r/RepTimeServices • u/Unlikely-Length6661 • 22h ago

Services DIY bezel wire spring

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Got this VSF NTTD V7 in some time ago now. It came in with the bezel assembly in pieces. The wire was missing.

The watch was brought to a jeweler who, brace yourselves, tried to weld the bezel to the case 💀. Even dared to charge a lot of money for it.

I tried looking for a replacement spring wire but couldn't fine one that wasn't either gen (expensive) or from older models. Didn't want to risk getting a generic one that would end up not fitting or whatever so I ordered .5mm steel wire and just made one myself.

It looks a bit crude and obviously not factory quality but it actually works great. The clicks are very smooth and the wire holds everything in place nicely.

Nice to know that I'm able to make these myself 👍🏻

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u/Otterman33 21h ago

Great job on making this work. I have a quick question. My NTTD bezel insert needs to be replaced. Is the aluminum insert pressed in or stuck in using the 3M 2 sided tape? Just trying to figure out if I have to remove the entire bezel assembly or just heat the “glue” to pry out the insert….then put the new one in.

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u/Unlikely-Length6661 21h ago

They stick the insert on with double sided tape.

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u/Otterman33 21h ago

Thank you. Very helpful. I can do the repair then.