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BP Factory Rolex 16710 GMT Full Review VS Gen
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It won't take a gen-spec insert or crystal without modding.
Rep Insert size is 30.5 x 37.5
Gen-spec size is 30.6 x 37.65
You can sand down the OD if it doesn't eat into the numbers, or buy an appropriately sized insert. They are available in the rep size.
This one is a Vostok insert, they fit nicely without modding
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminium-i....c100892.m5207
The rep crystal has a straight edge profile with 30.5.mm diameter. Gen-spec has a stairstep edge profile, the lower OD is 29.5mm. The only way to fit one without modding the case is to use two gaskets.
See this thread for more info if interested
https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...a-arf-milgauss
Two gaskets, gen-spec crystal in this one
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MikeMeezy77
That’s not 904L…
But what is the quality of the ebay inserts? Do you look like a gen one ? Otherwise I will sand down the bezel and put a gen insert in it right ?
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It depends - there are hundreds of them available. The black one I posted above is perfectly fine IMO. I think there is not enough bezel rim on the BP to remove more than .5mm all the way around to fit a gen insert and still have a rim.
But you can try. I sanded down a Skydweller fluted bezel inside perimeter so it would fit a gen-spec crystal. It was REALLY close to not working and I almost started eating into the scallops. But I'm OK with it.
You could always put an aftermarket retaining ring and gen spec bezel on it. I did that to a BP 16570. Now it will take a gen-spec insert and crystal. The retaining ring had to be epoxied onto the case.
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It took a year for someone to find those bro, there aren't any other known sure things. I found two different ones from my parts drawer and another watch. A DHGate Yachti and an unknown 5513 stamped flat polished one.
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It depends - there are hundreds of them available. The black one I posted above is perfectly fine IMO. I think there is not enough bezel rim on the BP to remove more than .5mm all the way around to fit a gen insert and still have a rim.
But you can try. I sanded down a Skydweller fluted bezel inside perimeter so it would fit a gen-spec crystal. It was REALLY close to not working and I almost started eating into the scallops. But I'm OK with it.
You could always put an aftermarket retaining ring and gen spec bezel on it. I did that to a BP 16570. Now it will take a gen-spec insert and crystal. The retaining ring had to be epoxied onto the case.
Any source for that ring
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Any source for that ring
WSO on Ebay. The inserts sometimes won't snap fit into their bezels like gen does so I glued the insert to the bezel. I have 3 of them with different inserts and just swap the bezels around. It's a lot easier to swap a 5 digit bezel than 6 digit one. Takes about 2 minutes and there's no risk of edge damage to the insert. Here's another one on my gen.
How unlucky I am, I was about to order the caseback but my country destination wasn't available, Ken sent me a message that he added my country, then I go for place my order and... out of stock.
If someone have a spare caseback from Ken, I'll be grateful.
If someone have a spare caseback from Ken, I'll be grateful.
WSO on Ebay. The inserts sometimes won't snap fit into their bezels like gen does so I glued the insert to the bezel. I have 3 of them with different inserts and just swap the bezels around. It's a lot easier to swap a 5 digit bezel than 6 digit one. Takes about 2 minutes and there's no risk of edge damage to the insert. Here's another one on my gen.
Maybe you can send me the link in a pm
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Maybe you can send me the link in a pm
http://www.ebaystores.com/WHOLESALE...0&_sticky=1&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14&_sop=3&_sc=1
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I've seen more than a few member posts indicating dissatisfaction with WSO bezels and IME the machining tolerances were not perfect. I had to shave the lower inside bezel perimeter on all three of mine so they would fit and rotate easily on their own retaining ring. Plus gen-spec inserts (which WSO's insert are, for the most part though the bastards won't give measurements) often won't snap fit. But with a little modding and some glue for the inserts I find them a decent product. The bezels I bought are very close to gen in appearance. Swapping them around even on my gen is a breeze.
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Yeah there is no justification for BP using the thick caseback. Thinner ones fit without impact to the movement parts.
