prelude91 0 Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) Recently picked up a BK Sub, and it is absolutely amazing. However, i can't get over the pearl, it just isn't cutting it for me compared to the gen. I have been able to find a couple of gen bezel inserts for reasonable price, however I have a few questions for the experts here: 1. The obvious question; will a gen bezel fit a rep sub? 2. I see several different model numbers for the inserts (16610, 16800, 168000, etc), is there a specific insert I would need? 3. How difficult of a job is this? I have seen some Youtube videos and they made it look fairly easy, but realistically could this be done by a guy who has little experience "fixing" watches? 4. Any other obvious information I should know about before I dive into this? I did a search on the forum, but didn't find any threads on this topic. Thanks all! Edited September 19, 2012 by prelude91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted September 19, 2012 Most gen inserts will not fit. You would have to sand and then glue it. You might want to get just a pearl from Wholesaleoutlet on ebay or from Watchmaterial.com Which model sub do you have? That will tell you which insert you may want to buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prelude91 0 Posted September 19, 2012 Most gen inserts will not fit. You would have to sand and then glue it. You might want to get just a pearl from Wholesaleoutlet on ebay or from Watchmaterial.com Which model sub do you have? That will tell you which insert you may want to buy. Might sound crazy, but I honestly don't know which version I have, the latest one that BK sells is my best response. I'll check into the pearl replacement. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Sparkal 4 Posted September 19, 2012 Most gen inserts will not fit. You would have to sand and then glue it. You might want to get just a pearl from Wholesaleoutlet on ebay or from Watchmaterial.com Which model sub do you have? That will tell you which insert you may want to buy. Might sound crazy, but I honestly don't know which version I have, the latest one that BK sells is my best response. I'll check into the pearl replacement. Thanks. Good advice, and wise to follow. Look forward to seeing pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prelude91 0 Posted September 19, 2012 Pic. Sorry for the poor quality, hope this helps: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparkal 4 Posted September 19, 2012 I may be corrected but think it is 116610LN? Sorry of i am wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted September 19, 2012 That's ceramic. If you find a Gen insert, it will cost a lot and be very difficult to modify to fit. I would suggest replacing the pearl if you must, but it would have to be relumed to match the blue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prelude91 0 Posted September 19, 2012 That's ceramic. If you find a Gen insert, it will cost a lot and be very difficult to modify to fit. I would suggest replacing the pearl if you must, but it would have to be relumed to match the blue. OK thanks. I actually believe it is a Sub-C if that means anything. The pearl is good by rep standards so maybe I will just leave as is. I appreciate your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted September 19, 2012 sub-c (eramic) 116610 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prelude91 0 Posted September 19, 2012 sub-c (eramic) 116610 Thanks for clarifying. Will see what the going rate for this bezel is and decide what to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flaguyinetown 0 Posted October 2, 2012 I have a BK sub on order as of today myself! I'd forget about getting a Gen Ceramic bezel. I've never seen one on Ebay. Even if you find one, you're not going to be able to mod it if it doesn't fit. For the non ceramic, they're usually at least $150 used. More if really good condition. My advice... If the pearl issue is driving you that crazy, get a GMT2c! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
