SteveA 309 Posted August 21, 2014 Anyone tried removing DSSD ceramic bezel without breaking it and how did you do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kennycoder 97 Posted August 21, 2014 I'd try some precision tools like sledgehammer or something. I did it for my ceramic GMT with sewing string around the bezel insert... but I guess the experts will have some better advise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted August 21, 2014 You can choose: 1. Smash the crystal with a hammer, this will make space to lift the bezel insert from the inside. 2. Remove the bezel with a proper knife or bezel removal tool and then remove the inner bezel. If you want to remove the inner bezel without removing the whole bezel then you might want to order a replacement before you even try Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted August 21, 2014 They can be a royal pain in the arse, especially the cheap Ceramic subs, their bezels are fitted in such a way, a case knife, or proper bezel remover won't shift it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveA 309 Posted August 21, 2014 The way this one is made is you must remove the ceramic to get to the spring,take the spring out and the bezel pops off.The bezel won't come off without doing this first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattcrx 8 Posted August 21, 2014 Depends how it's glued down... If it's a cheapie normally it's just sting double sided tape, see if you can find a thin tool just to pry it out obviously very carefully Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted August 21, 2014 Heat with an hairdryer first, this will soften the double sided tape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveA 309 Posted August 21, 2014 Will try the hair dryer but I have a feeling that I put it back with superglue when it came loose so maybe Iam stuck with it,no pun intended Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC1221 44 Posted August 21, 2014 very light heat with a hair dryer. see if you can slip a xacto blade in the edge of the insert and pry it up slowly. this has worked for me in the past but i can promise itll work for everyone. some inserts are more recessed than others. you could always use some duct tape and try to pull it off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigcountrykris 0 Posted August 21, 2014 Heat with an hairdryer first, this will soften the double sided tape. 100% this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattcrx 8 Posted August 21, 2014 I wouskbt glue it back with superglue, use GS Hypocerment, gives you time to make sure it perfect. Super glue is abit hit and miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
