Eiderdaus 0 Posted August 23, 2011 Finally managed to remove the gen insert from the bezel and mounted this to my 116710LN rep. looks better than before, the non AR´red crystal and cyclops still bother me, need to fix that soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akira 0 Posted August 23, 2011 The 0 on the insert looks wrong! Why do these rep factorys never get it right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eiderdaus 0 Posted August 23, 2011 flo, flo, flo..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted August 23, 2011 Looks super Eiderdaus. Have to say I'm not really following what it is you've done though. Is it a genuine bezel insert you've put on a rep GMT2? If so, perhaps you could elaborate on where you got the insert, how much it cost, and how you went about fitting it? Reason I ask is because I have a really nice GMT2 rep that's let down badly by a poor ceramic bezel insert (indistinct numbering). I'd love to be able to change it out for a better one. regards g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chum_2000_uk 0 Posted August 24, 2011 Looks super Eiderdaus. Have to say I'm not really following what it is you've done though. Is it a genuine bezel insert you've put on a rep GMT2?If so, perhaps you could elaborate on where you got the insert, how much it cost, and how you went about fitting it? Reason I ask is because I have a really nice GMT2 rep that's let down badly by a poor ceramic bezel insert (indistinct numbering). I'd love to be able to change it out for a better one. regards g.man Yeah I'm with G on this... You make it sound as though you've stolen a Gen insert off a watch to put on your rep!? I'm sure thats not the case though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eiderdaus 0 Posted August 24, 2011 haha, no did not steal the bezel grom a gen watch, i bought gen bezel + insert on ebay. the bezel is not fitting the rep case as it got a different construction and the insert was pretty tough to remove from the bezel. it was not clued but snapped in so tight that i had to be very cautious not to break the insert. fitting was not problem as it got the nearly the same diameter but unfortunatyle i had to clue the insert as the gen insert is less than a mm smaller on the outer diameter. the ip of the rep bezel is a bit too high, so it has the recessed look as the rep before, not sure if the gen is really having that recessed look. but it looks way better than all the rep inserts as they have the wrong color and wrong numbers some more pics I repolished the edges of the lmidlinks as they were dull and looked awful when bend and finally the wristy. need to AR the crytal underneath the cyclop and the cyclop and get the entire dialmarkers and hands relumed. What still bugs me is the weak SEL fiton the lower case side and i need to rework the overbrushed bracelet links towards smoother satin finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akira 0 Posted August 24, 2011 Great eye for details as always Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chum_2000_uk 0 Posted August 24, 2011 Sexual! How much the bezel and insert set you back if you don't mind me asking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcagara08 31 Posted August 25, 2011 yeah hpw much for the MOD of yours? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 25, 2011 flo, flo, flo..... Somebody definitely influence Flo's tastes recently... it's deteriorating rapidly... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted August 25, 2011 does this bezel insert also has got that platinum look of those white painted numbers ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akira 0 Posted August 25, 2011 flo, flo, flo..... Somebody definitely influence Flo's tastes recently... it's deteriorating rapidly... Luth, I have one Rolex it's vintage 6263 Daytona. Soon I'll have a second Rolex. Franken 1675 with a dial from 1969 So no modern style Rolexes soon :P Btw did you get the comment was related to the correct 0? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eiderdaus 0 Posted August 25, 2011 the bezel and insert cost me 300€. The AR will maybe cost another 70-80€. This is much more than the watch it self costs but I couldn`t live with the wrong insert. @kenny: yes, it good the platinum insert markers, but not that platinum look as you get when you repaint it. I saw some inserts where people where using platinum paint but its too silver. on this insert the platinum look is only vivisble from some certain angles and if you look very close. the rep insert had the same style and thickness engraving but the 0 was wrong as on all rep inserts and the engraving was white. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted August 25, 2011 the bezel and insert cost me 300€. The AR will maybe cost another 70-80€. This is much more than the watch it self costs but I couldn`t live with the wrong insert.@kenny: yes, it good the platinum insert markers, but not that platinum look as you get when you repaint it. I saw some inserts where people where using platinum paint but its too silver. on this insert the platinum look is only vivisble from some certain angles and if you look very close. the rep insert had the same style and thickness engraving but the 0 was wrong as on all rep inserts and the engraving was white. I think that is just to much I wonder how many gen owners know that there is an platinum look inside... nevertheless I am happy with my white enamel painted engravings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
