Which tool do you use to press the bezel back on?
Removing them is fairly easy, i don´t use the Poker chip method, instead i use a sturdy plastic flipper (don´t let your wife know ) which works out pretty well.
But to reattach the bezel i am always searching in every cupboard to find a plastic bottle cap or spray can cap with the correct diameter and which has to be sturdy enough to apply the needed pressure.

So which would be the correct tool?

 

So which would be the correct tool?[/QUOTE]

Bezel Installer?

Remove liquid first..

Other Redneck Speedmaster tools;

Bezel remover;



Clasp size adjuster;


Hand press;



Spring bar tool;



Case back removal tool;

 

my bezel remover



My bezel press


Assuming you can find the right size

 

I use a standard case back press, I like to be able to see that the bezel is flat onto the watch before trying to press it on. Not all bezels and cases are the same size, I have some combination that will fit on by hand but the same bezel can be tight on a different case. This is I assume because of the varying ages of the bezels and cases that I have, and anything that could fit on by hand is not going to a combination i use.

 

Whats the diameter of the dies you use?

 

Way back I had the same issue, here is my solution from "that other place".

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/speedie-crystal-repair-636814.html

 

I ordered press from cousins with a set of dies
I belive that i might have to cut out one of these nylon dies too.. we will see

 

Unfortunately I'm away on business for the next week so cant take any measurements but its one of those ones with the concave inside that fits perfectly over the crystal and the right diameter for the bezel. It came with a cheap press I bought some time back, the press got binned but the dies work well with the better quality case press I have now

 

Why not just buy the right tool instead of trying to mess around with household items...

 

If you read my entry question you will see that i asked for the correct tool, so please enlighten me!

 

Well I have experienced many try and trade in watches where they attempted using home made "bezel removers" with a knife... I mean if you get lucky sure but the other side of the equation can get ugly

 

You can find bezel press here: http://www.ofrei.com/page236.html

Amazon does sell a bunch of cheaper blue varieties with nylon dies

 

Thanks, thats about what i bought, not the serious Bergeon stuff but a cheaper one from Cousins UK

 

Bezel removal:





Bezel installation:









Cheers, Al

 

Or machine a tool....

 

Yeah....me too