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MaPham · 18 January 2009, 03:59 PM

Hi everyone,

Didn't mean to threadjack before so I have started my own:

My V-series Sub has an air bubble under the sapphire of the bezel pearl. I'm sure it just happened about few days ago as it wasn't there on purchase. From top looks like centre of pearl is discolored. However from angle/side, definitely a bubble of air.

Sorry I don't have macro lens to take a pic.

Can I ask if this is common on other subs? Should I take to RSC for bezel change? I am afraid it will come back with more damage (Swatch Group put dents all over my bezel when they try to get the insert off my Seamaster).

Thanks everyone.

wanasub · 18 January 2009, 04:33 PM

Hi MaPham, I'd get it switched out. Don't worry about the RSC, they'll take good care of your watch.

Psmith · 18 January 2009, 10:57 PM

Hi...

If you're in Melbourne, walk it into the RSC (70 Collins Street) and ask for the guys to have a look at it...

Cheers

MaPham · 18 January 2009, 11:10 PM

Thanks everyone. Been hearing good stuff about RSC. Guess we'll find out tomorrow :) Fingers crossed.

Psmith · 18 January 2009, 11:16 PM

Once you've been to the RSC, relax with a visit to the Rolex boutique (Grima) on the opposite side of the street...

Cheers

redshirt1957 · 18 January 2009, 11:47 PM

I would keep the bezel insert just for fun. If it bothers you, then purchase another bezel insert, but keep the original one with the bubble.

MaPham · 19 January 2009, 05:26 PM

RSC is AWESOME!! new bezel insert in 1 hour. I am very happy. watch is perfect condition.

Another happy Rolex customer. :)

PS: didn't have time to go to Grima's as the parking inspector were out in force despite very hot day.

Kokyuryoku · 27 January 2009, 04:35 AM

MaPham,

I'm glad it worked out for you

. Hearing your description did get me worrying a bit though. When I look at my sub straight on I can't see anything, but as soon as look at it from an angle it looks like there is a bubble or something. Any ideas, does it look similar or am I just over-reacting?

Any help appreciated.

mfer · 27 January 2009, 04:56 AM

It happens, but I think it kind of looks cool. Look at the very top of my LV bezel. I'm not sure when it happened, but it did. Looks like they put paint on the inside of the pearl. I've thought about switching it out, but somehow, I kind of like it....
Weird, I know.

Cato · 27 January 2009, 05:02 AM

I suspect we just have to live with bubbles. With my DateJust I have noticed a bubble on the 11 and a smaller one on the 8. I have to use 10x to see it, but it still bothers me something fierce.

Kokyuryoku · 27 January 2009, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cato

I suspect we just have to live with bubbles. With my DateJust I have noticed a bubble on the 11 and a smaller one on the 8. I have to use 10x to see it, but it still bothers me something fierce.

Good point. I just bought my subby last December so I can't stop looking at it, thus I'm always seeing it.

18 January 2009, 03:59 PM	#1
MaPham Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 17	Air Bubble in Sub Pearl Hi everyone, Didn't mean to threadjack before so I have started my own: My V-series Sub has an air bubble under the sapphire of the bezel pearl. I'm sure it just happened about few days ago as it wasn't there on purchase. From top looks like centre of pearl is discolored. However from angle/side, definitely a bubble of air. Sorry I don't have macro lens to take a pic. Can I ask if this is common on other subs? Should I take to RSC for bezel change? I am afraid it will come back with more damage (Swatch Group put dents all over my bezel when they try to get the insert off my Seamaster). Thanks everyone.

18 January 2009, 10:57 PM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Hi... If you're in Melbourne, walk it into the RSC (70 Collins Street) and ask for the guys to have a look at it... Cheers __________________

18 January 2009, 11:16 PM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Once you've been to the RSC, relax with a visit to the Rolex boutique (Grima) on the opposite side of the street... Cheers __________________

27 January 2009, 04:35 AM	#8
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	MaPham, I'm glad it worked out for you . Hearing your description did get me worrying a bit though. When I look at my sub straight on I can't see anything, but as soon as look at it from an angle it looks like there is a bubble or something. Any ideas, does it look similar or am I just over-reacting? Any help appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

27 January 2009, 04:56 AM	#9
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	It happens, but I think it kind of looks cool. Look at the very top of my LV bezel. I'm not sure when it happened, but it did. Looks like they put paint on the inside of the pearl. I've thought about switching it out, but somehow, I kind of like it.... Weird, I know. __________________ member#3242

18 January 2009, 04:33 PM	#2
wanasub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Jonathan Location: wisconsin Posts: 386	Hi MaPham, I'd get it switched out. Don't worry about the RSC, they'll take good care of your watch.

18 January 2009, 11:10 PM	#4
MaPham Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 17	Thanks everyone. Been hearing good stuff about RSC. Guess we'll find out tomorrow :) Fingers crossed.

18 January 2009, 11:47 PM	#6
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	I would keep the bezel insert just for fun. If it bothers you, then purchase another bezel insert, but keep the original one with the bubble.

19 January 2009, 05:26 PM	#7
MaPham Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 17	RSC is AWESOME!! new bezel insert in 1 hour. I am very happy. watch is perfect condition. Another happy Rolex customer. :) PS: didn't have time to go to Grima's as the parking inspector were out in force despite very hot day.

27 January 2009, 05:02 AM	#10
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	I suspect we just have to live with bubbles. With my DateJust I have noticed a bubble on the 11 and a smaller one on the 8. I have to use 10x to see it, but it still bothers me something fierce.

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