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john_coburg
·Greetings all,
It seems a rather perverse asking a Rolex question on an Omega forum, but still. Does anyone know how easy or straightforward it is to remove an engine-turned steel bezel off a 16030 and replace it with a fluted white gold bezel from a 16014 or 1601? I believe they are friction fit, but what tool to use, to avoid damaging the case? and once it's off, will the plexiglass pop off? or is that held in via some other mechanism?
Then what tool do i need to refit it? i'm guessing a glass pusher, but is there a technique to this, given it's not a glass i'm fitting?
FYI, attached a photo of the watch whose bezel i wish to switch. I like the engine-turned bezel, but on a more sporty, white/cream/silver dial model with some patina and an oyster bracelet. This dressier blue dial suits a fluted WG bezel in my view.
Many thanks indeed for any thoughts on this.
John.
It seems a rather perverse asking a Rolex question on an Omega forum, but still. Does anyone know how easy or straightforward it is to remove an engine-turned steel bezel off a 16030 and replace it with a fluted white gold bezel from a 16014 or 1601? I believe they are friction fit, but what tool to use, to avoid damaging the case? and once it's off, will the plexiglass pop off? or is that held in via some other mechanism?
Then what tool do i need to refit it? i'm guessing a glass pusher, but is there a technique to this, given it's not a glass i'm fitting?
FYI, attached a photo of the watch whose bezel i wish to switch. I like the engine-turned bezel, but on a more sporty, white/cream/silver dial model with some patina and an oyster bracelet. This dressier blue dial suits a fluted WG bezel in my view.
Many thanks indeed for any thoughts on this.
John.
