SUBMARINER Bezel Insert Sizes - Acrylic and Sapphire Model

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SUBMARINER Bezel Insert Sizes - Acrylic and Sapphire Model

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Below is some info that you might find helpful when attempting to determine the size of SUBMARINER bezel inserts - especially if it doesn't fit properly.

I have several 16610 bezel inserts as well as several inserts for the 1680/5513 models. My observation while utilizing my digital dial calipers for measurements follows:


ACRYLIC CRYSTAL MODELS
New, NOS insert 1680/5513 insert - OD:36.50mm, ID: 30.29
Used insert 1680/5513 - OD: 36.40mm up to 36.45mm*, ID: 30.29mm

* The diameter of used inserts will vary will vary due to age, stretch, compression and overall use.

SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL MODELS
Used sapphire crystal 16800/16610 insert - OD:37.50mm-37.60mm** ID:30.60mm
New sapphire crystal 16800/16610 insert: OD: 37.70mm ID:30.60

** The diameter of used inserts will vary will vary due to age, stretch, compression and overall use.

There are also some charts on the internet at various web sites that contain bezel insert measurements that vary somewhat from the measurements I listed above. Several factors can play into the discrepancies, but the measurements should be close. As an example, one chart that I use lists the following bezel insert dimensions for the Submariner acrylic crystal models 1680/5513: OD - 36.55mm ID- 30.3mm
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