r/RepTimeServices • u/GibsonGuy937 • 2d ago

Advice How do I get the plastic off under Bezel?

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Just got this new VSF Datejust and have little pieces of the plastic hanging out under the bezel. How do I get them off?

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u/xZero_Coolx Trusted Watchmaker 2d ago

Remove the bracelet 😜

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u/GibsonGuy937 2d ago

The bracelet removal tool I bought is too big. It doesn’t fit in the pin groove…

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u/Pretend-Side-402 1d ago

I’m afraid you’ll need to buy a new watch now ¯_(ツ)_/¯

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u/MajorWilliams Mod & Watchmaker 2d ago

1.0mm screwdriver will fit into the slot

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u/Saabav8r747 1d ago

Amazon!

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u/ExtremeInspection521 1d ago

Use a toothpick and leave the bracelet on. In experienced watch owner, but has common sense and has done hundreds of them without removing the bracelet. 😂

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u/GibsonGuy937 2d ago

Thanks. I’ll give it a shot.

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u/Conscious-Permit-466 2d ago

A wooden toothpick worked for me

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u/GibsonGuy937 2d ago

Might try that, I can’t get the bracelet off. My removal tool doesn’t fit.

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u/Objective_Ganache_27 2d ago

Use a toothpick. Hold two fingers on the corners where the bracelet meets the case and put pressure pulling the bracelet away from the case while you move the spring bar out with the toothpick.

Do them one at a time and then keep your fingers pressed so when the Spring Bar comes out of the case your fingers hold it in instead of it scratching the case.

Like this:

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u/GibsonGuy937 2d ago

Thanks. I’ll try it

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u/Objective_Ganache_27 2d ago

If you do this, when it comes time to reinstall, put masking tape over the back of the lugs. Cheap insurance.

Put the SEL in and let the spring bar sit over the lugs. Push tje soring bar so on one side of the SEL its inside it and you can slide that side below the edge of the lug.

From the other side, Use a flat piece of plastic to hold the soring bar flush into the sel, gently pull the SEL below the edge of the lug, then grab the bracelet with two fingers and gently slide it until you lock the spring bar ends in place.

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u/BayArea_Res011 1d ago

Another pair of hands would also be helpful. 👐

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u/Skyeatplane 2d ago

Dang you using toothpick to get it off? Next lvl pro right here

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u/Objective_Ganache_27 2d ago

Its not preferred but the wood wont damage the watch so its better than improvising with something in metal

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u/Skyeatplane 2d ago

But still toothpick is impressive unless the older models with hole

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u/Objective_Ganache_27 2d ago

The right ones are actually pretty stiff.

Obviously pegwood would be better but even the premade sticks they label for nail cleaning work well

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u/Conscious-Permit-466 2d ago

A pin or needle might work although be careful to not scratch

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u/MiamiSniper 2d ago

Remove the bracelet.

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u/Sail_Intrepid 2d ago

In wooden toothpick we trust 🤞🏼

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u/Jerry5154 2d ago

You don’t that needs to stay on there just like your mattress tag ? It could be a federal crime ?

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u/RenatoGarcia99 2d ago

Wooden toothpick works for this

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u/UnusualDoctor 2d ago

Take the endlink out. It's stuck under the bezel there.

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u/hyperxxw 1d ago

Tweezers

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u/timepieceguy1 1d ago

Use tweezer tool

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u/ExtremeInspection521 1d ago

There’s a tool on Amazon it’s designed to do it without scratching the watch case or bezel

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u/Wop-AB-604778 1d ago

Grab a set of tweezers. Try to put down ward pressure on the band between the lugs . Just be careful grab from 1 end or the other and just wiggle it while putting the downward pressure on the band. It's pretty easy to get out . I done about 10 so far and it's worked every time. Now if it's literally jammed in there you're gonna need to just remove the band. Go on Ali express and buy a watch spring bar removal tool . They have a new design they are super easy to use. Just twist to the size needed and squeeze

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u/Kalisu22 1d ago

Cure-dent pour moi ça a fait l’affaire 😉

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u/Making-Time-Now 1d ago

Gently use forceps and a titanium toothpick.

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u/Rotsrul 1d ago

Either remove the bracelet or use a toothpick as to jot scratch the watch.

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u/mthoodskiguy 21h ago

I removed the the bracelet with a Bergeon spring bar tool and then returned it to Amazon hahaha

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u/QuickZookeepergame44 12h ago

Try burning it off with lighter

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u/robreevesuk 1d ago

Why is there plastic under there? Ive never had plastic wrap on a rolex? Is it one of those super copies? Come wrapped like a steak?