Changing A Bezel Insert...by Jocke..

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We get a number of requests for Jockes excellent bezel insert replacement tutorial..

So, here by popular request....


Jocke's Bezel Insert Tutorial


If you are planning to change an old one for a slightly newer one you need to know this.

...............................Rolex Sub Insert Sizes........................

...........Old Sub .................................................. .........New Sub
5513, 5512, 1665, 1680 ......................................16808,16800, 16618, 16610
Outside Diameter: 36.55mm ...................................Outside Diameter: 37.65mm
Inside Diameter: 30.3mm .......................................Inside Diameter: 30.7mm


New Style Sub no date ............................................... Sea Dweller
14060,14060M .................................................. ....16660
Outside Diameter: 36.55mm .....................................Outside Diameter: 36.65
Inside Diameter: 29.7mm ..........................................Inside Diameter: 29.70mm


.....................Part Numbers For the GMT Insert ..............

Black with white numbers 315-16750-1
Red/Blue with white numbers 315-16750-6
Bronze/Yellow with yellow numbers 315-16753-5
Black with yellow numbers 315-16753-1
Black with yellow numbers 315-16758-1
Bronze with yellow numbers 315-1675-3
Bronze with yellow numbers 315-16758-3
Black/Red with white numbers 315-16760-7
Black with white numbers 315-16700-1
Red/Blue with white numbers 315-16700-6
Bronze/Yellow with yellow numbers 315-16713-5
Black with yellow numbers 315-16718-1
Bronze with yellow numbers 315-16718-3

.............GMT Insert sizing:.............
The 1675/16750 ...............have an I.D. of 30.2 and an O.D. of 37.75mm
The 16700/16760/16710.... have an I.D. of 30.7 and an O.D. of 37.65mm