Lots of people have made seiko bezel removal tutorials, yours is the first one that I managed to get my bezel off with! That bottom left corner is definitely the trick.
Hey Eric, I find that soaking the bezel in mineral spirits for about 30 minutes softens the adhesive very nicely and the insert will just come off with a small amount of finger pressure. Leaves the original insert in pristine condition and eliminates the chance of deforming it with a screwdriver. Mineral spirits has virtually no odor as well and has a very slow evaporation rate. I do recommend removing the bezel gasket first though and re-lubing before installation.
This type of bezel insert makes the watch look much much better. I never liked this watch, but with this insert I kind of understand why people love it.
I ordered namoki bezel, bezel insert and double dom sapphir for my seiko5 srpd this morning. I callad a watchmaker to do do it but now i think i will do it. Thank you
Thank you. The reason for saying this is that a local jeweller wanted to charge me £70. What for? To change the bezel complete with it's attached insert! I followed your instructions (using a blunt kitchen knife) and had the job done it 5 minutes.
This is great tutorial for bezel mod, nice angle shot. Just sub your channel for future reference. Always thought of doing simple mod on my watch but just wasn't too sure how to go about doing it. Your simple and clear illustration guide is great for beginner like me. Looking forward for more such tutorial from you, awesome job!
Highly recommended to use contact cement glue instead of the provided adhesive if you will actually go to dive/swim/snorkel in ocean. I just lost the bezel insert which fell off without knowing it on the 2nd day playing at sea.
The bezel insert looks like it’s of a good quality. I purchased a skx007 many moons ago with the green bezel insert and it popped off after a few days and realised there were little or no contact surface and the insert was very thin almost foil like.
I’ve just used this video to change the bezel ring in my old Seiko 7002, the principles the same except for a “pesky” rubber gasket! However just finished it and it looks fantastic, I will be doing my skx007 next, these videos are very well made and kind of relaxing! One day I’ll order something from you 👍🏼
Thank you so much on this video! I'm planning to do the same mod, but on the website it says "Sapphire Double Dome Crystal required" for this mod... Do I need to change the crystal or can I only change the bezel? Thanks!
Nice and easy like all your videos... So there is no gasket inside the bezel. I wonder why the one I bought came with a black gasket (live the ones for the caseback). Kept me thinking. Thanks for these tutorials man!
Thank you for the video. Have you considered using a different type of adhesive for the bezel plate? I feel like contact cement would not do well with continued exposure to saltwater. Check out E6000.
Thank you so much for this video. It really helped me out doing my first piece of work on my Seiko. Quick question - do you have any suggestions for shaving off diameter because the bezel insert is too large?
First off I just want to say thank you for this amazing tutorial. I followed everything and it worked out great. One question, after installing my aftermarket sloped ceramic bezel insert with contact cement and letting it dry over night. Looked great but I noticed along the outer edge of the bezel (rim facing the crystal) one side was raised slightly higher than the other. Is this cause I applied the glue unevenly? Or the bezel insert itself was uneven. Have you encountered this before? Thank you so much.
Thank you for the kind words! Glad it worked out for you. Possibly the bezel insert itself was uneven or the underside of the bezel insert / exposed side of the bezel had some adhesive from the previous insert that caused it to raise up a little.
I enjoy your videos, always explained and made easy to follow. Thank you. ***** But I had a few problems with this bezel video, you see it started well and was all going to plan but I made the mistake of smelling the alcohol mixture and thinking how yummy it smells. 10 minutes later and an empty container , it all started going wrong, my vision seemed blurry thus the kitchen instrument I was using slipped of the bezel and stabbed me, I then slipped across the watch glass deeply causing a deep gash. So then I carved my name on my wife's families antique Grandfather clock. At the end of all this, I felt good about myself and very happy.
Nice vid. Does that tip about the bottom left corner apply to most diver watches? I have a Casio MTD-1010 (Submariner) and cannot seem to get the bezel to pry loose, but I have a couple new cuts to my hands!!
My bezel insert was very difficult to remove without heat and I was using quite a bit of force to the point that I was concerned of bending the actual bezel. I used my heat gun (paint stripper gun) on low setting and the adhesive melted and it came away with no pressure at all. Great video as always. Thanks.
So it appears like you swapped a flat bezel insert for a sloped bezel insert.. when i first got into modding i had tried to do the same.. but the slope on the replacement bezel made the interior diameter higher then the crystal... not very eye appealing... so what are the "rules" that make this type of swap more seamless?
Contact adhesive means just that. It needs to be in contact with itself to work properly. You have to put the adhesive on both parts to be joined, not just one side. The adhesive sticks to itself after a quick drying time. Put the adhesive on both sides to be joined, then wait for it to get tacky. Once both sides are tacky you place the two pieces together, but you have to be careful because once they are together you have no time to adjust things, once it's stuck, it's stuck for good! Great videos, keep up the good work. I just bought a Seiko SKX011J1(Orange Boy)because of watching your channel...
Hi , contact adhesive also works if you just coat one side and join straight away - known as a “wet” stick, when applying to both sides and waiting for it to dry before joining both parts is a “ dry” stick - from and old uk pro model maker!
Why do you glue the insert on after you put the bezel back on?? And what type of glue is satisfactory to use? I think something like epoxy is overkill glue yeah? I see some of these inserts come with a sticky backing- that you peel away(similar to double sided tape) is that right or? Thanks P.s - You don't run a small layer of silicone grease before you put the bezel back on?
GREAT ! But why not glue the bezel insert onto the bezel before putting the bezel back on to avoid the risk of getting glue on the watch ? I am sure there is a very good answer but I am only just getting into this stuff.....Thanks !!!!
I saw a tutorial on WATCHUSEEK that one guy, says to use a hairdryer to warm the glue of the insert (making possible to remove it), so clean the bezel glue and proceed with the change of the new insert. I didn't do this, I'm waiting my "Parnis Pa2105" arrives from AliExpress to make this mod.
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Lots of people have made seiko bezel removal tutorials, yours is the first one that I managed to get my bezel off with! That bottom left corner is definitely the trick.
Sorry for the poor aperture / volume shift guys! I'll work on it on the next video.
Hey Eric, I find that soaking the bezel in mineral spirits for about 30 minutes softens the adhesive very nicely and the insert will just come off with a small amount of finger pressure. Leaves the original insert in pristine condition and eliminates the chance of deforming it with a screwdriver. Mineral spirits has virtually no odor as well and has a very slow evaporation rate. I do recommend removing the bezel gasket first though and re-lubing before installation.
So with this technique, I should be able to remove my ceramic King Turtle bezel insert without damaging it, right?
@@johnkennedy9078
I've just removed a ceramic insert using this method with nail varnish remover. It really does work and no damage
THAT! IS! MY! WATCH! Looks great - can´t wait to have it in my hands! Thanx, Eric! Great job!
Thanks for the support ! Cant wait till you receive it.
@@LumeShotgive me your email addresses pls
This type of bezel insert makes the watch look much much better. I never liked this watch, but with this insert I kind of understand why people love it.
Best bezel tutorial I've seen so far! Good job!
Thank you!
The best bezel and insert tutorial I have seen. Thanks.
HI from South Africa! I just got my skx 2 days ago!
I ordered namoki bezel, bezel insert and double dom sapphir for my seiko5 srpd this morning. I callad a watchmaker to do do it but now i think i will do it. Thank you
Eric (re: Lume Pip): If you drop it on the carpet, it's gone forever
Me: Turns lights off, finds it in 3 seconds.
Worked like a charm. Only the remains of the glue were a pain in the a** to clean, but the result made up for it :)
You're an absolute PRO!
Great tutorial - thank you
I'm just happy to see so many young divers out there
kek
Thank you. The reason for saying this is that a local jeweller wanted to charge me £70. What for? To change the bezel complete with it's attached insert! I followed your instructions (using a blunt kitchen knife) and had the job done it 5 minutes.
I always opt to do it myself if it seems do-able!
Thank you, very nice tutorial. Saved me few dollars.
This is great tutorial for bezel mod, nice angle shot. Just sub your channel for future reference. Always thought of doing simple mod on my watch but just wasn't too sure how to go about doing it. Your simple and clear illustration guide is great for beginner like me. Looking forward for more such tutorial from you, awesome job!
Thank you for the support! I really appreciate it!
Highly recommended to use contact cement glue instead of the provided adhesive if you will actually go to dive/swim/snorkel in ocean. I just lost the bezel insert which fell off without knowing it on the 2nd day playing at sea.
Trima kasih telah berbagi pengalamanmu
Thank you. I love lume.
Great video man. Excellent job with the channel!
Thank you! Really appreciate the support!
thanks for this! will definitely attempt this on my skx033
Great video. Simple and to the point. Useful and helpful!
Thanks for this video it's exactly what I needed to see.
Hope it was helpful!
Very good bezel removal tutorial. Wish I had seen this before my first attempt...lol
Excellent video professionally presented as always. Thanks for posting
Thank you for watching!
The bezel insert looks like it’s of a good quality.
I purchased a skx007 many moons ago with the green bezel insert and it popped off after a few days and realised there were little or no contact surface and the insert was very thin almost foil like.
Great video mate, I have an SKX on the way and will definitely be following these tips.
This is all new to me..thank you for the video(s)..fantastic! And subscribed!
다른 튜토리얼엔 베젤부터 붙이고 인서트하느라 깨지는 사고도 있는데 이 방법이 정답이네요. 안보고 했으면 저도 깨먹을뻔... 감사합니다.
베젤이 깨지는 경험이 있어서 튜토리얼 올리고 싶었습니다!
Great clear vid
Great tutorial video.....Just what I needed!
Exellent tutorial! Thanks!
Good explanations and visuals. Thanks for the tutorial!
This mod looks amazing. I'm considering getting a 09 and contacting you for a few mods. Thumbs up!
PCL Outdoors & Bushcraft Thank you! Cant wait to work with you!
Hey dude, great video. Helpful, concise instruction. Thanks for posting.
Hey man! Thanks for watching and for the kind words !
I’ve just used this video to change the bezel ring in my old Seiko 7002, the principles the same except for a “pesky” rubber gasket! However just finished it and it looks fantastic, I will be doing my skx007 next, these videos are very well made and kind of relaxing! One day I’ll order something from you 👍🏼
This was very useful, thank you so much. I'm assuming it's similar for other Seiko models?
Thank you! great video. Where can I buy the Pepsi insert and also the inner gasket that protects the machine from water coming into the watch?
Thank you dude.
Another useful episode
Thank you man
Thank you
Great vid! Thanks
Thank you so much on this video! I'm planning to do the same mod, but on the website it says "Sapphire Double Dome Crystal required" for this mod... Do I need to change the crystal or can I only change the bezel? Thanks!
Nice and easy like all your videos... So there is no gasket inside the bezel. I wonder why the one I bought came with a black gasket (live the ones for the caseback). Kept me thinking. Thanks for these tutorials man!
I love your stuff man, love it.
Good video, thank you
Thanks a lot
Well done and thank you.
excellent clear, useful tutorial !
Thanks
Thank you very much!! Nice tutorial.
Thank you for the video. Have you considered using a different type of adhesive for the bezel plate? I feel like contact cement would not do well with continued exposure to saltwater. Check out E6000.
Wooooow, well done, thanks man.
Excellent Job. Thank You
Thank you so much for this video. It really helped me out doing my first piece of work on my Seiko. Quick question - do you have any suggestions for shaving off diameter because the bezel insert is too large?
Nicely presented !
Once the old bezel insert is off, wang the bezel in the cutlery tray of your dishwasher. Job done
Eric, is the pip just pressed in or glued? If pressed in, from which side. Thanks. Ive learned a ton from your vids.
Very detailed tutorial, thx a lot! A question, why glue the insert after the bezel attachment but not before?
Just to make sure that the bezel insert is properly aligned up with the clicks!
@@LumeShot got it! Thx!
Awesome video👍👍
Thanks! 👍
very good video
First off I just want to say thank you for this amazing tutorial. I followed everything and it worked out great. One question, after installing my aftermarket sloped ceramic bezel insert with contact cement and letting it dry over night. Looked great but I noticed along the outer edge of the bezel (rim facing the crystal) one side was raised slightly higher than the other. Is this cause I applied the glue unevenly? Or the bezel insert itself was uneven. Have you encountered this before? Thank you so much.
Thank you for the kind words! Glad it worked out for you. Possibly the bezel insert itself was uneven or the underside of the bezel insert / exposed side of the bezel had some adhesive from the previous insert that caused it to raise up a little.
Great video. Thanks
Nice one mate, really helped me....subsrcibed. love from UK
Awesome tutorial vid! was wondering, will this work for a seiko samurai as well? thanks!
Hey Eric. Nice video. Did you change the glass on this Seiko as well? Or is it just the new bezel that make it looks like so?
Nice video, thank you
Great tutorial.
Excellent job.... Thank you...
Thanks for watching! Hope it helped!
this keeps water resitance?
Very good video! The original metal bezels don’t look so great I like the Ceramic ones that you can buy
I enjoy your videos, always explained and made easy to follow. Thank you. ***** But I had a few problems with this bezel video, you see it started well and was all going to plan but I made the mistake of smelling the alcohol mixture and thinking how yummy it smells. 10 minutes later and an empty container , it all started going wrong, my vision seemed blurry thus the kitchen instrument I was using slipped of the bezel and stabbed me, I then slipped across the watch glass deeply causing a deep gash. So then I carved my name on my wife's families antique Grandfather clock. At the end of all this, I felt good about myself and very happy.
When I put the bezel back in it won’t turn it’s locked in place. Click spring in inserted correct and o-ring is good
Excellent video
Thanks
Hi where did you get you bezel insert? The 2nd one from the left
Nice vid. Does that tip about the bottom left corner apply to most diver watches? I have a Casio MTD-1010 (Submariner) and cannot seem to get the bezel to pry loose, but I have a couple new cuts to my hands!!
0:36 yes
Thanks! But is there a bezel gasket that we need to know about?
Amazing!
Thanks!
My bezel insert was very difficult to remove without heat and I was using quite a bit of force to the point that I was concerned of bending the actual bezel. I used my heat gun (paint stripper gun) on low setting and the adhesive melted and it came away with no pressure at all. Great video as always. Thanks.
So it appears like you swapped a flat bezel insert for a sloped bezel insert.. when i first got into modding i had tried to do the same.. but the slope on the replacement bezel made the interior diameter higher then the crystal... not very eye appealing... so what are the "rules" that make this type of swap more seamless?
Can you use rubber cement vs contact cement? Would both work?
bonsoir, qu elle colle utiliser vous pour changer l insert?
merci
Nice video
Contact adhesive means just that. It needs to be in contact with itself to work properly. You have to put the adhesive on both parts to be joined, not just one side. The adhesive sticks to itself after a quick drying time. Put the adhesive on both sides to be joined, then wait for it to get tacky. Once both sides are tacky you place the two pieces together, but you have to be careful because once they are together you have no time to adjust things, once it's stuck, it's stuck for good! Great videos, keep up the good work. I just bought a Seiko SKX011J1(Orange Boy)because of watching your channel...
Hi , contact adhesive also works if you just coat one side and join straight away - known as a “wet” stick, when applying to both sides and waiting for it to dry before joining both parts is a “ dry” stick - from and old uk pro model maker!
I'm looking for a replacement bezel for a 6105-8009.....willing to take any bezel that will fit if I can't find the correct bezel
Why do you glue the insert on after you put the bezel back on?? And what type of glue is satisfactory to use? I think something like epoxy is overkill glue yeah? I see some of these inserts come with a sticky backing- that you peel away(similar to double sided tape) is that right or? Thanks
P.s - You don't run a small layer of silicone grease before you put the bezel back on?
WHERE'D U BUY THAT CERAMIC SKX BEZEL?? Didn't see in your descript
can you use slope bezels on the stock flat crystals? or nahhh
Can I use a sloped bezel insert instead of a flat one?
good job man !
GREAT ! But why not glue the bezel insert onto the bezel before putting the bezel back on to avoid the risk of getting glue on the watch ? I am sure there is a very good answer but I am only just getting into this stuff.....Thanks !!!!
What hands would you say you prefer, On all the seiko street srpd?
Is this the flat bezel or is this the one with dome glass?
Hi. Do you know if it's possible to find a Pepsi ceramic bezel I for a tourtle?
Cheers
Please share this bezel insert shop link (the one with red triangle and luminous pop at 12)
Would it be possible to just change the insert and keep the original bezel?
I saw a tutorial on WATCHUSEEK that one guy, says to use a hairdryer to warm the glue of the insert (making possible to remove it), so clean the bezel glue and proceed with the change of the new insert. I didn't do this, I'm waiting my "Parnis Pa2105" arrives from AliExpress to make this mod.
How are the top 3 makers of ceramic lumed bezels?