Bezel replacement c7 mk2

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Bezel replacement c7 mk2

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I see a number of tachymeter type bezel inserts available on ebay, all pretty inexpensive.

I assume that a number of Ward components are 'standard' - that they are used on a number of watch brands. Would anyone have a steer on whether the ebay ones - for example <<OMEGA SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL NEW TACHYMETRE BEZEL INSERT 145.012;145.022;3590>> would fit.

Perhaps to ask a better question does anyone know if/which other bezels are compatible [the other one that occurs is a carerra]?

Might have Ward do the job but to be honest I have 'a watch guy' and I don't wear the C7 that frequently so tempted to just save a few quid.
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Re: Bezel replacement c7 mk2

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I wouldn't assume that anything other than the original insert will fit.

Normally a recase is only 60quid or so, so it isn't a huge amount.

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Re: Bezel replacement c7 mk2

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Bezel parts for CW watches are not generic. They are proprietary OEM.

On the C60's I have tried several times to locate a bezel insert that would work. None even close.
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Re: Bezel replacement c7 mk2

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smegwina wrote:I wouldn't assume that anything other than the original insert will fit.

Normally a recase is only 60quid or so, so it isn't a huge amount.

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I was recently (last week) quoted £80 for a re-case on a Trident, this DIDN'T inlcude the bezel which was a further £50 on top. (Unless i've misunderstood the email)

:oops: Just realised the C7 is fixed bezel so probably is included with the case
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Re: Bezel replacement c7 mk2

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DISJT wrote:
smegwina wrote:I wouldn't assume that anything other than the original insert will fit.

Normally a recase is only 60quid or so, so it isn't a huge amount.

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I was recently (last week) quoted £80 for a re-case on a Trident, this DIDN'T inlcude the bezel which was a further £50 on top. (Unless i've misunderstood the email)

:oops: Just realised the C7 is fixed bezel so probably is included with the case
thought the c7 was about 60 quid and included the bezel. But I may be wrong! :)

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Re: Bezel replacement c7 mk2

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^^^No, you're probably right , it was for a Trident my quote so obviously a rotating bezel is a seperate part. Sorry
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Re: Bezel replacement c7 mk2

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smegwina wrote:
DISJT wrote:
smegwina wrote:I wouldn't assume that anything other than the original insert will fit.

Normally a recase is only 60quid or so, so it isn't a huge amount.

Sent from my ONE A2003 using Tapatalk
I was recently (last week) quoted £80 for a re-case on a Trident, this DIDN'T inlcude the bezel which was a further £50 on top. (Unless i've misunderstood the email)

:oops: Just realised the C7 is fixed bezel so probably is included with the case
thought the c7 was about 60 quid and included the bezel. But I may be wrong! :)
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Re: Bezel replacement c7 mk2

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If one ordered a re-case or re-bezel, does anyone know if CW will entertain changing colour(s)? Given we are all changing straps and those quick pins do a great job of making it easy, it would be nice to go a step further!
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They will only replace like with like. Unless the bezel you want is no longer available, then they may offer a different colour.
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They will only replace like with like. Unless the bezel you want is no longer available, then they may offer a different colour.
Ok, many thanks. A bit of a shame but good to know. On the flip side, the pricing seems more than reasonable.
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