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BXNupe · 21 August 2009, 12:29 PM

Hello Good People,

I recently brought my GMT to an AD to have a black bezel replaced with the original "Pepsi" bezel. When I got it home and looked at it carefully, I noticed that the triangle in the bezel does not line up exactly with the triangle on the dail (e.g., 12 o'clock). The bezel triangle, when it is properly seated (meaning not between "clicks"), sits slightly to either side of the dial triangle. The only way to have the triangles line up correctly is to seat the bezel triangle between two of the clicks. I hope that makes sense...and no, unfortunately, I don't have pix. Having never removed the bezel myself, is this possible if installed correctly? Is the bezel supposed to have guides so that it will be "dummy proof" and always be installed with the triangles lined up correctly when at 12 o'clock? Such guides would seem intuitive, but I'm no watch maker. Any insight would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Lol-x · 21 August 2009, 12:44 PM

I think the issue is one of the bezel insert not having been aligned with the clicks. The bezel insert is a press fit into the bezel itself. If the insert is press fitted in an position such that the 12 O'Clock triangle does not match with the clicks then you will suffer the result you are experiencing.

If you are not experienced in removing and aligning the insert, I suggest you take it to a competent watchmaker who should be able to set it right in a matter of minutes.

BXNupe · 21 August 2009, 01:01 PM

Will do. Thanks for the info and prompt response. I'm gonna take it back to the AD who made the exchange in the first place. I will now be armed with a little more knowledge. Thanks again.

21 August 2009, 12:29 PM	#1
BXNupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA - USA Watch: SS GMTc Posts: 191	Q re a GMT II Bezel Hello Good People, I recently brought my GMT to an AD to have a black bezel replaced with the original "Pepsi" bezel. When I got it home and looked at it carefully, I noticed that the triangle in the bezel does not line up exactly with the triangle on the dail (e.g., 12 o'clock). The bezel triangle, when it is properly seated (meaning not between "clicks"), sits slightly to either side of the dial triangle. The only way to have the triangles line up correctly is to seat the bezel triangle between two of the clicks. I hope that makes sense...and no, unfortunately, I don't have pix. Having never removed the bezel myself, is this possible if installed correctly? Is the bezel supposed to have guides so that it will be "dummy proof" and always be installed with the triangles lined up correctly when at 12 o'clock? Such guides would seem intuitive, but I'm no watch maker. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you.

21 August 2009, 12:44 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,682	I think the issue is one of the bezel insert not having been aligned with the clicks. The bezel insert is a press fit into the bezel itself. If the insert is press fitted in an position such that the 12 O'Clock triangle does not match with the clicks then you will suffer the result you are experiencing. If you are not experienced in removing and aligning the insert, I suggest you take it to a competent watchmaker who should be able to set it right in a matter of minutes. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

21 August 2009, 01:01 PM	#3
BXNupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA - USA Watch: SS GMTc Posts: 191	Will do. Thanks for the info and prompt response. I'm gonna take it back to the AD who made the exchange in the first place. I will now be armed with a little more knowledge. Thanks again.

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