Hey man... sorry, just take a few minutes to read my posts and @KJ2020 in this thread. It will save you a lot of frustration.
Basically, you need a crystal press and a special die to press the crystal and the retaining ring back on. I ended up buying a datejust rep bezel from eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/142894860301) and used it as a press die to set the retaining ring. The DJ bezel was a perfect fit after trying a few other options.
It looks like you also smashed the hytrel gasket (which fits inside the bezel) so you'll have to either get a replacement or use fishing line as an alternative.
The first thing you need to do is understand how this whole thing works and what are the bezel assembly parts.
This should help:
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You need to do is separate the crystal, the plastic crystal gasket and the metal retaining ring from the bezel. You'll need a crystal press to do that. You then need to refit the crystal and gasket on the case and press the retaining ring to secure it on the case.
Also read these post here:
ROLEX 6-Digit Sub Bezel and Crystal Swap - DIY
ROLEX 6-Digit Sub Bezel and Crystal Swap - DIY Most rep 6-digit Sub bezels and crystals can be swapped around or replaced successfully. This post will describe and depict a lot of the steps along the way. There are some basic tools you should have before attempting these tasks, though some...forum.replica-watch.info
How to Repair VSF 126610 Submariner Bezel / Hytrel Ring - Long Term!
A little background: I recently picked up a VSF 126610LV Starbucks (M2M) whose bezel had roughly 0.5mm of vertical play (absolutely stunning and near perfect watch otherwise!). ~0.5mm of vertical play is not that terrible, but still fairly noticeable. The bezel rotation actually felt pretty...forum.replica-watch.info
BP and GMF gold plating best in businessI’ve been reviewing these BP Subs and I’m wondering if one could be a good replacement for a BK WM9 Sub. It does seem that the gold on the BK is better quality/lasts longer but what about the rest of the watch? Dimensions, shape, etc.
I adore this build.
It's a 3135 BP of early 2024 batches.Love it. Looks amazing. What mods were done?
If you’ll do nothing to a 16610LN, you may be happy with either ARF/RAF, or the cheaper BP.Hi guys - sorry to ask. What is the currently consensus between BP and ARF? Which one has a better cost benefit?
Thanks for the detailed response. I’ll put an order with a TD tomorrow. Cheers mateIf you’ll do nothing to it - you may be happy with either ARF/RAF, or the cheaper BP.
You can also get the 5 digits with that absolutely awful rehaut engraving on those models ARF/RAF makes, if for some reason you’d actually want an engraved rehaut.
If you’re going to want to customise it, you need ARF/RAF regardless, as by all accounts the BP case is not close to gen.
Alot of members seem to really like the BP LN - was the one you enjoyed a new/current rendition or was it an older version?I prefer the ARF as well, but my BP 16610LN was a watch I really loved.
It was the older version with the SH3135 which I swapped with a VR3135. From the looks of the current offering, it is not that far away from it. I bought mine pre-COVID.Alot of members seem to really like the BP LN - was the one you enjoyed a new/current rendition or was it an older version?