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Question about mounting a vintage Navitimer bezel

  1. Mooieklokjes Apr 21, 2022

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    Hi folks! I recently received my Ollech & Wajs Aviation (basically a rebranded Navitimer from the 60s), but unfortunately the bezel-glass combination is loose from the case. These a copper washer that should hold it in place and fix it to the case, but I just don’t get it on there properly. Maybe there’s a technique for it which I don’t get… Hopefully someone can help me out here (I really don’t want to glue it on…)

    Here you see the copper washer, the back of the bezel-glass combination and the case.
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    From what I think the washer should be placed in here and the overlap will fix the bezel to the case. However pressing it on after mounting the washer doesn’t fix it.
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    Here it is in the notch of the case.
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    Am I missing something? Any ideas how to mount it properly?
     
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  2. Ron_W Apr 21, 2022

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    Nice watch !
    From spring loaded bezels i handled i remember that i had to push the spring ( your washer ) inside the bezel first, than mount it on the watch by turning it while pressing. Maybe that will work for you ?
     
  3. Mooieklokjes Apr 22, 2022

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    Yes I tried that as well, however it seems that the spring is not wide enough to hold it in place.
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