Bezel Alignment on a Trusty Seamaster GMT

[bremerk2]

So, I got my $108 Trusty Seamaster GMT, and lovely it indeed is. However, By-Tor (the Rush fan that does the wrist checks and Omega articles) pointed out that the Bezel needed aligning. Well, nothing for it but to read his article on how to do that very thing and ... oh, damn, that's not the same watch.

Popping the bezel off took a lot more effort and force than a thumbnail could apply, for a start. So, I thought before I go any further, I'll shoot a few shots for those that follow my footsteps buying one of these amazingly bargainous watches that want to also align the bezel.

Hopefully, they explain themselves, but if not, feel free to ask questions.

This is the watch with the bezel removed.

This is the bezel dismantled into its three components: ring, spring and insert.

Bezel showing ramped notches and watch showing the spring ratchet pin.

Watch with bezel (without insert) reinstalled.

Aligned. Yes, it doesn't look it, but that's the angle. Trust me.

Hello Pugwash,

Thanks to your advice I am now the proud owner of the Omega. Have the same problem. What did you use to pry the bezel off with?
It seems really tight on the watch.Appreciate your input. Next problem I have is seizing the bracelet. Have to remove at least 4 links.
Once this is done we do the Militec treatment. And then I can wear and enjoy my Omega.

 

[pugwash]

What did you use to pry the bezel off with? It seems really tight on the watch.

I used pretty much anything non-metallic lying around (pen lids and the like) until it got to the point I could push a wooden clothes peg in to force it that last bit. It's really stiff.

As for the bracelet, this Omega has half-links, which make a huge difference.

By the way, in theory, it would be simpler to pop the bezel insert off without removing the bezel itself, but I didn't want to risk it.