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Hawk99 · 11 December 2017, 10:03 AM

Title says it all. Are there any experts out there that can fix a single crack (split) in a submariner/SD bezel insert?

Thanks!

MoonWave · 11 December 2017, 12:03 PM

It isn't by any chance for a certain meters first red sub which could do with some TLC, is it?

I've yet to use his services, but Michael Young of Hong Kong has a reputation of being the "bracelet magician", so perhaps he could also fix your bezel with a few flicks of his wand.

alwayshere · 11 December 2017, 12:03 PM

are you referring to cracked aluminium or the ceramic bezels? and where abouts? generally I have seen cracks at the 12 o clock position where the lume dot / pip is.

Tools · 11 December 2017, 01:59 PM

I can't imagine anybody successfully, and satisfactorily, repairing a cracked bezel insert, either aluminum or ceramic.

alwayshere · 11 December 2017, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I can't imagine anybody successfully, and satisfactorily, repairing a cracked bezel insert, either aluminum or ceramic.

The ceramic bezels tend to be a little better at disguising cracks for some reason. Have seen complete splits somewhat "repaired" and not obvious to the naked eye. The aluminum ones - don't fare so well.

Hawk99 · 11 December 2017, 04:14 PM

I should have specified that is a 1978 1665 bezel insert. Aluminum I think.

1675-David · 11 December 2017, 05:32 PM

In theory an alu bezel could be welded using a TIG welder but repairing the anodizing would be difficult. I imagine the result would look worse than the original damage and more expensive than a replacement.

Hawk99 · 11 December 2017, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1675-David

In theory an alu bezel could be welded using a TIG welder but repairing the anodizing would be difficult. I imagine the result would look worse than the original damage and more expensive than a replacement.

That's what I was guessing, but wanted to see of there was some other options out there.
Anyone?

JohnBaker3 · 12 December 2017, 02:56 AM

The aluminum inserts are way too thin to try welding.

If the crack goes through the pearl hole, you could try a small amount of super-glue and replace the pearl back in at the same time.

I think the pearl could act as "bridge" across the hole and make the insert a solid piece once more...

Good luck.

11 December 2017, 10:03 AM	#1
Hawk99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BC Posts: 388	Are cracked bezel inserts repairable? Title says it all. Are there any experts out there that can fix a single crack (split) in a submariner/SD bezel insert? Thanks!

11 December 2017, 01:59 PM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,037	I can't imagine anybody successfully, and satisfactorily, repairing a cracked bezel insert, either aluminum or ceramic. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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JohnBaker3 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: John Baker III Location: Spring,Texas Watch: 1971 Red Sub Posts: 2,221	The aluminum inserts are way too thin to try welding. If the crack goes through the pearl hole, you could try a small amount of super-glue and replace the pearl back in at the same time. I think the pearl could act as "bridge" across the hole and make the insert a solid piece once more... Good luck. __________________ As I've grown older, I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing off everyone is a piece of cake.

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11 December 2017, 12:03 PM	#2
MoonWave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Lyndon Location: Australia Posts: 23	It isn't by any chance for a certain meters first red sub which could do with some TLC, is it? I've yet to use his services, but Michael Young of Hong Kong has a reputation of being the "bracelet magician", so perhaps he could also fix your bezel with a few flicks of his wand.

11 December 2017, 12:03 PM	#3
alwayshere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1,511	are you referring to cracked aluminium or the ceramic bezels? and where abouts? generally I have seen cracks at the 12 o clock position where the lume dot / pip is.

11 December 2017, 04:14 PM	#6
Hawk99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BC Posts: 388	I should have specified that is a 1978 1665 bezel insert. Aluminum I think.

11 December 2017, 05:32 PM	#7
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,010	In theory an alu bezel could be welded using a TIG welder but repairing the anodizing would be difficult. I imagine the result would look worse than the original damage and more expensive than a replacement.

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