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Old 8 July 2020, 05:36 AM   #1
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How To Tighten Loose Case Bezel

Hello Folks. Does anyone have a 'trick of the trade' method for tightening a loose bezel. I really can't justify spending $1K on the Watch Bezel Re-Sizing Tool A*F 167.771. I am using an aftermarket crystal on the 34mm 1500 case. But, when I got the watch, the bezel was quite easy to pull off. Any advise much appreciated. Cheers! -Norm
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Old 9 July 2020, 03:18 AM   #2
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As it’s an after market crystal just use a little evostick
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Old 9 July 2020, 03:42 AM   #3
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A bezel re-sizing tool is definitely what you need. Ohter option is getting a new bezel...

I've seen watchmakers use glue, but I'm very much against that.
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Old 9 July 2020, 07:02 AM   #4
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Go to someone who has big lathe with step chucks, you can use that probably to tighten your bezel also. Same principle, only not a stand alone tool as are the ones from AF or Rolex.
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Go to someone who has big lathe with step chucks, you can use that probably to tighten your bezel also. Same principle, only not a stand alone tool as are the ones from AF or Rolex.
Yes that would most certainly work just as well.
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Old 27 July 2020, 05:39 AM   #6
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Just saw all the responses, thanks folks, I very much appreciate your input. Cheers. -Norm
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