eduardor Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hi guys, I just recieved my new superlummed sea dweller and already had a gen insert to go with it, so i removed the pearl with an exacto knife to remove the rep insert wich was glued on to the bezel. When i compared them they seem identical in size, but when i tried to put it on... SURPRISE... the gen insert did not fit so i had to put back the rep insert wich did not needed to be glued again, it snapped right in perfectly. Any ideas on what mods to do so i can get it to fit? Thanks in advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 How close of a fit is it? Depending on difference a simple sanding around the outside diameter of the insert should do the trick if not you may have to modify your actual bezel itself to accept a larger insert as to avoid cutting down the numbers on the insert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Are you sure it is a Seadweller insert and not a Submariner insert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduardor Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Are you sure it is a Seadweller insert and not a Submariner insert? Yes im sure. . I bought it from a member at TRF as a sea dweller insert. So i should sand the bezel instead of the insert ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 How close is it to popping in? If its almost in then you should sand the insert but if its not in the ballpark your going to have to grind out some metal in the bezel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Are you sure it is a Seadweller insert and not a Submariner insert? This is also a very good point. I'd make sure because it is common to mix up inserts when you have a box full of them. I've sold sub inserts to seadweller owners by accident and its no fun having to realize it when their insert won't snap in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduardor Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Here are some pics.. the package was open since it was a used insert.. but im sure some of you can tell the difference since i cannot lol.. here they are What do you think sub or sea dweller insert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Can you get a pic of it just lying on the bezel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduardor Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Sure, i'll post it a soon as i get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduardor Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Can you get a pic of it just lying on the bezel? Thank you very much for helping me out iRolexU :good: Here are the pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduardor Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Very good that's the right insert but looks very noticeably thicker so take your girlfriends or wife's nail file and start working down the edge but not to much we want to see those numbers and best way to pop it on is to install most of it by hand by rolling in the insert and when you have that last bit hanging out take your watch and place it on a firm surface and roll the insert on with force and it should snap in. Also make sure you clean the table as to not accidentally scratch the insert with debris. Hope this helps if its still not popping in you will need to grind the metal some on the bezel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduardor Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Very good that's the right insert but looks very noticeably thicker so take your girlfriends or wife's nail file and start working down the edge but not to much we want to see those numbers and best way to pop it on is to install most of it by hand by rolling in the insert and when you have that last bit hanging out take your watch and place it on a firm surface and roll the insert on with force and it should snap in. Also make sure you clean the table as to not accidentally scratch the insert with debris. Hope this helps if its still not popping in you will need to grind the metal some on the bezel Thanks Man! I Will do as you said. Ill post some pics when its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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