How To Change The Bezel On A Seiko SKX Diver - With Photos!!!

[Librarian2]

Authored by Tman


Hi All.
 
Recently I received in the mail a 007 Bezel that I ordered for my SKX171, with thanks to Gabe for pointing me in the right direction. Now that I have the bezel and have changed it over, Gabe had suggested some photos of this being done. I have included notes to go with these photos, so bear with me.

Bezel change for Seiko SKX171, takes about 5-10 minutes.

1. Existing SKX171 with SKX007 Bezel
2. Seiko part number 8601 469A from Chronograph.com Singapore
3. Closeup shot of SKX007 bezel
4. Suitable screw driver, small but not too small, on Swiss Army Soldier pocket knife
5. Insert blade between case and bezel and twist slowly, be patient!

See part two and three for the rest, as only 5 pictures can be uploaded at a time

Enjoy, this is an easy project.

Ben
 
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[Librarian2]

Authored by Tman

 
Part 2

6. Shot of case and crystal showing bezel spring ring and locating pin.
7. Similar showing locating pin and one-way upward facing spring bar--this is what provides the uni-directional turn direction to the bezel.
8. Shot of case and crystal with bezel spring ring taken off, showing the hole for the locating pin on the bezel spring ring to engage in.
9. Shot showing position of these holes.
10. Shot of bezel spring ring and locating pin, faces down on to case to engage.
A little more of your time!! for part 3 and the finished product.
 
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[Librarian2]

Authored by Tman

Part 3

11. Shot of one-way spring bar.
12. Don’t forget to remove the rubber or silicone gasket from the old bezel and put it into the new one--a pin or needle will get it out--it is slightly over-sized which is what holds it in.
13. How it looks without the gasket.
14. The finished product with the old bezel.
15. Where the photos were taken showing the tripod over the top and the glass door in front, with diffused light.

Photos were taken with a Nikon D200, with a Nikon 28-105 zoom on macro focus. The tripod used was a Manfrotto/Bogen 190B tripod and a Manfrotto/Bogen 486RC2 head. The pictures were shot behind a glass door with diffused glass, reducing the shadows somewhat.

Shot 14 was with the D200 built-in flash.

Since I do not have a press, in order to press the new bezel on I took a cloth and folded it over a couple of times for thickness and then placed it against a timber door frame and give the watch a push on the back of the case, where it should engage and click in.

Your patience is appreciated, I hope that it was worth the wait.

Cheers
 
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