1665 inserts with correct sized 'small' hole to fit gen pearl?

[docblackrock]

Self-explanatory really, my vintage insert needs replacing...

Most usual sources (Cousins, Watchmaterial etc.) do good inserts but with modern pearl so holes are too large.

Appreciate any leads.

cheers

DBR

[Mickey Padge]

Have a look over here: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showto...=vintage+insert

Cheers

[alligoat]

I had good luck last week putting two of the watchesandparts NOS lume dots in two inserts- one was the Paul DRSD and the other was the 5513 w/ the Explorer dial. In both cases, I popped out the old dots and the new ones just pressed in. Then I took off the bezel with the insert still in place and added a drop of glue from the back side.

You could also try the illumes dots from ofrei- at $10 each they are cheaper than the one from watchesandparts which ran $27 each by the time they got here to the USA.

[docblackrock]

I had good luck last week putting two of the watchesandparts NOS lume dots in two inserts- one was the Paul DRSD and the other was the 5513 w/ the Explorer dial. In both cases, I popped out the old dots and the new ones just pressed in. Then I took off the bezel with the insert still in place and added a drop of glue from the back side.

You could also try the illumes dots from ofrei- at $10 each they are cheaper than the one from watchesandparts which ran $27 each by the time they got here to the USA.

I need the insert not the pearl. Anyway, I have a spare pearl from that HK seller and it's not quite 100% as the genuine pearl, comparing side by side.

Thanks Mickey - recall that thread but couldn't remember who, where etc.

[tmg]

Doc, ask time_holder on the bay ~$100, he'll usually sell them separately from the bezel assembly. I believe they are gen, if his complete inserts aren't they're the best I've seen and have a gen pearl.

[docblackrock]

Doc, ask time_holder on the bay ~$100, he'll usually sell them separately from the bezel assembly. I believe they are gen, if his complete inserts aren't they're the best I've seen and have a gen pearl.