SliceMaster 281 Posted March 2, 2010 Hey guys, I just recieved a new bezelinsert for my LV Sub from Watch-Material and it´s too small, simply doesnt fit!!!! Look at the pic below and plz you modders out there can anyone give me some advice what to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcatlancelot 1 Posted March 2, 2010 I'm not a modder, far from it, my advice is to ask for RA (Return Authorization) number and a refund. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted March 2, 2010 Now that is odd, they are usualy a tad too large. Can you mesure the bezel and compare it with another sub rep? If not someone here can mesure one of their collection for you. It would allmost have to be the watch at fault here. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted March 2, 2010 Measure your original insert and check with Wholesaleoutlet990 (I think that's right) on eBay to see if he has one that will fit. Then use the WM pearl on the new one. Or take the pearl out and put it in your old insert. Or contact BK and see what he's got. I know he has lots of spare parts. That's the only things I can think of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prestigewatchco 2 Posted March 2, 2010 Would have been better off buying the 2 at the same time from me . LV is different from normal sub dial and hands are diferent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted March 2, 2010 My noob lv is 37.3mm OD and is the same as WM9 Sub. I have 2 old lv inserts, one is 36.5 and the other is 37.3. I'm not sure where they came from but one is a WM insert that I took the pearl out of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcatlancelot 1 Posted March 2, 2010 Did a quick caliper measurement of a black sub insert that i have from a noobmariner, the outer diameter measures 37.2mm and inner diameter measures 30.5mm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted March 2, 2010 I did mine without a digital caliper so it could be slightly off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SliceMaster 281 Posted March 2, 2010 OK guys thx for your help I dont have any good measuring tool here but it does seem like my old one is 37.? mm OD and the new one is def. about 1/2 mm smaller spec inside measurement Hell I didnt know that there were different sizes on these inserts oh well :sh_h: Guess I have too get a another one from god knows where Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted March 2, 2010 Ah hang on, if it's only the inside that's wrong it may be quite normal. No gen/after market insert fits directly on to a rep sub appart from the MBWs and WM9s. All other reps need some carefull sanding to fit. It's a bitch if it's the inside but such is life. I imaging this is one of Rob's 50 dollar specials? If so, it's a nice piece but ya gets what ya pays for. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SliceMaster 281 Posted March 2, 2010 Ah hang on, if it's only the inside that's wrong it may be quite normal. No gen/after market insert fits directly on to a rep sub appart from the MBWs and WM9s. All other reps need some carefull sanding to fit. It's a bitch if it's the inside but such is life. I imaging this is one of Rob's 50 dollar specials? If so, it's a nice piece but ya gets what ya pays for. Col. No its not one of Roberts Subs but it is a cheap version bought from HOS and it works perfectly since I had it serviced and waterproofed by Rolexaddict so I do wanna get it fixed..so you think I have to sand it down...geez that sounds like fun...NOT Is there some other place where I could buy one that fits and use the pearl from this one???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyB 0 Posted March 2, 2010 Try Clark Watch Parts, he's a recommended dealer here, very honest, knowledgable and very good. He carries gen and aftermarket Rolex parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SliceMaster 281 Posted March 2, 2010 Well guys after some fiddling I managed to put my old insert back and after more fiddling I did get the pearl from Watch-material glued into its spot so now it looks very good...not as good as a new insert would be but still acceptable, so thx for your help and support guys, I got 3 answers in all from the 3 other forums so this place is number 1 IMO...my repcollecting started here 3 years ago and this place is still the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted March 2, 2010 Congrats on coming up with a workable compromise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites