Gorilladame Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Hi! Actually I am looking for a good insert for a 5513 and I want to try the PMWF Insert with a Ofrei Pearl this time. Is the "Generic Illumines Dot for Bezel Insert" the Ofrei Pearl that you guys mean with "pearl"? Another thing I am wondering about is if the only way to order a PMWF insert is really by email... Thanks for your help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 That is indeed the correct part for the pearl. I used an Ofrei pearl on Ronin's 5513 project... Aged to match the dial indicies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Thank you Ubi, so it is two thumbs up for the pearl from you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 That is a good insert and pearl combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 I definitely like the pearl! Though, they tend to be a bit green in color as delivered... The pearl/insert that I used for Ronin's is a yuki insert and ofrei pearl. I aged both to achieve the appearance as you see it in the pic above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Autsch! that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 They'll definitely get you on Int'l shipping! Best to order a few, and/or maybe see if someone in the U.S. would be willing to proxy ship for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 I had 2 Ofrie pearls and PMWF inserts on the two 1665 i built, they wont age that is for sure, the pearls really glow well out of the box but you could soak then in alcohol and then refill them, if you are ordering some in i may go for one for a rainy day, I am sure the more we order the cheaper the shipping gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 As far as I can tell, Ofrei's illumines dot (pearl) is exactly the same as the current pearls Rolex fits during servicing. However, when it comes to trying to mimic a vintage gen pearl, I have come to the conclusion that it makes more sense to bite the bullet & buy a vintage gen pearl than it is to expend the time & effort to try to replicate them with aftermarket pearls (which never quite look the same as a naturally patina-ed gen) (gen) (gen) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 I was just on an ebay auction of 4 gen crystals (2x25-127, 1x T39 domed and another one ) and a gen 5513 insert and missed it by 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 The PMWF and Ofrei pearl does it for me on my 1665 DRSD Indeed it does shine a little too much for a vintage pearl but never the less it's still a nice combo Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Where can one get a PMWF insert? Who is selling those? Can someone enlight me please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Where can one get a PMWF insert? Who is selling those? Can someone enlight me please? These fit gen-sized bezels (check with your rep seller if your rep fits this description), click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 These fit gen-sized bezels (check with your rep seller if your rep fits this description), click here It is for my MBW 5513 who has already been fitted with a newer style gen service insert without the need to shave it. So i guess it should fit no problem! I am looking for a fat font to age! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 it makes more sense to bite the bullet & buy a vintage gen pearl than it is to expend the time & effort to try to replicate them with aftermarket pearls Better sit down... I invested in a gen vintage tritium pearl for the DRSD and glued it in... and it was lost. Man that hurts. Condolences please. So I bought Yuki's pearl and drilled out the yak-pee yellow, polished it up, and refilled it with "bone" (ivory) appliance paint. Presto... it doesn't glow and the ivory is a perfect match to my hands and indices. Cheap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Better sit down... I invested in a gen vintage tritium pearl for the DRSD and glued it in... and it was lost. Man that hurts. Condolences please. Many condolences.... I have taken to using a super THIN application of "JB Weld" to help keep Pearl and Bezel attached. So far, so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Hmmmmmmm, interesting. I think cyanoacrylate (superglue) is a great adhesive but it's brittle. So in environments where it's flexed (like messing with your bezel) it lets go. A flexible adhesive might be better. Silicon rubber? Hmmmmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Better sit down... I invested in a gen vintage tritium pearl for the DRSD and glued it in... and it was lost. Man that hurts. Condolences please. Ouch. Hmmmmmmm, interesting. I think cyanoacrylate (superglue) is a great adhesive but it's brittle. So in environments where it's flexed (like messing with your bezel) it lets go. A flexible adhesive might be better. Silicon rubber? Hmmmmmmm. I think epoxy would be best as it will never let go. Of course, if you bang the pearl against something & it smashes, you may have to literally grind the remaining bits out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 i could never get the ofrei pearl to fit this gen insert might have to widen the opening slightly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 JB Weld is an epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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