Rolexman Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 (edited) I'm at a point that I hate all the watches with a bezel insert! They scratch so easily that it's pissing me off!! Wear them once when going out to a bar and you'll know what I mean...... I have nothing against scratches but once a year or so I give all my watches a good polish. Scratches on SS or titanium can easily be removed but the ugly scratches on the insert can't and that bugs the crap out of me! Especially the scratches on my new black PO... you can't miss them. Why aren't these inserts covered with a layer of sapphire or such?? Just wanted to share Edited May 10, 2006 by Rolexman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Start buying Pams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Start buying Pams right! that is the solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Hmmm , I will say that the solution is ........ change the Rep bezels to better ones (aftermarket). PAMs are nice but are not everything in this life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Keep a supply of spare inserts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Somehow I never scratched any insert of my watches... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faber Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 pams...pams...pams...you will be safe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 I'm at a point that I hate all the watches with a bezel insert! They scratch so easily that it's pissing me off!! Wear them once when going out to a bar and you'll know what I mean...... Word, I second that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estaban Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Get a Pam 029 and a Rlx EXPII. No insert, but still GMT. I've got the Pam and want the EXPII. I know nothing about the Rolex so if anyone has any suggestions of what to look for pass them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Never had any problems here with inserts. Then again, I usually swap out for genuine anyways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy1 Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 (edited) Keep a supply of spare inserts... Ditto this. One mine, after grinding the underside of the insert so it fits below the bezel lip, it never scratches. Or I could just be a lucky SOB. Also I buy the "higher quality" inserts from a local jewelry/ watch store that specializes in servicing rolex. I don't know if they are really better but they look great and I haven't sctached my sub's insert yet, and I wear as my work watch everyday. Also the GMT insert I bought from them had the blue/red border in the correct places and the blue looks spot on to me. Edited May 10, 2006 by speedy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miquel Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 rolexman ... i hear ya! Everytime I get a watch with a bezel insert, I have bad luck. Although, my PO did withstand a scratch and my silix sub also, but my 5513 took a beating this week (thanks to all who are helping me out). When I get my next insert, I am going to try and grind it. Good tip, Speedy1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted May 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 I don't think grinding the insert will help... The insert can still be damaged. It's just a matter of hitting something with it in the right (or wrong) angle! @Ubiquitous: Do you think genuine inserts will scratch less easilly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Yes, the genuine inserts are amazingly resilient! I've subjected the one on my 1665 to constant, daily use for the past 7 months- it's kissed door frames, doors, desks, etc. and it still looks as good as the day I snapped it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizznay Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 . . . PAMs are nice but are not everything in this life. Blasphemy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy697 Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 I have to say that I had my Sub for 3 weeks and I scratched the bezel. I got a new watch alltogether due to a problem but I was still ticked off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Having fragile bezel pearls has taught me long ago to always be aware of my watch... good thing too.. I haven't scarred my left hand in two years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Blasphemy!!! Indeed BLASPHEMYYYYYYYYYYYYY !!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miquel Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 The insert on my genuine Tag Heuer has never been scratched and it is almost 16 yrs. old. I guess when it comes to inserts, gen is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indyclmbr Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 PAMs are a good solution, but everyone should have at least one Rollie in their collection. I went for the EXP II (Good choice Estaban--I picked up an eta 2893 from River. I don't know if he has anymore. There is a more accurate version with proper handstack, etc, but it's based on the 2836 modified movement. I prefer the 2893.) I've thought about getting a sub recently--where would one pick up a gen insert and how much modding does it need to fit? Thanks. Climb on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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