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These aren't really for rotating dive bezels, although I've seen people use them for that. These are typically used for fixed bezels.

I've used a number of tools for removing rotating dive watch bezels, and the "grip and twist" styles tend to work quite well in my experience. This is an Omega version, but there are others available out there from Bergeon, etc.





Cheers, Al

 

Huh, ive never seen a tool like that.
if that’s the only option then I guess I’ll order one and sell it again when I’m done

 

They make tools that come apart of a watch tool kit. Basically a butter knife that you carefully pry it open with. Don’t twist the edge once it’s in between or you will damage your case.

 

The case knife technique will work on some bezels.

This bezel-specific tool is basically 4 blades that enter from 4 directions at the same time to pop off the bezel. Attempting to remove the bezel with a knife from one side can result in bending the bezel and scratching the case.

 

Take a razor blade (which is far sharper than any butter knife or crap case opener (those things are ****, ... pure ****)) and tap it in with one of your watch screwdrivers. After you get an opening, then you can use the case opener to pop it off.

That tool that KOwatch is showing is very mediocre (no disrespect to him). It is a cheap mass-produced Chinese unit which if you are not extremely careful, will scratch your case and increase your risk of accidents. I know they look wonderful in the photos, ... but I've used two up close in real life.

 

Not all bezels just pop off. Ask the manufacture if they use a spring inside to hold it on or if it's pressure fit (small lips on the edges to hold down). The Omega SM 300 used an open spring. You had to press the bezel in a certain spot to get the spring to open and lift off the opposite side.

Don't remove the insert as that won't help

Most like the look, but never move the bezel. If you don't use the bezel for anything. Maybe just leave as is

DON

 

Thanks. I tried a thin knife under the bezel but it really doesn’t seem to be the way to open it.

Ive sent a message to the manufacturer. Last time they simply sent me a vid with the standard knife under bezel method.

And I would like to fix the bezel if possible, as I do use it.

 

Never seen that. I'll have a Google

The seller insists putting a blunt knife under it is the way to go, like with an SKX etc.
But I've once again tried with a box cutter and other tools this time, and again I can't even get under it

A local watchmaker told me to send it back to the manufacturer, but the Steeldive store is no help.

I can't say I didn't try but don't have much hope, will just have to accept it as is.

 

I've always cringed when people say to pry it off with a knife. I've seen too much of this to believe that is a good idea, at least in all cases.



In addition to bent up bezels like the one above, I've seen cases damaged by the back edge of the knife on the lugs, and the surface that the bezel rides on all chewed up because the inserted the knife too deep and just prying the crap out of it.

So in addition to the one I showed above from Omega, I've used this one as well:

Bergeon 6820 Diver Watch Bezel Remover | Watch Parts | Tools (watchmaterial.com)

It works, but is expensive and I was never too happy with the steel on steel aspect of it.

This type resembles the Omega style, but without the handle:

Bergeon Bezel Remover - 42mm, -- BG7052-42: Star Time Supply

Not affiliated with or endorsing the suppliers in those links, just googled to find the removers and they were the first links I came across.

Cheers, Al

 

Thought I would add in this tip: Sometimes I take a 1.5 or 2 mm hardened tool steel chisel and purposely cut a "notch" for freeing the bezel. Of course I wouldn't do this on someone's Rolex, but for my SKX007s, it works great.

(Obviously, the chisel shown is not two millimeters but you get the idea) Now I never have to fool with "case knives," or razor blades. Removes even the most tightly held bezels.

 

The issue of inconsistent clicks sounds like debris stuck in the bezel. Remove strap/bracelet and swish in warm soapy water while turning bezel. Use case knife in various positions on bezel while swishing. Use compressed air at various bezel openings.

Bezel needs to operate normally prior to removal because the debris can cause removal to be problematic.

 

I'm pretty certain it's not about debris. This bezel click issue was the case with a bunch of earlier fifty fathoms Steeldives, as well as these Escapement Time SKX watches (almost the exact same 'double click' issue' in certain places). Of which, this video highlighted how I can fix it...if I were able to remove the bezel

 

I think the bezel click spring somehow got distorted causing the clicking issue. Debris can cause this as well as removing the bezel. Example, removing the bezel on a Tag Heuer 2000 series will usually damage the click spring, one of the 3 or 4 fingers will break off. The only good solution is to have spare click springs in stock. When a click spring finger is disabled, the click feel will be weaker. I don't think bending the remaining spring(s) will help much if at all because space limitation of the arc of the spring. Besides, I've actually tried to live with a missing finger, the bezel moves too easily by accident.

I've owned the Seiko SKX type watches in the past with no bezel click issues although that was decades ago. This type of watch uses a rubber O-ring as a bezel retainer. Once the O-ring gets hard, bezel removal will require much more force IMO.

Could be a Seiko quality issue and/or a wear issue. I'd take a very close look at the tip of the click spring fingers for uneven wear. Replace the click spring or shape the tip of the fingers of the springs to be the same.

If the distorted click sounds are only at certain points of the bezel rotation I'd take a very close look at the underside of the bezel where the click notches are located. Again the notches should all be the same. Lastly check for a warped bezel.

 

Does your bezel have a small "finger nail" notch in it somewhere where it meets the case?

 

Don't try using a box cutter it's far too brittle and you will only snap the blade.

I have used one of these guys with success:

As the knob gives you some leverage to force it in.

The 4 blade vice and the rubber/plastic C ring clamp would probably work best without fear of slipping and marring the case, or worse, your hand.

I would masking tape the lugs first regardless, and also take into account that you will have to put the bezel back on again, which if you don't use even and straight force it will go on crooked and then you will have other issues.

I do not have a crystal press which you would usually use for such things, so I found that using a roll of hockey or electricians tape is a good hack for that. Just make sure it presses down straight and even and test it by turning after, making sure the resistance is even all the way around.

 

I wasn't using the boxcutter for leverage, simply trying to get anything under the bezel at all. If I can't get a sharp boxcutter even remotely under the bezel, I'm certain a thicker tool like that is not gonna work either.

Basically given up at this point. I might take the watch apart soon (take movement & dial out), perhaps I'll see something from the inside of the case to access the bezel. Who knows. Weird Chinese watches.