TTK MBW with JewelryOutlet Insert+Watchmaterial Pearl

[bklm1234]

I posted this on RWI before. For those who can't find a gen insert or don't want to spend like $100+ on a gen insert, the jewelryoutlet $15 insert + watchmaterial $31 pearl (buy the insert and extract the pearl) is a great alternative. You don't have to mill the back so much. As a matter of fact, if you take too much off, the insert won't snap in and you have to glue it. If you do like I did, the insert snaps in tight without any glue. The result is pretty satisfactory. I managed to get a slight recess in the bezel. Enjoy.

Jewelryoutlet insert before mod, still has it's own pearl:

Milled the back just enough to get rid of the ridge that prevents it to snap in:

Insert snaps in without glue. Looks flush here while it's actually slightly recessed:

It's pretty clear here that the insert is slightly recessed. Notice the bezel lip stands out. Check out the watchmaterial pearl. Very decent:

-bk

[freddy333]

Nice work. The pearl really sets it off.

Now about that crown (you need a gen)..

[rolexlover]

What did you use to file the back of the insert so nice and clean?

very nice looking watch. I like the pearl. It's so .... GOOD.

Thanks

[bklm1234]

What did you use to file the back of the insert so nice and clean?

very nice looking watch. I like the pearl. It's so .... GOOD.

Thanks

just a good old flat needle file. very safe.

-bk

Edited July 3, 2007 by bklm1234

[yt74]

That pearl is amazing! And it looks like it is cheaper than $31 on their site...

[cib0rgman]

Great looking watch, do you mind posting the link for that insert and the pearl.

thanks

[alligoat]

http://cgi.ebay.com/BEZEL-INSERT-RING-FIT-...3QQcmdZViewItem

pearl is from www.watchmaterial.com/

[pman]

I'm a little confused. Is the pearl mentioned above from watchmaterial different than the one that is in the bezel insert they offer? Why wouldn't you just mod the watchmaterial insert and put it in?

[bklm1234]

I'm a little confused. Is the pearl mentioned above from watchmaterial different than the one that is in the bezel insert they offer? Why wouldn't you just mod the watchmaterial insert and put it in?

The watchmaterial insert has a nice pearl but the insert paint and font are not so good while the JewelryOutlet insert is just the opposite. The gloss on the JewelryOutlet insert is just perfect. That's why I recommend combining the 2. Wouldn't it be nice if somebody makes a perfect aftermarket insert?

-bk

[pman]

Ahhhh!! Got it thanks.

[cib0rgman]

http://cgi.ebay.com/BEZEL-INSERT-RING-FIT-...3QQcmdZViewItem

pearl is from www.watchmaterial.com/

Thanks a lot