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Post by picasso on Sept 28, 2006 1:49:36 GMT -5
Hi all, yesterday i managed to change my PO bezel. Pooh, i did cost me some nerves but it went ok. Here how it goes: 1) Put some protective tape on the lugs and the strap at 6 o`clock. Better put off the strap. 2) Take a watch knife und move it under the bezel at 6 o`clock. It will take some force. This is the most scary  moment. Move it until you here a "click". Don`t turn the knife, that ist not needed. 3) Put a toothpick or something similar in the gap so that it will stay open. 4) Move the knife like a can opener to 9 o`clock. Then the bezel will pop off. 5) Start breathing again ;D . 6) You can mount the new bezel just by pressing it down... Now warranty  . Good luck  Please share your experiences!! Christian |
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Post by GJ on Sept 28, 2006 1:56:26 GMT -5
Wow, you have more nerves then me... Thanks a lot for the lesson.. Kind regards, Gerard |
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Post by Houston on Sept 28, 2006 1:57:04 GMT -5
I think, no - I know there is no way I'd still attempt it myself. So, are you saying, there are no scratches Christian? Cheers ZIN  |
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Post by picasso on Sept 28, 2006 3:14:47 GMT -5
I think, no - I know there is no way I'd still attempt it myself. So, are you saying, there are no scratches Christian? Cheers ZIN Yeah, Zin, no scratches. To be honest: can´t believe it myself, i would not do it every 3 days. The moment you push the knife in your beloved PO.......but i just could not stand trying it..... ;D So go on you guys, make your own experiences...no risk no fun...  3 Straps and 2 bezel=6 different watches!! Christian |
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Post by Houston on Sept 28, 2006 5:09:46 GMT -5
Hey Senior Picasso move it under the bezel at 6 o`clock. It will take some force. This is the most scary moment. URGHHHH !!!..... You don't sayMove it until you here a "click". Don`t turn the knife, that ist not needed. Don't worry - I ain't turning no knife !!!
 4) Move the knife like a can opener to 9 o`clock. You cannot be serious  Then the bezel will pop off. 5) Start breathing again ;D . Ummmnnn.....I would have diedGood luck Please share your experiences!! Sorry, can't communicate from the after-lifeAlright pal ;D ;D ;D Cheers ZIN |
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Post by Scott D on Sept 28, 2006 7:28:29 GMT -5
Hey Senior Picasso move it under the bezel at 6 o`clock. It will take some force. This is the most scary moment. URGHHHH !!!..... You don't sayMove it until you here a "click". Don`t turn the knife, that ist not needed. Don't worry - I ain't turning no knife !!!
4) Move the knife like a can opener to 9 o`clock. You cannot be serious Then the bezel will pop off. 5) Start breathing again ;D . Ummmnnn.....I would have diedGood luck Please share your experiences!! Sorry, can't communicate from the after-lifeAlright pal ;D ;D ;D Cheers ZIN Zin, Isn't it a little early to be hitting the bottle already?? Well - OK, never too early ;D TOOO funny bud!! Picasso, Thanks for the step by step.. As one who never stepped away from a dangerous (or stupid) experiment, I shall try to do the same on mine. I've been very curious as to if & how to change it out. If it breaks, I'll just swap it with Jonathan's! ;D Question though, is a "dull" edged or sharp knife blade better? I would think the duller edged blade as it gives more leverage? |
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Post by Houston on Sept 28, 2006 7:37:51 GMT -5
Well Scott Needless to say, Picasso is very brave. I ain't touching a watch in that fashion that till I get my doctorate at the EB NWKS and have armed myself with an EB Super Deluxe Tool Kit ;D ;D ;D Cheers ZIn |
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Post by Scott D on Sept 28, 2006 7:49:02 GMT -5
You know Zin - you bring up a good point. I sent my money in for my super deluxe toolkit 3 weeks ago and haven't gotten it yet.... I hope it gets here soon. I have watches to fix - and trees to cut down....
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Post by Houston on Sept 28, 2006 8:02:39 GMT -5
Did you specify priority next day delivery? It cost an additional 20 bucks.  ...besides which until, one has had the specific tasks covered in the lectures, one wouldn't be able to use some of the more intricate tools successfully anyway. As you know, some of the tools are vewy, vewy high tek Three weeks is a long time. It's possible some items have to come from abroad. I gather movements from China can be a little slow this time of year  ;D ;D ;D Cheers ZIN |
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Post by picasso on Sept 28, 2006 8:29:48 GMT -5
Hey Senior Picasso move it under the bezel at 6 o`clock. It will take some force. This is the most scary moment. URGHHHH !!!..... You don't sayMove it until you here a "click". Don`t turn the knife, that ist not needed. Don't worry - I ain't turning no knife !!!
4) Move the knife like a can opener to 9 o`clock. You cannot be serious Then the bezel will pop off. 5) Start breathing again ;D . Ummmnnn.....I would have diedGood luck Please share your experiences!! Sorry, can't communicate from the after-lifeAlright pal ;D ;D ;D Cheers ZIN Zin, Isn't it a little early to be hitting the bottle already?? Well - OK, never too early ;D TOOO funny bud!! Picasso, Thanks for the step by step.. As one who never stepped away from a dangerous (or stupid) experiment, I shall try to do the same on mine. I've been very curious as to if & how to change it out. If it breaks, I'll just swap it with Jonathan's! ;D Question though, is a "dull" edged or sharp knife blade better? I would think the duller edged blade as it gives more leverage? Great Zin, i laughed like hell So here is the knife i used (it is quite sharp):  |
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Post by callaway454 on Sept 28, 2006 8:51:13 GMT -5
Reading your directions I got the very same feelings I used to get before jumping out of perfectly good airplanes, tightness in the stomach and other regions of my lower parts. Congrats brother you bigger coconuts than I, mind you it wouldn't bother me quite so bad with say a Seiko 007 but I will reserve the right to scream at an AD for putting an ugly mark on my PO not the man in the mirror I see him too much daily to ruin the relationship. |
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Post by Houston on Sept 28, 2006 10:26:08 GMT -5
Callaway I couldn't have put it better ;D ;D ;D Cheers ZIN PS - Have you voted in the contest yet pal?  |
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Post by callaway454 on Sept 28, 2006 11:12:28 GMT -5
Hasn't yet, have now, Thanks Zin you ever find a band yet for your Speedy?
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Post by Houston on Sept 28, 2006 11:40:43 GMT -5
Yes thanks Callaway my friend Ms Annthorpe kindly posted a link pf Mike Eng's pictures which were put up not so long ago. He had used a Seamaster rubber strap on his Speedy. But to clarify - I don't have a Speedy yet and would dearly love one especially if it was on a rubber strap with a deployment clasp. That would complete my WIS wants for now  I think it's dandy. He had to use a spacer between the case and the strap though, something to do with lining up the strap to the case. Thanks for voting too Cheers ZIN Picture credit - Mike Eng/TZ |
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Post by picasso on Oct 14, 2006 16:17:57 GMT -5
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. Good luck 
SEMPER FI - THERE IS NO COMPROMISE 
...besides which until, one has had the specific tasks covered in the lectures, one wouldn't be able to use some of the more intricate tools successfully anyway. As you know, some of the tools are vewy, vewy high tek 
