omega planet ocean changing the bezel
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guys
is it possible to change the colour of the planet ocean bezel from black to orange, is there any differences between the version that comes with the orange bezel and the black bezel?
how much would a new bezel cost and is the kind of thing you can do yourself or do you need the dealer to do it
pk
is it possible to change the colour of the planet ocean bezel from black to orange, is there any differences between the version that comes with the orange bezel and the black bezel?
how much would a new bezel cost and is the kind of thing you can do yourself or do you need the dealer to do it
pk
You'll need a bezel removal tool to do it without risking damage and you can buy the bezel from here
http://www.ofrei.com/page663.html
As long as you have the right size bezel for your watch it will fit no problem ie 45mm bezel for 45mm Planet Ocean.
http://www.ofrei.com/page663.html
As long as you have the right size bezel for your watch it will fit no problem ie 45mm bezel for 45mm Planet Ocean.
The actual coloured part comes off too, as I found out with my Seamaster Qartz which may be a cheaper option than a complete bezel.
Its just sourcing one but I did see an inner pop up on ebay (albeit for a standard seamaster).
Omega also carry limited stock of inner bezels so it may be worth giving their repairs department a call.
Its just sourcing one but I did see an inner pop up on ebay (albeit for a standard seamaster).
Omega also carry limited stock of inner bezels so it may be worth giving their repairs department a call.
vincenz said:
The actual coloured part comes off too, as I found out with my Seamaster Qartz which may be a cheaper option than a complete bezel.
Its just sourcing one but I did see an inner pop up on ebay (albeit for a standard seamaster).
Omega also carry limited stock of inner bezels so it may be worth giving their repairs department a call.
The bezel insert can be difficult to change. One mistake and you ruined a £50 part. Many of those on ebay are not genuine Omega.Its just sourcing one but I did see an inner pop up on ebay (albeit for a standard seamaster).
Omega also carry limited stock of inner bezels so it may be worth giving their repairs department a call.
Certainly it's an option but you risk ruining bezels on removal and refitting.
205lad said:
vincenz said:
The actual coloured part comes off too, as I found out with my Seamaster Qartz which may be a cheaper option than a complete bezel.
Its just sourcing one but I did see an inner pop up on ebay (albeit for a standard seamaster).
Omega also carry limited stock of inner bezels so it may be worth giving their repairs department a call.
The bezel insert can be difficult to change. One mistake and you ruined a £50 part. Many of those on ebay are not genuine Omega.Its just sourcing one but I did see an inner pop up on ebay (albeit for a standard seamaster).
Omega also carry limited stock of inner bezels so it may be worth giving their repairs department a call.
Certainly it's an option but you risk ruining bezels on removal and refitting.
vincenz said:
If you don't know what your doing.
Crossing the road is a problem if you don't know what you're doing.Changing the bezel insert on one of these watches isn't easy even if you know what you're doing which is one of the reasons Omega just change the bezel and not the insert. Very easy to bend the very delicate insert a fraction and leave it unuseable.
Furthermore I'd suggest that someone who doesn't know where to source one or which part he needs probably isn't the best candidate for a bezel insert swap.
Talk about having to state the obvious.
Best option is just to change the plastic insert. Tools you will need as follows :
1. Rubber gloves
2. A decent hypoallergenic lubricant
3.A solid knee high level table or similar
4.A blunt Chisel or desert spoon
5. A good supply of absorbant kitchen roll
6.A non slip rubber mat
7.A mobile phone or cordless landline handset ( make sure you are in reach of base station ) so emergency calls can be made.
8.It is also prudent to employ the help of an assistant if you havn`t carried out a procedure like this before as difficlties can arise.
!!!!!!!!!!
1. Rubber gloves
2. A decent hypoallergenic lubricant
3.A solid knee high level table or similar
4.A blunt Chisel or desert spoon
5. A good supply of absorbant kitchen roll
6.A non slip rubber mat
7.A mobile phone or cordless landline handset ( make sure you are in reach of base station ) so emergency calls can be made.
8.It is also prudent to employ the help of an assistant if you havn`t carried out a procedure like this before as difficlties can arise.
!!!!!!!!!!
Watch-Collector said:
Best option is just to change the plastic insert. Tools you will need as follows :
1. Rubber gloves
2. A decent hypoallergenic lubricant
3.A solid knee high level table or similar
4.A blunt Chisel or desert spoon
5. A good supply of absorbant kitchen roll
6.A non slip rubber mat
7.A mobile phone or cordless landline handset ( make sure you are in reach of base station ) so emergency calls can be made.
8.It is also prudent to employ the help of an assistant if you havn`t carried out a procedure like this before as difficlties can arise.
!!!!!!!!!!
lol- of course the insert isn't just made of plastic. One wrong move and the whole thing will go up!1. Rubber gloves
2. A decent hypoallergenic lubricant
3.A solid knee high level table or similar
4.A blunt Chisel or desert spoon
5. A good supply of absorbant kitchen roll
6.A non slip rubber mat
7.A mobile phone or cordless landline handset ( make sure you are in reach of base station ) so emergency calls can be made.
8.It is also prudent to employ the help of an assistant if you havn`t carried out a procedure like this before as difficlties can arise.
!!!!!!!!!!
vincenz said:
Darren
I'm really struggling to see how crossing the road has anything to do with changing a bezel.
The OP wanted advice and I gave him another solution in addition to a full bezel change, it worked for me fine.
As for the 8 step post above, your just a tosser
Thanks for the vote of confidence but I didn't make that post, I just quoted someone else above. You'll see that clearly if you read the thread. I'm really struggling to see how crossing the road has anything to do with changing a bezel.
The OP wanted advice and I gave him another solution in addition to a full bezel change, it worked for me fine.
As for the 8 step post above, your just a tosser
Should I expect an apology or are you not 'man enough' for that?
Watch-Collector said:
Best option is just to change the plastic insert. Tools you will need as follows :
1. Rubber gloves
2. A decent hypoallergenic lubricant
3.A solid knee high level table or similar
4.A blunt Chisel or desert spoon
5. A good supply of absorbant kitchen roll
6.A non slip rubber mat
7.A mobile phone or cordless landline handset ( make sure you are in reach of base station ) so emergency calls can be made.
8.It is also prudent to employ the help of an assistant if you havn`t carried out a procedure like this before as difficlties can arise.
!!!!!!!!!!
With regard to point 4, will a soup spoon suffice or a perhaps a Dutch hoe?1. Rubber gloves
2. A decent hypoallergenic lubricant
3.A solid knee high level table or similar
4.A blunt Chisel or desert spoon
5. A good supply of absorbant kitchen roll
6.A non slip rubber mat
7.A mobile phone or cordless landline handset ( make sure you are in reach of base station ) so emergency calls can be made.
8.It is also prudent to employ the help of an assistant if you havn`t carried out a procedure like this before as difficlties can arise.
!!!!!!!!!!
205lad said:
vincenz said:
Darren
I'm really struggling to see how crossing the road has anything to do with changing a bezel.
The OP wanted advice and I gave him another solution in addition to a full bezel change, it worked for me fine.
As for the 8 step post above, your just a tosser
Thanks for the vote of confidence but I didn't make that post, I just quoted someone else above. You'll see that clearly if you read the thread. I'm really struggling to see how crossing the road has anything to do with changing a bezel.
The OP wanted advice and I gave him another solution in addition to a full bezel change, it worked for me fine.
As for the 8 step post above, your just a tosser
Should I expect an apology or are you not 'man enough' for that?
205lad said:
vincenz said:
Needles to say your not having an appology
Who is Needles?As for not having an apology I think I can learn to live with that, it speaks volumes about the type of person you are. Have a nice day
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