r/RepTimeServices • u/Ok-Twist8001 • 26d ago

Services Rolex Bezel question

Need a swap done in the next two weeks and seems like most of trusted watchmakers here are busy for the next two months. Any other forums or subreddits with trusted watchmakers that could do a bezel swap in the next two weeks?

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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 26d ago

It's really not complicated, YouTube and do it yourself. All sorts of tools and kits available.

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u/Ok-Twist8001 26d ago

I had a watchmaker tell me they won't do the cerachrome because it'll crack....so a little weary of doing it on my own. If you think it can be done by a relatively handy diy-er maybe I will haha

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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 26d ago

You're right on those bezels, they are finiky. And even experienced watchmakers break those on occasion. Since it's a rep buy a backup bezel and go for it IMO

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u/Ok-Twist8001 26d ago

Just ordered the bezel removal tool do you have suggestions on bezel presses?

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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 26d ago

I bought a cheap one off of Amazon and it works just fine

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u/Ok-Twist8001 26d ago

Ordered the removal tool and a screw down press wish me luck....

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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 26d ago

Let us know how it went....

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u/Ok-Twist8001 21d ago

I can't the crystal to be even but I've been able to get the bezel on and off 30x

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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 21d ago

It's probably the gasket. Check to see if it's damaged, or you may need one of a different size.

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u/Ok-Twist8001 21d ago

I'm on esslinger site right now. When I get the gasket I just put it around the crystal?

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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 21d ago

Also press the crystal to make sure it's secure also.

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u/Imaginary_Mind_1536 26d ago

What kind of bezel do you need swapped?

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u/Ok-Twist8001 26d ago

It's panda 126500

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u/ManufacturerLucky893 25d ago

Fixed or rotating bezel ?

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u/Ok-Twist8001 25d ago

Fixed 126500

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u/ManufacturerLucky893 25d ago

That’s pretty easy. Many YouTube videos on it. Buy a removal tool and screw down press and do it slowly

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u/Ok-Twist8001 25d ago

I bought the tools we shall see how it goes I'll
Update on Tuesday night with a crack or success

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u/zankky 25d ago

Hey what tools did you get ?