MDK 0 Posted December 10, 2014 I have just acquired a gen CRPO 42mm bezel, I am looking to drop this onto my NOOB CRPO. I can get a tool from the bay to remove the bezel, is the NOOB CRPO gen construction or do I have to remove it another way ? Thanks in Advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Chico 0 Posted December 10, 2014 Hey bud! From what I've seen yes the Noob is gen construction.. I've used this tool to remove the bezels on Omega's http://www.esslinger.com/bezelremovertool.aspx (That site is located in the US btw..I'm sure other sites closer to you off that tool) It has a very similar construction to the tool that Omega uses Which you can see on this page http://www.ofrei.com/page1392.html Personally I'm not a big fan of the Chinese made bezel removers that eBay offers..I've seen some that aren't aligned very well which if you don't catch before you use it can cause major damage.. Also you need to protect the watch case with some tape before you use the Chinese one..I like the fact I can just grab the bezel tool I have and grip the bezel and turn and lift and it comes right off Just make sure you do it gently so that when the bezel comes off any springs that may be underneath don't go flying! :P (depends on the watch but most have click springs) Good luck bud!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDK 0 Posted December 10, 2014 Hey bud! From what I've seen yes the Noob is gen construction.. I've used this tool to remove the bezels on Omega's http://www.esslinger...emovertool.aspx (That site is located in the US btw..I'm sure other sites closer to you off that tool) It has a very similar construction to the tool that Omega uses Which you can see on this page http://www.ofrei.com/page1392.html Personally I'm not a big fan of the Chinese made bezel removers that eBay offers..I've seen some that aren't aligned very well which if you don't catch before you use it can cause major damage.. Also you need to protect the watch case with some tape before you use the Chinese one..I like the fact I can just grab the bezel tool I have and grip the bezel and turn and lift and it comes right off Just make sure you do it gently so that when the bezel comes off any springs that may be underneath don't go flying! :P (depends on the watch but most have click springs) Good luck bud!! Great exactly what I needed So from what I understand, the tool allows you to get more purchase on the bezel and just twist it off with a lifting motion ? There is a Guy UK based who is selling plastic tools, may pick one up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Chico 0 Posted December 11, 2014 Hey bud! From what I've seen yes the Noob is gen construction.. I've used this tool to remove the bezels on Omega's http://www.esslinger...emovertool.aspx (That site is located in the US btw..I'm sure other sites closer to you off that tool) It has a very similar construction to the tool that Omega uses Which you can see on this page http://www.ofrei.com/page1392.html Personally I'm not a big fan of the Chinese made bezel removers that eBay offers..I've seen some that aren't aligned very well which if you don't catch before you use it can cause major damage.. Also you need to protect the watch case with some tape before you use the Chinese one..I like the fact I can just grab the bezel tool I have and grip the bezel and turn and lift and it comes right off Just make sure you do it gently so that when the bezel comes off any springs that may be underneath don't go flying! :P (depends on the watch but most have click springs) Good luck bud!! Great exactly what I needed So from what I understand, the tool allows you to get more purchase on the bezel and just twist it off with a lifting motion ? There is a Guy UK based who is selling plastic tools, may pick one up. No problem! Yup you got it! Just grip, twist, and lift! That tool sure beats spending $800 on the one Omega makes huh!?! and to think the $20 one is pretty much the same just without the handle like attachment the Omega one has.. Best of luck to you!! If you need any more help let me know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDK 0 Posted December 12, 2014 Hey bud! From what I've seen yes the Noob is gen construction.. I've used this tool to remove the bezels on Omega's http://www.esslinger...emovertool.aspx (That site is located in the US btw..I'm sure other sites closer to you off that tool) It has a very similar construction to the tool that Omega uses Which you can see on this page http://www.ofrei.com/page1392.html Personally I'm not a big fan of the Chinese made bezel removers that eBay offers..I've seen some that aren't aligned very well which if you don't catch before you use it can cause major damage.. Also you need to protect the watch case with some tape before you use the Chinese one..I like the fact I can just grab the bezel tool I have and grip the bezel and turn and lift and it comes right off Just make sure you do it gently so that when the bezel comes off any springs that may be underneath don't go flying! :P (depends on the watch but most have click springs) Good luck bud!! Great exactly what I needed So from what I understand, the tool allows you to get more purchase on the bezel and just twist it off with a lifting motion ? There is a Guy UK based who is selling plastic tools, may pick one up. No problem! Yup you got it! Just grip, twist, and lift! That tool sure beats spending $800 on the one Omega makes huh!?! and to think the $20 one is pretty much the same just without the handle like attachment the Omega one has.. Best of luck to you!! If you need any more help let me know What do you know, I managed to pop the bezel off with my hands, grab the edge of the bezel, twist and lift (ignoring the tearing fingernail feeling) and pop off she comes. Perfect no damage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peteins 3 Posted December 12, 2014 I use a razor blade works every time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Libertatia 0 Posted December 12, 2014 Rep/gen bezel comparison? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDK 0 Posted December 12, 2014 Rep/gen bezel comparison? As soon as it arrives it will, I was expecting it today but the postman walked right past my house. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Libertatia 0 Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) Rep/gen bezel comparison? As soon as it arrives it will, I was expecting it today but the postman walked right past my house. :( How rude of him! Chase him down and beat upon him at once! Look forward to it. On RG, someone showed a little comparisson between the black bay blue bezel gen vs rep. Surprisingly the difference was quite large, apart from the pearls being obviously different, the gen looks more smoother, and is also a lighter shade. Edited December 12, 2014 by Libertatia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Chico 0 Posted December 12, 2014 Hey bud! From what I've seen yes the Noob is gen construction.. I've used this tool to remove the bezels on Omega's http://www.esslinger...emovertool.aspx (That site is located in the US btw..I'm sure other sites closer to you off that tool) It has a very similar construction to the tool that Omega uses Which you can see on this page http://www.ofrei.com/page1392.html Personally I'm not a big fan of the Chinese made bezel removers that eBay offers..I've seen some that aren't aligned very well which if you don't catch before you use it can cause major damage.. Also you need to protect the watch case with some tape before you use the Chinese one..I like the fact I can just grab the bezel tool I have and grip the bezel and turn and lift and it comes right off Just make sure you do it gently so that when the bezel comes off any springs that may be underneath don't go flying! :P (depends on the watch but most have click springs) Good luck bud!! Great exactly what I needed So from what I understand, the tool allows you to get more purchase on the bezel and just twist it off with a lifting motion ? There is a Guy UK based who is selling plastic tools, may pick one up. No problem! Yup you got it! Just grip, twist, and lift! That tool sure beats spending $800 on the one Omega makes huh!?! and to think the $20 one is pretty much the same just without the handle like attachment the Omega one has.. Best of luck to you!! If you need any more help let me know What do you know, I managed to pop the bezel off with my hands, grab the edge of the bezel, twist and lift (ignoring the tearing fingernail feeling) and pop off she comes. Perfect no damage that's awesome bud!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDK 0 Posted December 15, 2014 Rep/gen bezel comparison? As soon as it arrives it will, I was expecting it today but the postman walked right past my house. :( How rude of him! Chase him down and beat upon him at once! Look forward to it. On RG, someone showed a little comparisson between the black bay blue bezel gen vs rep. Surprisingly the difference was quite large, apart from the pearls being obviously different, the gen looks more smoother, and is also a lighter shade. Well my bezel arrived, and it has turned out to be a 45mm Liquid Metal Bezel, bugger I have a 42mm CRPO I have just had to order a 45mm LMPO, it's a hard life, I now have two Omega's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zinger 0 Posted December 15, 2014 Let me know if you want to part with the 42 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDK 0 Posted December 18, 2014 Let me know if you want to part with the 42 ? Sorry, My 42 CRPO is off to SSTEEL soon for some 2892A2 love Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDK 0 Posted December 19, 2014 Just received my BP LMPO and fit the Gen Bezel, the difference between the two is fairly significant. I will post up a comparison later today after work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted December 19, 2014 Just received my BP LMPO and fit the Gen Bezel, the difference between the two is fairly significant. I will post up a comparison later today after work. Are you selling the rep bezel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDK 0 Posted December 19, 2014 Just received my BP LMPO and fit the Gen Bezel, the difference between the two is fairly significant. I will post up a comparison later today after work. Are you selling the rep bezel? I hadn't thought about it but maybe, PM Me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites