HELP!! How do I get Stowa Bezel On!

Post by **1watchaholic** » Wed Feb 08, 2017 12:58 pm

HELP!! Emergency!! I just picked up a Stowa Prodiver and I wanted to change the bezel. I read how to get it off and boom...no problem. But now that I'm trying to put the new bezel on it won't stay on and I don't want to screw it up! Stowa experts PLEASE provide me some tips!

dnslater · Post by **dnslater** » Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:04 pm

Don't know about Stowa, but with Seiko bezels you pressure fit and then turn it over on a hard flat surface (preferably over a towel to avoid scratches) and push hard. It should snap in place.

dnslater · Post by **dnslater** » Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:06 pm

Also from WUS:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f36/how-ch ... 17533.html

Post by **1watchaholic** » Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:19 pm

dnslater wrote: ↑
Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:06 pm
Also from WUS:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f36/how-ch ... 17533.html

Thanks Nick! I just found that too. The key is lining up the bezel notches to the marks on the case. 15 minutes and counting...

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:26 pm

You're going to want to put it on when flaccid. Also use a little lube.

mellonb1 · Post by **mellonb1** » Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:31 pm

hoppyjr wrote: ↑
Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:26 pm
You're going to want to put it on when flaccid. Also use a little lube.

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:33 pm

Get a small hammer and a flat head drew driver

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Post by **1watchaholic** » Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:34 pm

hoppyjr wrote: ↑
Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:26 pm
You're going to want to put it on when flaccid. Also use a little lube.

No help at all from the State of Washington!

30 min and counting!

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:36 pm

1watchaholic wrote:
hoppyjr wrote: ↑
Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:26 pm
You're going to want to put it on when flaccid. Also use a little lube.
No help at all from the State of Washington! 30 min and counting!

OK then, but I don't think spit will do the job.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:38 pm

I believe the bezel on the Stowa sits slightly higher than the crystal, so...

Have you tried lining up the bezel, then carefully placing it face down on a hard surface and applying even pressure?

Be sure to place a soft cloth between the watch face and hard surface.

Not guarantees, but I've used that technique before.

FWIW, this technique works for other stuff too.

Post by **1watchaholic** » Wed Feb 08, 2017 2:15 pm

Thanks Bro! Well after a freaking hour the bezel is on. The whole secret to the job was lining up the markers. If they are a hair off when you exert pressure nothing. Well I'm going to wear this puppy the rest of the evening in celebration of my first bezel replacement. I guess everyone's first time is a little clumsy!!

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Wed Feb 08, 2017 2:29 pm

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