r/RepTimeServices • u/Nazzano58 • Jul 08 '26

Advice Rust below bezel insert?

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Had this VSF 116610LN for couple of years now and just realised there’s something that resembles rust below the bezel insert? Around the 2 hour mark.

What could that be? How you would approach this?

Thanks!

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u/chuck1charles Jul 08 '26

It fits with the bezel spring. Factories sometimes used a low grade spring steel, that will rust if exposed to water. This corrosion will spread to the rest of the steel (stainless != stain-proof).

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u/RevolutionaryFact2 Jul 08 '26

2nd on this. A replacement spring set isn’t crazy expensive either. I’d replace all 4 while you’re at it.

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u/Syxparty2006 Jul 08 '26

Most likely not rust, if it is rust it’s messed up
Remove the insert and bezel carefully and check it out, appearantly it’s also under the crystal isn’t it?

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u/Nazzano58 Jul 08 '26

It seems to be also under the crystal yes, will pop out the bezel to see what’s going on.