Tudor BB missing pearl help

[nizman16]

Hi guys

Ive just received my new tudor BB in burgundy from one of our trusted dealers and after my second day wearing it I've noticed the pearl is gone.

It didnt even last until the weekend, can anyone help me?


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[TommiBa]

Hey man, that really too bad - although it's a pretty common problem with the otherwise great built bb.. try and email the td and see if he will send a replacement insert - although unlikely. Alternatively you can order an insert from helenarou and use the pearl from there - it's not perfect but better than no pearl


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[nizman16]

Ive just recieved my replacement insert from helenarou today, i didnt want to pop the pearl off straight away in case the sizing is different.

Does anyone know if the specs are 1:1. I dont want to pop it out and then it doesnt fit haha.

Otherwise ill glue the new insert into the bezel..


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[DVNE]

The HR one doesn't look gen like in my opinion and I do not believe it is 1:1. I bought one of their inserts to swap out of my old damaged BB Blue and I ended up not using it.

I have a extra Black Bay Red 2824 case that I may part with soon. Excellent condition with pearl still attached.

 

[nizman16]

The HR one doesn't look gen like in my opinion and I do not believe it is 1:1. I bought one of their inserts to swap out of my old damaged BB Blue and I ended up not using it.

I have a extra Black Bay Red 2824 case that I may part with soon. Excellent condition with pearl still attached.

Ive noticed the HR insert is a little darker than the ZF in some lighting conditions.

will you be selling the case as a whole only?


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[DVNE]

Ive noticed the HR insert is a little darker than the ZF in some lighting conditions.

will you be selling the case as a whole only?


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Unfortunately yes. Complete case only. The HR pearl looks different too...

The good news is it makes it easier. You just gotta load your movement and dial in it. LMK if you are interested and I will post up a sales ad

 

[nizman16]

Unfortunately yes. Complete case only. The HR pearl looks different too...

The good news is it makes it easier. You just gotta load your movement and dial in it. LMK if you are interested and I will post up a sales ad

Pm me a price haha


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[DeeJon]

The HR one doesn't look gen like in my opinion and I do not believe it is 1:1. I bought one of their inserts to swap out of my old damaged BB Blue and I ended up not using it.

Good info to know, thanks. Have you, or has anyone, seen an HR branded dial? I have the ZF bb red myself and it's a great rep but I would love a dial that's a little richer and more 3D like the gen.
I searched all over but could only find pics of sterile or custom dials...

 

[nizman16]

Good info to know, thanks. Have you, or has anyone, seen an HR branded dial? I have the ZF bb red myself and it's a great rep but I would love a dial that's a little richer and more 3D like the gen.
I searched all over but could only find pics of sterile or custom dials...

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[nizman16]

Good info to know, thanks. Have you, or has anyone, seen an HR branded dial? I have the ZF bb red myself and it's a great rep but I would love a dial that's a little richer and more 3D like the gen.
I searched all over but could only find pics of sterile or custom dials...

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[nizman16]

This one is more high res


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[DeeJon]

This one is more high res

Wow, thank you Nizman! I'd e-mailed HR a few days ago for a pic but hadn't hear back yet so you rock my friend

I think the printing of the Tudor logo & branding on those dials are closer to what I'm missing on the ZF BB red dial. Def. more 3D, and we have a fully printed rose
The edges are little raggedy but probably fine in real life. I'll be ordering one for sure along with a bezel insert.

Anyway, sorry for my thread diversion...
Have you popped in the HR insert on your watch yet?

Cheers,
David.

 

[TommiBa]

The HR inserts are darker and you may need to shave it a bit to get it to fit.. IMO the zf shade is way better than the HR


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[nizman16]

I havent had time to take it to a watchmaker to complete the job for me, Im not good with that kind of stuff haha.

The reason why I say watchmaker is because im thinking of getting the HR pearl put into the ZF insert (HR insert is slightly darker, but in certain lighting it is identical, depending on which angle.

but to the above comment, ive compared the two inserts and they are the same size, ive put the HR insert into the bezel and it fits just fine, just need to glue it on.

 

[Chipster67]

Can I ask, who are HR and ZF? I have a BB Red v3 that has lost the pearl and cup, and I wanted to buy a new one. I've had zero luck finding.. So was hoping to either. It GEN or replacement that would be good rep.

Any tips on who yo reach out to for either rep or gen insert/pearl and cup?

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[Dog909]

I recently bought a V5 Black Bay red worried about wearing it now!

 

[Chipster67]

I recently bought a V5 Black Bay red worried about wearing it now!

Oh I say wear it and show it off. Mine was a v3, and aim hard on watches

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[Hor-Fan]

Can I ask, who are HR and ZF? I have a BB Red v3 that has lost the pearl and cup, and I wanted to buy a new one. I've had zero luck finding.. So was hoping to either. It GEN or replacement that would be good rep.

Any tips on who yo reach out to for either rep or gen insert/pearl and cup?

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HR is helenarou, ZF is Z factory


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[Chipster67]

Thanks Hor I'll have to reach out to them or intime where I purchased the watch from to see if there is a replacement to be had.

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[Hor-Fan]

ZF probably made your watch so hopefully Ryan can get one from them. If you want one from HR, you may have to purchase the insert to get it.


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