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Xenophon · 16 January 2009, 03:41 AM

I plan to change the bezel insert on my 5513 submariner. I know it doesn't have any "clicks" and is bi-directional with an acrylic crystal but is there any fundamental difference to changing the insert compared to current models ? Does it even have a tension spring ?
Also since the 5513 had a long production run are all inserts the same size ?

Tools · 16 January 2009, 03:54 AM

All Sub inserts are not the same..

...........Old Sub .................................................. .........New Sub
5513, 5512, 1665, 1680 ......................................16808,16800, 16618, 16610
Outside Diameter: 36.55mm ...................................Outside Diameter: 37.65mm
Inside Diameter: 30.3mm .......................................Inside Diameter: 30.7mm

New Style Sub no date ............................................... Sea Dweller
14060,14060M .................................................. ....16660
Outside Diameter: 36.55mm .....................................Outside Diameter: 36.65
Inside Diameter: 29.7mm ..........................................Inside Diameter: 29.70mm

Xenophon · 16 January 2009, 03:59 AM

Sorry Tools, you've missed my point. I know there are differences between models but I wondered if all 5513 inserts are the same as this model went through a number of changes over many years.

Stratton · 16 January 2009, 04:00 AM

A new replacement insert will have a luminova dot at 12 which will glow green instead of the tritium one found on the original.

SLS · 16 January 2009, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenophon

Sorry Tools, you've missed my point. I know there are differences between models but I wondered if all 5513 inserts are the same as this model went through a number of changes over many years.

All the 5512/13 inserts are the same, but as Stratton mentioned, the pearl will be lunimova. A new insert should run close to $100, you can also buy some NOS with the tritium pearl for quite a bit more. I know SteveMulholland3 had some luminova inserts if you are interested.

Edit: Just noticed that you are in the UK, you can order them from any AD for less than I mentioned.

~Scott

stevemulholland3 · 16 January 2009, 09:39 AM

I just have gotten a butt load of 5513 inserts..many tritium..none luminova..

SLS · 16 January 2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

I just have gotten a butt load of 5513 inserts..many tritium..none luminova..

Well I sure hope it's patina on the pearl

~Scott

stevemulholland3 · 16 January 2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

Well I sure hope it's patina on the pearl

~Scott

haaa!
It took me a second but when I got it I about fell out of my seat!!@
you funny bastid you!!

SLS · 16 January 2009, 10:46 AM

Glad to be of service Steve!
~Scott

16 January 2009, 03:41 AM	#1
Xenophon 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,716	Sub 5513 Bezel Insert Question I plan to change the bezel insert on my 5513 submariner. I know it doesn't have any "clicks" and is bi-directional with an acrylic crystal but is there any fundamental difference to changing the insert compared to current models ? Does it even have a tension spring ? Also since the 5513 had a long production run are all inserts the same size ? __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

16 January 2009, 03:54 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,379	All Sub inserts are not the same.. ...........Old Sub .................................................. .........New Sub 5513, 5512, 1665, 1680 ......................................16808,16800, 16618, 16610 Outside Diameter: 36.55mm ...................................Outside Diameter: 37.65mm Inside Diameter: 30.3mm .......................................Inside Diameter: 30.7mm New Style Sub no date ............................................... Sea Dweller 14060,14060M .................................................. ....16660 Outside Diameter: 36.55mm .....................................Outside Diameter: 36.65 Inside Diameter: 29.7mm ..........................................Inside Diameter: 29.70mm __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 January 2009, 03:59 AM	#3
Xenophon 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,716	Sorry Tools, you've missed my point. I know there are differences between models but I wondered if all 5513 inserts are the same as this model went through a number of changes over many years. __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

16 January 2009, 10:46 AM	#9
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Glad to be of service Steve! ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

16 January 2009, 04:00 AM	#4
Stratton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 429	A new replacement insert will have a luminova dot at 12 which will glow green instead of the tritium one found on the original.

16 January 2009, 09:39 AM	#6
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	I just have gotten a butt load of 5513 inserts..many tritium..none luminova..

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