Bezel change GMT II

[equinox]

Well I have has the watch 8 days now had the other 2 bezel colours since Thursday (was a pepsi), looked at the 3 bezel change links several times and then talked myself out of it. Threatened the watch a bit ago and bit the bullet, why not lets have a bash!

As per the instructions on said links, put masking tape on the case, used a trusty Victorinox small blade. I figure that the Swiss connection may help me through this difficult stage, a little pressure on the knife blade and pop, the blade slipped off. Wiped the sweat from my brow and had a second go, off came the bezel with a slight pop, as did the large washer and the spring! (Why didnt i use a food bowl to catch the bits in!!) Spring re-located and put back in place, pressed the pepsi bezel out by hand, wiped the sweat away again at this point my arse is tightening with the nervousness of the job, pushed the black bezel in place, re-aligned the bezel to re-fit to the watch, pressed lightly, click, a slightly stiff 1st turn and then nice and free again as the spring aligns its self. Thank god thats over but in general was a top job well done if i do say so myself. But not without thanks for all you guys pointing me in the right direction of the relavent links.

Here is a few photos of it now, no longer pepsi

What do you all think? I like it its not as much in your face this way! But no doubt i'll swap over again now i know how easy it is.







Equinox

[marshallr47]

Black bezel is classic. Great job. Give yourself a pat on the back.

[Jocke]

It´s always nice when you can choose.



Jocke

[equinox]

It's nice when you can take good photos too! Choosing I can do, photo's i'm still working on that one!!

Equinox

[Solar]

I did this recently myself, changing out my Pepsi for the black bezel. I'll try and do another change come Jan or Feb for the burgundy-black, also a nice colour. Then back to Pepsi for the warm months.

I found the swap didn't go quite as easily as yours, though I did have the same sweat and worry as you describe!

My discovery was that the small Swiss Army blade I used was a tad too thin and lacked the strength necessary to lever up the bezel ring.

Next swap I'll use a slightly thicker Swiss Army blade.

Very nice,

Best,

Chris

[equinox]

ah, and when you had done were you paranoid about everything. Now i think that the bezel is slightly noisier when it is turned clockwise and if i apply slight pressure to opposite sides of the bezel it rocks very very slightly and it makes me think I have not located it correctly!! Naturally as i did not check these things 1st it plays on my mind and i now have Rolex Bezel OCD!!! Can someone please confirm their watches do the same so i will be able to sleep tonight!

Cheers, Equinox

[equinox]

Well I can confirm that the smaller of the 2 blades on an Explorer model Swiss Army Knife is a perfect choice.

Equinox

[Dan Pierce]

Good for you. The GMT is all about options.
dP

[SPACE-DWELLER]

All-black is a classic!

Che Guevara wore an all-black GMT, as well.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

BTW.:

Here is a nice overview over the bezel part numbers (always nice if you want to order one):