Omega crystal bezel before or after

[Khan]

Hi

Regarding omega 166.020.

Do I install the bezel after installing the crystal? Or how is the sequence?

[AndyGSi]

Looking at the bezel I'd say the crystal fit in it and then the complete assembly goes on the case.

Edit

Looking at other examples I'd now say crystal then bezel.

What does the crystal look like?

Edited March 14 by AndyGSi

[Khan]

It looks like this.

Reason I ask is because I want to be sure that I dont crack the bezel when pressure fitting it after installing the crystal. 

Edited March 14 by Khan

[AndyGSi]

Is that crystal missing the tension ring?

[Khan]

Oh, no - It has a tension ring. I just took it out once. The crystal is a sternkreuz replacement and fits nicely by lightly pressing down.(without bezel). But the bezel cant be fitted by hand after crystal is fitted, so was afraid of it can crack if I use a crystal presser

Edited March 14 by Khan

[AndyGSi]

Is it fitting lightly with or without the tension ring.

If you fit the bezel first will the crystal pass through it.

[Khan]

It fits easily with the tension ring and sits perfectly tight. 

No, crystal wont go throught it with bezel installed first. 

I managed to do it! 

I first pressed the crystal on the bezel (without the tension ring). Then pressed the tension ring under the glass. And then pressed altogether on the case. Everything hand pressed