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Old 14 March 2018, 02:04 PM   #1
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Red Triangle Bezel insert for 5512/5513

Ive been trying to get a red triangle insert for my 5512 and 5513 (aftermarket) but cant seem to find one. I know that the 5512 for sure came with a red triangle bezel insert during its first year of production although i cant seem to find any replacements. Ive read around about how the 5513 bezel inserts snaps right into the 5510 bezel though i don't feel to confident about the 5510 replacement fitting the 5513.

I would love to hear feedback from everyone, also I would appreciate if people wouldnt comment about keeping my watch all original and how outrageous it might sound to do what i am doing.

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Old 14 March 2018, 09:02 PM   #2
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Think you need to show us a picture of what you are worried to damage.

Do you have a square guard or eagle beek 5512 or a big crown 5510?
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Old 14 March 2018, 11:46 PM   #3
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Just to clarify:
You want an aftermarket, red triangle insert for you 1972 5513?
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Old 15 March 2018, 04:51 PM   #4
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Just to clarify:
You want an aftermarket, red triangle insert for you 1972 5513?
Yes exactly
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Old 15 March 2018, 08:41 PM   #5
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Old 16 March 2018, 12:05 AM   #6
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The ref 5512/5513 for sure never came with a red triangle insert in 1972
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Old 17 March 2018, 06:35 PM   #7
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Its a little aesthetic change that can easily be reversed if i every needed the watch to be all original again
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Old 17 March 2018, 06:39 PM   #8
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The ref 5512/5513 for sure never came with a red triangle insert in 1972
I'm aware of this... It was done only for a year in 1958 when the first 5512 was released. The reason im asking around is they must have recycled the bezels from the 5510 for the first year
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Old 17 March 2018, 06:44 PM   #9
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Heres an example to show that im not tripping and that this existed
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Old 17 March 2018, 07:06 PM   #10
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Maybe the Tudor one will fit

https://monochrome-watches.com/tudor...s-specs-price/
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Old 29 March 2018, 03:31 PM   #11
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it wont be he same fitment
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Old 29 March 2018, 03:31 PM   #12
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