Insert adhesive

[Hagus]

Got an eBay insert for my new snowflake Tudor, faded it subtly, but it needs glue to keep it secure, super glue works, but not for long, so what's everybody use?

i got the lugs drilled after my other question by the way!

[woof*]

Glue never worked out for me. I bought gen inserts after that for my subs.

hypo always gave way, superglue never held, and gorilla glue is a mess and expands. Genuine inserts snap in and don't come out.

[436NR]

Jeweler's Epoxy


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[Hagus]

 Have a gen insert in my TC sub but this is just my bit of fun building site beater ;-) 

will check out jewellers epoxy thanks

Edited August 30, 2016 by Hagus

[SSTEEL]

10 HQ 3M ADHESIVE RINGS for BEZEL INSERT fixing SKX007 SKX009 7S26-0020 variants

[philwongnz]

I actually used bluetac on my gen

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Just now, philwongnz said:

I actually used bluetac on my gen

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LMAO, you're kidding, right?

[philwongnz]

Nope, bought a gen faded blue for my gen red sub,it didn't fit. Took it to Rolex st James square to get it fitted and they snapped it.

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[highoeyazmuhudee]

shoe goo. its shoe repair expoxy

[RickFlorida]

Sorry but I agree glue is not acceptable.   If you buy a cartel sub, they accept gen. Spec bezels so you can buy new aftermarket bezel assembly so your insert snaps in.       The glued insert that came with my cartel sub fell off in only 5 weeks.  

 

It's frustrating because cartel has correct case neck diameter but then they didn't care to make the bezel correct, so you spend 120 bucks for whole new bezel assembly which is almost the cost of the watch.

Edited September 1, 2016 by RickFlorida

[JoeyB]

I use Permatex silicone RTV adhesive sealant. I tried it initially because of compatibility issues with the makeup of the 6542 insert being plastic and painted. I have had several gen 6542 owners tell me that my insert snapped into their gen bezel perfectly, but I still recommended a touch of RTV for added protection. Aftermarket 6542 inserts and gen metal inserts are too expensive not to add extra care.  I've then used RTV on metal inserts in the rep watches, starting with the noob Sub I got for my Son. He lost his insert while cliff diving in Hawaii. After I recovered , I got an insert from Clark's and RTV'd it in. That was 4 years ago, and more cliff diving and surfing, and it's still in. Removal when necessary is easy and it cleans up very easy. 

[Hagus]

I'm gonna try me some of those adhesive rings I think!

[mir36]

I use a bit of Araldite epoxy. Put a bit on the insert 'ledge' with a toothpick. Put in the insert. Scrape away any excess.