Pepsi bezel insert battle CF vs Xing_Patrick: A photo comparison

[LongyUK]

This is bezel under the sun, it is not just fixed with adhesive but only leaning on watch

Hi @Manuelito108 what do you mean here? Is it push fit?

 

[aHero]

Hi @Manuelito108 what do you mean here? Is it push fit?

In his picture, the insert is not yet installed with adhesive but just placed loosely on top.

 

[Manuelito108]

Yes was only put over without adhesive now i fixed with 2mm 3m tape

 

[Mark1937]

Exactly. Want gen ? Buy gen. Otherwise let’s be happy with the advances in the rep parts and enjoy them for what they are, reps.

@Mark1937 this Mk II, right ?

MK4

in 2023 the gen inserts have changed further. They gave the insert more nuances, lightened a bit the blue that had become too dark and not very "pepsi". The raspberry red remained unchanged. The insert now goes from very dark shades to colors close to MK1 depending on the light and the inclination.
Same insert on different lights:

 

[Neon]

Yes was only put over without adhesive now i fixed with 2mm 3m tape

Was it easy to apply the tape?

Vs these rings?

5 - 3M ADHESIVE RING STICKER FOR BEZEL INSERT ROLEX SUBMARINER-GMT-SEIKO 7S26 US | Ewatchparts

ewatchparts.com

 

[xing_david]

If you are interested I can have both installed for you. Most of the time these can be pressure fitted but depends on the installer. The other option is to use an adhesive ring.

 

[Mark1937]

Is it 100% perfect? No
Is it very very close to gen color? Definitely yes. So IMO it’s the best we have and definitely worth the money for me.

I was skeptical too but when I received the bezel I was totally convinced. For me no mod necessary. The small speedbumps are not really visible and the thickness perfect. Here my Xing V3 installed on my VRF vs. Gen

The best rep insert you can find for pepsi at moment ;-)

 

[big_polarbear]

MK4

in 2023 the gen inserts have changed further. They gave the insert more nuances, lightened a bit the blue that had become too dark and not very "pepsi". The raspberry red remained unchanged. The insert now goes from very dark shades to colors close to MK1 depending on the light and the inclination.
Same insert on different lights:

Bottom right one is the tone I associated to Mk IV !! Awesome. Well ofc then, Mk IV > Mk I, but in a vacuum that actually does not invalidate the xing insert at all

It all becomes a debate of which Mk is better...

 

[aHero]

MK4

in 2023 the gen inserts have changed further. They gave the insert more nuances, lightened a bit the blue that had become too dark and not very "pepsi". The raspberry red remained unchanged. The insert now goes from very dark shades to colors close to MK1 depending on the light and the inclination.
Same insert on different lights:

Brilliant!

 

[Neon]

If you are interested I can have both installed for you. Most of the time these can be pressure fitted but depends on the installer. The other option is to use an adhesive ring.

How can you install for us? Send you our watch?

Is pressure fitted an option? Insert looks too small for that I thought.

Anyone have a tip of how to line up the bezel for center click to be at 12?

 

[LongyUK]

Mine arrived from the states today! Thanks @xing_david.

Simple install into my clean gmt.

 

[LongyUK]

Oh…. And a gen for comparative purposes on the same wrist…

 

[aHero]

How can you install for us? Send you our watch?

Is pressure fitted an option? Insert looks too small for that I thought.

Anyone have a tip of how to line up the bezel for center click to be at 12?

Install the insert last and it’s easy to line up.

 

[Manuelito108]

To fix is very simple, i bought this tape u see in pics and put it around rear bezel. Now it fixes on watch

 

[aHero]

That tape looks like it might be a little thick.

 

[Manuelito108]

Could be, but u think that it is large 2mm so the thickness is very very small

 

[cjt202020]

If you are interested I can have both installed for you. Most of the time these can be pressure fitted but depends on the installer. The other option is to use an adhesive ring.

V4 is pressure fitted ? V3 is way too small to be pressure fitted

 

[WatchSmith.US]

The Xing bezels I have are too small for friction fit which is probably the safest bet for those who might not have the right presses and dies for installation and removal.

 

[Micolash]

I think it also depends on the bezel. I tried to put the insert in my ARF LN and it fits with just the pressure, instead in the CF I have to glue it


V4 btw:

 

[BobbyBaltimore]

I think it also depends on the bezel. I tried to put the insert in my ARF LN and it fits with just the pressure, instead in the CF I have to glue it


V4 btw:

Is that too big on the top left side of the insert?