dms 0 Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) The first thing I noticed when receiving the pumpkin CrPO was the shine on the bezel. It was exactly like the older version PO, too much shine compared to the newer CrPO that has a matte finish. Old style pumpkin bezel: New style bezel: So I decided to mod the bezel. A matte coating would possibly do the job. So step one was removing the bezel. Having done this on a PloProf before I thought heating it up would do the trick. Well, it did, after a wild ride... Blisters on my fingers (heated aluminium is no fun) as a result and a little scratch on the bezel later I could finally take it off. Remving the crystal if you have a press is a easier job (Sunnydale tried this before). The bezel off: I popped the pearl out (was not sitting perfectly) and tipped the black triangle with a touch of black paint (Tamiya, plastic model paint) Then I went on spraying the bezel with three coats of matte clear coat finish. Then I reinstalled the pearl. And a (test)fit on the watchcase: It makes all the difference I think! What do you guys think? Edited March 17, 2013 by dms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan-mj 0 Posted March 15, 2013 It really does look excellent! I'd try it if I weren't so clumsy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted March 15, 2013 The pearl is just about perfectly centered! Where'd you get it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razorblade 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Nice touch, looks great to me. Wear it well mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dms 0 Posted March 15, 2013 The pearl is just about perfectly centered! Where'd you get it? Thanks guys! I got it from TrustyTime, not a trusted dealer here I thought...it is on another forum, great guy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dms 0 Posted March 15, 2013 It really does look excellent! I'd try it if I weren't so clumsy! Haha! Well I scratched it a little, so I am no master at it either. But overall very happy now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted March 15, 2013 The pearl is just about perfectly centered! Where'd you get it? Thanks guys! I got it from TrustyTime, not a trusted dealer here I thought...it is on another forum, great guy! Damn Andrew. He's gunning for top position on my TD list. If he wasn't more expensive, he'd be top already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusky27 1,764 Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) Looks great and a cool mod, a great rep you got there, you even have the black triangle at pearl, looking perfectly centred inbetween where the gray lines meet up Edited March 15, 2013 by rusky27 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chairman7w 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Great job - impressive work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dms 0 Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) Thanks guys, really in love with this piece! Edited March 16, 2013 by dms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcagara08 31 Posted March 16, 2013 excellent mod dude! twas the only flaw for me, otherwise its like 88% of a rep to a gen IMHO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markrfc 3 Posted March 17, 2013 I just purchased the same and am thinking of buying a gen bezel complete assembly, great work and tutorial by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted March 17, 2013 Pretty cool and cheap, quick and easy fix! Nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dms 0 Posted March 17, 2013 I just purchased the same and am thinking of buying a gen bezel complete assembly, great work and tutorial by the way. Thanks, is the original bezel available atm? Pretty cool and cheap, quick and easy fix! Nice. Thanks mate! Indeed it doesn't cost much to realize. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olly 0 Posted March 18, 2013 I honestly cant believe that that is a rep !!!! Apart from the movement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dms 0 Posted March 18, 2013 I honestly cant believe that that is a rep !!!! Apart from the movement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dms 0 Posted March 20, 2013 A little comparison rep vs gen after the bezel mod: Rep: Gen: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dms 0 Posted March 20, 2013 Can I send mine? No problem mate, coating and replacing the pearl is the easy task haha! Then again, you would have to get the bezel off first, so you can send it to me and that job is, without a crystal press, not an easy task however.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted April 5, 2013 Can I send mine? No problem mate, coating and replacing the pearl is the easy task haha! Then again, you would have to get the bezel off first, so you can send it to me and that job is, without a crystal press, not an easy task however.... Since it's a ratcheting bezel, can I simply remove the entire bezel using a bezel remover and then remove the insert? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TyLoper 0 Posted April 5, 2013 Great Job! I'd be too nervous to swap my bezel. Kudos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dms 0 Posted April 5, 2013 Can I send mine? No problem mate, coating and replacing the pearl is the easy task haha! Then again, you would have to get the bezel off first, so you can send it to me and that job is, without a crystal press, not an easy task however.... Since it's a ratcheting bezel, can I simply remove the entire bezel using a bezel remover and then remove the insert? Yo could try it...I have now experience with that kind of tool. Once the complete bezel is off, I am sure you can reach the insert at the back of the bezel assembly. Great Job! I'd be too nervous to swap my bezel. Kudos Thanks! I was too...in the beginning Then I got frustrated and worked my way through the process, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the violator 0 Posted April 6, 2013 Just thinking out loud. What it one was to take a white scotch brite pad to the bezel. Would that remove some of the shine without taking apart the watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
