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22 September 2018, 03:20 PM | #1 |
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Water resistance custom bezel.
Hey guys, does anyone know if the water resistance on a submariner gets compromised if you install a custom bezel ?
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22 September 2018, 03:21 PM | #2 |
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Depends on who does it, what you’re trying to do and how it’s done
But if it’s done right you should be good
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22 September 2018, 03:56 PM | #3 |
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Take a hulk and turn it into this ... will it lose waterproofness?
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22 September 2018, 03:59 PM | #4 |
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No, but you could have problems with your timing?
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22 September 2018, 04:06 PM | #5 |
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It does not lose impermeability, but it does not make sense to do that
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22 September 2018, 04:11 PM | #6 |
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Well obviously it wouldn't be used for diving. But the occasional dip in the pool or at a pool party ...
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22 September 2018, 07:38 PM | #7 |
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22 September 2018, 08:26 PM | #8 |
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Liberace called. He said that watch isn't gaudy enough.
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22 September 2018, 08:51 PM | #9 |
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22 September 2018, 08:54 PM | #10 |
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Joking aside it’s kind of growing on me. I’d never have the balls to wear it but can’t help admire those that do.
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22 September 2018, 08:58 PM | #11 |
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As for OP's question. You may need waterproof tested before deeping it in the water. That is if it wasn't tested after mods. |
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22 September 2018, 09:09 PM | #13 |
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Say goodbye to your warranty.
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22 September 2018, 09:26 PM | #14 |
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I cannot see why it should lose waterproofness from chaining bezel. I say go for it. Not my taste, but I can see some of those rappers 6pac, Dr.Snoop, m&m and 5cent be all over that!
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The gemset pieces are truly amazing but I personally wouldnt want anything that is aftermarket. It cheapens the watch IMO
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22 September 2018, 10:37 PM | #16 |
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Bezel change won’t affect water resistance when done properly and tested following replacement. I don’t think I could wear the watch but it doesn’t look half bad for those who like gems on their watch.
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22 September 2018, 10:50 PM | #17 |
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I think thats a sharp looking mod... Do it...
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22 September 2018, 11:07 PM | #18 |
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If you take the crystal out to install the new bezel maybe. Just don’t change the clasp water will get in for sure.
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