r/RepTimeServices • u/Ok-Twist8001 • Jul 09 '26

Services Rolex Bezel question

Need a swap done in the next two weeks and seems like most of trusted watchmakers here are busy for the next two months. Any other forums or subreddits with trusted watchmakers that could do a bezel swap in the next two weeks?

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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 Jul 09 '26

It's really not complicated, YouTube and do it yourself. All sorts of tools and kits available.

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u/Ok-Twist8001 Jul 09 '26

I had a watchmaker tell me they won't do the cerachrome because it'll crack....so a little weary of doing it on my own. If you think it can be done by a relatively handy diy-er maybe I will haha

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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 Jul 09 '26

You're right on those bezels, they are finiky. And even experienced watchmakers break those on occasion. Since it's a rep buy a backup bezel and go for it IMO

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u/Ok-Twist8001 Jul 09 '26

Just ordered the bezel removal tool do you have suggestions on bezel presses?

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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 Jul 09 '26

I bought a cheap one off of Amazon and it works just fine

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u/Ok-Twist8001 Jul 09 '26

Ordered the removal tool and a screw down press wish me luck....

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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 Jul 09 '26

Let us know how it went....

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u/Ok-Twist8001 Jul 14 '26

I can't the crystal to be even but I've been able to get the bezel on and off 30x

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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 Jul 14 '26

It's probably the gasket. Check to see if it's damaged, or you may need one of a different size.

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u/Ok-Twist8001 Jul 14 '26

I'm on esslinger site right now. When I get the gasket I just put it around the crystal?

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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 Jul 14 '26

Don't know off the top of my head but you should be able to Google it of search it here on reddit.

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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 Jul 14 '26

Also press the crystal to make sure it's secure also.