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Seamaster 120 bezel removal

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Hi all,

I have a Seamaster 120 166.027 with a bezel that is a little sticky when turning. I was thinking of cleaning out the gunk underneath. Are you able to just use a couple of credit cards to pop it off? If so, does it snap back on like the submariner bezels or would it require a press?

Thanks.
 
Davidt
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You can relive them with a good case knife if you know what you’re doing.

They do snap back on but sometimes the spring needs some adjustment.
 
masteroftime
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I wouldn’t try this unless you’ve done it before and you have a good watchmaker on standby. It’s a little harder/finicky when compared to the rolex bezels
 
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