Calling all bezel experts!

[The moose]

I have been interested for years in the 1501 model but I always had that feeling that it was a tad to small for me...now I found this! Callng all experts; what kinda bezel is this that acually works well with a larger DJ 1601 case...

http://www.secondtimearoundwatchco.c...a&v3=10327&v4=

[Richard Carver]

Interesting. That bezel is available on the 34mm Date but I've never seen one in 36mm before. I would guess it's aftermarket but it looks good on that bezeless 1625. Nice temp to use while you source an original TOG bezel.

[The moose]

Lifted a pic out for you guys that are like me and don’t have the time and energy to click a link in a thread : )

[TurboWatch]

Both the 1500 and 1625 share the same crystal ref #117, so the inner diameters are the same so this particular bezel fits, but its a bit small (outer diameter) for the 1625 DJ case.

By the way, the DJ 16xx dial is a tad bit larger than the 1625 DJ. The 1601 uses crystal #118, which is a bit larger than the #117.

[The moose]

Originally Posted by TurboWatch

Both the 1500 and 1625 share the same crystal ref #117, so the inner diameters are the same so this particular bezel fits, but its a bit small (outer diameter) for the 1625 DJ case.

By the way, the DJ 16xx dial is a tad bit larger than the 1625 DJ. The 1601 uses crystal #118, which is a bit larger than the #117.

Thanks! Great knowledge! Didn’t know that!

[Chronokid]

And, if you ever give thought to finding an original 1625 bezel, I can tell you from experience that it's nearly impossible! I purchased and early 1625 years ago and fortunately got lucky with a bezel from Howard Frum in Chicago that he unearthed in his archives!

[The moose]

Originally Posted by Chronokid

And, if you ever give thought to finding an original 1625 bezel, I can tell you from experience that it's nearly impossible! I purchased and early 1625 years ago and fortunately got lucky with a bezel from Howard Frum in Chicago that he unearthed in his archives!

Yep! Heard similar stories on this matter...

[Richard Carver]

Originally Posted by TurboWatch

Both the 1500 and 1625 share the same crystal ref #117, so the inner diameters are the same so this particular bezel fits, but its a bit small (outer diameter) for the 1625 DJ case.

By the way, the DJ 16xx dial is a tad bit larger than the 1625 DJ. The 1601 uses crystal #118, which is a bit larger than the #117.

Good info!

[crowncollection]

as above mismatched from a 1501

[motoikkyu]

I have a similar bezel on a 6425, which is a 36mm case, but I am not sure what crystal that watch takes. Missing 1625 bezels are always an issue, many more cases available than bezels.

[The moose]

Originally Posted by motoikkyu

I have a similar bezel on a 6425, which is a 36mm case, but I am not sure what crystal that watch takes. Missing 1625 bezels are always an issue, many more cases available than bezels.

Do you think I will be able to mount that bezel on my 6424 and it will fit?

Got any pics of your watch?

[TurboWatch]

Yes it will as both ref #6424 and #6425 use tropic T21. And you can put the T21 on the DJ 16xx if you don't like the cyclope look. In fact, a lot of us here put the T21 on out 16xx DJ.

[The moose]

So 1501 bezel also works with T-21? Not only the #117 crystal?

[Frank80]

Originally Posted by TurboWatch

Both the 1500 and 1625 share the same crystal ref #117, so the inner diameters are the same so this particular bezel fits, but its a bit small (outer diameter) for the 1625 DJ case.

By the way, the DJ 16xx dial is a tad bit larger than the 1625 DJ. The 1601 uses crystal #118, which is a bit larger than the #117.

The 1500 series bezels have a 29.4mm inner diameter while the 1601 has a 30.5mm inner diameter if I remember correctly.

[TurboWatch]

Originally Posted by The moose

So 1501 bezel also works with T-21? Not only the #117 crystal?

But as I stated early on, the DJ 16xx is a bit larger than the 1500 and the DJ thunderbird #1625. T-21 is for the 4 digit Daytona, but also fits the 16XX Datejust case.