Removing Bezel on SMP

[luckie]

From what I have been reading it's quiet difficult, any tips or tricks beyond buying a bezel remover? I got a great deal on a Gen Bezel for an SMP and want to trade it out. I've been trying to practice on some old cases but with no luck.

 

[Mr. Pap]

I remember i was searching for something like this and i kept the link...

http://www.rwg.cc/topic/4509-complete-omega-seamaster-bond-moddingadjustment-guide/

I hope you appreciate it cause now i will be banned for posting a rwg link here in rwi...:lolcina:

 

[olworthers]

I've been looking for this info myself - thank you!


-OW

 

[luckie]

Great thread indeed but my bezel won't come off with a pop of the fingernail, more likely, I'd lose a fingernail. LOL
Hope you don't get banned.

 

[Mr. Pap]

Try with a blade or a thin knife all the way around, it will pop out, as far as i know getting it out is the easy part...

 

[Q5?]

If Mr Paps gets banned, who would maintain the Franken PO thread? :nah:

 

[luckie]

Got the gen bezel in the mail, now to try and remove the bezel and replace the whole thing, It will fit as I have tried it on an SMP case that I've been using for practice modding. Unfortunately it didn't have a bezel on it when I got it so.....The Gen Bezel insert actually matches the dial better than the rep does.

 

[luckie]

Ended up just replacing the insert which was difficult to remove but easier then scratching up the case. Gen Insert now on, looks awesome, like a well worn watch that it is. Pictures to follow.

 

[Om3ga_guy]

Cant wait to see photos!!!

The SMP doesn't get too much attention these days...

 

[luckie]

Here is a quick outside photo. I'm learning to take and post photos.

The insert is scratched as it came that way but since I wear it daily it would probably end up scratched at some point anyway. It took a lot of sanding to get it to lay below the crystal.

 

[Mr. Pap]

That looks really good, it gives a vintage look too...

 

[luckie]

I was surprised how the gen insert matched the dial almost spot on. The beginning of a franken project. LOL

 

[Q5?]

Here is a quick outside photo. I'm learning to take and post photos.

The insert is scratched as it came that way but since I wear it daily it would probably end up scratched at some point anyway. It took a lot of sanding to get it to lay below the crystal.

Looks good. Which movement and how does the Gen bezel work on the rep case?

Thanks.

 

[Om3ga_guy]

Luckie this looks great!

Agree with Pap on the aged look.

I had to sand my insert for a long while too when I swapped to gen. It's normal.

Like Q asked, what movements in there? A 21j?

 

[luckie]

Thanks, It's got a 2836 Swiss ETA.
As for the Bezel, I ended up just replacing the insert as the bezel would not come off despite my best efforts. The gen insert took lots of sanding underneath to get it to lay flat below the crystal. Next to tackle those crown guards.
edit note- I assume the bezel will work just fine as it did on another SMP case I was practicing shaving the crown guards.