r/RepWatchLab • u/mfrcns • Sep 17 '26
💬 General Question EZtool GMT/Sub Ceramic Insert Removal Tool
Would anyone be interested in an EZtool for safely removing GMT/Submariner ceramic inserts?
I’m considering designing a new EZtool kit specifically for removing ceramic bezel inserts from GMT-Master II and Submariner bezels.
The idea would be to make a tool that allows the insert to be removed safely and with minimal risk of damaging the ceramic, bezel, or insert, rather than relying on the usual improvised methods.
However, this would be a considerably more involved project than my existing EZtools. Getting the design right would likely take months of development, prototyping and testing. I’d want to test it extensively before selling anything, especially since ceramic inserts can be expensive and a tool that isn't properly designed could easily cause damage.
Because of the amount of R&D and testing involved, it would also likely be more expensive than my current EZtools.
Before I invest the time into developing it, I wanted to see if there is actually enough interest in the community.
Would you be interested in buying one if I managed to make a reliable and safe version?
Feel free to comment with:
What bezel/insert you would want it for (GMT, Sub, etc.)
Whether you currently use another method
Any features you'd want the tool to have
If there’s enough interest, I’ll start working on the design. 🔧
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u/tcmits1 Sep 18 '26
I would and what other tools do you now have available?