NOS bezel, great improvement 980.007

I have had several orange dialed big size vintage Heuer diver watches. I like them a lot. I recently saw a sad looking ref. 980.007 listed on Ebay with a very worn bezel. The seller listed it as in need for repair. This seemed like a perfect project for me.

I placed a rather low bid, and was the lucky winner......

Sellers picture. Bad bezel and the hands needed some lume.

I started the hunt for a new bezel. They are almost impossible to find. Again I was lucky and found a NOS Olma diver case complete with bezel. This Olma watch used the exact same case and bezel as Heuer. A deal was done, and I had a NOS bezel for my sad looking 980.007.

After some TLC, new bezel insert, relumed hands and a Heuer signed oyster bracelet.

I am very happy with the result. I love to give tired Heuers a new life.