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Simple replacement of the 'bezel insert' piece...
In Response To: Changing bezel ()

: I got the Seamaster (Bond version - 2532.80)
: and have had many adventures with it. Now
: the bezel on the watch is severely scratched
: up and since the bezel is smoothed, shiny
: steel I was told that it cannot be restored
: to its original condition.

Most of what you see of the bezel is a simple insert that should be able to be replaced for under $100. Simply ask them to replace the "bezel insert" the next time you send it in for routine service.

Do not ask them to replace the entire bezel! This is unnecessary and much more expensive. The entire bezel is the whole piece that rotates. You only need to replace the simple cosmetic insert that has the numbers on it.

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