watcher Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Someone was asking not too long ago about the LV insert from Cousins here in the UK so I thought I would order one and see. I'm building a Sub LV based around a gen dial I have bought and was going to source a gen insert but this Cousins insert colour is spot on for me. I thought I would just post a couple of early pics and give you guys who want a nice colour insert an idea how it looks. Dial has not arrived just yet so it is just the case set for now. I bought a TW case set from BK not long ago and have removed the rehaut engraving and fitted a gen crown and tube set. The crystal is great so I will leave that alone. The insert has a nice Olive green look to it and not too vivid like some aftermarket inserts I have seen. It does have a gen pearl in it which is the only negative I guess with the crappy pearl it had fitted but you can source better pearls. Last pic in direct sunlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Hi Great post, thanks for showing. I got a similar one off the Bay, the color is just right and the pearl fixable with expoy. Mine has too fat numbers though. Then I got another one with crisp numbers but that one has terrible colouring, something olive-military-greenish. I can't say for sure on yours, are the numbers crisp? Thanks for your opinion. Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 The numbers appear fine on mine. Not too near the edge so I'm happy for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 The insert that came on my LV was olive, just like everyone else's. I Installed an ebay one and the difference is night and day. I also did the epoxy mod on the pearl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcl Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Someone was asking not too long ago about the LV insert from Cousins here in the UK so I thought I would order one and see. I'm building a Sub LV based around a gen dial I have bought and was going to source a gen insert but this Cousins insert colour is spot on for me. I thought I would just post a couple of early pics and give you guys who want a nice colour insert an idea how it looks. Dial has not arrived just yet so it is just the case set for now. I bought a TW case set from BK not long ago and have removed the rehaut engraving and fitted a gen crown and tube set. The crystal is great so I will leave that alone. The insert has a nice Olive green look to it and not too vivid like some aftermarket inserts I have seen. It does have a gen pearl in it which is the only negative I guess with the crappy pearl it had fitted but you can source better pearls. Last pic in direct sunlight. Hi Watcher, That was me that asked that question, so thanks! much appreciated! I had put it on the back burner since getting a 5512 and 1680 from josh. Been too busy modding them. But now I have seen your insert I may have to order one, looks very good. Kindest regards, Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takosan Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Very nice green color. Can you give us the link from cousins to order this insert please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGGodwin Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I like the LV Sub... don't know what it is. Can't wait to see pictures when you're done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blix Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Not bad - probably the best aftermarket LV insert I've seen. Though, it's far from perfect. The minute markers are too fat, and the green hue/shine is too dark/matte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Not bad - probably the best aftermarket LV insert I've seen. Though, it's far from perfect. The minute markers are too fat, and the green hue/shine is too dark/matte. The markers are only very, very slightly fatter. My camera shots make it appear thicker than they are. The finish too is better in the flesh and may be very slightly flatter but not significantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Here is a pic of my gen LV I had a while ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blix Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Just saying, mate. It still has tells - but so will EVERY aftermarket item. This is the first insert that I would dare to use on a watch - all the other aftermarket inserts are just... crap. WM9: Good colour and hue, but font isn't that great, nor is the thickness. WM: Hah. Everything is wrong. JO: Good printing, but almost no hue. Contrast stays the same from whatever angle. Kurtyiu: Diameter is too small. Wholesaleoutlet: Good printing, good font, nice green hue - yet not perfect. I've tried all those inserts. Which made me come to the conclusion that a gen insert is the way to go. The green colour, with the hue and different contrast depending on angle/lighting -- It cannot be replicated properly. Black/silver isn't that hard to replicate - get the font right, get the thickness right, and you're pretty much done. The LV insert on the other hand... whole different story. Although the gen pearl helps a lot. The markers are only very, very slightly fatter. My camera shots make it appear thicker than they are. The finish too is better in the flesh and may be very slightly flatter but not significantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkoray Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 To install the insert in the TW from BK you have to use glue? The insert has been filed, or enter it fully as the genuine? Thanks. Sorry for my bad english Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 the 4 on your insert is from the first gen LV i try and avoid this style as a high percentage of aftermarket inserts use the squared 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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