I used an old toothbrush and some Dawn dish detergent to degunkify.This instructable will guide you through removing and replacing the bezel on your Rolex Submariner.The same process can be used with the two tone (16613) and solid gold (16618) subs.
Just be extra careful on those 2, as the 18k gold is a lot softer than the SS. ![]() Rolex Yachtmaster Bezel Replacement Download Step 1If you trash your Rolex, Im not buying you another one Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download Step 1: Prepping for the POP For this instructable youll need. Some GMT Master II owners will swap between pepsi, black or the so called coke bezels. Youll want to place a piece of tape right on one of the lugs, ensuring its right up against the bezel, but NOT covering the very thin gap between the watch case and the bezel. Its really small, and itll be a bugger to find if it takes flight. ![]() Ive done this before and know how to avoid the flying spring. It would be harder to see the pics if i used a plastic bag anyway. Rolex Yachtmaster Bezel Replacement Crack Between TheBeing very careful, press the tip of your knife into the crack between the case and the bezel. Then pry the bezel straight up, prying against the tape covered lug. Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download Step 3: Be Very CAREFUL With This Spring. Heres a pic of the spring that allows the bezel to click when you turn the bezel. Its shaped like an L with a curve on the long part that has the same curve as arc of the watch face. Youll also see that there is a lower ring still on the watch in the first picture. Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download Step 4: Removing the Bezel Insert. The bezel is really 2 pieces (first (blurry) pic), the bezel, and the insert (green). From the back of the bezel grasp it like Im doing in picture 2. Apply even force with your 2 fingers until it pops out of the bezel. Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download Step 5: Inspection and Cleaning. Now that its all apart, you can inspect the bezel for wear and clean out any gunk that built up. Pretty nasty. I use a 4x jewelers loupe to inspect the 120 teeth on the bezel.
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