Duzza 182 Posted June 6, 2017 As many will know, the bezel markers in the Ceramic insert of Noob Rolexs are less than great. Ever since they cottoned on to the fact the engravings were actually platinum rather than white there's been issues. The latest batch of Subs, DSSDs etc have a reasonable stab at it but under anything other than bright lighting they turn a dark grey and are barely visible. Step up Steve from Taiwan at our sister forum RWI and his now famous 'spongebob mod' He is offering a mod that actually solves the issue and turns your noob insert in to gen spec with re chamfered engravings and actual platinum plating! Cool!! He has my DSSD insert now and I've detailed the process below: Firstly the engravings are re chamfered to tidy them up but also to make them slightly wider as per gen. Then a buffer is applied to the markers Next up an inorganic undercoat that helps achieve the exact colour match to the gen platinum Next up is the platinum layer, I'll update once I receive the pics from Steve! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted June 7, 2017 Or alternatively get a psychiatric professional to prescribe you some Risperidone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted June 7, 2017 Risperidone you say? This one is new to me I'll make a review after I sufficiently OD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted June 7, 2017 Or alternatively get a psychiatric professional to prescribe you some Risperidone Yes indeed, probably be cheaper too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted June 7, 2017 Well That's that solved then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmut Wong 36 Posted June 8, 2017 Would be nice to see this spongebob dude start selling fully modded watches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rokerite 2,437 Posted June 8, 2017 Apparently some people on the forums regard obsessive compulsive disorder as a badge of honour in their pursuit for the perfect solid end links lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted June 10, 2017 So Steve completed my bezel insert, here's a shot of the batch that mine was in. He was using a new platinum that he was expecting to even more closely match the genuine article. And one from my batch next to gen 116710, looks great And my insert just before shipping back to me I will update again once it's installed back on my James Cameron :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Eric 693 Posted June 10, 2017 I used this for my GMT IIc and Deep Sea... Gave me the color I was looking for.... I did have to re-paint the bezel on the Deep Sea because I wore it almost every day for a year.... It looks great and If this is a "permanent" solution, then that's even better... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 462 Posted June 10, 2017 How much did that cost you Duzza? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted June 10, 2017 How much did that cost you Duzza? It was cheaper than a gen insert :) If you imagine the price of pure platinum as used here. I used this for my GMT IIc and Deep Sea... Gave me the color I was looking for.... I did have to re-paint the bezel on the Deep Sea because I wore it almost every day for a year.... It looks great and If this is a "permanent" solution, then that's even better... It's as permanent as the gen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted June 26, 2017 And the finished product Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted June 26, 2017 I think it looks really nice :) would like to see some REP GMT bezel insert done this way to see the difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted June 26, 2017 I think it looks really nice :) would like to see some REP GMT bezel insert done this way to see the difference.hes working on GMT now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 134 Posted June 26, 2017 I like that alot looks spot on very impressive :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lukeas123456 0 Posted June 26, 2017 Be intrested to know how much it cost may well get my Hulk done looks brilliant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sealdoggy 1 Posted June 26, 2017 Bit pricey for mre $195 + shipping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted June 26, 2017 Bit pricey for mre $195 + shipping $195 includes return shipping to be fair but yes it's not cheap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted June 27, 2017 I think it looks really nice :) would like to see some REP GMT bezel insert done this way to see the difference.hes working on GMT now. Looking forward for the results :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted June 27, 2017 Very interesting thread! Definitely following this! That Deep Blue looks like the real deal! Enjoy wearing it pal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted June 29, 2017 Gen & rep comparison Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The astromaster 0 Posted July 1, 2017 How much does it cost for a sub v7? How much does it cost for a sub v7? How much does it cost for a sub v7? How much does it cost for a sub v7? ERROR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites