Radial bezel project $200 bezel insert

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·Sep 21, 2020·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Aftermarket bezel insert for $200
$250 if they fit it and can’t guarantee the original bezel insert will be removed safely


https://www.radialproject.com/
https://www.radialproject.com/

https://www.radialproject.com/ourstory


What’s your thoughts on this.

 

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Enzo

·Sep 21, 2020

I like the look of the bezel (very similar to some Heuer ones)...
I like the look of the Speedmaster...
but somehow I do not like how these look together!
added to the fact that the original bezel cannot be guaranteed to be removed safely, it's a no from me.

 

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eugeneandresson

·Sep 21, 2020

I think this guy got tired of reading @SpeedyPhill ’s complaints 😁

 

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321Only

·Sep 21, 2020

Well that’s interesting to see

 

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kov

·Sep 21, 2020

Looking forward to see the first Ebay listings with this bezel fitted, advertised as nasa / flown / original 🥱

 

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redpcar

·Sep 21, 2020

I like the look but isn't this type of bezel supposed to rotate, too?

 

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Dsloan

·Sep 21, 2020

If someone could do this and mod it to also ratchet like a dive bezel, it'd be all in. I frequently need to time two things at once. That's where my Sinn 103 gets a lot of use, but this would like so much cooler.

 

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pascs

·Sep 21, 2020

If it wasnt an insert only I would be interested as I've always wanted one of these bezels but as an insert on its own its a pain and vastly increases the price.....and I'm also not 100% sure it works on a standard Speedy, not that any of my Speedmasters are standard 😁

 

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321Only

·Sep 21, 2020

Is there any tell tale to differentiate it from an OEM bezel?

Edited: Sep 21, 2020

 

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kov

·Sep 21, 2020

321Only

Is there any tell tale to differentiate it from an OEM bezel?

yes, OEM doesn’t exist 😉

 

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ConElPueblo

·Sep 21, 2020

Enzo

I like the look of the bezel (very similar to some Heuer ones)...
I like the look of the Speedmaster...
but somehow I do not like how these look together!

It looks a bit... clumsy, doesn't it?

 

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JwRosenthal

·Sep 21, 2020

ConElPueblo

It looks a bit... clumsy, doesn't it?

Yes, the Speedmaster is a bit clumsy...oh you mean the bezel! 😉

 

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·Sep 21, 2020·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

I can’t work out why you would have this bezel when it doesn’t turn and the minute counter for the chronograph is on a subdial. Your only good for 0-60 on the chrono second hand.

( waiting for someone to mention why have a diver bezel on a watch that’s not waterproof )

 

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Enzo

·Sep 22, 2020

ConElPueblo

It looks a bit... clumsy, doesn't it?

Not exactly sure why I don't like them together, it just doesn't look quite right to me.

 

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michael22

·Sep 22, 2020

Can't understand the point. Perhaps it is so owners don't have to explain what a tacky is.

 

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SpeedyPhill

·Sep 22, 2020

Omega design team... wake up 😁

 

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kov

·Sep 22, 2020

SpeedyPhill

Omega design team... wake up 😁

Come on Phil, your dream bezel available ! How cool is that !

Looking forward to see what your next wish spread all over OF will be 😜

 

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Vintagewtchzilla

·Sep 23, 2020

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I can’t work out why you would have this bezel when it doesn’t turn and the minute counter for the chronograph is on a subdial. Your only good for 0-60 on the chrono second hand.

( waiting for someone to mention why have a diver bezel on a watch that’s not waterproof )

it's not waterproof ? but we have speedmaster for boat race now 👎
funbezel with a fresh look, where the real deal is only interesting for about 15 people .... but i hope they are somehow markes so nobody will try to sell them as the original nasa bezel

 

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Caliber561

·Sep 24, 2020

$200 for just an insert? $250 for installing an insert? Offering installation on supplied, possible vintage bezels to confound potential buyers?

I've got nothing against reinterpreting out of production vintage designs, as long as they are made clearly distinguishable from the originals.

This just smells like a really lazy cash grab to me.

 

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rob#1

·Sep 24, 2020

Nope. It’s a pass from me (until I lose my marbles and can’t figure out the 5 minute increments on the dial).