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Thank you so much!
This is exactly what I need!
I cant wait to try to assemble it with this pictorial!!
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Tutorial: How to fix the Bezel on a CLEAN GMT Master 2
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This is exactly what I need!
I cant wait to try to assemble it with this pictorial!!
I posted this in the GMT thread @KJ2020 did, but I wanted to share here to help out anyone that might be having probs finding something to press in the crystal retaining ring...HUGE THANK YOU TO @KJ2020 !!! You sir, are a gentlemen and a scholar...no cap 
(The reply is from the GMT crystal swap thread, not this one, just fyi)
In case this helps anyone else, I found two options 'off the shelf' that work beautifully for pressing the retaining ring back properly and securely:
1. Money is no object option: Bergeon 5499-15 Set...specifically the 32mm/32.5mm double-sided die. Set was not cheap ($275) but dam are they nice and unbelievably high quality. I think there is a site that will sell individual dies, so I listed the one above that worked for me so you don't have to buy the whole set if you need this for the same watch I did.
2. Budget option - (and the winner IMHO) - is the aluminum die set from Esslinger for $30...I was able to use the 36mm die (inner dimension matches the base of the ring diameter perfectly and the die is straight walled, see attached pic). Very glad I found this option, and the set comes with many others...they are a bit rough and I had to swap one set out as the lip was too roughed up for my liking, and luckily Esslinger's customer service is always top notch. here's a direct link to the set as fyi: replacement-aluminum-die-set-for-watch-crystal-press-and-case-closer-set-of-30
I swapped in Deep and used a 2.7mm gasket from Esslinger as well as the CF gasket looked warped, and the end result is perfect to me. Happy swapping y'all!
(The reply is from the GMT crystal swap thread, not this one, just fyi)
awesome, and the pics are back! thank you again...thanks to this tutorial and the links KJ2020 responded with, I was able to do a deep crystal swap more so using the "6-digit sub crystal and bezel swap link" on my CF 116710 GMT, was loads of fun figuring this out, lots of trial and error (LOL), and I bought a ton of tools to figure out which would work as the best crystal retaining ring presser (no access to a lathe to turn my own, etc.).
In case this helps anyone else, I found two options 'off the shelf' that work beautifully for pressing the retaining ring back properly and securely:
1. Money is no object option: Bergeon 5499-15 Set...specifically the 32mm/32.5mm double-sided die. Set was not cheap ($275) but dam are they nice and unbelievably high quality. I think there is a site that will sell individual dies, so I listed the one above that worked for me so you don't have to buy the whole set if you need this for the same watch I did.
2. Budget option - (and the winner IMHO) - is the aluminum die set from Esslinger for $30...I was able to use the 36mm die (inner dimension matches the base of the ring diameter perfectly and the die is straight walled, see attached pic). Very glad I found this option, and the set comes with many others...they are a bit rough and I had to swap one set out as the lip was too roughed up for my liking, and luckily Esslinger's customer service is always top notch. here's a direct link to the set as fyi: replacement-aluminum-die-set-for-watch-crystal-press-and-case-closer-set-of-30
I swapped in Deep and used a 2.7mm gasket from Esslinger as well as the CF gasket looked warped, and the end result is perfect to me. Happy swapping y'all!
Thanks bro, I appreciate it, I'm messing with a few other potential tools that could also work as I've got a few more deep crystals to swap now that I've figured out how to do it decently well. stay tuned!
in terms of presses I own = too many. I bought all the Bergeon and Kwong clones off Aliex/ebay instead of buying one at full cost, will take a pic and post the setup in a few days when I get home.
Oops, somehow double postedI just bought a genuine bezel gasket, wanted to install it to my GMT, but i still do not know how to do it.. My bezel is easy to pull off, thought this part was missing. But what’s the right way to install?
Had perfect success with 0.5mm fishline. No play, no resistance. Great solution
So after building up enough courage, I finally tackled this today. Grease galore!
Everything went smoothly until the infamous hytrel ring stretched and became useless. Thanks to @KJ2020 marvelous fix of cutting a piece out of it, we are back in business. I'll probably get a gen click spring and a new ring as it still is a tad tight, but certainly clicks better now with only a tad bit of resistance. Thanks to everyone that contributed to this thread and even asked the questions I needed answered.
Everything went smoothly until the infamous hytrel ring stretched and became useless. Thanks to @KJ2020 marvelous fix of cutting a piece out of it, we are back in business. I'll probably get a gen click spring and a new ring as it still is a tad tight, but certainly clicks better now with only a tad bit of resistance. Thanks to everyone that contributed to this thread and even asked the questions I needed answered.
Doubt the gen hytrel ring will work on the rep unless you use it on the gen bezel set.
I'm in a tough spot. My bezel fell off my Batgirl and I was in Costco, so could not find it. The watch has an upgraded crystal, and I LOVED it as much as my gen. In addition, the winding started to feel rough, almost a grinding feel. Watch is 9 months old.
I need a bezel, associated parts, and to get the movement looked at. It was may daily...until now.
Any referrals are welcome, for parts or service. I'm in California.
I need a bezel, associated parts, and to get the movement looked at. It was may daily...until now.
Any referrals are welcome, for parts or service. I'm in California.
There are watch service providers kn CONUS like @watchservicesny .
The parts you can get from @CTime I guess.
But when you have to buy bezel (about 200-250) and make a service (about 200-250) you better just buy a new watch and sell the watch strap, and the movement and all for parts. This can get you funds at least 250.- covered and you got a brand new watch woth newest version.
The grinding mostly sure is dry ratchet wheel which would be an easy fix but cant say from here.
Hope I helped you out.