The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Watch Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex WatchTech

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 8 September 2017, 02:32 PM   #1
konga056
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Seattle
Posts: 50
Tools needed to change bezel on datejust

I'm thinking about picking up a fluted bezel for my 116200. What are the tools needed to remove the old one and install the new bezel?
konga056 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 8 September 2017, 04:00 PM   #2
Bello_nyc
"TRF" Member
 
Bello_nyc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Real Name: Bello
Location: NYC
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 698
Don't do it take it to Rolex !
__________________
Ap Royal oak offshore 🌹
♛ Sky-Dweller 326934🤍
♛ Datejust41 126333
♛ Datejust2 116334 💎💎
Bello_nyc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 8 September 2017, 04:31 PM   #3
SearChart
TechXpert
 
SearChart's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Earth
Posts: 23,444
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bello_nyc View Post
Don't do it take it to Rolex !
I agree.
The bezel holds the crystal with gasket in place, it's pretty easy to damage the gasket and comprise the water resistance if you don't know what you're doing.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by GB-man View Post
Rolex uses rare elves to polish the platinum. They have a union deal and make like $90 per hour and get time and half on weekends.
SearChart is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 8 September 2017, 06:46 PM   #4
Mick P
Banned
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: UK / Spain
Watch: 39mm Explorer
Posts: 1,990
Removing a bezel on a kitchen table will end in tears. You may be lucky and get away with it but there is a high probability you will scratch the watch.

It's your choice but I wouldn't do it.

Regards

Mick
Mick P is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 8 September 2017, 07:39 PM   #5
Leodagan
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: belgium
Posts: 229
If you try to do it yourself, Rolex will refuse to service it in the future. I once had the case with a DJII bezel.
Leodagan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 8 September 2017, 08:17 PM   #6
Andad
2024 Pledge Member
 
Andad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: Eddie
Location: Australia
Watch: A few.
Posts: 36,692
Listen to Bas.

He knows best.
__________________
E

Andad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 8 September 2017, 08:31 PM   #7
CPRWATCH
"TRF" Member
 
CPRWATCH's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Real Name: Paul
Location: Chester UK
Watch: Rolex GMT Master
Posts: 4,589
Agree with comments above , . It will probably only end in tears, & cost you more in the long run to make good, due to the high probability of damage caused .
CPRWATCH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 8 September 2017, 09:59 PM   #8
SearChart
TechXpert
 
SearChart's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Earth
Posts: 23,444
Quote:
Originally Posted by directioneng View Post
Listen to Bas.

He knows best.
Not always


But in this case it's best to not do it yourself, trust me.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by GB-man View Post
Rolex uses rare elves to polish the platinum. They have a union deal and make like $90 per hour and get time and half on weekends.
SearChart is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 9 September 2017, 03:37 PM   #9
Vanessa CW21
TechXpert & 2016 Patron
 
Vanessa CW21's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Mx
Posts: 1,572
Quote:
Originally Posted by SearChart View Post
I agree.
The bezel holds the crystal with gasket in place, it's pretty easy to damage the gasket and comprise the water resistance if you don't know what you're doing.
__________________
Member# 5731
Instagram: @vanessa.cw21

Watch my Rolex repair video: https://youtu.be/jDnaotCTpTA
Vanessa CW21 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 September 2017, 07:12 AM   #10
Ron P
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 132
Only make an attempt if you have the special tooling needed and experience to do so. A knive is for sure not the proper tool.

Also know, when you take off the bezel your delron glass seal needs replacement. Do you have access to a new genuine part?

Please go to an AD or watchmaker with a Rolex parts account. It is not worth the risk to do it yourself.

RonP
Watchmaker
Ron P is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Takuya Watches

Bobs Watches

Asset Appeal

My Watch LLC

OCWatches

DavidSW Watches

Coronet


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.