Prsist Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 The bezel insert is off. Will it take a gen or is there another rep insert that will work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 It will take a gen insert... worst case you may have to sand it a bit on the back or outside edge but thats no big deal. We do it all the time, but you are going to pay a LOT of $$$ for a gen insert for that watch... hundreds of $ at minimum. The PT insert is actually quite good and has a nice pearl. I just scuffed mine LIGHTLY with a green 3M pad and put it in a 50/50 bleach water solution for 1 min to take the shine off it, and it looks pretty darn good. Its by far the best aftermarket insert I have seen for these vintage subs, and since it comes from the watch then there is no need to replace it IMHO. dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 It will take a gen insert... worst case you may have to sand it a bit on the back or outside edge but thats no big deal. We do it all the time, but you are going to pay a LOT of $$$ for a gen insert for that watch... hundreds of $ at minimum. The PT insert is actually quite good and has a nice pearl. I just scuffed mine LIGHTLY with a green 3M pad and put it in a 50/50 bleach water solution for 1 min to take the shine off it, and it looks pretty darn good. Its by far the best aftermarket insert I have seen for these vintage subs, and since it comes from the watch then there is no need to replace it IMHO. dizz I here yeah, but the bezel markings dont line up 100%. Would any Sub or Sea Dweller work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 I here yeah, but the bezel markings dont line up 100%. Would any Sub or Sea Dweller work? Bezel insert needs to be a 315-5513. It fits a 5513/5512, 1665 and 1680. If you can find a gen for under $100, better snap it up. Another possiblity is the PMWF 5513 insert and an Ofrei pearl- but that's about a $95 deal when all's said and done. WSO990 sells a somewhat decent 5513 insert in the $30-35 range. Too bad your PT insert isn't too good. Wonder if Nikki or Angus would send you another one- worth a try to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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