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Strad · 17 June 2020, 02:16 AM

Out of curiosity, does anyone know how Submariner bezels are manufactured. Specifically, how are the notches/facets cut into the bezel? I doubt if they cut them one at a time? But, if they are all cut with a machine, you would need to adjust for the different size bezels.

watchmaker · 17 June 2020, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Strad

Out of curiosity, does anyone know how Submariner bezels are manufactured. Specifically, how are the notches/facets cut into the bezel? I doubt if they cut them one at a time? But, if they are all cut with a machine, you would need to adjust for the different size bezels.

There’s a promo video On YouTube that used to be on Rolex.com showing (in a simplified way) how they’re made. Have a look for it.

Strad · 22 June 2020, 08:20 AM

Couldn't find it, but thanks anyway!

Tools · 22 June 2020, 08:30 AM

I imagine that the high speed milling machines that Rolex uses can cut the facets into the bezel in seconds - even if it is one-at-a-time.

yoniman · 22 June 2020, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Strad

Out of curiosity, does anyone know how Submariner bezels are manufactured. Specifically, how are the notches/facets cut into the bezel? I doubt if they cut them one at a time? But, if they are all cut with a machine, you would need to adjust for the different size bezels.

For the Cerachrom bezel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...ture=emb_title

For the Facets/notches:
....

Kyle Reed · 26 June 2020, 03:38 AM

Hello, who can repair a cracked bezel? Circa 70s

Tools · 26 June 2020, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyle Reed

Hello, who can repair a cracked bezel? Circa 70s

Bezels are made of stainless steel and easily welded, although it would take some talent to refinish it to like-new looks.

New bezels for 70's Subs are available at the Service Center.

Napoleon · 2 July 2020, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by yoniman

For the Cerachrom bezel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...ture=emb_title

For the Facets/notches:
....

Wow, great find. What a cool video!

Ollie9swy · 3 July 2020, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by yoniman

For the Cerachrom bezel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...ture=emb_title

For the Facets/notches:
....

Thanks for sharing, engineering at its finest!

Robf52 · 6 July 2020, 04:36 AM

Unbelievably great technology and execution.

BNA/LION · 6 July 2020, 04:57 AM

Great video... Thanks for sharing!

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22 June 2020, 08:20 AM	#3
Strad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 257	Couldn't find it, but thanks anyway!

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