Originally Posted by
walkerwek1958
I have one of these, unless the bezel is v. easy to remove it’s absolutely useless.
I have yet to find an ideal tool for removing all types of bezel. Rotating bezels have to be turned and prised (or pulled) simultaneously, that can be difficult on some. Any tool used to orise the bezel must be softer than the case metal otherwise the risk of marking is high.
I have a custom- made tool for Omega Seamaster Pro bezels but its not much use on anything else.
One tool that can be useful us a crystal lifter with brass claws, I’ve used that sucessfully on some watches.
Before removing any rotating bezel its worth freeing it up ( if possible) and applying some lubrication. Water/ detergent, or WD 40 can help, but sometimes the bezel’s full if dirt and can’t be freed.
Bezel removal can be a v. easy or v. difficult, no easy answer, and no one single tool that’ll do them all!