Change Your SKX - It Is So Simple To Install A New Ceramic Bezel Insert

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  • čas přidán 29. 12. 2017
  • Once again I'm at it; I play with bezel inserts for my Seiko SKX 009. In this video I show you how to change the bezel insert to a cool fully lumed GMT ceramic insert.
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  • @furzkram
    @furzkram Před 5 lety +69

    For proper aligment of the markers the insert should be put in with the bezel already mounted.

    • @user-rt1hf8jr7l
      @user-rt1hf8jr7l Před 3 lety +34

      If you align it properly it's not a seiko any more.

    • @aflatminor
      @aflatminor Před 2 lety +2

      @@user-rt1hf8jr7l Hee hee! 😂😂😂

  • @jasonwilson7674
    @jasonwilson7674 Před 6 lety +4

    I did this with my skx007, easy to do and really makes the watch look very expensive especially with a low dome sapphire crystal

  • @whiskyguzzler982
    @whiskyguzzler982 Před 5 lety

    Thanks! I have this exact insert from LCBI.

  • @feiwong70
    @feiwong70 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow you pop the bezel so easy. I used the same tool but could not get the bezel out then I used a Swiss knife which was a bad move because I made a deep scratch on it regretly.

  • @billbrandon5936
    @billbrandon5936 Před 6 lety +1

    great tip! thanks

  • @harrismurad
    @harrismurad Před 4 lety +1

    Hi there! Cool and simple tutorial:)
    Just wondering; is that a stock hardlex crystal or domed? I was thinking about changing the insert but was told that it would create a gap between the crystal and the bezel; unless you replace the stock crystal with a domed crystal. Appreciate your help, cheers:)

  • @andrewilson3346
    @andrewilson3346 Před 2 lety

    Thanks!!!! Super helpful

  • @watchit2640
    @watchit2640 Před 6 lety +53

    If you are ocd with the pip lining up perfectly do not do it this way. Put the bezel on first and then line up the insert to 12 o clock

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 6 lety

      Jonathan Ham Good idea! Thanks.

    • @jasonwilson7674
      @jasonwilson7674 Před 6 lety +1

      Spot on, thats exactly what I did after being told how to do it 👍

    • @bnjmnNC
      @bnjmnNC Před 5 lety +7

      Also for the OCD folks like myself, take $3 and 10 seconds to add some contact cement to the outer edge of the bezel. If you don't glue the new bezel insert down and you go swimming with the watch often, the bezel insert WILL fall off eventually. Instead of worrying about your bezel every time you're in the water just take a few seconds to glue it properly. Watch on, I'm not trying to undermine your video bc I appreciate it and respect what has worked for you. Just adding a tip from experience. Cheers guys.

    • @Paul58069
      @Paul58069 Před 2 lety

      What difference does that make ?

  • @situation_zero
    @situation_zero Před 6 lety +4

    That GMT bezel insert looks great. Makes the watch look much newer and more up to date. Cheers.

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 6 lety

      GEARY Thank you. It’s cool how a new insert can make the SKX look completely different. Cheers, Anders.

  • @jfilm7466
    @jfilm7466 Před 6 lety +3

    Tack så mycket.

  • @bilbo_skywalker
    @bilbo_skywalker Před 2 lety

    Could this be done with citizen promaster?

  • @nordikstark6854
    @nordikstark6854 Před 4 lety +1

    Hello Sir.... Can you tell me please the dimension of the bezel insert..... Thank You. Nice video btw

  • @smooth8397
    @smooth8397 Před 3 lety +4

    Be careful if you’re working on a 7002 (predecessor to the skx). There’s a very small ball bearing just below the bezel that you can easily lose

  • @shail6770
    @shail6770 Před 5 lety +3

    Hi there. Thanks for the helpful video. Is it important to glue the new bezel insert? I noticed you didn't do it compared to some other videos on youtube.

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 5 lety

      Hi. I have had no problem not glueing the bezel it depends if there’s enough glue left.
      Best regards,
      Anders

    • @shail6770
      @shail6770 Před 5 lety

      Watch On Sounds good. Thanks.

  • @rorh86
    @rorh86 Před 6 lety

    I am waiting for a red-blue ceramic bezel for the SKX 😎

  • @saraqdanut9300
    @saraqdanut9300 Před 6 lety

    I want to buy SEIKO AUTOMATIC TUNA SRPA81K1
    but im so confuse. What is ceramic on it? Shroud?
    Ceramic how? Metal ceramic Plated, or full shroud from ceramic and no metal?
    And why ceramic? How tough it is?
    How to buy a watch with ceramic parts?
    Let's say you walk and swing your hands and by mistake you hit a corner and chip the ceramic. I will be pist off. What watch is that? To wear, or to look at it? 🤔

  • @MaximusPanin
    @MaximusPanin Před 5 lety +3

    The insert is glued after setting the bezel to center the marks.

  • @AvgJoeWatchReviews
    @AvgJoeWatchReviews Před 4 lety

    Great tutorial. Thank you.

  • @rednaxelaseret
    @rednaxelaseret Před 6 lety +1

    Could you tell me what is the size of the ceramic bezel insert? i want to order from alibaba but don't know what size to pick. cheers!

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 6 lety

      Hi Alexander. I belive it's 38.13mm. You can read more about it here: www.thewatchsite.com/21-japanese-watch-discussion-forum/15326-bezel-insert-sizes.html

  • @michaellindner3880
    @michaellindner3880 Před 3 lety

    What musik it is? Bach? I can´t Shazam this. :-/

  • @blzy3333
    @blzy3333 Před 6 lety

    thanks for this video! I noticed you just slipped on the new insert without any glue or tape. Will the insert drop off without any glue ?

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 6 lety

      Brandon Lau Hi Brandon. There’s glue on the bezel. I didn’t remove the old glue. Best regards, Anders.

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 6 lety

      Shadowman84FS just left the old glue. Never had a problem.

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 6 lety

      Shadowman84FS You’re welcome :)

  • @nguyenquang8785
    @nguyenquang8785 Před 6 lety +3

    what is that tool called? the tool like a small knife but without sharp edge, can u gimme a name a link, thank u

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 6 lety +1

      Hi. I would buy a complete watch tool set like this: www.amazon.com/dp/B076K2925G/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B076K2925G&pd_rd_wg=9Ueyk&pd_rd_r=SFWFYX80XFDRZ36MF6M8&pd_rd_w=zp4h6

  • @NisokiesNafokies
    @NisokiesNafokies Před 4 lety

    Nice mod. Skx is the best watch to play around with mod as there are many aftermarket parts available for skx. I have done modification on seiko watches. Already uploaded a few of them on your channel and manh more coming soon. Please take a look at my mods and advise too. Thanks.

  • @oscargustavoarcosruiz8793

    Do you know if they make this green ceramic bezel in the size of the SKX013?
    And also: Happy 2018!

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 6 lety

      oscar gustavo arcos ruiz Hi, try to write them. Maybe they do make them. Happy new year.

    • @RH-vd3yu
      @RH-vd3yu Před 6 lety

      They have the pepsi ones tho

  • @Mesopotato
    @Mesopotato Před 4 lety

    By bezel cannot rotate

  • @benjamminausx7584
    @benjamminausx7584 Před 5 lety

    Hi Watch on,
    Hi viewers,
    could you please tell me where I can buy bezel inserts? I was looking on eBay but couldn't find any.
    Can you recommend a seller or a trustful website?
    Thanks a lot.

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 5 lety +1

      Ben Jammin_Duisburg Hi Ben. Check out:
      Dagaz watches and Lumed Ceramic Inserts. Best regards, Anders.

    • @benjamminausx7584
      @benjamminausx7584 Před 5 lety

      @@TimeAndCrown Thanks a lot

  • @joekelly9369
    @joekelly9369 Před 5 lety

    make sure the gasket isnt pretruding or it will not rotate. just an afterthought .

  • @peterm3964
    @peterm3964 Před 2 lety

    Good vid man . The new bezel was TOO DIM .

  • @JesusPerez-iw3ey
    @JesusPerez-iw3ey Před 5 lety

    Where did you get that leather strap? Its beautiful Makes that watch look way more expensive.

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 5 lety +1

      It’s a very nice strap. I got it from www.urremmen.dk

    • @JesusPerez-iw3ey
      @JesusPerez-iw3ey Před 5 lety

      @@TimeAndCrown Thanks friend! They have English page too! Im getting the green bezel like you did too. Makes that watch look so classy and rich, with that great strap.

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 5 lety +1

      Jesus Perez Yes it looks completely different with that combo. Enjoy modding your SKX :)

  • @mattress38
    @mattress38 Před 4 lety +3

    Scratched the case of my watch with that tool, I now use copper Tool I made from copper pipe. I just hammered one end flat and sharpened with fine sandpaper. Won't ever scratch stainless steel because it's a softer metal.
    Stainless steel on stainless steel, your just flirting with danger.

  • @andypandy7324
    @andypandy7324 Před 6 lety +1

    Your videos are excellent. are you from Denmark?

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 6 lety

      andypandy73 Yes 🇩🇰

    • @andypandy7324
      @andypandy7324 Před 6 lety

      I used to have an omega seamaster but sold it last year. what is your opinion on certina dive watches? they are reasonably priced

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 6 lety

      I think they are. You can compare them to Hamilton and Longines which are also owned by the Swatch Group. They come with ETA movements which in theory then means that they come with inhouse movements. Compared til Oris and TAG Heuer they are much more affordable and not far from the same quality - at least in TAG Heuer's case. Best regards, Anders.

    • @andypandy7324
      @andypandy7324 Před 6 lety

      ok last question I promise. Hamilton scuba or certina ds dive watch? they are both about the same price? £600

    • @andypandy7324
      @andypandy7324 Před 6 lety

      which would you go for? I like them both. the Hamilton is the orange and black bezel model (scuba)

  • @grantgre
    @grantgre Před 5 lety +1

    Why take off the bezel when you could remove the numbered section and replace that with the ceramic piece?

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 5 lety +1

      You have to remove the bezel to get the insert out.

    • @grantgre
      @grantgre Před 5 lety

      @@TimeAndCrown Why is that ?

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 5 lety +1

      panagranit pana You simply can’t get the insert off when it’s on the watch because of the crystal.

  • @jonirwin7316
    @jonirwin7316 Před 5 lety +19

    Cover up the case with electrical tape, before removal.

    • @raphael2924
      @raphael2924 Před 5 lety

      Why?

    • @JoshuaBates01
      @JoshuaBates01 Před 5 lety +6

      @@raphael2924 it makes it much safer far less risk of scratching the watch in the process if you have it covered with electrical tape

  • @Duomatic84
    @Duomatic84 Před 4 lety +1

    "Just randomly put it in" Eeh.. How about NO! Of corse you put the bezel on first and then be very careful to align it perfectly my slight OCD would drive me nuts having it a tiny amount off center all the time.. Also a tiny effort to put some electrical tape on the case when you are prying off the bezel would mitigate the risk of scratching the case.
    Just a thought after removing the bezel how about using a bag of hot water to loosen the adhesive holding the insert? Is it heat sensitive? If so that would probably help with removing without bending it.

  • @castillo4141
    @castillo4141 Před 3 lety

    To be honest, I learned a lot from this video, but DAMN, you didn't give a single f***k about alignment, I guess not everyone is that much OCD about it.

  • @JS-cg3ir
    @JS-cg3ir Před 3 lety

    Do not glue insert in until the bezel is clicked back on if you want it to line up!!!

  • @mariosoberal3342
    @mariosoberal3342 Před 10 měsíci

    Really... you install the new insert with the glue from the old one.

  • @steenfuglsangjespersen8620

    Er du ikke dansk og hvis hvor har du forretning

    • @thedenniskirk
      @thedenniskirk Před 4 lety

      Jo han er, det meget tydeligt at høre.
      Mht. Videoen så sæt lidt tape på kassen så der ikke kommer mærker og sæt først insertet på til sidst for at du kan få det helt lige sat i. Jeg ville nok også lægge ny lim eller tape i. 😊

  • @drgeek100
    @drgeek100 Před 3 lety

    I won't ever mod my skx...just a nato strap is good enough for me....

  • @megaman9039
    @megaman9039 Před 6 lety

    Great idea but you could have replaced it with a lumed ceramic dive bezel rather than a GMT one!! The SKX is a dive watch after all without a GMT complication. Great idea.......wrong type of bezel.

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 6 lety +1

      Paolo Marinaro Hi Paolo. The idea was to do something crazy. As you can see I also have a regular ceramic dive insert for the SKX. Best, Anders.

    • @megaman9039
      @megaman9039 Před 6 lety

      Thanks for the reply, Anders. Yes, I love the idea because I would love to get a ceramic bezel for mine but with the same colours as the original. :-)

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 6 lety +1

      Paolo Marinaro Check out my other video, link is in the description. I install a green ceramic insert. I believe that the company has many other colours :)

    • @megaman9039
      @megaman9039 Před 6 lety

      Thanks, Anders. Will do!

  • @TheSmiler62
    @TheSmiler62 Před 5 lety +37

    You won,t be working on any of my watches with those "techniques" !!!!

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 5 lety +18

      Nice hat. It’s an old man’s hat.

    • @TheSmiler62
      @TheSmiler62 Před 5 lety +1

      Why thank you......Your appreciation is welcome......;)

  • @jerstolp1
    @jerstolp1 Před 5 lety

    why would u not clean n re glue... poor form brother

    • @TimeAndCrown
      @TimeAndCrown  Před 5 lety +1

      I’m too lazy 😉

    • @jerstolp1
      @jerstolp1 Před 5 lety

      @@TimeAndCrown lol

    • @sepp540
      @sepp540 Před 3 lety

      How can you clean the glue of? What do you use??

    • @jerstolp1
      @jerstolp1 Před 3 lety

      @@sepp540 he said he lazy.. Use a rubbing alchol

  • @u.u.u9969
    @u.u.u9969 Před 2 lety

    I would have simply purchased a new bezel and leave the original alone.

  • @j111dja12
    @j111dja12 Před 2 lety

    Refitting the insert is always the last job on a replacement bezel insert fitting. Anyone with basic knowledge knows that.