danielv2000 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I have an MBW DRSD en route with a missing pearl. What is the best source for a gen looking pearl? I have Red 1680 with a gen insert and pearl and the pearl is simply stunning I am afraid I will be disappointed with anything but gen. Alternatively, I've looked on VRF and gen inserts for a 1665 rarely come up. Thanks for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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danielv2000 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thanks. How does it compare to a gen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Same as Rolex currently fits during service. If you need to match an existing patina, you will need to either hollow out the existing lume & fill the dot with a custom color, dye/tint the dot externally or go gen, as I ultimately did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thanksl. I will give it a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Same as Rolex currently fits during service. If you need to match an existing patina, you will need to either hollow out the existing lume & fill the dot with a custom color, dye/tint the dot externally or go gen, as I ultimately did Freddy that looks great! I assume you saw the HC ebay sellers pearls I bought. To me, they have a look similar to yours. I have the Ofrei, HC ebay, and a Nos gen lumi here, and all three other than color..as far as size and shape seem the same. Can you share how to stain or age the Ofrie pearl? I soaked one in iodine with no luck or change in color after drilling it out. The drill out and relume, I understand..but I'd like to know what else is involved..if anything. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 ive compared the ofrei pearl with a gen lumi pearl side by side the ofrei one has a slightly larger diameter, the paste isnt as white, more greenish. and the dome is curved to almost a point, where as the gen is more flat. i think if you remove the luminous paste and polish the top its a REALLY good replacement pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 ive compared the ofrei pearl with a gen lumi pearl side by side the ofrei one has a slightly larger diameter, the paste isnt as white, more greenish. and the dome is curved to almost a point, where as the gen is more flat. i think if you remove the luminous paste and polish the top its a REALLY good replacement pearl Thanks for that. How would i remove the paste and what should I use to polish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Tiny drill bit is how I got mine out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 pin, tiny drill bit, let it sit in isopro. you can polish it with some high grit sand paper or rub it against a dremel buffing wheel by hand or maybe even try a cape cod cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Wow! Should be interesting considering the size of this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Ok, before I order, I have one more question. Am I better off with the Ofrei pearl or should consider buying this MBK insert with pearl on sale right here: Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Ok, before I order, I have one more question. Am I better off with the Ofrei pearl or should consider buying this MBK insert with pearl on sale right here: http://www.rwg.cc/to...x-551316651680/ Thanks The MBK/MBW insert itself is fine, but the pearl is nothing like the gen or Ofrei pearl that Freddy posted. I am not sure if they are even hollow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 The MBK/MBW insert itself is fine, but the pearl is nothing like the gen or Ofrei pearl that Freddy posted. I am not sure if they are even hollow. Ok. Thanks. That would explain why most will at least mod the pearl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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