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Have hade some requests to share the method I use for producing replacement inserts in acrylic.

I am a big fan of vintage Tissot, modell PR516. A while ago I got a project diver in a watch lot bought at an auction.
It was missing the bezel and the c...

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Have hade some requests to share the method I use for producing replacement inserts in acrylic.

I am a big fan of vintage Tissot, modell PR516. A while ago I got a project diver in a watch lot bought at an auction.
It was missing the bezel and the chapter ring. I taught it would be a good practice piece.

First, lets make the bezel.

The original is…

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]]> Omega CK2913 14755 165014 bezel insert https://rkwatchservice.com/omega-ck2913-14755-165014-bezel-insert/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:02:34 +0000 http://rkwatchservice.com/?guid=d35efe17c288afa7d510abaad5ed0bea Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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I'm experimenting making a replacement insert for a friends/friend who has a CK2923 with a bare bezel.
My problem is - the bezel is so worn down I'm having trouble measuring the correct dimensions.
From what is left of the "groove" ...

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I'm experimenting making a replacement insert for a friends/friend who has a CK2923 with a bare bezel.
My problem is – the bezel is so worn down I'm having trouble measuring the correct dimensions.
From what is left of the "groove" in the bezel I measure Od: 37.5mm and Id: 34.5mm and the "lip/depth" is 0.15mm.
Can some one verify these numbers if I'm on track or not!

First test using 0.2mm brass to check fonts and see how deep I have to engrave to get the lume to stick.

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