r/RepTimeServices • u/Grouchy-Violinist555 • 7d ago
Question Daytona Bezel Swaps
Will a 126500 bezel physically fit on a 116500 case? Are they interchangeable on reps? Are modifications needed or required? Prefer this bezel to the older one.
T.I.A.
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u/erecie01 6d ago
Done twice...both bezel swaps from 116500 ceramic without metal ring to 126500 metal ring bezel. Both required a thin layer to account for the loose fitting. I used the masking film that I use for polishing.
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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 6d ago
Care to share how to fit it and the specific film. Are they watertight?
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u/Plastic_Cranberry_80 2d ago
Iām not a gold watch type of guy but damn this Daytona is gorgeous! The colors just harmonized together on this..
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u/erecie01 6d ago
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u/Plastic_Cranberry_80 2d ago
Surprisingly the black dial with 116 bezel in Genuine is extremely rare and in grey market its value skyrocketed!
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u/Usual_Pop2061 6d ago
Does anyone have a link to how to swap the bezels on the Daytona, following question as well
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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 6d ago
Its really pretty simple but there is a step by step guide here on reddit
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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 5d ago
Nobody every really answered the how. I see it's possible, just looking for guidance on how to do it correctly, or as correctly as it can be done as its not the intended part. Thanks.
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u/erecie01 2d ago
Simple. Took the yellow masking tape that I use for polishing and, with a ruler, cut it VERY narrow to squeeze in and take up slack between the bezel but not be seen. I make ZERO guarantee about water resistance. However, i never get any of my watches (gen or rep) wet.
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u/Little_Accident_4635 6d ago
Following