Speedmaster pro bezel swap

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I’m sorry I had to ask this here because I’m not sure how many eyes are on the watch maker sub-forum.

For those who DIY your bezels, I’m swapping bezels on my speedmaster pro. Curious if there is a light adhesive which is applied or is it strictly a press on bezel?

Thanks.
 
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Strictly press on in my experience, although I imagine there are those who use glue when the bezel is loose. I doubt its in the Omega Manual to use glue.

Replacing bezels is one of those things that when it goes smoothly, I think any fool, especially this fool (me) can do it.
I even made a video:

What I have learned since:

The tolerances are extremely tight. What we are looking for is a "click" onto the case. Sometimes the bezel will seat without a click but be perfectly fixed. Other times, no matter how hard I press, it won't go on. Sometimes the bezel is too loose, and sits in place with no friction, or too little to hold it safely.

Sometimes a bezel fitted to a speedmaster can be popped off and simply cannot be replaced again without "adjustment".

In my experience it is worth giving it a go, but after three attempts I send it to the watchmaker - and I am really strict about that. If I can't get it on after three goes, then I send it off.

If it goes onto case too easily, I send it off.

Lastly, my poker chip method works for me. Some watchmakers have expressed concern at my method, and they may be right. Simon F uses a knife to twist it off, something I have never been able to master, or even bring myself to attempt for fear of damage.

Lastly lastly, make sure you use the right size press. (Obvio I know, but its important)

Good luck
 
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That is the exact youtube video that I referenced!! Thank you for that, worked splendidly.

Not surprisingly, I called my Omega AD watchmaker and received the typical runaround: “well, were not sure if they (watchmaker) have to remove crystal etc, etc.” “ drop it off and it might be 3 weeks”
I had watched your youtube prior to my attempt but didn’t realize it was that simple in practice. Removed and installed in about 10 minutes, no adhesive. To remove, I used a plastic punch with a nylon hammer and installed with a similar diameter plastic round bottle top that I found in the house. The click method worked.

Thanks
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