To glue or not to glue

[Ronin]

:g:

So, in the past, I tend to add a little GS-Hypo cement when installing inserts. However, I just positively snapped a Gen insert into an MBW (early) 1665 bezel.

Should I leave it snapped, or should I pop it out and reinforce with a little cement?

What to do?

[Star69]

:g:

So, in the past, I tend to add a little GS-Hypo cement when installing inserts. However, I just positively snapped a Gen insert into an MBW (early) 1665 bezel.

Should I leave it snapped, or should I pop it out and reinforce with a little cement?

What to do?

i once lost a very nice gen insert - since then .. better safe than sorry

[freddy333]

GC is semi-permanent, so it can be removed if needed & it will give you a bit more confidence, so I would probably do it. Just a couple of small dabs ought to do it.

[redwatch]

Agreed. Better safe than sorry

[Dizzy]

agreed

When the insert is totally loose in the bezel, i do small drops all the way around, place the insert then use a small weight on it for about 10 min until partly dry. If the insert snaps in, then i use 4-6 small drops around the circumference just as added protection. Like everyone said, you dont want to lose that expensive insert. Ive never had an insert snap in as hard as it does on a gen. Gen inserts are sometimes tough to install on gen watches. They usually dont fall out.

[maxman]

Another vote for "better safe than sorry" response

[kbh]

The bad thing is that they can be rather difficult to get out once they snap in place unless you take the bezel off. Other than that, I agree.

[Ronin]

Thanks all, I will err on the side of caution and add a few dots of GS.