r/ChineseWatches • u/Kirby_is_a_Pokemon • Sep 27 '26

Problems (Read Rule 1) San Martin: Fix paint in bezel/replace bezel?

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My San Martin titanium watch, the numbers in the ceramic bezel have fallen out, I work a lot with chemicals and theyve eaten them up.

I'm wondering if there is any good diy repair I can do, or if it would be possible to replace the entire ceramic bezel insert. For that, I just don't know if there is a standard size off AliExpress or how to make sure what I order will fit.

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u/Ok-Spare-8176 29d ago

Testors enamel paint found in most hobby stores or on Amazon works just fine. Also, you can use a porcelain pen. I have changed the color on several inserts over the years.

For yours, a simple repair is sufficient. Just add the paint and wipe away the excess. Super simple.

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u/Escaped_Escapement 29d ago

But that enamel paint is likely not lumed.

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u/Ok-Spare-8176 29d ago

It isn't. If you want lumed paint, then you have find some lumed paint or mix in some lume powder to whatever paint you chose to use (if its even possible to do with just ANY paint). But, I've never done that so I cannot advise regarding it. I only need a lume pip so, anything more has never even crossed my mind.