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22 February 2024, 04:48 AM | #1 |
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GMT Master II Bezel issues/removal
So my 2007 116713 has lost that snappy bezel movement and it is more "sticky" for lack of a better word.
Is this fixable DIY? If so, I imagine this would require removing the bezel which sounds super scary. Is it? Or....is this a sign to send in for a full service. Thanks for the insight. -Brandon |
22 February 2024, 06:22 AM | #2 |
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If you take it apart you will have pieces flying everywhere, these are not generally DIY.
Have you simply washed it out with warm soapy water?
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22 February 2024, 08:00 AM | #3 |
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Tried soapy water with moving it back and forth. No dice.
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27 February 2024, 09:29 PM | #4 |
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Its not a DIY job. Its held on with a one use only "Hytrel" washer. Once removed its damaged and cannot be re-used. You'd have no way to re-secure it once taken off. Plus you'd need specific jigs and dies. This is not a "pop off with a knife" type.
This would be classified as a "quick service" (over the counter while you wait) type job at an RSC or accredited workshop at a retailer, however given the age of the watch, I'm sure they'd recommend a full service. If its performance is good, you can refuse the service but it may be considered too old for a part job only. |
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Cheers for the response.
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