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I received a replacement bezel insert today and did the install....First I removed the old bezel insert with the wrong 10 spacing on the insert. I removed the pearl from the insert. Here it is before: Then I took the new insert and sanded the bottom of the insert as best I could. That thing is thick and hard! I removed a little bit but the it was very hard to remove a lot. I then glued in the pearl and made sure it was stuck on there. Then I used some tiny drops of Gorilla glue and placed on the insert.... A few problems I ran into...WHen I pressed in the insert a little of the glue came up on the side and on the top of the insert...DOH! But I managed to quickly get it off and used a little nail polish remover to get the rest off... When it all dried up some of the glue was on the edge of the insert and the bezel and there is a tiny tiny gap on one side of the insert than on the other side... So, once it was really dry I used a razor blade and scraped off the glue from the edges. Most of it came off and it looks good. It was not a perfect job. 1. From sanding some of the granules made some tiny scratches on the top of the insert...fine little scratches that probably only I see it...but I am an insane perfectionist. 2. The insert is not as sanded as I wanted it but it was more work than I have time for...so I did the best that I could live with. Well...here it is...what do you think???

Do you mean the bezel itself (the steel part) or the bezel insert?

Sorry but Joshua is among the best we have here. If his watches aren't good enough for you...then i suggest getting a gen. Josh will help on broken items. Contact him and give him a chance to make it right before posting negative things about him here...

That is a cool site because it gives more info than USPS or EMS. I received this from your site... item No. Year Status Location Destination Country Date Recipient's Signature RR261735726CN 2010 departure from outward office of exchange GUANGZHOU UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2010-02-07 RR261735726CN 2010 arrival at transit office of exchange GUANGZHOU UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2010-02-07 RR261735726CN 2010 posting LIUHUA（2ZHI） UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2010-02-06 I just get this from USPS Service(s): Registered Mail

No problem ASCIWhite. I wish I had known about the wrong 10 before I ordered it but I missed that in my research of the rep. I do hope to get the new insert soon to fix it. I appreciate the info.

I think it looks great! The bezel insert looks awesome. I just bought the Ultimate from Joshua about 2 weeks ago and then he comes out with the new bezel insert with the 10 fixed on it on a new version....made me quite angry...but I ordered the new bezel insert and hope to do a good job replacing it on my own...I'm scared! I get it in a week. Wear it well...I love this watch but that 10 on my bezel insert is killing me even though nobody else except this site will know...

It follows the curve like the gen to my eyes

Interesting...Joshua said he has the rolex clone movt located in the states and I can get it quicker...sounds like I should wait for the ETA version....

Which one do I get? Joshua said the first one is the ultimate but is it a major difference from the "ultimate" to the $208 version? I plan on ordering one as soon as I hear from you. This one is supposed to be the ultimate best version that Josh said to get for $338 - Rolex clone movt and supposed better markings... http://www.perfect-hour.com/rlgs00088-anni-black-asia-3186-serials-p-7669.html This version for $298 - Swiss movt http://www.perfect-hour.com/rlgs01002-anni-black-swiss-2836-hand-p-5152.html This version for $208 - Asia clone http://www.perfect-hour.com/rlgs01003-anni-black-asia-2836-hand-p-5151.html

Hi Lani, Thanks and your DS looks amazing. I should have my replacement bezel insert later this week. I might be in touch with some questions about sanding and stuff...I have the tutorial you wrote...awesome stuff!... hope that's cool.... Did you do the white paint mod on that or is that stock? I'm thinking of doing the paint mod on the new insert before it's on the watch...more control...what do you think? I don't want to mess it up by replacing the insert or painting the numbers but I want this thing to look as good as yours!

That's an amazing looking GMT ceramic. Can I ask where you got it and which version it is? Is there anything that is wrong on that model because it looks like perfection to me and I must have one!

I'll be going to a cousin's house and look forward to some beer, wings, and lots of football! The Who at halftime will be good I hope and I'll be wearing my DSSD and hope someone there asks me about it! Have fun guys and GO SAINTS!

Thanks and I know Zig does amazing work. I wish he lived around the corner and I'd be there. In this case, with all due respect...i'm not shipping it out...

I'm going to have my local rep friendly guy do it for me tomorrow...thanks

Thanks man! I appreciate that post. I also agree...I am loving the gen Deep Sea but I think the rep is so close...it's the lack of perfection but so close that gets me frustrated sometimes but I need to remember i'm just some overly critical person with OCD and 99% of the people out there don't give a crap or know about watches and with the Rolex....even if it was real most would think it's fake just because it's Rolex.... I'm keeping the Gen SD. Now I'm just debating whether to send it to the AD for service to Rolex for $550 or the local service guy here for $250....i'm leaning towards Rolex

My gen Sea Dweller is 5 years old...gains about 4-5 min a month and was a daily wearer for about 4 years (until I just got back into the rep world). I've been told to ONLY have Rolex service the watch as it might cost more but "will have Rolex parts and look like new". Both of those things to me are important as it is my only gen. My local independent (non AD) says he will only use Rolex parts and claims he does this all the time. He is $250 for a week and Rolex starts at $550 for 6-8 weeks of saying good bye to your watch. My wife is not happy at me for even thinking of having Rolex service the watch for $550...I understand but I can afford to pay the $550 and think it's safer.... What would you guys do?

Most ADs dont know crap and couldnt tell on most of the super reps. The emotional thing is different. I agree that I have a different emotional attachment to my gen SD. And that just comes from the confidence in knowing it's real...no questions asked...no discrepencies...no nit picking differences...it's the real thing and will last. Now I just need to make sure my rep DSSD is waterproof to swim with or take in the water...then i'll be a happy camper.

I see it now! Jeez we are picky around here! LOL Besides us watch freaks how many people would spot that on your wrist or even know to look at it. But now that I know it's there...it kills me. Thanks ASCI...thank Just kidding

This is an excellent point and reminds me that I forgot to mention this in my original post. I brought the DSSD rep to my local watch guy (not an AD). He was beyond impressed with the workmanship. I had a small dust spot on the dial so he opened it up for me and cleaned it out. He showed me this machine he has that can measure the accuracy of the movement. I'm a noob on this and don't know the name. Anyway, he tested his gen Rolex President and showed me the variance and then tested my DSSD with the ETA movement. He said my DSSD movt was spot on accurate. He said it was really impressive coming from a rep. And, once I get the bezel insert replaced and test the watch for waterproofing...I am going to be really happy with the DSSD. I hope to get the new clasp and bezel from Josh this week. The lume on the DSSD is just as good if not better than the lume on my gen SD. The stainless steel is 99% as good as the gen SD I have. The only thing are some sharp points on the clasp. Regarding being called out on the watch....that is not likely to happen but could happen to anyone. I do make a good living and can pull off nice watches without someone questionning it (unless they are a rep geek).. The DSSD and the Breitling Skyland are two reps that defy the rationale for gen costs to me...

I understand. When I noticed this thread it struck me as weird that it was still a sticky given his status. Thanks

I hear you and i'm not obliterating any reference to him. Your point is a good one. I wont say another word on the matter. Thanks

I ordered the replacement bezel insert and will probably upgrade but it might just be me but I dont see the difference but obviously you do! Kudos and nice job!!! Can you point out what the difference is in the 10? I cant see it Yep but number 3 is also....and I agree! It's a good rep for sure!

I ask this because I was just in this dilemma and will share what happened to me. As soon as I learned that Rolex was releasing the Sea Dweller Deep Sea I wanted to trade in my gen Sea Dweller for a new one. I bought my gen in 2005 from an AD and decided to take my SD to the dealer and work out a deal. Before I did that I wanted to get a rep to see if I like the watch. Well I received the rep and I love it. Besides the minor bracelet issue I have (which Joshua is fixing) the watch is just top notch. So, after some deliberation I went to the AD and tried out the DSSD and tried to work out the pricing... The bottom line was I would need to come out of pocket an extra $6,100 to get the watch including my trade in of the gen SD (for a $3,800 trade in). Are they freakin crazy??? I took pictures to compare the gen to the rep at my house and the differences are so minimal. (see my post in the Rolex section for pics). Why even think of spending the kind of money on a gen when the rep is nearly identical. The amazing thing to me is the technology now that the reps are getting. The ability to replicate the slide lock bracelet for the DSSD on the rep is an amazing success and just illustrates why the gen is SO overpriced. How can Rolex even think that watch is worth $9,250. Anyay, some of the newer reps are so close I could never justify spending the money for a gen anymore. I have owned gen watches before and bought the gen SD when my son was born. It is his watch one day so it won't leave me (unless I traded it in for another gen Rolex but now that won't happen either). I'd love to own the gen DSSD just to know it will last a nuclear blast and of course the rep won't survive a jump in the pool...but for a savings of $8,850 i'll live with it.

Hey there, First, the pictures are from my iPhone...sorry. I currently own a Gen 2005 Sea Dweller. I went to an AD to see the DSSD in person and I also own a rep DSSD (waiting for a replacement clasp so I can wear it). I can tell you that the rep is so close to the gen it is crazy. Why spend $9,250 for a watch that you can get so close for $400... Here are the pics....tell me which DSSD is the Gen and which is the Rep?....My gen Sea Dweller is next to it in some pics.... Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4

Hmmm, something seems off to me. I have bought several watches from Joshua at Perfect Hour and he has always sent me the best reps and high quality reps too. Shipping is fast and his service is impeccable. In fact, I recently have an issue with a clasp on my DSSD and he is working it out with me...no problems. Just saying something seems weird.