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arttay10 · 9 August 2011, 08:12 AM

To some this may seem a dumb question, but hey - I'm still learning .....

I've just got myself a 1992 14060 Submariner which has a stunning tritium pearl - and a nice faded insert.... but the insert has a bad scratch on it.

I'm sending the watch to William Rice for some Spa treatment next week. He says he can swap the tritium pearl and put it into a new insert.

My question is - I can buy a 'NOS' 14060 Lumi Pearl 14060 insert or I can buy a new insert off Rolex for the 14060

Is there or would there be any difference in font size marking, appearance etc... between buying a 'NOS' insert compared to a 'New' genuine insert

Jason71 · 9 August 2011, 08:21 AM

Personally, I would look for a period correct insert rather than swapping out the pearl. Any pics of the current insert?

Edit: I just realized it was a '92 model. There might not be all that much difference between a new insert and an older one. I am not sure when the FF inserts ended.

arttay10 · 9 August 2011, 09:04 AM

Here's a pic of the insert I have....

Jason71 · 9 August 2011, 09:16 AM

IMHO, it looks great the way it is. I wouldn't change it.

Frogman4me · 9 August 2011, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

IMHO, it looks great the way it is. I wouldn't change it.

+ 1

The insert Looks awesome!

arttay10 · 9 August 2011, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

IMHO, it looks great the way it is. I wouldn't change it.

I do know where your comming from - and I will always keep it.

But - Scratches like that one at the bottom although - some would say character, really are'nt my thing....

Bobble · 9 August 2011, 09:31 AM

+2

bluemartinifan · 9 August 2011, 10:33 AM

Get the nos insert and keep the old insert -I love the old one and the look of the watch in general - but thats coming from a guy with a 5513

Jason71 · 9 August 2011, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arttay10

I do know where your comming from - and I will always keep it.

But - Scratches like that one at the bottom although - some would say character, really are'nt my thing....

Head over to VRF and post a WTB advertisement or see if you can get a suitable bezel insert from Steve Mulholland. I bet you can get something from the correct era that would look smashing.

cruvon · 9 August 2011, 06:24 PM

+1, keep the old one and look for a new one, the older original adds a lot more character though:)

The Laird · 9 August 2011, 07:32 PM

Hi,

I like it the way it is. I think it adds character.

Till next time...

The Laird

Johny · 10 August 2011, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

IMHO, it looks great the way it is. I wouldn't change it.

Racer X · 10 August 2011, 02:30 AM

That's a nice insert with a beautiful pearl. I wouldn't change it out. And I don't think the scratches are that significant.

9 August 2011, 08:12 AM	#1
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	Submariner Bezel Inserts Question... To some this may seem a dumb question, but hey - I'm still learning ..... I've just got myself a 1992 14060 Submariner which has a stunning tritium pearl - and a nice faded insert.... but the insert has a bad scratch on it. I'm sending the watch to William Rice for some Spa treatment next week. He says he can swap the tritium pearl and put it into a new insert. My question is - I can buy a 'NOS' 14060 Lumi Pearl 14060 insert or I can buy a new insert off Rolex for the 14060 Is there or would there be any difference in font size marking, appearance etc... between buying a 'NOS' insert compared to a 'New' genuine insert

9 August 2011, 08:21 AM	#2
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Personally, I would look for a period correct insert rather than swapping out the pearl. Any pics of the current insert? Edit: I just realized it was a '92 model. There might not be all that much difference between a new insert and an older one. I am not sure when the FF inserts ended. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

9 August 2011, 09:16 AM	#4
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	IMHO, it looks great the way it is. I wouldn't change it. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

9 August 2011, 06:24 PM	#10
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	+1, keep the old one and look for a new one, the older original adds a lot more character though:) __________________ 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!

9 August 2011, 07:32 PM	#11
The Laird "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: On a boat!!! Posts: 387	Hi, I like it the way it is. I think it adds character. Till next time... The Laird __________________ Nylon Nation Member Tudor Supporter & Vintage Submariner/Explorer & Drilled Lug Hole Fan Vintage Rolex Group Member James Bond Watches Member

9 August 2011, 09:04 AM	#3
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	Here's a pic of the insert I have....

9 August 2011, 09:31 AM	#7
Bobble Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Midlands UK Watch: GMT IIc, Daytona Posts: 423	+2

9 August 2011, 10:33 AM	#8
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	Get the nos insert and keep the old insert -I love the old one and the look of the watch in general - but thats coming from a guy with a 5513

10 August 2011, 02:30 AM	#13
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	That's a nice insert with a beautiful pearl. I wouldn't change it out. And I don't think the scratches are that significant.

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