Citizen 67-9119 8110A "Spider" Bezel Fitment

[bobtheterrible]

Hi All,

I recently purchased a Citizen 67-9119 "Spider" in reasonable condition. Unfortunately the bezel was a little worse for ware and needs replacing. I have sourced a replacement part however Im not entirely sure how to fit it. There is no room for a gasket so Im guessing it needs to be glued. Has anyone tried gluing these bezels in place? What glue did you use?

Many thanks,

Bob

[jdm]

 

On 4/25/2021 at 10:44 PM, bobtheterrible said:

 There is no room for a gasket so Im guessing it needs to be glued. 

As normally needed, please post good pictures of what you have at hand.

[bobtheterrible]

Hi Jdm,

Many thanks for getting back to me. I have attached a picture of the watch in question with both the old and new bezel close by. The old bezel simply popped out while handling and looks like it has been glued at some point in its life. The diameter of both bezels measures 33.5mm while the case opening measures also measure 33.5. However there is a tiny amount of lateral play with the new bezel which suggests that my callipers may be fractionally off on measuring the case - it is not a snug fit.

Any help or suggestions would be more than welcome (let me know if there are particular pictures I could provide that would better help).

Best,

Bob

[jdm]

The new bezel is quite different in look and shape, may be it's for a another case. Up to you to decide which one to use, if not a secure mechanical fitting it will have to be glued anyway.

[Lwayslate]

Thanks for the pictures. Perhaps you should reach out to your supplier and let them know the problem. Maybe they can suggest a method or provide the different outer bezel. 

[bobtheterrible]

Thanks both,

Just a note on the bezels - the picture is probably misleading, apologies. The spider has an internal, rotating chapter-ring sandwiched between the crystal and bezel. The new bezel does not come with this and I will have to press out both crystals and swap it over before I fit the new bezel. The best I can tell from my own measurements is that both bezels are comparable at least from the waist-down. The new bezel came fitted with a tall crystal fitted with a gasket while the old bezel has a thin crystal glued in (not very well) so has a slightly different look.

Reaching out the supplier is a good call, I will do that. If anyone has recommendations for glues/cements for this sort of application, that might be useful for others who come across this question - I will add any information I get from the supplier.

Thanks again,

Bob

[bobtheterrible]

Just heard back from the supplier who recommends using a two-part epoxy - this is going to require a steady hand

[bobtheterrible]

And just to finish this thread off here is a picture of the bezel and crystal fitter to the watch.