Dizzy Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 This may be a stupid question but i cant find a straight answer.. I know where to get good 16610 inserts, but where do i get a good insert for my 1665 and 1680 projects?? Ofrei? He has ones for $30 or so, and also just the lume dots. What do you guys think of his complete bezel insert? I see yuki has them also but it always says out of stock... thanks dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 most say PMWF ( http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES/WatchAccessoriesSalesTable.htm ) are the best, but they don´t come with a pearl. So everyone is saying to get an Ofrei pearl to put on the insert. In my opinion, as I got both and a gen to compare with, I would go with a Yuki or PMWF Insert and a Yuki Pearl (which are out of stock right now) Cheapest way would be this one: http://cgi.ebay.de/BEZEL-INSERT-FOR-VINTAGE-ROLEX-SUBMARINER-5513-1680-/400110830936?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0 from Mr. Slimball but you have to drill the pearl out to make it look bigger and nice. IMHO it is also OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 I bought a PMWF insert for my 1680. According to my research it's one of the best Aftermarket inserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 I bought a PMWF insert for my 1680. According to my research it's one of the best Aftermarket inserts. Yes, but the pearl is the worst as it isn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 Thanks for pointing that out Gorilladame, Forgot to mention it needs an ofrei pearl too. My total investment if I remember is about $90.00 for a pmwf insert with an ofrei pearl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 If you want to age the insert, i tried and failed on the PMWF ones nothing but violent action would fade them. In the end Ubi gave me a very nice faded MBW one for my 1680 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 you mean like this? less than $50 sitting nice and recessed in my MBK bezel, aged slightly, cant see it in this light tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 I just wanted to fade it a little but it would not go, dings and scratches it will pick up along the way with me any way. but ubis was just perfect fitted with an ofrie pearl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 I emailed one of the dealers here on the board and asked about supplying inserts with a good pearl and im just waiting to hear back. If i order from Ofrei then i need to make a decent size order, as shipping to canada is $30usd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 Take into consideration aftermarket inserts seldom fit bezels properly be it genuine or ortherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexious Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 I have ordered them from Wholesale Outlet 990 on ebay. Require a bit of slight filing to fit snugly on the MBW bezels however. http://cgi.ebay.com/BEZEL-INSERT-VINTAGE-ROLEX-SUBMARINER-5513-1680-/400110830936?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 I have ordered them from Wholesale Outlet 990 on ebay. Require a bit of slight filing to fit snugly on the MBW bezels however. http://cgi.ebay.com/...DefaultDomain_0 Hmm. Interesting. i bought 2 vintage inserts from WSO990 for 2 different MBW projects without any fit issues. Snapped right in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexious Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Hmmm. Mine were all VERY close but always had an exposed edge somewhere on the bezel after "snapping in". I have 4 MBW's and all required minor filing with a nail file to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 what do you guys think of this one??? its cheap with reasonable shipping... 5513 insert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Is it the one from clark? If yes then I bought it and it doesn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 yep thats the one... im going to email them and ask what pearl it comes with. Theres got to be a reasonable priced source for vintage inserts... I refuse to pay $70 or $80 for a rep insert after shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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