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SKX013 Steel Bezel Insert (Flat) - BGW9 - Red SKX

The SKX Insert. 316L Steel. For the SKX013.

The bezel insert is the ring you actually read. The original SKX 60-minute dive scale — the OEM look, remade in solid steel.

This one is machined from solid 316L stainless steel. A 100% Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 lume dot sits at 12 o'clock, matched to our BGW9 dials and hands so the whole watch glows one clean blue. Flat profile, adhesive-backed and pre-fitted — it seats on the SKX013 OEM bezel (or any similar-dimension bezel) the way Seiko fits its own.

Swap the insert, change the watch.
Same bezel, same case — a new face in minutes.

SKX.
The OEM SKX 60-minute dive scale, remade.

Solid 316L steel.
Machined stainless steel — a proper metal ring with real heft.

Swiss BGW9 lume.
100% Super-LumiNova® at 12 — ice-blue up to 8 hours, matched to our BGW9 parts.

Peel-and-stick.
Adhesive disc included and pre-installed — line it up and press. Fits the SKX013 family.

Heads up — fit & install

Fits the SKX013, SKX015, SKX017 and all 7S26-0030 cases. Seats on the SKX013 OEM bezel or any similar-dimension bezel with the pre-fitted adhesive disc — peel, align to 12, and press.

New to this? The bezel & insert install guide walks through it.

  • Specs

    1. Quality Swiss Production Quality, ISO 9001 Certified
    2. Material 316L Stainless Steel
    3. Dimension Same as OEM SKX013 bezel insert
    4. Surface Finish Brushed
    5. Inclination Flat
    6. Indices Colour All black except inverse triangle in red
    7. Lume Applied 12 O'Clock Lume Dot
    8. Lume Type 100% Swiss Made Super-LumiNova® BGW9
    9. Lume Color Blue (In the night), White (In the day)
    10. Lume Duration Up to 8 hours depending on charge
    11. Fit Type Adhesive disc included
    12. Fit Bezels SKX013 OEM Bezel or similar dimension bezel
    13. Fit Models SKX013, SKX015, SKX017 and all 7S26-0030 Watch Cases
    1. 1x Bezel Insert

    All photos of watches with modification parts are for illustration purposes only and are not included with the bezel insert purchase.

  • Fits the SKX013, SKX015, SKX017 and all 7S26-0030 cases, on the SKX013 OEM bezel or any similar-dimension bezel.

    Adhesive disc included and pre-installed — peel, align to 12 o'clock, and press.

    Pairs with:

    1. SKX013 Bezels
    2. SKX013 Sapphire Crystals
    1. How To Modify Your SEIKO Watch — Bezel & Bezel Insert
    2. Seiko Modding: The Complete Build Guide (2026)

Questions, Answered

Everything worth knowing before you build.

How does a bezel insert attach?

With a double-sided adhesive disc that's included and already fitted to the back of the insert. Peel the backing, line the insert up with your bezel — 12 o'clock to 12 — and press it down firmly for a few seconds. No press-fit, no glue, no tools; it seats the same way Seiko fits its own inserts.

Will an SKX007 insert fit an SKX013, or vice-versa?

No — SKX007 and SKX013 inserts are different diameters, so they aren't interchangeable. Match the insert to your case: SKX007/SRPD inserts for the SKX007 family, and SKX013 inserts for the SKX013, SKX015, SKX017 and other 7S26-0030 cases. If you're unsure, check the "Fit Models" line in the Specs.

What's the difference between a "slope" and a "flat" insert?

It's the top profile, not the fit. A slope insert angles up toward the crystal for a raised, more three-dimensional look; a flat insert sits level. Both seat on the same OEM (or similar-dimension) bezel — so pick whichever look you prefer; it doesn't change what it fits.

What are the bezel inserts made of?

Four lines, each with its own character: scratch-proof ceramic with a deep, glossy finish; lightweight aluminium; solid 316L stainless steel; and lumed sapphire.

Which bezel inserts glow in the dark?

Some do — look for a luminous pip at 12 o'clock. Every steel insert has one, and the BGW9 steel and lumed-sapphire lines use a 100% Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 pip (a cool ice-blue glow, up to eight hours on a full charge). Three ceramic Submariner inserts — black, blue and green — carry a lume pip too.

Do I need a bezel to use a bezel insert?

Yes — the insert is the printed ring that sits inside your bezel, so you need a bezel to hold it. It fits the Seiko SKX013 (or SKX007) OEM bezel, or any aftermarket bezel of the same dimension. Replacing both at once? Grab the matching bezel from the "Pairs with" links.

Can I remove or reuse a bezel insert?

Yes. You can lift an old insert out with a thin, blunt tool — our bezel & insert install guide walks through removal. The adhesive disc is single-use, so once it's off it won't stick again — but you don't need a fresh insert to reseat one: cut a few small pieces of any double-sided adhesive tape, place them on opposite ends of the insert, line it up and press. It holds just fine.

What is BGW9 lume?

A specific Swiss Super-LumiNova phosphor — appears white-cream in daylight, glows ice-blue at night. The lume Lucius Atelier uses on most dials. Stock Seikos use Lumibrite (green glow); other modding shops often use C3 (green-yellow). BGW9's signature is the cool blue.