live1 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 dbane your dial has the correct white lume application yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 dbane your dial has the correct white lume application yes? Yes. Perfectly white. Blue glow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Any of you guys get hit by customs import duties? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Any of you guys get hit by customs import duties? He marked the package as 6200 rupees in value...roughly $100. I had to pay $10 in brokerage fees and $15 in taxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 He marked the package as 6200 rupees in value...roughly $100. I had to pay $10 in brokerage fees and $15 in taxes. Thanks, handy to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 wow stainless u bought onr aswell ?.mine arrived but im at the gym so cant open the package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 gen ceramic insert snaps in place similar to the old inserts, No, it absolutely does not. If you try to snap a ceramic insert in (or out) you'll break it. It's true that it's pressure-fit, but not true that it snaps in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I believe there is a plastic retaining clip that holds it in. Just not clear on how to remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 The plastic ring holds the bezel to the crystal retainer and has nothing to do with insert fitting in the bezel. If you try and remove the insert from the bezel it will snap or you will break it trying to refit. The Lume is now whitening a bit. I'm wondering if the container had something to do with it. The seller has given me an acceptable refund on the dial and said keep the dial. A result really as I'd have paid what we did just for an insert and bezel! Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 No, it absolutely does not. If you try to snap a ceramic insert in (or out) you'll break it. It's true that it's pressure-fit, but not true that it snaps in. sneed i did not explain properly yes it a pressure fit.meaning no glue.anyway why would someone want to remove a gen insert from the gen bezel.the bezel is beautiful lol,the noob bezel sucks in comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 OK..Let me get this straight. To install the bezel assembly, one presses the entire assembly onto the crystal gasket? Doesn't one have to remove the insert,then remove the lipped retaining ring. Thereafter, the bezel goes on first, on top of the bearing springs.. and THEN the retaining ring is pressed on (sans insert). Lastly, after the bezel/crystal is secure, the insert is installed overtop of the retaining ring. I suppose it's theoretically possible to press directly on top of the insert to install, but that seems risky too. I've taken apart a BP bezel/insert and I would reinstall that in exactly that fashion. Finding a die that is proper sized for the thin retaining ring is the challenge. But I am convinced that the insert on the gen must be removed first prior to installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 my friend pulls apart the bezel assembly to fit using a small flat head screwdriver.the insert is not removed.im installing my bezel assembly this week with dial and crystal and hands.im not doing it though too much risk lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 my pal he has the exact same franken as me.and he said it was easy to put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Is your bezel fixed onto the retainer bud. Mine was separate with the white gasket loose in the packet. If yes you will have to split the bezel from the retainer ring but you don't have to remove the insert. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Is your bezel fixed onto the retainer bud. Mine was separate with the white gasket loose in the packet. If yes you will have to split the bezel from the retainer ring but you don't have to remove the insert. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Yes.. bezel, insert, retaining ring, all came fully assembled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 wow just opened the parcel im very happy perfect mk3 dial and bezel assembly,now time to sell it lol, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 My bezel came fully assembled. If I were to install as is, I would have to press directly onto the ceramic insert itself, which would then apply pressure to the thin metal retaining ring. I do NOT want to do that. I want to remove the insert first so that I can remove the retaining ring. There is no other way to get the ring out without first removing the insert. Or am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 wow just opened the parcel im very happy perfect mk3 dial and bezel assembly,now time to sell it lol, pics or it didnt happen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 ill put up pics now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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live1 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 see it happend lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Excellent... I can see the differences between the two dials now.. the alignment of "Date".. as well as font of the 4 lines and spacing of the depth rating. Coronet slightly different as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 yep mk2 dials were only made for 1 year i heard thats why you never see a 116610 with a mk2 dial,in real life ill put the inserts and dials on ebay in a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 who want to buy this dial from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I believe the best method to remove the insert is to heat the back up which will loosen up the glue and carefully pry. Be very careful though and take your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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