How to Change a G-SHOCK Bezel (GA-2100, DW-5600, DW-6900)

What tools do I need?

You need two tools and a clean, well-lit surface.

• A spring bar tool to release the band.
• A precision screwdriver that properly fills the bezel screw heads.
• A plastic pry tool or a fingernail to lift the bezel.
• A small dish for the screws, and a soft cloth to work on.

How to change a G-SHOCK bezel, step by step

These steps apply to G-SHOCKs with a screwed-on bezel, including the GA-2100, DW-5600 and DW-6900. If your bezel or kit came with its own instructions, follow those first.

• Step 1: Remove the band. It is held by spring bars; compress each bar with the spring bar tool and slide the band out.
• Step 2: Undo the four bezel screws on the sides of the case and put them in the dish.
• Step 3: Lift the old bezel off, working around the edge rather than levering at one point.
• Step 4: Wipe the case where the old bezel sat.
• Step 5: Seat the new bezel and check it sits fully home all the way around and that every button lines up.
• Step 6: Fit all four screws finger-light first, then tighten each one gently.
• Step 7: Refit the band and pull it firmly in both directions before wearing the watch.

Mistakes to avoid

The screws are the real risk: they are small, soft and hard to replace.

• Do not use a screwdriver that is too small for the screw head; it will strip it.
• Stop if a screw resists. Forcing it turns a cosmetic job into a repair.
• Do not force a metal bezel onto the case. If it does not seat, check that it is made for your model.
• Keep the original bezel and screws so the watch can be returned to stock.

Should I have a professional fit it?

Fitting a bezel is a simple job, but a watch repair shop or jeweler can do it in a few minutes if you do not have the tools. This is worth it for a stone-set bezel, where a slip of the screwdriver can mark the plating.

Our bezels are sold without installation, and the watch is not included.

After fitting: what to check

Press every button to make sure none is blocked, check that the band is locked on both sides, and look for gaps between the bezel and the case. Custom modifications can affect water resistance, so confirm with us before swimming with a modified watch.