56667 155 Posted July 19, 2011 Hey all, Weird issue with this Sub, which I bought from Robert about a week ago. It's his $50 budget model(!), but all I wanted was a base for experimenting with my first vintage build. For that, it seemed great. First thing I wanted to do was pop off the bezel to bleach it. (It's fully functioning, turns smoothly, precise even clicks.) This turned into an hour-long nightmare, with a screwed-up caseback opener, broken razor knife, ruined mini-screwdriver, and a few other scuffed-up knife blades to show for it. Nothing. Couldn't budge the #@%#$ thing. Is this normal? Is the only option buying a separate bezel remover? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prestigewatchco 2 Posted July 19, 2011 Some are tough to get off particularly if they work smoothly. You need even pressure to remove them trying to do it from one side usually tightens then up. You need to lift it from at least 2 sides. We have a case back tool that does the job but we also fail sometimes and have to send them out to be done. A DIY way is to get 2 screwdriver bits the kind you get in the cheap sets with the bigger hex fitting file them down to a flat edge on one side and thin enough to enter under the bezel then get a small G clamp and apply pressure to the 2 at the same time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted July 19, 2011 Some are tough to get off particularly if they work smoothly. You need even pressure to remove them trying to do it from one side usually tightens then up. You need to lift it from at least 2 sides. We have a case back tool that does the job but we also fail sometimes and have to send them out to be done. A DIY way is to get 2 screwdriver bits the kind you get in the cheap sets with the bigger hex fitting file them down to a flat edge on one side and thin enough to enter under the bezel then get a small G clamp and apply pressure to the 2 at the same time i have heard that heat helps, but honestly, i dont mess with the bezels on the subs etc, they are a HUGE pain in the ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eiderdaus 0 Posted August 7, 2011 guys, in order to save energy and money not only read the threads how to remove a bezel, check the info on which subs the bezel is removable and it´s not intended on a 50$ sub. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 7, 2011 +1. On cheap Subs bezel is welded to the case. And why the hell you need to bleach it? It's not your underpants... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SB56667 155 Posted August 7, 2011 And why the hell you need to bleach it? It's not your underpants... Because, Luth, HomageForum turned me into a vintage zombie. I now buy watches only to take them apart, destroy them, and reassemble them. I can no longer remember the time when I used to like anything shiny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twall 1 Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) What'd you use, a belt sander on that top PAM? YIK. Sorry, just my opinion........ It doesn't even look aged - it just looks destroyed (likke you said). Edited August 7, 2011 by twall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eiderdaus 0 Posted August 7, 2011 pull out the pearl and and use the hole from the pearl to remove the insert if you don´t want to open the watch and press out the crystal. but if you want my opinion....a 14060 should not look the same age a a 5513 or 1650. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amuthon 0 Posted August 7, 2011 You broke the USA... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eiderdaus 0 Posted August 7, 2011 +1.On cheap Subs bezel is welded to the case. And why the hell you need to bleach it? It's not your underpants... nice luth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SB56667 155 Posted August 8, 2011 What a waste... Кому как, братан! B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
