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cruvon · 31 August 2011, 05:13 PM

Hi, just wondering how many of you here keep spare original inserts and use them to change the look of a watch, for example having both a black and a faded insert to swap whenever the occasion demands?

Andad · 31 August 2011, 05:33 PM

Not me.

Not sure which occasion would demand a change of bezel insert from black to faded?

Davvan · 31 August 2011, 10:24 PM

Sure thing....I have a couple of spares

Blue ones in different grades, NOS black replacements and a grey faded one. I change the insert quite often...depending on what mode i´m in and if I use a NATO or SS bracelet. It´s so easy to change on a plastic sub. The faded blue on my Red Sub is quite nice

Dan Pierce · 31 August 2011, 10:27 PM

I do.
dP

dddrees · 31 August 2011, 10:30 PM

The only spare I have so far is a black one which I have yet to use for my 16610LV. At some point I will probably get some for my 16710 which is sporting a Pepsi insert now. I should get a Coke and a Black one, but I have no need to rush as I really like the Pepsi.

Rotorhead · 31 August 2011, 10:51 PM

I have two spares for my 16610LV, one green and the other black, both in the original sealed cases. I will probably never use them and pass them on with the watch should I ever decide to part with it.

cruvon · 1 September 2011, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Not me.

Not sure which occasion would demand a change of bezel insert from black to faded?

well I guess is more a mood thing, a black ones for when you need the "as new" fresh and sharp look like at work functions,with clients,etc, a faded one for those more artistic occasions like at the theatre, concerts and just lazying around?:)

cruvon · 1 September 2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davvan

Sure thing....I have a couple of spares

Blue ones in different grades, NOS black replacements and a grey faded one. I change the insert quite often...depending on what mode i´m in and if I use a NATO or SS bracelet. It´s so easy to change on a plastic sub. The faded blue on my Red Sub is quite nice

Whew, love your collection and beautiful watches, surely makes them emperors with clothes on:). Is the blue insert off the Tudor or a naturally faded one originally form a 1680?

cruvon · 1 September 2011, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I do.
dP

whew, sure looks cool Dan!

Submarino · 1 September 2011, 11:22 AM

I do!

belk7 · 1 September 2011, 11:23 AM

[QUOTE=Dan Pierce;2707650]I do.
dP

Me too.

Dan Pierce · 1 September 2011, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruvon

whew, sure looks cool Dan!

Thanks, mate!

dP

cruvon · 1 September 2011, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

The only spare I have so far is a black one which I have yet to use for my 16610LV. At some point I will probably get some for my 16710 which is sporting a Pepsi insert now. I should get a Coke and a Black one, but I have no need to rush as I really like the Pepsi.

maybe time you use that insert and take some pis for us;)

cruvon · 1 September 2011, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rotorhead

I have two spares for my 16610LV, one green and the other black, both in the original sealed cases. I will probably never use them and pass them on with the watch should I ever decide to part with it.

what better excuse to open and use them than to show us some pictures:)

cruvon · 1 September 2011, 11:41 AM

[QUOTE=belk7;2709385]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I do.
dP

Me too.

that's beautiful and changes the appearance so much!

eparisini · 1 September 2011, 08:22 PM

I've spare tropic 19/39 too...

dddrees · 1 September 2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruvon

maybe time you use that insert and take some pis for us;)

I really like the green, so I haven't had any need to change.

Yeager · 1 September 2011, 09:19 PM

I wear a modern insert. I had a faded insert that was fat font. I traded it for the same insert to a VRF member for one without fade. It snapped in two at the pearl when I installed it. I am still sick over it. Now I have NO FF insert that I can use and would have to paya fortune to buy another.

cruvon · 2 September 2011, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yeager

I wear a modern insert. I had a faded insert that was fat font. I traded it for the same insert to a VRF member for one without fade. It snapped in two at the pearl when I installed it. I am still sick over it. Now I have NO FF insert that I can use and would have to paya fortune to buy another.

That's a sad story and scary. Didn't think it was that difficult and risky to take off an insert without cracking it and have never tried it yet. I wonder if any tool is available to easily change it.

cruvon · 2 September 2011, 04:06 PM

Do you guys use any tools to change an insert?..Yeager"s story is quite concerning!

skyedog · 2 September 2011, 04:51 PM

only this at the moment..

31 August 2011, 05:13 PM	#1
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	How many of you have spare inserts? Hi, just wondering how many of you here keep spare original inserts and use them to change the look of a watch, for example having both a black and a faded insert to swap whenever the occasion demands? __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

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Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,926	Not me. Not sure which occasion would demand a change of bezel insert from black to faded? __________________ E

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Davvan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Location Location Watch: out..make way!! Posts: 725	Sure thing....I have a couple of spares Blue ones in different grades, NOS black replacements and a grey faded one. I change the insert quite often...depending on what mode i´m in and if I use a NATO or SS bracelet. It´s so easy to change on a plastic sub. The faded blue on my Red Sub is quite nice __________________ Mare Nostrum

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dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	The only spare I have so far is a black one which I have yet to use for my 16610LV. At some point I will probably get some for my 16710 which is sporting a Pepsi insert now. I should get a Coke and a Black one, but I have no need to rush as I really like the Pepsi. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

31 August 2011, 10:51 PM	#6
Rotorhead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: upstate NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 117	I have two spares for my 16610LV, one green and the other black, both in the original sealed cases. I will probably never use them and pass them on with the watch should I ever decide to part with it.

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Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	I do! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

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belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	[QUOTE=Dan Pierce;2707650]I do. dP Me too.

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eparisini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emanuele Location: Italy Watch: 6263 FAP Posts: 795	I've spare tropic 19/39 too... __________________ EAT, DRINK AND BE MAUI

1 September 2011, 09:19 PM	#18
Yeager Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: America Watch: Ho Posts: 368	I wear a modern insert. I had a faded insert that was fat font. I traded it for the same insert to a VRF member for one without fade. It snapped in two at the pearl when I installed it. I am still sick over it. Now I have NO FF insert that I can use and would have to paya fortune to buy another.

2 September 2011, 04:06 PM	#20
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Do you guys use any tools to change an insert?..Yeager"s story is quite concerning! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

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