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equinox · 17 December 2007, 08:25 AM

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 · 17 December 2007, 08:33 AM

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

Jocke · 17 December 2007, 08:39 AM

It´s always nice when you can choose.

Jocke

equinox · 17 December 2007, 08:42 AM

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 · 17 December 2007, 08:51 AM

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 · 17 December 2007, 08:55 AM

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 · 17 December 2007, 08:56 AM

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 · 17 December 2007, 10:21 AM

Good for you.

The GMT is all about options.
dP

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 December 2007, 08:19 PM

All-black is a classic!

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

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 December 2007, 08:21 PM

BTW.:

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

17 December 2007, 08:25 AM	#1
equinox Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Watch: ROLEX GMT2 Z PEPSI Posts: 109	Bezel change GMT II 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

17 December 2007, 08:33 AM	#2
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Black bezel is classic. Great job. Give yourself a pat on the back. __________________ Ron

17 December 2007, 08:39 AM	#3
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	It´s always nice when you can choose. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

17 December 2007, 08:19 PM	#9
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	All-black is a classic! Che Guevara wore an all-black GMT, as well. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

17 December 2007, 08:21 PM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	BTW.: Here is a nice overview over the bezel part numbers (always nice if you want to order one): __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

17 December 2007, 08:42 AM	#4
equinox Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Watch: ROLEX GMT2 Z PEPSI Posts: 109	It's nice when you can take good photos too! Choosing I can do, photo's i'm still working on that one!! Equinox

17 December 2007, 08:51 AM	#5
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	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

17 December 2007, 08:55 AM	#6
equinox Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Watch: ROLEX GMT2 Z PEPSI Posts: 109	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

17 December 2007, 08:56 AM	#7
equinox Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Watch: ROLEX GMT2 Z PEPSI Posts: 109	Well I can confirm that the smaller of the 2 blades on an Explorer model Swiss Army Knife is a perfect choice. Equinox

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