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nik_nunez
 Post subject: navi 01 bezel
PostPosted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:29 am 
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how hard is it to remove the navi 01 le bezel?

and how do you remove it?

thanks

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 Post subject: Re: navi 01 bezel
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I've never attempted it myself, but the Navi bezel is pressure fitted so you will need special tools to remove it without damaging the case or the bezel.

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nik_nunez wrote:
how hard is it to remove the navi 01 le bezel?

and how do you remove it?

thanks

I have no idea but I'm wondering why you would want to. Please don't say that you're gonna put diamonds on it or some crap.

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roman4405 wrote:
nik_nunez wrote:
how hard is it to remove the navi 01 le bezel?

and how do you remove it?

thanks

I have no idea but I'm wondering why you would want to. Please don't say that you're gonna put diamonds on it or some crap.



:yeahthat One word, "Why?"

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 Post subject: Re: navi 01 bezel
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lol, no i would not put diamonds anywhere near it

it has a tiny mark on the bezel that i was considering a light cape cod to remove but dont want to risk the AR crystal

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nik_nunez wrote:
lol, no i would not put diamonds anywhere near it

it has a tiny mark on the bezel that i was considering a light cape cod to remove but dont want to risk the AR crystal



Masking tape in small pieces applied to the area of the crystal area at risk will do fine. I've worked on chimneys and rider tabs of standard bezel Breitlings without a problem after spending a little time protecting the crystal with tape. And I'm of the ham-fisted variety.

Besides, the crystal on a Navi is attached to the bezel.

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sharkman wrote:
Masking tape in small pieces applied to the area of the crystal area at risk will do fine. I've worked on chimneys and rider tabs of standard bezel Breitlings without a problem after spending a little time protecting the crystal with tape. And I'm of the ham-fisted variety.

Besides, the crystal on a Navi is attached to the bezel.


:yeahthat I've had great success with the "tape and polish" method. I, however, have the hands of a surgeon. :wink: :lol:

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sharkman wrote:
Masking tape in small pieces applied to the area of the crystal area at risk will do fine...

...Besides, the crystal on a Navi is attached to the bezel.

:yeahthat The Navi bezel is best not messed with my DIY hands! As Sharkman said, a little masking tape and a little care and everything will be fine.

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