How to Remove Bezel from SEIKO SKX Watch

How to Remove Bezel from SEIKO SKX Watch - How to Fix Stuck Bezel

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@betterinsodapop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this. Was able to get my stuck bezel off so I could clean it. I added a couple of drops of Tuf-Glide, and then popped it back on. Was able to get my stuck bezel moving again. Thanks!

@DanceForMe13 8 жыл бұрын

Good vid! Instead of a dull knife you can use hard plasic removal pry bars if you worry about scratches.

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+DanceForMe13 I never knew of such things :) thanks for sharing !

@sunyataanatta1274 8 жыл бұрын

please wrap your knife edge in clear plastic sheet before doing this. It help prevent the scratch.

@fishermanryan 8 жыл бұрын

+Sunyata Anatta Thanks for this info

@jddd665 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. This was more like "How NOT to remove the bezel". The whole point of showing how to remove the bezel is doing it without scratching the watch. But it's an OK video, all in all

@andygendron 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciated

@danielmarshall4587 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you great vid followed your instructions ..... cleaned and popped a bit of grease onto the "o" ring and HAPPY DAYS, the bezel turns so much easier now. Also putting the watch face down onto a flat surface and yes popped right back on. Thanks again all the best.

@edcwatches 4 жыл бұрын

happy it worked out for you .cheers

@stehodgson 10 ай бұрын

AWESOME video, MANY, MANY THANKS. With your help, I successfully changed the bezel on my 1980's Seiko Divers watch. Your video gave me the confidence to do it myself 🇮🇲🏍🤝

@tonyryan6333 8 жыл бұрын

Many thanks struggled at first to get the bezel back on but popped back nicely with a coat of vaseline on the seal. Cheers

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

cheers mate

@janalexuskho9277 8 жыл бұрын

I would suggest (if it hasn't been mentioned) to use a caseback opener. The edge is not sharp and has a taper that slides right in. Aside from that, great demo. It helped me out! Thanks

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+Jan Alexus Kho my favorite and most efficient tool is Swiss Army knife can opener

@themixscientist 8 жыл бұрын

Nice vid EDC! I popped mine off right after I watched you do it. Thanks!

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+themixscientist cheers !

@WouterZtube 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Just used two pieces of wood. Not upside-down since I was afraid that the ring would be misplaced. Worked too on my Baby Tuna

@thestig007 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. I had a Seiko monster once that had a sticky bezel. I removed it with a butter knife and just like you said, put it on the carpet on the floor and just pushed it back on. Bezel is very smooth now.

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+TheStig ZeroZeroZero as they should be .. Seiko Bezels are one of the smoothest I have ever had

@geekstar2937 5 жыл бұрын

Going to do it today with my SRP309 orange monsters with stuck bezel. Wish me good luck :-)

@mart1n10601 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you find that new bezel from?! its beautiful

@jonsmith4669 8 жыл бұрын

I recently loosened a jammed bezel on a Seiko diver by immersing just the Bezel part in hot water in tumbler,not the whole watch ! .....we only want to heat up the Bezel ring,not the whole watch by immersing just The Bezel in hot water it expands the metal ring,and frees it, also it loosens any gunk trapped in the Bezel. very quick, afterwards rinse it under a tap rotating the bezel then lubricate with silicon spray. One assumes all the seals are ok before doing this!

@bwalton7 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I used it to swap the bezel on my skx171.

@aaronbernath3554 Жыл бұрын

Do you know if you can swap bezels between brands? Is it standard sizes? Like putting a Timex bezel on a Ball (assuming same diameter of course)

@JMLockpicking 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video...just did mine and your video worked great.

@wesnicholson4498 7 жыл бұрын

Hey EDC Gunner- What's the name of that strap? I really like that style

@dade3035 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful strap ! Where do you take it ?

@tommay2437 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. it has helped me to repair my almost 30 yo seiko 7T34, where the bezel was stuck.

@edcwatches 2 жыл бұрын

cheers

@rbmwiv 2 жыл бұрын

I have this synthetic oil I use on stuck bezels works pretty good except for the worst of them.

@AngeloBungaro 6 жыл бұрын

hi, can you tell me the inner and outer sizes of the belez?

@christirado1131 8 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know where I can get one of those rings? My bezel won't move without it

@Andenni 4 жыл бұрын

I have a dull cheap kitchen knife just like that which I purposely never sharpen. It worked perfectly!

@briggs9187 8 жыл бұрын

Does anyone here know.... I have a Black Monster 2, I would like to Mod the Bezel with a Pepsi style Bezel... what would fit and if they are sold... where? I can't find anything on it.

@frederic6998 7 жыл бұрын

That's the savage way, there is tools to remoove a bezel properly without risking to completly scatch the watch or even deeply cut you finger.

@a_flexxx 6 жыл бұрын

Newb question: What are the tools that one would use to swap out a bezel?

@ArtVandelayOfficial 6 жыл бұрын

I use a katana sword

@scottiver 3 жыл бұрын

For $10 on Amazon you can get a whole set of watch back removal pry tools. Works perfectly. Look for the ones with the large yellow plastic handles.

@markharmon6942 Жыл бұрын

Are tools....savage

@aharanha 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good video. I see people swap out their bezels to get a different look on some watches...do they have to be from the same manufacturer and model, or just same diameter?

@aaronbernath3554 Жыл бұрын

I have the same question

@joaoantonio5931 4 жыл бұрын

Doing these way there is a chance you bend the ring or it came out the guidance holes

@josegermanhernandez7722 2 ай бұрын

i have clean it but it still stuck!! any tips ? some grease maybe?

@guillaumedavid1133 8 жыл бұрын

nice video! But I'd like to know if you have ever tried to change the bezel insert? If not, could you do a video on how to change the insert? I think it could change the look of a Seiko if you ever get bored with the color, or just to make it different!

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+Guillaume David I did it once by accident so I had to put the insert back in ..however I didn't have the proper adhesive so I used loctite , I was careful and I was able to do it successfully but I dont have spare bezels to ruin for video :)

@pavelmilanov6564 Жыл бұрын

Благодаря, стана лесно. Имаше натрупано наноси, трябваше да ги отстранявам със спирт и клечка за зъби.

@jojoG1441 2 жыл бұрын

Will the bezel reattach without the rubber o ring?

@ruedj 8 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the watch strap? Thanks this vid was great

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+Jason Ruedas www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00488FBRC?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B00488FBRC&linkCode=xm2&tag=youedc-20

@AskForAgustin 6 ай бұрын

Good video and great explanation! 👍

@robitohans 8 жыл бұрын

very interesting video sir, now I know how it's done, thanks for sharing.

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+robito hans Si Senor!

@mick215 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Do you think bezels on other manufacturers pieces are as easy to remove ?

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+Mick Newbury it all depends on the watch but it is a pretty much straight forward job.. I do know however that they are easy to scratch so do keep in mind that :)

@mick215 8 жыл бұрын

+EDC Gunner Thank you for taking the time to reply my friend. kind regards !

@andrewpoon6633 8 жыл бұрын

OMG left thumb position until 1:45 is terrifying lol. do you know if the BEZEL INSERT will easily pop out once the bezel is removed like on a submariner? I have a SNZF17 that the bezel PIP is slightly off center between clicks and it drives me insane!! what kind of lubrication do you use, silicon? i've also read the sometimes you can free a bezel from sand, salt, etc... using tooth floss but i've never tried. thanks for the vid EDC!

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Poon if you pop out bezel insert you will need some kind of glue to hold it back ..not sure what kind but look into it before you do anything .. I just use silicon grease for the gaskets nothing else.. I suppose you can floss it ..if you are uncomfortable to do it (I would if it was submariner :) but this is generally better way to clean it .. I once had completely stuck bezel and after cleaning it was good as new

@clayhoughland2398 8 жыл бұрын

nice, easier than I thought. just got my strapcode super oyster bracelet with submariner clasp for my skx173.

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+clay houghland sweet :)

@robertsorey8272 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! I need help though. When I press bezel back on only half of it wants to snap in place. I hear 1 loud snap but half of it is still higher than the rest and won't rotate

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

align it properly and use flat surface like a book until you get it right, when its half there and you make sure everything as it should be dot be a afraid to aply more pressure

@Super1venom 6 жыл бұрын

i have a double doomed crystal fitted already how am i supposed to press back the bazel against the floor or carpet

@unixnerd23 4 жыл бұрын

If you have a socket set use a large socket.

@herberar 5 жыл бұрын

Im getting a 150m quartz Pepsi diver. I was thinking on replacing the complete bevel for a black one. Any one can please tell me where can I buy one ? Thanks a lot.

@edcwatches 5 жыл бұрын

ebay

@1988remixx 8 жыл бұрын

Can you get to underneath the crystal this way or must you go through the back?

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

I wouldnt recommend it

@1988remixx 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I actually found a video of how to remove the crown first & the movement popped right out. Was able to then get to the crystal to wipe away all the condensation. What's weird is as soon as I put everything back together. Condensation built up again??? So I figured that the movement probably had residual moisture, let it sit out in a Tupperware container with some of those silicon moisture absorption bags you find in rice bags & after about 48hrs it soaked it all up. Thanks!

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

1988remixx thats a proper way to to do it , I think I have a video somewhere how to remove a crown from 7s26 .. I am not that patient once I used a blow dryer (that is not recommended) but I did it anyways :)

@ShinyKnife 8 жыл бұрын

Nice dude.. Your a watch wizard.. Very cool.. Nice tip..

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+Shiny Knife ah I am nothing compared to a real watchmaker

@jackcole4013 8 жыл бұрын

Cool tutorial! I'll have to try that sometime.

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+Jack Cole I wouldn't do it unless I need to do something with it :)

@jackcole4013 8 жыл бұрын

I've got one thats hard to turn, don't know if it would help to remove it and clean it or not, but it might be worth a try.

@djlyes_ Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@robertsorey8272 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I tried with a book and with carpet. Even when it got completely flat it still will not rotate :( I'm thinking of using a case back press

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

maybe you should remove it and inspect the problem , maybe the wire is not installed properly ..

@differentname8051 8 жыл бұрын

hi, have you ever done this with a Seiko skx013? The bezel on mine is tight and it is not gunked up as it is new. Would silicone oil sort it out? thanks

@benmfisher94 6 жыл бұрын

wayne murphy same deal. Manage to resolve the issue?

@thenande 2 жыл бұрын

@@benmfisher94 did you solve it?

@benmfisher94 2 жыл бұрын

@@thenande I popped my bezel off from time to time and made sure the spring underneath was lined up properly. A knife between the bezel and case should be enough to pop it off

@thenande 2 жыл бұрын

@@benmfisher94 Thanks! I don't know how mine is so stuck, I would press until my right hand hurts from the knife handle and it would not bulge. I'm glad you could, that gaves me some inspiration to keep trying.

@timbrill5214 8 жыл бұрын

Good info thanks

@gulfmen86 8 жыл бұрын

would this work for a Seiko Sea Urchin?

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

just be careful

@skillbro7817 6 жыл бұрын

Can i make this on my rolex sub?

@edcwatches 6 жыл бұрын

No mate let the trained pros do it

@MYNICEEV 8 жыл бұрын

You make it look simple.

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+Raymond Earle it is simple :)

@MYNICEEV 8 жыл бұрын

Difficult for this simpleton.

@nickkankanyan5345 7 жыл бұрын

Hey guys i have a problem. I did this while switching the standard bezel to a red one, everything went smooth but the small metal disk with two notches in it (the ones that go into the two little holes) and i made a mistake and bent it. Now, bezel is just like a vostok amphibia, i can turn it both directions and it makes no clicking noise when i turn it. Is it still ok? is the water resistance still good?

@edcwatches 7 жыл бұрын

bent it back where they were or you can buy replacement water resistance is not compromised

@nickkankanyan5345 7 жыл бұрын

EDC Gunner hey man really appreciate the quick reply. Yeah i just put the ring back, but to be honest i prefered the loose bi directional action without the ring, haha just like amphibia

@nickkankanyan5345 7 жыл бұрын

EDC Gunner so i can throw out this ring or what

@edcwatches 7 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't be throwing it store is somewhere safely in case you change your mind

@nickkankanyan5345 7 жыл бұрын

EDC Gunner ok i will store it with my watch stuff thanks for this help man 👍👍

@farky350 8 жыл бұрын

thanks

@kcgfy81 6 жыл бұрын

Haha I totally scratched up my watch case removing the bezel. I am going to need to sand it now.

@kcgfy81 6 жыл бұрын

I have fixed the scratches and chips already. For anyone interested I used a metal file to file down the dents to be smooth then sanded the case with a 1000 grit sandpaper in back and forth motion to recreate the brushed finish. Good as new.

@jld816 2 жыл бұрын

Same here! Broke out the 1000 grit, Scotch Brite and some polish it get almost right..

@DrRoxburgh3 6 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to make the bezel move more smoothly and easily than before?

@edcwatches 6 жыл бұрын

after cleaning it should be much smoother also the wire can be bent a little bit but I would not recommend you doing it as you may break it

@DrRoxburgh3 6 жыл бұрын

Define "Bend the wire" please? By the way i did give her a clean and a tiny touch of machine lube and she is more smooth than before.

@carlsong5182 Жыл бұрын

Just cut my nails split up still couldn’t get the bezel off ☠️ and scuffed the watch case

@marianomartinez4256 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+Mariano Martínez cheers

@carlosdelacadiz6658 8 жыл бұрын

Informative video.

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+Jebemite De La Pizzara cheers mate

@DrSpeedNL 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+JP Verwaard cheers mate !

@het_gele_teken 8 жыл бұрын

Don't use a potato peeler for this. Two feeler gauges (.006 and .007) will work better and won't scratch up the case.

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

I actually use Swiss Army Knife Victorinox can opener works like a charm but not everyone has one and I always try to find a common household item.. great suggestion though someone will see it and find it helpful

@oleholeh4816 9 ай бұрын

Как переклеить накладку керамика ,на моей черепахе королевской ге совпадает разметка ?

@marktuyet 8 жыл бұрын

good video ,thanks

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+Marktuyet cheers

@sonyazhar6671 8 жыл бұрын

what happen if I wrong rotating bezel?

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+Sony Azhar either you put it wrong way or you broke something

@geraldwoodny5252 7 жыл бұрын

I love that strap

@jeffelson4119 8 жыл бұрын

Nice demonstration. Thanks.

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+Kilo Watt I reckon someone will find it useful :) cheers

@camaroviggo123 7 жыл бұрын

Can i wash the watch with water after i take the bezel off??

@edcwatches 7 жыл бұрын

yes

@camaroviggo123 7 жыл бұрын

Okay, thanks ;D

@camaroviggo123 7 жыл бұрын

I took the bezel off, but it was pretty clean under the bezel. my problem was that the o ring needed lubrication.

@conqwiztadore2213 6 жыл бұрын

some thick winter gloves please, dont cut your fingers open

@AverageAlien 5 жыл бұрын

It looks like a bald cat without its bezel

@ralaniz630 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@dado380 28 күн бұрын

I will tell you a secret,you don’t to pry the watch with whole bezel cuz you would surely leave the marks,just turn it backwards and dip in alcohol then wait for ten minutes and gently pry with no.1 screwdriver,sweet spot is where crystal and bezel meet.

@marcellowoodford4048 2 жыл бұрын

Accent Originally from Japan?

@edcwatches 2 жыл бұрын

No, but a good guess!

@OK-cy4tj 3 жыл бұрын

i feel the watch looks much better without a bezel

@401als 8 жыл бұрын

nice!

@edcwatches 8 жыл бұрын

+Thanksman thanks man :D man with the coolest you tube name :D

@fse7794 5 жыл бұрын

SKX007 looks better without bezel

@harpomarx7777 7 жыл бұрын

Lots of yakkety-yak about how to line up the pins with the holes ... and not a single mention of what to lubricate the bezel with.

@edcwatches 7 жыл бұрын

you lubricate gaskets with some silicone grease

@tomasinacovell4293 7 жыл бұрын

That's not specific enough, example please.

@bblando65 6 жыл бұрын

silicone grease..can't be more specific than that, the brand does not matter.....can be bought anywhere...check auto stores for "dielectric grease", which is just silicone grease....