Hello. May I ask forum members with experience working on newer Rolex (or Rolex styled) ceramic bezels. A few years back, there weren't any Rolex GMT Master II 116710 aftermarket parts. Now, I realized there are many items available, such as replacement ceramic bezel inserts, complete ceramic bezel assemblies, bezel gasket, etc. (ie. the bezel gaskets were impossible to find outside of Rolex five years ago). I've worked on many watches, but have yet to modify my 116710LN. Now I'm planning to swap on a complete aftermarket Batman bezel assembly just for fun. Bezel inserts only run for about $50 or so, but I would rather spend $250 on a complete aftermarket bezel than risk breaking the gen ceramic bezel insert. Can someone give me some advice on how to safely lift the bezel off a 116710 GMT Master?
Note: I have made a special tool out of pvc fitting and hose clamp to grasp and remove bezels out of my Planet Ocean and Seamasters (but these Omega bezels are simply locked in by a bezel spring). I then reinstall the bezel with a case press. I'm not sure if the same methods could be used to work on the Rolex ceramic bezels. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Note: I have made a special tool out of pvc fitting and hose clamp to grasp and remove bezels out of my Planet Ocean and Seamasters (but these Omega bezels are simply locked in by a bezel spring). I then reinstall the bezel with a case press. I'm not sure if the same methods could be used to work on the Rolex ceramic bezels. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.