mattstone83 0 Posted February 18, 2014 Hi Gents, Hoping someone out there has had a similar problem to me and can offer up an easy fix, I have a Tudor with uni directional rotating bezel that now the outer part spins and the inner insert (numbers ect) does not spin. The only reason that it's annoying me is that the pearl and 12 marker is stuck at 9'ish, had it been stuck at 12 I wouldn't really care at all :( Do I need to remove the bezel have a look and try to piece it back together, I'm not really sure how the bezel mechanism actually functions and may do more damage than good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattstone83 0 Posted February 18, 2014 that is odd very I'm worried it may be possessed or something - In all seriousness though, it's driving the OCD part of me crazt lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
<RJ> 0 Posted February 18, 2014 I am no bezel master but pry it off and put it back were you want it? If possible and no things fly off also have a look at whats making it stick?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattstone83 0 Posted February 18, 2014 link is here fyi - http://youtu.be/usT23N48YDU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted February 18, 2014 that is odd very I'm worried it may be possessed or something - In all seriousness though, it's driving the OCD part of me crazt lol. I think your going to need a young watchsmith and an old watchsmith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted February 18, 2014 Sounds like the bezel insert is possibly binding on the retainer, thus allowing the bezel ring to turn, and not the insert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattstone83 0 Posted February 18, 2014 thanks Ssteel, worth prying apart and reassembling myself? Ie. not a massive fix? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattstone83 0 Posted February 18, 2014 no turning back now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattstone83 0 Posted February 18, 2014 ok, its a simple no click mech. basically a large bearing with a rubber lining that 'locks' it in place, also the marker insert wasn't glued enough and fell off when removed. Shoo glue to the rescue thinks its sorted now all glued in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted February 18, 2014 ill put the holy water away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted February 18, 2014 medium rare for me... seriously tho Glad that it worked out for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattstone83 0 Posted February 18, 2014 ill put the holy water away hahah, I was on my way to the convent watch in hand too Thanks for the encouragement guys, its a cheap beater on nato so the functionally of the bezel isn't a major concern End result - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted February 18, 2014 Well done my friend. Hope you ensured to only glue the bezel ring lip where the insert normally clicks in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattstone83 0 Posted February 18, 2014 Well done my friend. Hope you ensured to only glue the bezel ring lip where the insert normally clicks in? With my clumsy fingers I'm just glad my hand isn't stuck to my face :help3: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vlarn 0 Posted February 18, 2014 Need to do this myself - what is the best tool to pry off the bezel and not damage it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattstone83 0 Posted February 18, 2014 Need to do this myself - what is the best tool to pry off the bezel and not damage it? I used a butter knife with elec. tape surrounding the tip, worked really well. Just pry slowly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vlarn 0 Posted February 19, 2014 Thanks for the tip - I'll be working on mine this evening. Bezel is pretty rough when turning so I'm going to see if I can get it working properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
