perry563 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Guys....I just bought a matchmaterial insert. I have a sub with a nice recessed bezel but crappy pearl. The question is this: Can I pop out the crappy pearl, carefully widen the existing hole and then glue in the pearl WITHOUT removing the existing insert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavis Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Guys....I just bought a matchmaterial insert. I have a sub with a nice recessed bezel but crappy pearl. The question is this: Can I pop out the crappy pearl, carefully widen the existing hole and then glue in the pearl WITHOUT removing the existing insert? It is possible but, you are likely to scratch the bezel when trying to pry out the existing pearl. Use caution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted February 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 It is possible but, you are likely to scratch the bezel when trying to pry out the existing pearl. Use caution Actually I was able to pry it off with very little effort with my fingernail! Now the question is...how easy will it be to file out the hole to fit the new pearl WITHOUT removing the insert? Possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrandazzo Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Now the question is...how easy will it be to file out the hole to fit the new pearl WITHOUT removing the insert? Possible? There are no shortcuts! I bought a Florida watch insert and I wanted to put it on my SSD rep insert. Well, it won't fit! The hole is too tiny and the pearl is too big. It need to be enlarged by filing it (circular file) So, tear down the bezel and the insert. It is not difficult! It is a n00b level job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Easiest way to reomve the pearl from the insert without destroying it is to simply push it out from the back. I've gotten the larger pearl to fit a number of differing manufacturers inserts (already installed on the watch) by simply putting the small, sharp end of a knife or box-cutter's razor, point down into the insert's hole & twisting the blade in circular motions to widen the hole. Works every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 (edited) Easiest way to reomve the pearl from the insert without destroying it is to simply push it out from the back. I've gotten the larger pearl to fit a number of differing manufacturers inserts (already installed on the watch) by simply putting the small, sharp end of a knife or box-cutter's razor, point down into the insert's hole & twisting the blade in circular motions to widen the hole. Works every time. Just ruined my insert using that technique. It makes a cone shaped hole which looks terrible. Edited April 1, 2008 by Rolexman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Plan B - Swiss files from the inside out. But if the new pearl is substantially larger than the own one you may want to check which size is the right one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavis Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 I have taken a proper size drill bit and turned it by hand to enlarge the insert hole. The insert stands slightly off the surface of the bezel which allows the bit to pass through the soft metal. With care you will get a clean cut enlarged hole that will allow the new pearl to be installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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