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Pepsi bezel insert battle CF vs Xing_Patrick: A photo comparison

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He is running a special on 10 pieces at $165 usd shipped or $205 with a Deep crystal included
 
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The Xing inserts I've installed were all too thick and were either flush or slightly above the bezel ring as opposed to being slightly recessed. I hope they address that at some point, but until then I made a simple insert holder for use on my diamond lap for thinning them. It works well using a 240 grit lap.
What can the amateur do at home? Sandpaper it down?
 

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I believe this is a v4 as it was delivered with the silver on the back of the bezel like described in the V4.0 post

Only received a few days ago!

Colours in some light look closer to Mk2 in my opinion. Sorry my camera is rubbish

I've tried to capture the imperfections as best I can . Its already been sent to be coated again as that was my only disappointment was with the like bump at 6 and the obvious colour difference at 18 on the 1 and 8 . Also shown in the V4.0 post !

But it's a much better than CF apart from the bump that lets it down


 
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Hi, next week will arrive V4 bezel and today i ve tried to open watch to see how i will fix it. i have problems because ring doesn’t fit (where?). Please could you help me so when new bezel will arrive i can put easily. Thank you
 
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Hi, next week will arrive V4 bezel and today i ve tried to open watch to see how i will fix it. i have problems because ring doesn’t fit (where?). Please could you help me so when new bezel will arrive i can put easily. Thank you
Like this the plastic ring sits inside the metal bezel ring.

Is has to go in the right way up with the lip facing up so it can be pressed back on the case

 

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Thanks for the pics everyone. I’m a little lost. Hopefully someone makes a video before I get mine.
 

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Like this the plastic ring sits inside the metal bezel ring.

Is has to go in the right way up with the lip facing up so it can be pressed back on the case

Ok thank you, so now i know problem is that i put ring inside smaller metal circle instead bigger one, many thanks
 

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Any of it would be helpful. How to get the old insert out. Where to put tape. Etc
The process is very similar: https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/rolex-6-digit-sub-bezel-and-crystal-swap-diy.10310195/

 

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The process is very similar: https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/rolex-6-digit-sub-bezel-and-crystal-swap-diy.10310195/


What tools do I need for this insert swap?