Bezel misalignment - how hard is it to fix?

[Dougal]

I have got a life, not a loupe. So when I can spit a misaligned bezel, it must be off. How hard are they to fix? I have one watch with minimal misalignment on the bezel (I might worry about it at its next service) and another with a little more misalignment (irritating because – once spotted – I can’t unsee it). If I can find a reliable watchmaker, how costly is bezel alignment?

[lewie]

Really depends what watch
If it has a bezel insert that probably needs pressing out then pressing back in correctly
If it’s a solid bezel that’s another matter

[noTAGlove]

Timely thread as I just sent my watch back to the manufacturer under warranty to get the bezel realigned. Sorted in about 8 weeks FOC.

[MrBanks]

Depends entirely on the watch but theoretically it's easy because you're replacing a part, be it the insert or the entire bezel.

[notenoughwrists]

I did it on a number of Seiko divers over the years.
Provided the insert can be removed (carefully with a razor or Stanley blade - they were well glued, and quite bendy!)

Also used to regularly swap the insert on my Rolex GMT from coke to Pepsi and vice versa.

Even swapped a Tudor BB insert a year or so ago. Was fine.

Just Google the watch in question and there will be loads of info from someone who has done it before you.


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