dave:

as you continue on this quest for the perfect reproduction bezel insert, you should know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

godspeed!!

Jeff

P.S.: and let us know when you need some cash from the group!

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: Okay, I've popped mine off and am looking VERY
: closely at the construction. The Tachy scale
: is not just an insert. The bezel consists of
: 2 pieces. The outer stanless knurled piece
: and a pvd metal inner piece. The pvd piece
: is not that simple to make. It is conical
: and stepped then pressed into the stainless
: ring and probably glued. Not a simple insert
: like Omega and Rolex. The Autavia bezel
: insert has been turned on a lathe and then
: pvd coated the Tachy scale. It is apparent
: that an exact reproduction would be too
: troublesome and costly. Magnification is
: still not conclusive if the Tachy scale is
: sprayed (painted) or applied (very thin
: sticker). Either way, my next step is to
: take this bezel (generously loaned) and get
: a high quality scan. I will see how thin of
: a metalized sticker I can have made. More to
: come later.
: dave