Change bezel on daytona 116 series

[antonygr]

Hi all. Ask please. Can install bezel fron 116 model on 126 series. Thanks for asking.

 

[TerryRobot]

Hi all. Ask please. Can install bezel fron 116 model on 126 series. Thanks for asking.

Probably, but it will look a bit odd as the 116 dials have larger chono rings which kinda work better with the solid ceramic bezel, the 126 models have thinner inner chrono rings that make it look a bit slicker with the newer slightly thinner (in appearance only) bezel as its an insert now.

Id bet the fitting is the same but also quite hard work as ceramics are brittle, but worth a go

 

[antonygr]

We'll try to do this today or tomorrow and I'll write about the successes.

 

[TerryRobot]

We'll try to do this today or tomorrow and I'll write about the successes.

Cool would like to see how it turns out, not sure if it will look odd or better, I was a fan of the full ceramic bezel on 116 but now the 126 has been around I get the outer polished ring and insert as it does work better with the thinner dials.

Could work though I hope it goes well as the bezel are brittle so let us know your technique for sure.

 

[aHero]

should be no problem. Dials and crystals are swappable between the two.

 

[antonygr]

I’m install 116 bezel on 126 without problem.

 

[Tiger4]

Good to know we can alternate configurations between the two models for a different look

 

[Vietkidd05]

116509 clean base with 126xx bezel no problem