Zenith Chrono Sport Bezel paint repair

[829maxx]

Hey All! I have a Zenith Chronomaster Sport and one of the bezel markers is stripped of its paint (not sure how it happened). I dont want to send it back to Zenith and a watchmaker wants $150 to do it. I watched a few online vids and it looks pretty easy to do and hard to screw up since it’s ceramic and wipes off.

My question is two fold: am I crazy to do it? If not, what paint do I use?? I’m thinking a model enamel paint but if you have a better suggestion I’m all ears. Also, what sheen should I use?


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[Chrasmus]

Anal as I am I wouldn’t dare call anyone crazy - but if this were my watch, I would leave it as is.

[omar-rye]

Send it to Zenith if you have warranty. Don't do it yourself, and definitely don't pay $150 for someone else to do it. That's my two cents

[~JJ]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

send it to zenith if you have warranty. Don't do it yourself, and definitely don't pay $150 for someone else to do it. That's my two cents

^100%

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Send it to Zenith if you have warranty. Don't do it yourself, and definitely don't pay $150 for someone else to do it. That's my two cents

This is the way.

[829maxx]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Send it to Zenith if you have warranty. Don't do it yourself, and definitely don't pay $150 for someone else to do it. That's my two cents

No longer under warranty and I doubt they will paint it, they’ll charge for a new bezel which is silly for a little missing paint.


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[rajurama]

Do it

[charger_vital]

With all due respect, this is a bit silly... get another bezel from Zenith.

[1William]

Get a price quote from Zenith and make an informed decision. I would replace the bezel if at all practical price wise.

[77T]

Presuming you have prepared the hash mark's surface - and access to simple flat white enamel paint - I see nothing wrong with trying and little to lose.

Here is a screen shot from WUS with a tutorial:



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[829maxx]

Originally Posted by 77T

Presuming you have prepared the hash mark's surface - and access to simple flat white enamel paint - I see nothing wrong with trying and little to lose.

Here is a screen shot from WUS with a tutorial:



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Agreed. I’m surprised everyone is saying to replace the bezel rather than make a simple fix, especially when it’ll be practically unnoticeable (it’s barely noticeable with it blank) nor will it have any impact on the watch. Like you said, I think there’s little to lose on this and I’ll feel accomplished if it turns out well.


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[77T]

Well the weekend is a good time to give it a try.
Shoot us a photo of the final result.


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[davek35]

You're not crazy to try it. You're correct saying you have little to lose.

The 3rd part of your 2 fold question is "Also, what sheen should I use?" I say flat white, since it doesn't seem to reflect light in the pics.

Good luck!

[829maxx]

Originally Posted by davek35

You're not crazy to try it. You're correct saying you have little to lose.

The 3rd part of your 2 fold question is "Also, what sheen should I use?" I say flat white, since it doesn't seem to reflect light in the pics.

Good luck!

Thanks. I’m leaning towards flat as well. It’s so small even under a loupe I can’t tell.


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