Re: replacement aftermarket Bezel inserts vs. David's info
: Congratulations on the beauty, and a rare one indeed..
: Your bezel issue lies in the insert..bezels themselves are the same
: diameter/circumference, while the inserts are different..the
: 1163/1563 as it has an acrylic domed crystal has an insert which
: is angled up from the outside, the insert on a 11630/15630 is
: flat to meet the flat crystal..my guess is you have a flat
: insert rubbing up against the dome crystal..not a bad combo, but
: better than the opposite which leaves an unsightly gap..
: Hope this helps,
: Cheers,
: David
David poses a fact I never realized which would indicate that the aftermarket 11630MH/11063MH bezel inserts offered on e-bay are constructed incorrectly. The spare insert I bought from them for my 11630MH (not planned for install until the original insert wears significantly) angles upward at the inner circumference. David points out that the insert should be flat for the 11630/11063 mineral crystal. Gosh, I wish I had noticed that myself before making the purchase for this otherwise nice looking replacement! Looks like the aftermarket insert I bought would leave a gap around the mineral crystal. Correct? Be warned!
Steve