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7 November 2012, 11:13 AM
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Insert popped out. In need of a watchmaker in the Philly area please!
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A buddy of mine recently had the insert pop out of the bezel on his MF 5513. Can someone recommend a watchmaker in the Phillie area(he is in the NJ side) who can help him pop it back in? Thank you in advance on any leads here! Best, Fred |
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7 November 2012, 11:20 AM
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jocke has a good tutortial on how to replace a bezel insert, you can do it yourself pretty easily, i am in australia so i cannot help with your original question sorry.
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7 November 2012, 12:20 PM
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There is a Rolex Service Center in Lititz, PA..
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7 November 2012, 01:08 PM
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I just replaced my bezel insert, I watched several YouTube videos and followed the instructions. It was pretty easy.
Try it before you pay somebody to do it for you. |
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7 November 2012, 01:10 PM
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It is easy, otherwise call the guys at Govberg - the can surely help.
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7 November 2012, 01:24 PM
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Thank you guys! I will relay the responses here!
Many thanks, Fred |
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7 November 2012, 01:40 PM
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I visit a guy on Jewelers Row on Sansom Street, regularly.
Nick, at ENS Metals and Jewelry. 706 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19106. Lives in NJ on a farm. Completely trustworthy. 3rd generation shop. |
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7 November 2012, 01:53 PM
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Quote:
Best, Fred |
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8 November 2012, 12:26 AM
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Quote:
 Bernie Robbins in Wayne has a Rolex tech on site too, or so they told me.
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8 November 2012, 12:44 AM
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Word of warning on those old Sub inserts: Sure, sometimes it can be a piece of cake to get 'em back in, and other times it can be a nightmare. (I know from painful (physical and emotional) experience.) There's such little tolerance, any slight bend of the insert or of the bezel itself, can make it a challenge. Six months later, my thumbs still hurt. And vintage parts get bent, tweeked over time, of course. If you run into any trouble, I say seek out a watchmaker. Good luck!
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8 November 2012, 12:52 AM
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yeah man, a perfect opportunity to DIY!! It is a relatively very easy task !
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