woof* Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I found these on eBay from a suggestion from a member. I think I have purchased 3 or 4 different kinds of rep trit/ lumi pearls. Ofreis and yuki's are nice, but so far I really like these. The sellers ad reads like nos that he's vintage lumed. But I haven't asked him what they are. This is what they look like My Tudor with Jmb rose dial has needed a pearl for a long time....and now I think it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Looks pretty darn good to me! Good find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 very good touch are they reasonably priced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Perfect match! Now spill the beans on the details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 They were 57$ for two...including shipping. Not cheap, but not bad. eBay seller watchesandparts. Located in Hong Kong, about two weeks delivery. They aren't completly filled with material inside, that could be changed. I like the color for this watch though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I've used those pearls too, they're very nice; the clear part is very clear and that's hard to find. I bought some from Yuki and after some polishing they were very glossy and clear too but the lume was wrong. So I dug one out with a pin cut off like a drill, then I custom blended some appliance "bone" lacquer with other chunky tints and filled it. And it almost came out as nice as these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Yeah Nanuq, I was thinking they were clearer than the others. Only the inside the "cap" if you could call it that, was painted. The majority of the inner cavity is empty. It would be easy to change color. His text in the auction reads like they are genuine......sorta "new old stock original plastic luminous dot (according to market demand, it has been refilled with non-bright old luminous) for various vintage Rolex submariner models' bezel use, diameter is 2mm" I have a brand new 5513 insert here with lumi pearl, and other than color they look alike. I'm going to compare them under magnification tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 R, the pearl really completes it! Doesn't look so much like an orphan anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbird100 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 more pics of this watch please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Looks very good, congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 more pics of this watch please!! Just a couple more. My pics are better with the new phone, but I still need lots more practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Superb, R! What a beatiful pair of Subs you've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Very nice indeed. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Oh, that's nice. Can we have one BIG photo straight on, of the installed completed dial? I'm thinking of begging JMB for a gilt small rose dial. ..................like I need another piece to put into the rotation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 That pearl really is the icing on the cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Here's a Yuki pearl after much fiddling. I polished and drilled it, and filled it to match the hands. It stands slightly too proud of the insert, but it's pretty close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 That looks great Nanuq Nice color too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Remember, macro shots and decals don't play well together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Remember, macro shots and decals don't play well together... Your right J, I'll wait till I can do a better one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I've used those watches and parts pearls on two CN subs and they sure made the bezel insert look 100% better. I got mine 4-5 years ago and they were more off white with a glow to them in the dark, but they looked fine during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Here's a Yuki pearl after much fiddling. I polished and drilled it, and filled it to match the hands. It stands slightly too proud of the insert, but it's pretty close. that looks great! starting to regret sticking an ofrei lumi pearl in my 80s 5513 insert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbird100 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 oh that's sooooo nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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