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According to Omega Canada, the entire bezel mechanism must be replaced. The insert is apparently very delicate. Some local shops may take a shot at doing it but the insert may not sit properly or may even get damaged (bent, warped) in the process. Omeaga Canada quoted me 225.00

Hello everybody,

: I recently posted this message on the timezone/omega
: discussion forum and I am posting it here as well in the
: hopes that I would receive a few more responses. I am the
: proud owner of a seamaster pro with a SS bezel. In recent
: weeks, I have been looking at changing the colour of the
: bezel from my current polished SS to the sportier JB blue
: aluminum bezel. I have contacted a few shops in my area and
: have received confilicting answers from all of them. Some
: shops say that the bezel can not be replaced or changed,
: others say that the entire bezel mechanism has to be
: changed and that would cost approximately $250 canadian
: dollars. Furthermore other shops say that the entire bezel
: does not need to be changed, but all I need to change is a
: simple bezel insert which will run me about $60 canadian
: dollars. I find this last option the most tempting to
: believe because I wouldn't think that the entire bezel
: needs to be replaced if it is already functioning
: perfectly. Any help you have on this matter is greatly
: appreciated.

: Keep up the great work and I sincerely hope to be of help in
: the future ( I'm still a rookie at this!)

: Thank you

: das