Simonix 8,661 Posted May 15, 2020 Took the dog for a walk in the park earlier. Whilst playing with the mutt, and I suddenly notice that the pearl/pip has fallen out of my ARF SD43! Does anyone know a good place to source a replacement, and also, what glue is best to use? Superglue isn't really waterproof is it? Photo below of the culprit and the damage he caused.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,511 Posted May 15, 2020 A minimal amount of this will work to fix a new one. Remember that it takes 1 day to fully dry (with 15/20min working time) and if you put too much of it, you can remove it while still not hardened with isopropyl alcohol (but that would probably also impact on the paint inside the triangle where the pearl is located). . For the pearl try asking your TD 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,306 Posted May 15, 2020 Oh nooooooo! Sorry dude. Sucks on a new watch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,661 Posted May 15, 2020 I was thinking maybe a two part epoxy glue might be best. Thanks for the heads up. I have just found an old dead Submariner I got from the gate in my drawer that I think I might be able to bastardise... it has a decent looking pip, with blue lume.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted May 15, 2020 Check Ebay. They've got plenty of pearls for sale. Look to run between $15-$30 on the low end. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,661 Posted May 15, 2020 I think I may have sorted it. Just got to leave it to dry over night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,306 Posted May 15, 2020 Looks alright that! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,661 Posted May 15, 2020 Now the glue is "semi dry", I can scrape the excess away from around the edges in the triangle. Prob look ok on the wrist, I just won't take any more wristie photos of it! haha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BravoDelta 22,645 Posted May 15, 2020 I had this happen to a Deep Sea. I bought a few Pearl's off Ali to have some spares. Be sure to get "for ceramic" if you do this, the hole is smaller. I used super glue in a bottle that dispenses very tiny amounts. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OJHorology 352 Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) It is ABSOLUTELY RUINED...you might as well sell it. To me. Heavily discounted. 43 minutes ago, BravoDelta said: I had this happen to a Deep Sea. I bought a few Pearl's off Ali to have some spares. Be sure to get "for ceramic" if you do this, the hole is smaller. I used super glue in a bottle that dispenses very tiny amounts. Ah, good tip will keep that in mind. @Simonix show us the end result, looks decent already though. Edited May 15, 2020 by OJHorology 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted May 15, 2020 58 minutes ago, Simonix said: Now the glue is "semi dry", I can scrape the excess away from around the edges in the triangle. Prob look ok on the wrist, I just won't take any more wristie photos of it! haha! Now that you've messed it up, send it over to me I'm sure you're going to buy about 20 more watches during this weekend 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
