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Lost the bezel on my 11305 TDMP in a forest. Looking for replacement

Dawn
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After having my TDMP stored in a box for about a year, a strap change made me fall in love with it again. I wore the piece almost everyday around the house and on short trips. Sadly, on one of my trips I lost the crystal and bezel somewhere in a forest. It's 18k gold... I searched for hours, days, even rented a metal detector, but to no avail.

Searching ebay etc for a replacement has yielded nothing so far. Perhaps someone on this forum knows someone who knows someone who has an extra 18k yellow gold 11305 bezel that they want to sell.
 
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bgrisso
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That’s gonna be really tough. I would say find the worst example you can, steal the bezel, part the rest out.
 
rcs914
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Is there anyone who custom manufactures parts like this? Might be cheaper/faster than trying to source an original
 
mikeo1
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Not sure where you are located but It might be best to contact a well regarded watch repairman/restorer as they probably know exactly who could fabricate a new bezel for you. Trying to find a replacement or a miscellaneous bezel that would fit is a losing proposition time wise and perhaps $$ as well. I don't think fabricating a smooth gold bezel would be a very difficult task for a skilled goldsmith esp if you send him the case and moment.
 
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Additionally if you collect UGs and have another with a bezel that fits the task gets even easier as I wouold think that duplicating a bezel would be much easier than creating one from scratch.
 
Dawn
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Thanks for the help everyone! I've reached out to a local watchmaker, he said he can make a new one. I have yet to go to his shop.
 
Diabolik
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If you are stuck, let me know. i can turn one for you. 😀 The only issue is the price of 18kt gold !
 
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Diabolik Diabolik
If you are stuck, let me know. i can turn one for you. 😀 The only issue is the price of 18kt gold !
Dean,
I need one too for my TDMP ! Steel, white gold, or yellow gold if that is the only option. If you can help me on this I would really appreciate it !

Thanks
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Larry S
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The bezels get loose. My watchmaker saved one of mine that was hanging on by a thread.
 
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rolokr rolokr
Dean,
I need one too for my TDMP ! Steel, white gold, or yellow gold if that is the only option. If you can help me on this I would really appreciate it !

Thanks
PM me
 
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