The Pilot Bezel. Brushed Steel. For the SKX013.
A clean, minimal pilot-style bezel — no markings, just a crisp ring that frames the dial, made for the Seiko SKX013. Machined from 316L stainless steel, finished with a soft brushed grain.
A friction-fit, non-rotating bezel — it press-fits on and sits about 0.5mm above the OEM crystal, which also helps protect the crystal from knocks. Fits the Seiko SKX013, SKX015, SKX017 and all 7S26-0030 cases.
The cheapest way to change the whole watch.
No dial, no movement, no fuss — swap the bezel and the silhouette shifts.
A clean pilot ring.
Minimal and unmarked — a smooth ring that lets the dial do the talking, pilot-watch style.
Friction-fit, non-rotating.
Press-fits on and sits ~0.5mm above the OEM crystal to protect it — a fixed, decorative ring.
316L, brushed.
Machined from 316L stainless steel, finished with a soft brushed grain.
Fits the SKX013.
Sized for the Seiko SKX013, SKX015, SKX017 and all 7S26-0030 cases.
Heads up — fit & install
Fits the Seiko SKX013, SKX015, SKX017 and all 7S26-0030 cases. Friction-fit and non-rotating — it press-fits on and sits ~0.5mm above the OEM crystal to protect it.
New to this? The bezel & insert install guide walks through it.
Specs
All photos of watches with modification parts are for illustration purposes only and are not included with the bezel purchase.
Fits the Seiko SKX013, SKX015, SKX017 and all 7S26-0030 cases.
Friction-fit, non-rotating — press it on; it sits ~0.5mm above the OEM crystal.
Pairs with:
Everything worth knowing before you build.
Customers praised this pilot bezel for its "excellent quality" and "perfect fit." Most found it transforms the watch with impeccable finishing matching the case beautifully. Installation requires significant force due to tight tolerances - some reported press tool challenges. One customer noted it "did not fit." Service highly rated.
Good quality
Looks great. It turns the 013 practically into a new watch. Very pleased.
I wanted a dress watch that had SKX character and looked vaguely like a GS in the face. Close enough!
Floored with the quality of all the Lucius Atelier parts, consistently. Difficult to install with a cheap press due to the plastic cups breaking, and I had to use a bench vise, but once it's on, it might as well be welded. It blends seamlessly with the case. Finishing is impeccable. Pair it with a thick domed sapphire for a brilliant little everyday watch with a ton of Seiko character. Highly recommend pairing with a chunky Strapcode bracelet.
The SKX013 brushed pilot bezel perfectly accomodates the CrystalTimes flat, no-bevel sapphire crystal creating the perfect diameter opening (along with the special LA brushed chapter ring) for a vintage Swiss dial/hand upcycle mod.
In my opinion, the SKX013 with this bezel/crystal pairing wears more true to size (38-39mm) than it does with beveled crystals.
Awesome Adriel! Thank you!
Beautiful, perfect fit! Mounted on an Islander ISL05.
can't go wrong with this brand. The owner was very helpful. Now my skx013 has a more pilot look. Awesome. Can't wait to do business with you again sir.
This piece is gorgeous, very well made, perfect finish, and the tolerance in exact. I note the tolerance because it is quite difficult to get on, and once on, I doubt I have the ability to remove it, but I love it so much, that I don't think that will ever be a concern. But do note, it takes significantly more force than a regular bezel to attach, and there is very little chance you'll be able to remove it later.
An amazing addition to 013
Removes that sloppy divers ring that never seems to stay put
Took some ingenuity to get on without a press but worth it
My favorite watch now
Very quick from the order to reception. The silver brushed for SKX013 is exactly as shown on the photos.
For the next order, I wish the same bezel but less thick.
Is it possible Lucious Atelier?
Thanks for the feedback and review Greg! =) We will definitely consider it.
Excellent product and absolutely brilliant customer service as always!
良いですよ。
I ordered a pilot bezel for my SKX013 as I did not like the aluminium one that it came with. It was easy to swap and matches the rest of the watch nicely. I used a case opening tool to pry the old bezel off, and a vice with some padding to press the new one in.
Would buy from Lucius Atelier again, great service.
Friction fit. Tight tolerance. No slop whatsoever. Also in pic lucius brushed black chapter ring with modified dimensions. Thanks adriel!
Nicely done. Thanks for sharing your mod Wade! =)
Disappointed
My trustworthy skx013 looks great and different.
Great service and fast shipping !
SKX013 The Pilot Bezel - Silver Brushed
Great bezel! It looks great, it feels well made, it’s easy to install. I appreciate the quality and the great customer service, the handwritten thank you note...all of it. thanks so much
I received today the pilot bezel for my SKX013. Excellent quality and excellent service. However I didn't manage to install like a normal SKX bezel. Should I do anything special? Should I leave the spring or not? Any hint?
Hey Carmine! Thank you for your lovely review. For installation of pilot bezel, there is not special trick or method, you just need a good crystal press to press it down (requires immense pressure), without the bezel click spring. Pretty straight forward. =)
I honestly love the bezel and its very good looking bezel!
Perfect fit!! Looks great.
Bezel arrived in good condition. Very well made beautiful piece. Took a while to arrive, but that's because of the Ph Postal Service I guess. Really appreciate the handwritten note and finger gloves from Adriel. Will definitely order here more.
The fit and finish is on par if not better than the OEM parts. The brushed finish matches the watch case perfectly.
Fantastic addition to my 013. This watch is my everyday wear as well as my dive watch when I get the opportunity.
I wear it with a strapcode super O.
I think its a beauty.
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