Change the Look of your Seiko Dive Watch in 3 Simple Steps

Not everyone can buy several watches at a time, but anyone with a Seiko dive watch can immediately change the look of their watch in no time. The beauty of having a Seiko dive watch is how easily you can turn it into a whole new watch in three simple steps with easy-to-find tools. Simply replace your bezel, and people will immediately think that you got yourself a new watch.

If you are thinking of doing this mod on your own, we will tell you what you need to know. Let us start with the tools you will need:

• Bezel

The bezel is the outer metal part of your watch’s turnable ring. It comes in different edge styles and depths.

• Bezel Insert

The bezel insert refers to the colored part you see on the bezel of your watch. Your choice of the insert will display your creativity and give your watch a whole new appearance. The design of bezel inserts differs mostly on aesthetics, but you also have options that provide additional functionality.

• Watch Case Knife

You will need a watch case knife to open and insert the bezel successfully. It has a thin edge that makes it possible. It also has a handle that provides leverage. It is an easy-to-find tool that is relatively cheap. If you do not have one and are in a hurry, look for something sharp with an edge thin enough to insert into the gap between your watch’s bezel and case. It should also be strong enough to pry your bezel off.

• Adhesive (Optional)

Usually, bezel inserts come with adhesive tape cut to precise dimensions and pasted on its back. However, if your bezel insert does not have that or you have used and changed it a couple of times, a handy double-sided adhesive will also do the trick.

Steps to Change Your Bezel and Insert

1. Take Out the Old Bezel

You begin by removing the old bezel carefully. The way the bezel is attached to the watch differs for every brand and every type. Some are fastened by using screws, while others are by geometrical construction of the case. However, for most watches like Seiko’s dive watch, the bezel is simply snapped on. If yours is the same, all you need to do is pry it off.

Using your watch case knife, insert the knife into the gap between the bezel and the case. Most Seiko dive watches have a notch at the 12 o’clock part. Use this to make the removal process easier. Push the knife all the way until you can easily pull out the bezel.

Remember: If your watch is brand new, you will need to use a considerable amount of force to do this step successfully.

2. Install the New Bezel

This step is simple to do. You only need to press the new bezel into place. However, you should check the construction of your watch case before proceeding with this step. If you see a click ring between the bezel and its case, make sure that it is in place before pressing the bezel in.

Here is what you should do:

• Put the case on a flat surface.
• Start by pressing on one side of the bezel first.
• Then, press the rest of the bezel in.
• Check whether it is correctly placed. You should be able to rotate the bezel if it is. If you used a unidirectional bezel, check whether the bezel turns only in a single direction.

Although placing the new bezel is easy, it will also require a bit of force, so make sure that there is a protective material between your case and your working surface. If you do not have the finger strength to do this, you can use a crystal press as a substitute.

3. Put On the New Bezel Insert

Now, it is time to peel off your adhesive tape’s back. Make sure to align the 12 o’clock on your bezel insert and the chapter ring. Stick the insert onto the bezel. Firmly press the whole circle to make sure it is applied securely.

Conclusion

Changing your watch mod parts is as simple as one, two, three. All you need are the right tools and enough strength to make your watch look brand new.

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