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Overseas Bezel Scratches

 
 By: jdsn : February 15th, 2015-13:28
Hi, I Hit the overseas titanium bezel on a wall. Can this bezel be replaced? Is it glued on the case? Best Regards Joo From Brazil

It can be replaced.

 
 By: mkvc : February 15th, 2015-15:48
Replacement will come from Vacheron and will cost a lot. A real lot. It is possible that it can be repaired, either by Vacheron or by a qualified local watchmaker.

Scratches Titanium Bezel Photos

 
 By: jdsn : February 16th, 2015-06:21
Thanks Here somePhotos: ...  

I would ask them to take care of it during service....

 
 By: WHL : February 16th, 2015-08:13
rather than send it in for a special trip (either way the movement will get overhauled, as they do that whenever they open up the case). BIll

Vacheron Constantin Can Recover this Bezel?

 
 By: jdsn : February 16th, 2015-08:42
Thanks Bill. I can live with it until the service. Do you think they can recover this bezel? João

I'm not sure if it needs to be replaced or just fixed....

 
 By: WHL : February 16th, 2015-08:49
as I don't know how titanium gets machined, but I am 100% certain that the watch will look like new when you get it back. :-) Bill

They will substitute it.

 
 By: ciaca : March 15th, 2015-15:09
Generally speaking it's not simple to "fix" titanium parts. The scratch is pretty deep and it should be fixed by adding some material with the laser welding technique and then polishing it. Unfortunately laser welding, and polishing too, it's a "nightmare...