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Clean GMT-II Pepsi updated bezel insert V2/V2s review and comparison
- Thread starter CTime
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It’s from august, so it looks like this has been happening in different batches for a while
I see no differenceBTW, i got QCs on the Batman about 3-4 weeks ago, and QC on the Pepsi last week. So it looks like this is a problem on a fairly big batch.
Under the "platinum paint" both inlays have a different texture in the numbers.
Might be a good idea for all members ordering this watch, to put a hold on it, until we figure out what's going on. Don't wanna see this happening to someone else.
Here is the difference in texture, under the paint:
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I use car paint not a marker but this article from posca is what I use. You will have to only put the ceramic insert in the oven not the whole watch. Since the paint is already on there, maybe 60-80 Degrees Celsius then try going higher. Someone did write a post about doing it here too but I can't remember who it was.
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On Horolgyboard someone had great luck using the molotov then drying for 275 degrees.
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On Horolgyboard someone had great luck using the molotov then drying for 275 degrees.
Aftermarket Ceramic bezel insert for Subs
It seems there are some good quality aftermarket ceramic bezel inserts for replica 40mm case but they all have white numbers. Anyone come across a good re-pop with silver numbers like authentic. I also notice that my rep case bezel is slightly larger diameter than gen rolex so some bezels...
Aha I thought you meant between the 1 and the 8 in both. I assumed that the difference between the pepsi and the batman was a camera effect or something like thatPepsi is pretty smooth, Batman has tint craters
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mmaggi
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These insert engravings are either sputter coated or plated. They are not enamel paint.
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I just tested the new insert from Ctime by washing in hot water and Dawn detergent. It had no effect on it and it looks perfect.
Just water and dishwashing soap with a toothbrush, like i've been doing the last 4-5 years to both rep and gen
Its not the soap thats the problem, its the "platinum paint"
No the transition lines are pretty much perfect, it's the way the cut out the numbers. The reason why these inlays looks good, is apperently becouse they just fill out the uneven part with a fuckton of paint
Well that's a huge relief, hopefully this was a somewhat small batch, and i was just unlucky
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New V2 insert arrived from @CTime yesterday. Here it is compared to a gen. For those that wanted the perfect Pepsi insert, I would say the wait is over.
Same for me. Also to add, the inserts come tightly wrapped in a plastic bag. I would think if the issue was from undried coating that it would get stuck to the plastic bag during weeks of heat and transport.
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Beautiful, however just when I am ready to pull the trigger something comes up like the washing of the coating.
New V2 insert arrived from @CTime yesterday. Here it is compared to a gen. For those that wanted the perfect Pepsi insert, I would say the wait is over.
