e30m3 Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 I'm doing a 5513 and want the lume on the bezel pip to match the "aged" look of the hands and dial, so I bought a Clark bezel assembly and an Athaya lume pip. I popped the pearl out of the Clark insert, which came out with metal "basket" and lume pip together. How do I separate the two in order to install the Athaya pip into the Clark "basket" after I fill the Athaya pip with lume? I can't find a good tutorial online. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 An insert that uses a pip with metal surround (basket) is for newer models. A 4-digit Submariner (551x) will not have the metal surround. Its pip is mounted directly into a hole in the insert. Consequently the inserts have different size holes. If you're feeling brave you can drill out the existing pip. Then mix some epoxy and add a dab of tint (like burnt umber) and place a drop into the drilled opening. It looks remarkably like the real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVNE Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 Toss the basket and insert the athaya pearl directly into the hole. I just pushed my pip into the hole. I should really fill the pearl with paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e30m3 Posted March 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 Thanks guys. Seems I was overthinking it! DVNE, did you age that bezel? If so, mind sharing your method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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