Turn the pip from 12 to 37 minutes clockwise; then to 5 past anti clockwise, then to 48 minute clockwise and it then pops off ...
I’m looking for a little help please, I’ve tried to find the answer but there is nothing that I can find, it could be that I’m a bit of an idiot but how do you remove the bezel from a Sinn EZM2?
I recently bought one with the steel bezel and I would very much like to change it to the black one.
I have looked but I can’t find anything on this, so before I get the big hammer and pry bar out, could someone shed some light on the correct way to do this?
Many thanks in advance
Turn the pip from 12 to 37 minutes clockwise; then to 5 past anti clockwise, then to 48 minute clockwise and it then pops off ...
Is it a retained bezel? My 857 has has 4 small retaing screws on the side of the bezel. Once taken out then the bezel can be removed.
Bazza here has an impressive collection of Sinn. You could always message him?
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There is usually a spot, around the 7 or 8 indices to get a casde opener in and pry it off.
Never done it with a Sinn, but have done with Seiko, Tag, and a few others.
Get a loop or similar and ahve a look aorund the case to see if there is some kind of a recess or void to recieve the tool.*
*OOer, matron!
It’s your watch but these are pretty rare nowadays, if it was me I’d be sending it to someone who knew what they were doing! Surely they won’t charge much and better than effin it up!
Sorry to thread jack but has anyone sent an oil filled back to Sinn recently for a service/work?
I ask as I heard of stories of watches getting hung up in customs and some not making it out, mine needs a battery change/service and only the mothership can do this, I'm in Germany later this year so if push comes to shove I could take it with me and internal post..
Yes, mine went back for a battery change. It must have been at the beginning of last year as I sent it before Brexit and got it back afterwards. Sinn handled all of the VAT and export papers at their end. It wasn't unduly held up in customs, a couple of days. At least it didn't feel long after Sinn had had it for 15 weeks!!
Thanks all
I have spoken to a couple of repairers / suppliers, including Sinn.
I’m pretty sure that if I do change it, it will be done by a third party but I wouldn’t rule out doing it myself just yet.
I’m still waiting for confirmation of the cost of the bezel from Sinn and TWR.
It’s good to know for sure how to do it, I had seen Bazzas video on removing the other bezels with the screws but couldn’t find anything definitive for the EZM2.
I also need to decide whether to purchase the correct bead blasted bracelet or try to get the polished bracelet it came with blasted?
Hi I haven't done a video yet were I remove the EZM2 bezel but I I'm doing a video on which bracelets fit which watches I have as they are different and depends
if your EZM2 has the folded end links or solid ones
The EZM2 bracelet 2.8mm thick
EZM1 2.8mm
556 3.3mm
104 3.8mm
EZM13 3.8mm
UX & U2 3.8mm
Thanks, 15 weeks is a long time but the problem I was concerned about was the watch going missing, I know its unlikely but stories are out there of this happening and its not exactly easy to buy another if it does go walkabout..
I did hear they couldn't work on the oil filled watches but perhaps they now have the equipment, if so that would be brilliant news for us UK owners, save the hassle of what is now international shipping and customs, I'll give them a call Monday..
I think you’re probably right, it would be good to have the correct bracelet.
Not sure what this one is for, folded end links, polished and 2.8mm…. EZM1?
No, EZM1 should be titanium and they never had polished centre links.
Last edited by Dr Wolff; 22nd January 2022 at 19:23.
I just popped it of with a knife (the complete bezel, not the insert), I was told by Sinn when they sent me the black bezel that it was an easy job and they were right…
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Is one of those quotes you're waiting on, for contacting Sinn directly?
I've not used Sinn directly but it looks easier than many of the ADs - their website allows you to select your model and fill in an enquiry form. They claim to ship with the VAT taken off then there's import VAT on arrival so it shouldn't make much difference.
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Yes, it is. They have been quite slow to come back with prices though.
Just an update to this.
Today I received the new bezel and bracelet from TWR. I’ve had to wait a long time but it’s definitely worth it, I much prefer the look of the black bezel and the correct bracelet finishes it off nicely.
The bracelet came with folded end links but was easily big enough for an eight plus inch wrist.
All sent back in a nice service case, well wrapped and protected, along with a separate box with a Sinn tool / screwdriver, thread lock and Allen keys.
I dealt with Alex at TWR and she was a pleasure to speak to, I would definitely recommend them.
The prices were £230 for the bracelet and £130 for the bezel.
I now just need to see if it is a keeper, it’s taken so long that I’ve lost a little of the initial enthusiasm and I’ve bought several new watches since, so I’ll have to see what goes and what stays.
Last edited by Craizeehair; 12th May 2022 at 18:51.
Once you have it on your wrist, you'll find it difficult to take off. It is quite one of the best watches ever made.
Since my watch arrived last month I have had to force myself to wear anything else.
It’s small, thin, light, has cool tech in it to keep the watch geek in me happy and on the bracelet it has a vintage rattly feel. The oil gives the luminova a slight vintage discolouration and it is actually bright, that is unusual for a Sinn (and I have a few)
It’s a brilliant watch
Looks so much better with the black bezel. New bracelet is also very nice. Couldn't have polished centre links on a watch like that, madness.
Thanks all.
It is also solid end links on the bracelet, not folded as I wrote earlier.