How to Change a Bezel Insert on a Steinhart Ocean One or Ocean GMT 

I just performed this procedure today on my 42mm Steinhart GMT. IT WORKS. I would just add to Be Patient! It took about 6 repetitions of hot water submergence to get the original Pepsi bezel's adhesive tape loose enough to remove the original bezel without damaging the watch or bezel. After cleaning out the old adhesive, the new Gnomen luminous ceramic Pepsi bezel went on with NO issues whatsoever. The new Steinhart luminous ceramic bezels look amazing and glow very brightly. They are a very worthwhile upgrade for the older Steinhart GMTs.

Great video. It makes it easy when you see someone doing it. Thank You.

I couldn't find where to buy a new bezel insert, as my old one ( 7 years old now) is scraped, scratched. Anny suggestion?

Last night I upgraded from an aluminum to a ceramic bezel on my Ocean One GMT Pepsi 39mm. Very hot, almost boiling water and an x-acto knife did the trick. Rubbing alcohol, a q-tip and a bamboo toothpick got the old glue and gunk out preparing the watch for the new classy bezel. A little patience needed, but the whole process took maybe 20-minutes in my case.

I have had some success with the use of grip tape solvent. This is used for removing the tape adhesive from golf clubs. I am going to try this method as well

nice video burby. it looks pretty cool with no insert!

Thank You for that video

Very nice it looks great

how much mm is the bezel ? how to oreder one i would like to change mine from black to green

awesome!!!!

Where i can buy the bezel?

thanks for your clip instruction, your watch like mine, ocean 39mm GMT i bought it from USA... i want to change new bezel but i am still afraid kkk i do not what water or chemical do you use??? i do not see detail sir. thanks

If i have the aluminium pepsi now, can i use a ceranic bezel instead?

On the Gnomon site is asks to select fit for aluminium or cermac when purchasing. Im not 100% sure if my original bezel is aluminium or ceramic, does it matter? Would have though they are the same size anyway.

does hot boiling water damage the water seals in the watch?

Интересно у меня на seikoга черепаха безель немножко не совпадает двенадцати часами буквально на пол деления если разогреть этот клей и чуть-чуть повернуть застынет останется наверное в таком же положении как положено?на 12 )))?

is the old bezel shot? or can you reuse it?

Is this only applicable to Steinhart or will it work for essentially any brand?

Great video - but where do I find a bezel insert for my Steinhart 42 mm. in Europe?

Is it original bezel ring? And where did you buy it?

Hi! Where did you buy ?

Is this a bezel insert from Steinhartmods/Gnomon?

Hello, is that riscky for cyclop with hot water ?

To save hacking at the insert with a knife just pop the bezel with a proper knife. Much less chance of damage and no adhesive residue left under the ring. Better to invest a few dollars in some tools than risk damage and onward issues with any rogue adhesive under the ring.

That was making me nervous