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12 April 2024, 02:28 AM | #1 |
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16710 bezel insert swap wear
There's a lot of topics covering bezel insert changes in 16710 but I wasn't able to find any information regarding wear associated with frequent insert swaps. Is this something to worry about? I got my 16710 recently, it's in all original condition, truly unpolished, I absolutely love it. I like to swap inserts pretty often. Is it safe to do it a few times a month? Or maybe that may cause some extra wear on the bezel ring, watch case etc. and cause the bezel to start falling out? I use a plastic tool to pry out the bezel and then I remove the insert with my fingers and install everything back using my fingers as well. I'm not scratching anything, just concerned about the wear from frequent swaps.
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12 April 2024, 03:42 AM | #2 |
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Crossed my mind a few times as well. That said, I’ve been doing it for years without issues. At some point the bezel ring *might* loosen. So far so good and it’s been a decade of swaps monthly on average.
Most important thing is what tools you’re using and your technique. Your method sounds fine to me, honestly.
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Cool! If it loosens I hope it will be enough to replace just that thin metal friction ring. I only use this and my fingers :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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