Submariner experts please chime in

[Gigatron]

Hey gang,

I received my new bezel insert/pearl today and as I was looking at it, I noticed something about the numbers on the insert.

If you look at the pictures, I'll describe what I see

First, the noobmariner as is out of the box

Next, with the new bezel layed on top

And finally, where you can see the diffrences. The numbers and markers are thinner on the new insert.

Which insert would be correct for my watch? Technically, it would be easier to just replace the entire bezel insert and pearl instead of just the pearl. Since the original pearl is smaller, it is set lower in the triangle (i.e. closer to the crystal). That means that if I were to enlarge the hole, it would be offset by the distance between it's center and the center I would had to have made if I were drilling a blank insert. The new pearl in the old bezel will not centered correctly or it will have a gap between the pearl and the inside edge of the insert.

So, will the new insert work inplace of the original or will it be so completely noticeably wrong, that it would be laughable.

I'm holding off making any changes until I hear from you guys.

Thanks,

Fred

[gioarmani]

Entire new insert w/ pearl. No question.

[Gigatron]

Well, I did it. The entire bezel insert just popped right off. I used the point of a hobby knife on the outside edge, gave it a little twist and popped it off.

The new insert doesn't seem to "pop" back in, so I used some G-S Hypo cement. It has a pinpoint built in applicator so overflow isn't an issue. It's the same glue watch makers use to glue in the crystals, so it dries glass clear and rock hard. I ran a thin bead on the outside edge of the bezel and pressed down on the insert. Hopefully, it holds tight...

-Fred

[HauteHippie]

The thinner numbers are more accurate. And that new pearl is an improvement also. So I would say you've modded the Noobmariner for the better here.

[cableguy]

should get a jewelryoutlet insert, use the pearl from that watchmaterial insert, and u have the best of both worlds.

[bklm1234]

i still think the watchmaterial insert (that's what you got) font a little too thin, that's why i combine a jewelryoutlet insert with the watchmaterial pearl. but it looks good enough to you, don't bother. other people won't notice.

-bk

[Dizzy]

New insert is "more correct" especially the thinner numbers

[ekhunter]

Entire new insert w/ pearl. No question.

Agreed. No doubt about it.

[eunomians]

Looks good. You should be happy with the results.

GS works great, but is does not always dry 'clear', it leaves little residue crystals. But it's one of the best you can get for the job(s).

Cheers