Gluing a bezel pearl to insert

[007Sub]

Hi all, I just got a replacement pearl for one of my 5513 sub inserts. What's the best way to install it? Any recommendations on a method and glue would be appreciated! Thanks!

[JohnBaker3]

Originally Posted by 007Sub

Hi all, I just got a replacement pearl for one of my 5513 sub inserts. What's the best way to install it? Any recommendations on a method and glue would be appreciated! Thanks!

The pearl is slightly oversized to the hole in the insert. When I put mine in, I put it in place and put a small piece of blue painter's tape over it.

Then I gently but firmly pressed down with a flat piece of plastic.

The was a nice "click" as it seated itself. I removed the protective piece of tape and done.

No glue needed or desired.

Good luck.

[007Sub]

Originally Posted by JohnBaker3

The pearl is slightly oversized to the hole in the insert. When I put mine in, I put it in place and put a small piece of blue painter's tape over it.



Then I gently but firmly pressed down with a flat piece of plastic.



The was a nice "click" as it seated itself. I removed the protective piece of tape and done.



No glue needed or desired.



Good luck.

Wow that's helpful to hear! Thanks John!

Love your red with that awesome mk1 insert too!

[Rashid.bk]

Awesome info and that red Sub is but I have gorilla fingers, I could easily see me pushing and....crack!
I'd let a pro do it unless absolutely no watchmaker was in my continent. Good luck.

[007Sub]

Thanks! I almost gave up but it snapped in perfectly. Here's a link to the photo on Instagram. http://instagram.com/p/wzcXyYDUvh/


I'll attach it here too! Thanks again for the tips!!ImageUploadedByTapatalk1419025603.542577.jpg