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captain_NEMO · 12 March 2016, 09:31 AM

I was casually "youtubing" when I ran into this very interesting video.

After about a minute or so of intro, the video then cut to a "DIY" portion on how to remove a watch's bezel. This is where the video got, um, very interesting.

In the vid, the person was using a spring bar tool as a pointer, showing the bezel and its presumed function. I couldn't help but cringe every time he made contact with the crystal and the bezel. But what really made me jump out of my seat is when he pulled out a razorblade to pry the bezel out. A RAZORBLADE!

Now, I absolutely have no watch repair/making experience, nor do I mean any disrespect to the person or store in the vid, but is this how it's done commercially?!? Holy sh*t!! Please say it isn't so! My SD is with an RSC as we speak, and I want it back untouched if this is the case!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeyG0Sh4Rv0

-Worried and Anxious in Chicago.

NKflyer · 12 March 2016, 09:39 AM

A razor blade is for datejusts and explorers. On Sea Dwellers, a butter knife is more effective. Put masking tape on the lugs first, though.

Rolexdaydateii · 12 March 2016, 10:13 AM

I don't even have to click the link to know what video your talking about. The way he treats that watch I would never let someone like him work on my timepieces. That watch was probably someone else's and of course he says its before polish basically acknowledging it's being marked up.

FritzW · 12 March 2016, 11:47 AM

One way to remove the Cyclops:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNnxKrf820g

12 March 2016, 09:31 AM	#1
captain_NEMO "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jansky Location: Midwest Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 610	Rolex Bezel Removal - Video I was casually "youtubing" when I ran into this very interesting video. After about a minute or so of intro, the video then cut to a "DIY" portion on how to remove a watch's bezel. This is where the video got, um, very interesting. In the vid, the person was using a spring bar tool as a pointer, showing the bezel and its presumed function. I couldn't help but cringe every time he made contact with the crystal and the bezel. But what really made me jump out of my seat is when he pulled out a razorblade to pry the bezel out. A RAZORBLADE! Now, I absolutely have no watch repair/making experience, nor do I mean any disrespect to the person or store in the vid, but is this how it's done commercially?!? Holy sh*t!! Please say it isn't so! My SD is with an RSC as we speak, and I want it back untouched if this is the case!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeyG0Sh4Rv0 -Worried and Anxious in Chicago.

12 March 2016, 09:39 AM	#2
NKflyer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,858	A razor blade is for datejusts and explorers. On Sea Dwellers, a butter knife is more effective. Put masking tape on the lugs first, though.

12 March 2016, 10:13 AM	#3
Rolexdaydateii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 68	I don't even have to click the link to know what video your talking about. The way he treats that watch I would never let someone like him work on my timepieces. That watch was probably someone else's and of course he says its before polish basically acknowledging it's being marked up.

12 March 2016, 11:47 AM	#4
FritzW Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Fritz Location: Cincinnati, OH Watch: BLNR Posts: 173	One way to remove the Cyclops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNnxKrf820g

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