Omega 166.009/565 gold capped crystal replacement?

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I did not want to hijack the recent post “Omega 166.009/565 gold capped replacement crown” with my question as I am working on the same model?

I am replacing the crazed crystal which I paid a huge premium for sourcing the genuine part ( you can call me crazy🤪 ) and was wondering if the bezel needs to be removed as well?

These are armoured crystals fitted with a crystal press and if I can avoid removing the soft gold bezel to replace crystal, I would prefer to do it this way. It is not out of laziness but to avoid anything happening to the bezel as these bezels are impossible to replace, even more so in 14k gold?
Anyone having done this, please chime in , with my thanks in advance?
 
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I feel like I’ve already answered this recently…the only cases I am aware of that require the bezel to be removed for installation of a crystal, are front loaders.
 
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I feel like I’ve already answered this recently…the only cases I am aware of that require the bezel to be removed for installation of a crystal, are front loaders.
Yes thank you! I had misinterpreted your previous answer as I got the two bezel types confused! Thanks again and sorry if this turned out to be a double post! 👍