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Tutorial: How to fix the Bezel on a CLEAN GMT Master 2

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Meson said:
Okk so you say it's a VSF but now I have a problem I should change the ring for he this one that mounts now is strange I mean it's lower in fact the ceramic bezel protrudes as you can see from the previously posted photo where can I find it ?? And which one is compatible ?? Thank you...
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Where did you get the watch? It looks like the ceramic insert was changed to an aftermarket one. It should not have come from the factory that way. Xing inserts are thicker than rep factory ones.

Look here at how the factory insert sits

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KJ2020 said:
Where did you get the watch? It looks like the ceramic insert was changed to an aftermarket one. It should not have come from the factory that way. Xing inserts are thicker than rep factory ones.

Look here at how the factory insert sits

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I bought it from a friend saying it was a clean v3 but in fact it had all the coean films it had the label on the bottom and on the strap it was written 3285 v3 then I saw that with the purple light the bezel turned all red under the light the movement was that I didn't think it was not clean then after a while I started to see the defects like the steel ring that is strange it is flatter later I will take more photos to let you see then the dial I will also have to change it because the pre 6 stick is crooked And the claps of the strap is hard ....... These are all things that I will have to solve if any of you help me understand how I should do
 
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Meson said:
I bought it from a friend saying it was a clean v3 but in fact it had all the coean films it had the label on the bottom and on the strap it was written 3285 v3 then I saw that with the purple light the bezel turned all red under the light the movement was that I didn't think it was not clean then after a while I started to see the defects like the steel ring that is strange it is flatter later I will take more photos to let you see then the dial I will also have to change it because the pre 6 stick is crooked And the claps of the strap is hard ....... These are all things that I will have to solve if any of you help me understand how I should do
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A CLEAN insert is very thin. If you get a real one for replacement it should fit OK. Unless you have changed hands and dial before you should let someone with experience do it, or practice a few times on a junk watch. The Rollerball bezel that you have is far better than a CLEAN bezel so I would certainly keep that.
 
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KJ2020 said:
A CLEAN insert is very thin. If you get a real one for replacement it should fit OK. Unless you have changed hands and dial before you should let someone with experience do it, or practice a few times on a junk watch. The Rollerball bezel that you have is far better than a CLEAN bezel so I would certainly keep that.
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KJ2020 said:
A CLEAN insert is very thin. If you get a real one for replacement it should fit OK. Unless you have changed hands and dial before you should let someone with experience do it, or practice a few times on a junk watch. The Rollerball bezel that you have is far better than a CLEAN bezel so I would certainly keep that.
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Okk perfect, can you tell me where to get clean spare parts ?? And I'll also have to change the iron ring because it's weird I can't explain it to you later I'll send you some photos so I'll always have to buy it back rollerball thank you very much always for the answers
 
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Another question do I have to change the hytrell ring with the fishing line like the clean or leave that one ??
 
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Another question do I have to change the hytrell ring with the fishing line like the clean or leave that one ??
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You can try the original one if it doesn't look damaged. I've gotten multiple uses out of one on occasion.
 
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I am a bit confused now. Got the clean 126710GRNR, so it has the VR3285 or the DD3285? I always though Clean uses the VR movt.
 
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I guess its the same for CV V3 GMT DD3285 - My bezel came off yesterday, it rotates, i can get it back, and i turns ok and clicks as it should. but i can lift it up if i wiggle it.

When i look at the "gasket" - it looks like fishing line between the bezel metal ring and the ceramic coloured from underneath. I would guess this is the one i have to replace, the bigger question for me is, how the heck do i get that thing out? tried with tweezers but i cant get hold of it, it looks like it's a bit damaged it looks. So the "fishing" line which is there, i would need to replace with whats recommended in this thread then i guess?

Should you be able to push the bezel back with force or do you need a tool?

Thanks a lot for any help given.


 
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Thanks, will try, you say hytrel ring, is that the plastic/rubber ring / gasget you all are referring to? Is that what holds the bezel in place? Just pushing outwards towards the metal ring with no groove?
 
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Which spear hyrtle ring should I buy? Would like to have some extras if I mess up the original
 
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