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Afghanvet · 1 December 2016, 01:13 PM

Up front, must admit I'm pretty perfectionistic... my concerns wouldn't likely bother many folks...

I have a 16600 sea dweller with a couple minor nicks/scratches in the bezel insert. The nicks are deep enough to slightly feel and break through the black finish, but are about the size of a pin prick. The scratches don't break the finish, however are noticeable when adjusted in the light.

So, the question is, can these minor imperfections be addressed? Is it cheaper to just buy a new insert?

Anyone out there that refurbishes bezels? Thanks!

psv · 1 December 2016, 01:17 PM

You don't want to see my divers then :-)

If you are talking about the old Sea-Dweller with the alu insert, much better just to buy another insert, it is around $100.

Tools · 1 December 2016, 03:31 PM

Bezel inserts are aluminum and anodized. Pretty unlikely that anybody can economically refinish one compared to the price of a replacement.

Afghanvet · 2 December 2016, 12:32 PM

Very good... thanks

SearChart · 2 December 2016, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Bezel inserts are aluminum and anodized. Pretty unlikely that anybody can economically refinish one compared to the price of a replacement.

Parachrom · 5 December 2016, 03:46 AM

I think you should send this watch to me. I can accept such imperfection as I lost my Sea Dweller in a boat accident years ago and could never replace it. ..lol I had changed out my bezel for the same reason when I had my SD. any good watch tech can insert the bezel

1 December 2016, 01:13 PM	#1
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	16600 Bezel referbishment Up front, must admit I'm pretty perfectionistic... my concerns wouldn't likely bother many folks... I have a 16600 sea dweller with a couple minor nicks/scratches in the bezel insert. The nicks are deep enough to slightly feel and break through the black finish, but are about the size of a pin prick. The scratches don't break the finish, however are noticeable when adjusted in the light. So, the question is, can these minor imperfections be addressed? Is it cheaper to just buy a new insert? Anyone out there that refurbishes bezels? Thanks! __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

1 December 2016, 03:31 PM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Bezel inserts are aluminum and anodized. Pretty unlikely that anybody can economically refinish one compared to the price of a replacement. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 December 2016, 12:32 PM	#4
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	Very good... thanks __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

1 December 2016, 01:17 PM	#2
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	You don't want to see my divers then :-) If you are talking about the old Sea-Dweller with the alu insert, much better just to buy another insert, it is around $100.

5 December 2016, 03:46 AM	#6
Parachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 721	I think you should send this watch to me. I can accept such imperfection as I lost my Sea Dweller in a boat accident years ago and could never replace it. ..lol I had changed out my bezel for the same reason when I had my SD. any good watch tech can insert the bezel

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