Seiko Turtle bezel and insert install
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Big thanks to LCBI for sending some parts over to share. These new sapphire lumed bezel inserts are a must have for all new builds.
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Thanks Will (wpherigo1) for inspiring me to do more.
2 years later I finally got it done. My factory bezel had gotten so it wouldn’t turn, hardly. So I did the switch. The pocket knife worked best. Once I put in the smaller gasket, the crystal press worked fine to pop it in. The clicks are a little les lms satisfying than I hoped, but the bezel is a torch now!
Watch looks fantastic as is👍
I put the new sapphire Batman insert on my Vostok Amphibia - the extra lume and shine has propelled it to a whole new level!
I've been tempted to replace the bezel on my STO Turtle because I don't care for the black PVD finish against a stainless steel case. Your video is giving me the confidence that I could do it without too much trouble. I really like LCBI products so it may be time to screw up the courage to do so.
Okay. Wow, that was pretty straight forward! Thanks, very much. I’ll let you know how it turned out. Really appreciate it, Rob.
Being told this one is crazy loose. I have another turtle I can try soon, maybe have a tight one to show mother way.
Almost has a planet ocean vibe about it with the blue/red(orange), Love it!
I ordered a steel bezel insert and coin edge bezel from Nomokies last week for my padi turtle 🐢
Nice. Huge fan of coin edge bezels, much prefer them to the old style 'bumpy grooves' bezel.
The bezel on my PADI Turtle pops off no problem...I have been thinking about getting the LBCI sapphire pepsi bezel insert and seeing how good your looks I will definitely get one - That lume is amazing. Thank you for another excellent video :)
Sweet! I just ordered a sapphire pepsi bezel for my srpa21 from LCBI should look awesome. Also putting a clear AR double domed sapphire.
I really want a pepsi bezel on the king turtle
Good Lord, the lume is utterly amazing!
Looks really sharp Rob, really really like that look with the blue, lume looks awesome!!!!
I love the turtles as they are, but very informative and surprisingly easier to remove that bezel than I imagined, don't think I would attempt anything on my collection of Turtle beauties.
That was an easy one! My orange Nemo was impossible to remove the bezel. The watch repair shop couldn't do it either and they were scratching the case. I took it back home and did it myself. But it required a ball peen hammer. Scratched the case more. Polished it out though. But it was very difficult. Some other Turts, still difficult just a little, but not as bad as my Nemo.
Wow, I had a heck of a time with the bezel on my PADI turtle. A blue lagoon dial would be killer IMO
That new bezel looks great!
Rob you should turn that Turtle into a Soxa mod. There are after market Doxa style dials and inserts. Cheers.
Exactly the video i needed to see.. I want to replace the bezel and insert on my skx009 with a dark blue ceramic. Will pick one up soon. Cheers 👍
Excellent video. I've been thinking about doing this on my Samurai, I guess it will be just as easy as the Turtle. The Blue also is a great idea ! Thank you
Bruce Cameron I heated my PADI Samurai bezel with a hairdryer then prayed off insert (destroying it) then was able to install ceramic insert without popping off the bezel.
Slack and lazy but it worked...looks stunning!
Hi William, many thanks and great tip@@willardhooton920
That definitely wasn’t the norm Rob. I had heard of the issue with removing the bezel and i encountered the same issue with mine. I ended up tapping/using a modelling knife blade to get the bezel removal started, followed by the blue bezel removal tool. After i got it started it was easy, but seemed to be near impossible beforehand.
Typical Seiko variation. This one came off insane easy. I have another way to remove stuck bezels I can show. It is more involved but works.
Also looking for a blue lagoon dial! Absolutely amazing colour.
I have a 779j. I bought a coin edge bezel and black ceramic insert for it, but I can't for the life of me get the bezel off. Scratched the hell out of the case as well, despite taping it up. Spent the rest of the time cleaning up the case with 1000 grit sandpaper. Not for the faint of heart, lol.
Been super lazy and just heating bezels with hairdryer, then prying off insert (destroying it😕).
Watch intact, ceramic / sapphire insert in, smile on face on...
Has worked on 2 SKX’s and a Samurai- Took 3 minutes 👍
Oh wow that’s nice I’m thinking why not try the Seiko SKX171 dial on the Turtle with that coin edge bezel it should look hot.
Wow , just few minute the Padi became 10000USD diver watch.
nice, what up Rob let me know what i can do to reserve a spot for one of your builds 😁. keep up the good work & god bless..✌🏼
Think I am may or June now. Just make contact with me and work the process.
right on thanks for responding sounds good let me know what you you need from me, my phone # or email to contact me. thanks again Rob i really appreciate it...my name is Luis by the way it's nice to meet you...
Hey Rob, who might you suggest makes the best current turtle coin edge bezels? LCBI is out of stock and Yobokies' website appears to be down. Any suggestions?
Looks good buddy!
what is the watch on the top left corner of the screen please ? it looks like a beauty
Tempted to mod my turtle but I have the save the ocean model and the color of the bezel matches so well already that I can't bring myself to change it. Might have 5o buy another turtle lol.
I picked up the batman sapphire bezel insert. I think it's going to look amazing with the PVD and black rubber strap.
Please try to have an extended close up view of the watch. It would be nice to appreciate all your effort instead of trying to pause youtube and catch it just right. Thanks!
Spacebar and then to pause and move frame by frame in youtube.
@@christophermallory2222 I learn something everyday! Thanks!
What kind of Adhesive do you use for the Bezel insert? Do you replace the bezel and insert if you want a different insert? I would like to put a batman bezel on my Turtle.
Hey Rob - what do you use for adhesive for the bezel inserts?
Prefer companies have it on the bezel already. Some include 3m stickers. Or in a pinch go to local craft store and pick up jewelers glue.
Hello, can i change only the aluminium pepsi part of the bezel ?
Love your videos. Quick question: when you “mod” a Seiko turtle doesn’t it lose its ISO certification? Shouldn’t it be pressure tested in some piece of equipment?
Can someone please tell me where can I find insert lume dot for turtle? The one inside the triangle at 12 o'clock position.
That's a great insert. The watch with the silver dial at the back. What is it?
Ball, video soon.
Random Rob
Thought so. Looks like a trainmaster legend. I am looking forward this review.
Model name of watch?
I've been searching for a bezel for my 1984 Seiko turtle 6309-7049. I think I found the bezel, and bearings, but I still need the ratchet ring,and spring. I've got more expensive watches, but my wife bought me the watch new in 84,and I lost the bezel diving in Key West 10 years ago. It's been serviced 3,or 4 times over the years, and is ready again, but whether i mod it,or get the original parts isn't that important, I'd just like it to be complete. If you would except the commission, great ! Or perhaps you can give me some idea where I can find those elusive parts. Enjoyed the video,and I'll be watching. No pun intended.
Well, so far, it hasn’t popped off yet. I’m going to try again carefully tomorrow so I don’t make any more marks in it!
You may have a good tight one. There are better tools for sure. Also when they are tough I remove the movement and go hard at it another way. Involves brass punch and hammer.
Boa tarde. Eu fiz a troca do coin edge e senti que ele ficou travado. Eu preciso passar uma graxa no click spring para ele correr leve ?
i'm wondering how this ceramic inserts fit with stock hardlex, will it stick out more than stock?
Quick question If I was to buy a Seiko Turtle one of these days and wanted you to do a similar bezel mod,
how much would it cost for the parts and labor?
Agreed, you made it look way too easy! LOL
I need that bezel and insert for my PADI. Where did you get it again?
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Do you still do mods?
Using your knife to remove the bezel can scratch your watch I think.
@1:54 that replacement bezel is *noisy* - and not in a a good way
Those bezel chapter rings come off in pools and especially the ocean with depth/temperature/pressure changes. You loose ISO rating when you tape a bezel insert on. I am staying stock for diving. Thanks but no thanks.