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rolexchallenge · 12 June 2017, 01:19 AM

Hey TRF-members,

Got a small dent in the case of my gmt. Normally it comes with blue-n-red bezel but exchanged it with an aftermarket blue bezel.

During the changing i noticed the dent and it scratched my blue which offcourse isnt a problem as it cost 18 bucks.

BUT, i do want to put my original and black bezel back in the future so i need this repaired. I went to AD in Amsterdam but they said i need to order a new one... What do you think? Can it be fixed and to whom should i send it as i dont trust the average watchshop.

Thanks for the help/advice!

Andrejb · 12 June 2017, 01:27 AM

Best to replace the bezel. At first I thought the actual watch case was dented based off the title of the tread, which is a problem. Bezel replacement isn't too bad.

Edit:
To avoid confusion

-Bezel is the steel ring
-Bezel insert is the coloured ring that sits inside the bezel
-Case is what houses the movement

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Lamone · 12 June 2017, 02:51 AM

Having options is always a good thing. You can buy a new one (about $200) or fix yours. With the right tools, fixing your bezel would be very easy.

joli160 · 12 June 2017, 05:07 AM

horlogepolijsten.nl

springer · 12 June 2017, 05:17 AM

Have it repaired. It should take no more than 5 minutes.

goldfixer21 · 12 June 2017, 11:06 PM

That's a fairly simple fix, no need for a new one

brandrea · 12 June 2017, 11:10 PM

That would bother me and I'd have it repaired or replaced.

Welcome btw

Mark020 · 13 June 2017, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

horlogepolijsten.nl

You're joking aren't you?

KarlFr · 13 June 2017, 07:14 AM

definitely fix it, won´t be the first dent in a daily watch. If it doesn't work out you can always replace it later. Original parts is the best

Vincent65 · 14 June 2017, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark020

You're joking aren't you?

With a name like 'Dik Wakker' I hope someone's joking

chows99 · 16 June 2017, 12:00 AM

I think its an eyesore. Get it done and over with. Especially so if the dent can catch on other stuff like your sleeve.

Jacky88_99 · 21 June 2017, 05:34 PM

i had the same problem, got it fixed by my wife's jewelry shop. They just polished the dent area made it smooth. I belive any watch shop with polishing skills can fix it without a problem.

dualcarb · 21 June 2017, 06:08 PM

Agree with the rest. Just have it fixed. Should be a fairly quick and simple fix. No need to change the whole bezel because of this.

12 June 2017, 01:27 AM	#2
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	Dent in GMT case: repair or new Best to replace the bezel. At first I thought the actual watch case was dented based off the title of the tread, which is a problem. Bezel replacement isn't too bad. Edit: To avoid confusion -Bezel is the steel ring -Bezel insert is the coloured ring that sits inside the bezel -Case is what houses the movement Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2017, 05:07 AM	#4
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,475	horlogepolijsten.nl __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

12 June 2017, 05:17 AM	#5
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,115	Have it repaired. It should take no more than 5 minutes. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

13 June 2017, 07:14 AM	#9
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	definitely fix it, won´t be the first dent in a daily watch. If it doesn't work out you can always replace it later. Original parts is the best __________________ Insta

12 June 2017, 02:51 AM	#3
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Having options is always a good thing. You can buy a new one (about $200) or fix yours. With the right tools, fixing your bezel would be very easy.

12 June 2017, 11:06 PM	#6
goldfixer21 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 776	That's a fairly simple fix, no need for a new one

12 June 2017, 11:10 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,686	That would bother me and I'd have it repaired or replaced. Welcome btw

16 June 2017, 12:00 AM	#11
chows99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 604	I think its an eyesore. Get it done and over with. Especially so if the dent can catch on other stuff like your sleeve.

21 June 2017, 05:34 PM	#12
Jacky88_99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Taiwan KHH Watch: 114270 Posts: 82	i had the same problem, got it fixed by my wife's jewelry shop. They just polished the dent area made it smooth. I belive any watch shop with polishing skills can fix it without a problem.

21 June 2017, 06:08 PM	#13
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,222	Agree with the rest. Just have it fixed. Should be a fairly quick and simple fix. No need to change the whole bezel because of this.

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