Installing a ceramic bezel to submariner

[cacti]

Hi all, I recently purchased a gen bezel with ceramic insert for my VSF submariner.

I've seen some install videos where they install the bezel to the watch first, and then the insert. Do I have to do this, or can I install the bezel with the insert already on the bezel directly to the watch.

Thanks

 

[Karbon74]

Insert after.
Except if you don’t mind a misaligned pip

 

[cacti]

Insert after.
Except if you don’t mind a misaligned pip

Thanks. I've heard so many warnings about cracking a ceramic bezel. I'm really scared haha. What's the secret?

 

[Karbon74]

Thanks. I've heard so many warnings about cracking a ceramic bezel. I'm really scared haha. What's the secret?

I don’t know. I don’t do modern

 

[Karbon74]

The only help I can give you is that if you hear « crack » it’s too late

 

[cacti]

The only help I can give you is that if you hear « crack » it’s too late

not much help lol

 

[bunny123]

If you’re not sure how to do it , better get it installed from a professional. Ceramic inserts are super fragile and very easy to crack even professionals worry installing it
Good luck

 

[Karbon74]

not much help lol

It was a subtle hint not to do it yourself
I am not confident either to do this yet