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The bezel on the BP is a little narrower, but the rehaut opening is wider, so the dial looks nice, but the opening on the JF is a little narrower, so the seconds line under the SWISS MADE is not visible.
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I put in a Raffles 14060 dial.
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The BP bezel insert was ruined and now an external insert has been installed but the luminous points are not good.
I am looking for an insert with the correct luminous point, but the BP insert is a little small and I would like an insert that fits.
I am looking for an insert with the correct luminous point, but the BP insert is a little small and I would like an insert that fits.
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it's incredible how after so long this watch, which is iconic, has not been repped to a decent level of satisfaction. Shame on you factories, shame on you.
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If you still have the BP insert, you can swap over its pip. Very easy on an aluminum insert. I've done it many times, the BP pips are very good.The BP bezel insert was ruined and now an external insert has been installed but the luminous points are not good.
I am looking for an insert with the correct luminous point, but the BP insert is a little small and I would like an insert that fits.
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Will the BP luminous points be implanted in the bezel insert currently on the watch?
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It looks like it would be difficult to cut the bezel insert cleanly, but I'll give it a try.
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I'm not sure what you mean by "luminous points". I'm talking about the pearl, commonly referred to as the "pip".
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It is possible to swap a pearl while the insert is installed. You have to remove the existing one first of course. If you can tap the old one off with some gentle to moderate side taps using a blunted toothpick after taping off the aluminum, then re-gluing a new one is simple. Some glue may spread to the bezel underneath but would be of no consequence if you're careful with the amount and the click / click spring is not close by.
It is a much easier task with the insert removed. Tape the pearl on top, glue from the bottom
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I use acetone (i.e nail polish remover) first to remove the glue. The pip comes out easier and runs less risk of the insert cracking.
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No damage to the pip at all and it still glows. Just dip it in the acetone. Then wash off after so you can apply glue to the back of the new pip.
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That works too
and fortunately I have lost lots of pips. It is hard to get the right ones. I ordered a batch from cousins and they are just ugly. The ones @KJ2020 posted seem very nice. I ordered a few of them to try out just now - 21/3/16
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When using BP16610LN's 2824 as a base, the dial was cut to fit the case.
The JF16610LN has a 3135 movement, so the feet do not match.
We cut off the legs and attached them to the movement.
The opening of JF case is 28.5mm, so the dial could be inserted without modification.
I made it with these two watches, but I think TC16610 can be used as well as C Master.
I originally had this watch made using Raffles' 14060 case, but I wanted to replace the bezel and glass of the Raffles case itself, so I broke it (laugh).
I had BP and JF, but I also have ARF and TC.
I don't have the skills. I will leave these two as 16610.