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Pearl for 1665 DRSD


danielv2000

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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.

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