Proper Rolex ceramic bezel removal

[Tickleshoes]

Figured you guys might like to see how the factory does it. No scratched bezels/cases, no lost springs and clicks, and the crystal won’t pop out along with the bezel either because you’re pushing down on it.

Cheers

 

[alfonzo]

That is outstanding! If you could would you mind taking a pic of the jig the case rests in from the top without the case? I would love to make such a jig. I am assuming the material is Delrin?

Edit: Thank you for the post!

 

[Tickleshoes]

They’re all genuine tools but should be too hard to replicate. At least the philosophy can be replicated. Get something soft under the lip of the bezel and press down on the crystal next to it. Good luck!

 

[Nikz19]

I always wondered how they do it.
I bet that’s delrin or PTFE

 

[alfonzo]

Thank you so much! I have a machine shop in my garage so this will be a fun side project!

 

[srhoque]

Nice tutorial!! It was something that I always wondered.

 

[alfonzo]

I ordered a 12"x2" chunk of Delrin to give it a go. I will post a link to the build thread here once it arrives. Looks like pretty straight forward setups. Hit the lathe first then then mill and Bob's your uncle!

 

[Tickleshoes]

I ordered a 12"x2" chunk of Delrin to give it a go. I will post a link to the build thread here once it arrives. Looks like pretty straight forward setups. Hit the lathe first then then mill and Bob's your uncle!

Hopefully this helps get the word out. I come across so many watches with deep gouges in the case or bezel from the “butter knife” removal method that I couldn’t take it any more. Lol

 

[Oascom]

I might try to replicate something like that too. I use jaw type but of course it's not ideal. But at least it doesn't leave marks like you said lol

 

[Oascom]

Ordered delrin blocks too. I'll give it a go.

 

[Essray]

Scan that thing for a 3D Pinter fabrication


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[alfonzo]

Delrin in the Hizzy! I just put it in the lathe to take a snap. I have a few projects ahead of this but hope to get to it in the next few days or so.