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Making this BP Kermit better
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One is here, I'll look for some others
http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eB...4&pm=1&ds=0&t=1573571028000&ver=0&cspheader=1
Perfect, thanks bro. I was looking at their bezels but they do not show size. Would you know if they're 37.4 or rather more gen spec?
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This is the same one on Amazon. WSO uses the Ewatchparts name on Amazon, and slightly higher prices. It does confirm the lume is green, a detail not mentioned in the Ebay listing.
https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Luminous-Insert-Submariner-Silver/dp/B07D6T4TNH
https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Luminous-Insert-Submariner-Silver/dp/B07D6T4TNH
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The WSO inserts are gen-spec, ~37.6mm OD and would require sanding to fit in your Kermit.
Vostok inserts are the right size. The Sub pearls suck but not an issue if you're going to replace it
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminium-i...S/352320748143
This one is also the right size. These are surprisingly good for how inexpensive they are. I have one in my BP 16613 LB which came wirh a defective insert. The green is more emerald than lime.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Green-Bezel...YAAOSwY4pdQnhK
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I also had this one for awhile. It's kind of between emerald and lime and better quality (thicker) than the $6.50 one. AT 37.5mm OD, it would probably fit with some slight curved upward bending. I didn't use it on a Kermit. Nice color!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ZYQ4A0G?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ZYQ4A0G?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
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Haha tell me about it! I've retuned plenty of them so buy all of them and keep the ones you like!
Now I finally understand how you have all of those different watches out of nowhere, I thought it was Photoshop talent!
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This is my kermit as a reference... A BP case and bracelet with clarks crystal, bp dial, noob datewheel and hands on a SA3135, New bezel assembly and eBay Insert with WM pearl
Quite nice bro, well done.
WSO sucks. Not qualify-wise but customer service is crap. Ordered a datewheel from him a few months ago. Without even opening the taped clear pack, wrapped in parchment paper, I could easily tel that most of the dates were not centered on the gear teeth. I immediately returned it. He messages me and says he can’t give me a refund because I damaged it. I give him the full story on how I didn’t even open the damn thing and could easily tell it was not centered. He doesn’t say a word and gives me a partial refund. I asked him why I didn’t get a full refund. He just told me to get eBay involved because they cover shipping damaged.
So basically, he’s scamming eBay and trying to scam customers who doesn’t know enough to be able to tell if a part is not gonna work or not.
Oh and I returned it in the exact same packaging as he sent it. I just cut a little slot in the bubble envelope and somehow, it got to him damaged. Smh.
Nice job on the pearl though. I was gonna suggest making one. All you need is one of those empty, metal pearls. Some lume powder and clear epoxy. Just put a little bit of lume in the cup. Dip a toothpick in the epoxy and put a drop on the cup. Let dry and you got a good pearl.
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So basically, he’s scamming eBay and trying to scam customers who doesn’t know enough to be able to tell if a part is not gonna work or not.
Oh and I returned it in the exact same packaging as he sent it. I just cut a little slot in the bubble envelope and somehow, it got to him damaged. Smh.
Nice job on the pearl though. I was gonna suggest making one. All you need is one of those empty, metal pearls. Some lume powder and clear epoxy. Just put a little bit of lume in the cup. Dip a toothpick in the epoxy and put a drop on the cup. Let dry and you got a good pearl.
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Weirdly, sanded it it a bit and used my crystal press and presto. Clicked in.
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How do those compare to the old WM pearls ?
https://www.watchmaterial.com/luminous-sapphire-pearl-for-rolex-submariner-gmt/
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Weirdly, sanded it it a bit and used my crystal press and presto. Clicked in.
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That looks good bro. I've had that happen too where the insert is large enough to snap fit like a gen.
I always saw that as a plus because I swap inserts around a lot and you can pull them out with either masking tape or gorilla tape if it's in there tighter.
You can touch up the edges with a sharpie. There are two sharpie green colors in their 10 pack which when used together or separately blend away any bare metal from showing. Best done with the insert out. Alcohol takes it off if it strays.
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Personally I like a little more lume in them. I have a red one that I'm going to relume myself if I ever get out from under my project list. I've seen a lot of gens this way too, just not a look I prefer. This one is worse than normal though. I usually send them back if I can't use them but I liked this one and think I can fix it to my liking.
This is my kermit as a reference... A BP case and bracelet with clarks crystal, bp dial, noob datewheel and hands on a SA3135, New bezel assembly and eBay Insert with WM pearl
Hi, the bezel assembly and the Insert are from which seller please ?