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The main point of these forums is supposed to be to have fun with a hobby we enjoy. You're a wet blanket -- you need to learn some tact. I know a Sandoz isn't a Rolex, and of course I'm not installing a $400 bezel insert -- that would be idiotic. However, the case design on a Sandoz is extremely similar to a Rolex, and, it has a very nice ETA 2824-2 movement in it. I'm a mechanical engineer, and have designed many, many . . . many! part over the years, and I can say that the differences in the cases between Rolex and Sandoz is minimal, and looking at them purely from the materials and design details, Rolex's are way, way overpriced. There is no magic in Rolex cases -- they're machined out of 316 stainless using the same CNC machines that most of the other watches in the world are made of.You made this statement"The fact that I can use a Rolex GMT insert in it proves the point"...you need to do a whole lot of research my confused friend and if it is tact you want then I can only say here you are going to get it straight ...you took the "fun" out of it by coming here looking for advice and then try to lecture us on something that most of us know is BS as far as your Sandoz/Rolex comparisons.
....I can understand starting somewhere with a project and applaud you for trying but you stated a "Rolex GMT bezel" as stated above which led me to believe it was genuine...my bad.
...btw Rolex uses a 904L SS and again you are way out of line with your thinking that $100. Sandoz case is anywhere near that of a Rolex or even machined on the same model CNC machine!...as I said any replica is similar that is why they are reps or homages or whatever you want to call them and similarity is all you have...it ends there! and in this case that duck don't quack Buddy!
...I'm sorry I took time out of my day to post up a tutorial to help you out with all your wisdom as an engineer and all.
...now if you don't care to try my way because you fear that Sandoz will leak then here is a right way to remove a bezel...1st which is not mentioned in the link tutorial is to turn the bezel so the pip is not aligned at 12 as it will make removing the bezel easier imho....this was easily found by using the 3T search engine.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/78440/message/1230350316/DIY-+How+to+%3Cspan%20style=