gplracer Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 How much of a difference is there between a gen insert for a 16610 and an after market insert? I have seen conflicting suggestions on where to get the best insert/pearl. It appears that one place is the best place for the insert and one place is the best place for the pearl. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 If you get a genuine insert- say you find one on ebay for $75 or maybe more- then the only challenge is to install it in your sub w/o tearing it up. Or you can get the watchmaterial pearl and the jewelryoutlet insert and install the pearl in the insert w/o tearing them up and then install them in your sub, again, w/o tearing them up. The watchmaterial pearl isn't bad, but if you have a gen insert, you are always golden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) Thanks Alligoat. I just wondered if there is a real difference in appearance. The only option I have seen so far is $149 on ebay for a gen insert. As for the watch material pearl.... Do I need to get the insert there and then take the pearl out of it? Thanks again If you get a genuine insert- say you find one on ebay for $75 or maybe more- then the only challenge is to install it in your sub w/o tearing it up. Or you can get the watchmaterial pearl and the jewelryoutlet insert and install the pearl in the insert w/o tearing them up and then install them in your sub, again, w/o tearing them up. The watchmaterial pearl isn't bad, but if you have a gen insert, you are always golden. Edited June 30, 2008 by gplracer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Yep, pull the pearl out of the watchmaterial insert, enlarge the hole slightly on the jewelry outlet insert and glue-in the WM pearl. Then file the back of the insert so that it will sit lower in the bezel of your sub. If you become a supporter, you will gain access to the collector area. BKLM1234 does this mod for his bkmariners- a nicely modded noobmariner with the ETA movt, trimmed cg's, better crown and tube and checked for WR. Nothing beats a gen insert, but the watchmaterial pearl is an economical upgrade- I just put mine in the noob insert because I think the noob insert is fine, with the exception of the pearl- and the pearl in the noob insert varies from a 'zit' pearl to a really not too bad, just slightly smaller pearl. We tend to get slightly anal about some of this stuff, but you've probably figured that out by now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 There is also a different in Material and Quality. A Gen one won't scratch easily like a Rep. If you get one for a good price catch it, its worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 There is also a different in Material and Quality. A Gen one won't scratch easily like a Rep. If you get one for a good price catch it, its worth the money. As usual, Alligoat and Tribal sum it up. I would simply state, and of course this is my humble opinion: No rep of a modern Sub (MBK/WM9/BKLM/Noob/Euro/or whatever) should be worn without a gen insert / pearl. It might be tricky to fit sometimes, but, what a wonderfull difference Ok Gpl, now you have all the information you can dream of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Thanks for all of the information. So far I saw a gen insert on ebay for $149. I will keep looking. First I need a case that is 1:1 As usual, Alligoat and Tribal sum it up. I would simply state, and of course this is my humble opinion: No rep of a modern Sub (MBK/WM9/BKLM/Noob/Euro/or whatever) should be worn without a gen insert / pearl. It might be tricky to fit sometimes, but, what a wonderfull difference Ok Gpl, now you have all the information you can dream of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Often you have to do some sanding to get them to fit depending on which model you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Only 1:1 cases are the Watchmaker 9 and the new MBK/MBW. Eurotimez's new MBK with the noob dial and asian 21j movement should be cool- hope to see it out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Until a 2892 powered sub comes out I think we cannot call it 1:1 case. Also WM9 sub needs some reworking to fit a genuine complete bezel properly, otherwise it won't turn. I've not tried to fit a genuine bezel on a new MBW/MBW yet. BTW I do agree with alligoat/Tribal/Stephane, MBW/WM9 are the best choice and definitely worth a genuine bezel insert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Will a genuine insert fit in the bezel that comes on it? Until a 2892 powered sub comes out I think we cannot call it 1:1 case. Also WM9 sub needs some reworking to fit a genuine complete bezel properly, otherwise it won't turn. I've not tried to fit a genuine bezel on a new MBW/MBW yet. BTW I do agree with alligoat/Tribal/Stephane, MBW/WM9 are the best choice and definitely worth a genuine bezel insert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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