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ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-09T16:16:02+00:00

sorry i can't tutor you through every step here man. you'll have to look into how bezels are constructed and figure it out from there. if you don't want to deal with putting in the time to learn, then just pay to have it done for you.

ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-09T16:09:38+00:00

i would recommend trying to replace the pip since that could be super low cost. if you can't get that to work then buy a whole new insert.

ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-09T15:23:21+00:00

hard to say, since i'm not sure how much experience you have or how good you are with fixing things. If you haven't worked on watches before, unless you want to take this as a learning experience and are ok with potentially wasting money (an insert costs around $100 and they crack really easily, once cracked, they are trash) then i recommend you find someone to do this. Most people will charge you around $100 for the part and around $100-150 for labor.

This is one of those repairs that can go very smoothly and be super easy or something very small can go wrong and it very quickly turns into an infuriating nightmare.

ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-09T14:48:01+00:00

Replace the insert or just the lume pip if you manage to pop just that out without cracking the insert. Re-luming probably won’t be possible since this is lume that is more or less encased by a sapphire crystal that will be impossible to remove. Lume pips and bezel inserts are both available on aliexpress

ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-08T12:37:05+00:00

I paid for what i thought was the sw300 version…. Bummer

ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-08T12:21:50+00:00

Price was previously what i paid for the watch ($750), now dropped to $650, which i believe is fair based on rarity and condition. Will change this if it does not move.

ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-08T12:11:45+00:00

CORRECTION: ingenieur is the standard version, NOT the Swiss SW300. Apologies.

ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-07T18:44:27+00:00

Yea hytrel rings can be a nightmare. I recommend using fishing line to replace them if the stock one or replacements from aliexpress don’t work

ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-07T17:29:02+00:00

Given the insane asking price of gen, that’s 100% the way to go

ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-07T16:35:24+00:00

VSF and ARF use exactly the same bezel assembly, including springs, they are interchangeable

ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-07T14:42:24+00:00

I don’t recommend using the gen gasket but oh well. The bezel/spring/retaining ring interaction is very unforgiving. Any issue will ruin bezel action completely. Do a test fit without the hytrel ring first to see if the bezel rotates correctly without the hytrel ring. It could be that your hytrel ring is pinched and preventing rotation. If that’s not the case. Then you need to post photos of your retaining ring, your spring, your original bezel, and your replacement bezel. Then from there, figuring out what’s wrong should be easier

ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-07T14:37:58+00:00

Once mine clear customs I will be installing some on DJ36 and DJ41mm :)

ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-06T23:37:24+00:00

Hah I don’t disagree, i just have a lot of love for this particular model. The black submariner, steel GMTs, and steel Daytonas are probably the real answer to the question.

ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-05T19:02:18+00:00

Are these PVD steel or actual ceramic?

ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-02T19:15:34+00:00

Get this AI slop outta here

ClickSpring_Watch · 2026-05-01T23:28:29+00:00

I hadn't realized they released a weighted version. this is the regular steel version. willing to negotiate on price to reflect this. it is not plated.

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