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F30_Kiko · 9 July 2021, 10:55 AM

New to the forum here, noob also.

I just recently found out my 16013 has a bezel from a newer Rolex model that uses a sapphire crystal and I am so bummed out I guess that's why my bezel can be easily be removed by my fingers. I just ordered the correct bezel that's supposed to go with my watch.

My huge concern is that, is the newer Rolex bezel have a tighter or looser fit? Because when I got the watch the base of the plastic crystal showed cracks so I assumed the bezel was may be forced installed causing the crystal to crack and stretched out the bezel? I am so worried that my new actually corresponding bezel might not fit this time or maybe I'm just over thinking this. Someone please help lol.

I'm a noob so I'm sorry if I come not so watch literate/educated with what to exactly look for in the closes detail. I don't have pictures right now because my watch is currently at LA watch works. Thanks everyone!

zapokee · 9 July 2021, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by F30_Kiko

...my watch is currently at LA watch works.

Sleep easy. They'll sort it out for you.

Dan S · 9 July 2021, 01:15 PM

A watchmaker with the proper tool can make small adjustments to bezels. Presumably LAWW will put things straight for you.

Tools · 10 July 2021, 01:54 AM

The plexi crystal and bezel are installed together because they make up the waterproof seal.

The sapphire crystal makes it's own seal against a Delrin gasket and the bezel is just dressing over the top.

A bezel that you can take off from a Plexi crystal is not sealing.

9 July 2021, 10:55 AM	#1
F30_Kiko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1	16013 wrong bezel installed PLEASE HELP New to the forum here, noob also. I just recently found out my 16013 has a bezel from a newer Rolex model that uses a sapphire crystal and I am so bummed out I guess that's why my bezel can be easily be removed by my fingers. I just ordered the correct bezel that's supposed to go with my watch. My huge concern is that, is the newer Rolex bezel have a tighter or looser fit? Because when I got the watch the base of the plastic crystal showed cracks so I assumed the bezel was may be forced installed causing the crystal to crack and stretched out the bezel? I am so worried that my new actually corresponding bezel might not fit this time or maybe I'm just over thinking this. Someone please help lol. I'm a noob so I'm sorry if I come not so watch literate/educated with what to exactly look for in the closes detail. I don't have pictures right now because my watch is currently at LA watch works. Thanks everyone!

9 July 2021, 01:15 PM	#3
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,937	A watchmaker with the proper tool can make small adjustments to bezels. Presumably LAWW will put things straight for you. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

10 July 2021, 01:54 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,070	The plexi crystal and bezel are installed together because they make up the waterproof seal. The sapphire crystal makes it's own seal against a Delrin gasket and the bezel is just dressing over the top. A bezel that you can take off from a Plexi crystal is not sealing. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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