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Thread: 1982 Precista Automatic Diver - Replacement Bezel

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    1982 Precista Automatic Diver - Replacement Bezel

    I may be able to get a small batch of bezels manufactured for the above watch. The bezel will be two piece made from stainless steel with PVD/DLC finish. It will have an insert similar in appearance to the original alloy bezel as its is not practical to manufacture a one piece bezel. I'm not keen to make it in alloy as the original bezels are of poor quality and any replacement should be an improvement in my opinion. This is the spec I've decided on.

    + 38.50 mm OD nominal
    + 316L corrosion resistant steel
    + Edge 120 serrations/knurls
    + PVD/DLC coated
    + Bezel insert with font / markings similar to the original
    + Inverted lume triangle @ 12 (Patina colour)
    + Bi-directional (no clicks)
    + Retaining wire spring attachment

    Budgetary cost based on 10 pieces will be somewhere between £360 - £400 each plus postage. If the demand is for more than 10 pieces the price would be cheaper, I will take 3, so I'm hoping for an additional 7 bezels from other collectors.

    If anyone is interested, please PM or email me so I can get an idea if it is feasible. Delivery around 4 months or so.

    Terry

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    You're talking about the original Precista 82, not the Timefactors homage?

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    Yes, the original model. Among the ones we know of a few are minus bezel.

    The 82 bezel is made of a poor quality alloy that is prone to a number of issues i.e. corrosion between it and the case, breaking up when removing
    to clean it and by design it overhangs the case between 8 - 10 making it easy to be accidentally dislodged.

    Terry

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    The bezel on mine is pretty good. I'd better look after it.

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    My advice would be don't try to take it off or ask your watchmaker to take it off.

    Terry


    Quote Originally Posted by trident-7 View Post
    The bezel on mine is pretty good. I'd better look after it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Terry View Post
    My advice would be don't try to take it off or ask your watchmaker to take it off.

    Terry
    I would be buying a replacement bezel as well just in case. I would hate to loose the original, having missed the chance to buy a possible replacement. As we know these are like rocking horse sh1te.

    I have this fear with my snowflake sub, the bezel is lovely and I would hate to loose it, but at least I can get a replacement.

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    Any more interest out there? I don't have the numbers to make this viable at the moment.

    PM or email me if interested please.

    Terry

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