The pearl fell off my Hulk!

[Urosfan]

Ouch sorry to hear

[walds11]

Originally Posted by SC11

Here we go

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...21#post4844321

Yep, very informative thread!

[AK797]

Can get a little idea of how a green gmt would look...

[watchwatcher]

Well that sucks...at least you've got the Daytona to keep you company while the sub is being repaired. And I hope you don't have to replace the whole bezel insert just to get the pearl. Fingers crossed.

[Brandon(phila)]

Originally Posted by padi56

They now can fit just the pearl in the ceramic inserts Rolex have developed a tool for this purpose.

Yeah...crazy glue

[SSDAYTONAHULK]

So quick follow up to this thread and the biggest FAIL from the jeweler I got it from...So before I sent to RSC, I brought it back to the place I originally bought the watch from...They took a pearl from a older submariner and glued it on the new LV. I picked it up the next day and it looked ok...UNTIL NIGHT TIME...I looked down at the watch and the pearl was glowing a different color than the markers in the dial....I'm like WTF! NOT HAPPY WITH THIS!!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH...SENT IT TO RSC!

[eonflux]

Originally Posted by SSDAYTONAHULK

So quick follow up to this thread and the biggest FAIL from the jeweler I got it from...So before I sent to RSC, I brought it back to the place I originally bought the watch from...They took a pearl from a older submariner and glued it on the new LV. I picked it up the next day and it looked ok...UNTIL NIGHT TIME...I looked down at the watch and the pearl was glowing a different color than the markers in the dial....I'm like WTF! NOT HAPPY WITH THIS!!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH...SENT IT TO RSC!

Just curious: what type of glue/adhesive did they use? Would it have stayed on permanently, including under water?

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by SSDAYTONAHULK

So quick follow up to this thread and the biggest FAIL from the jeweler I got it from...So before I sent to RSC, I brought it back to the place I originally bought the watch from...They took a pearl from a older submariner and glued it on the new LV. I picked it up the next day and it looked ok...UNTIL NIGHT TIME...I looked down at the watch and the pearl was glowing a different color than the markers in the dial....I'm like WTF! NOT HAPPY WITH THIS!!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH...SENT IT TO RSC!

oh well they tried!

[brandrea]

the different lume on the pearl would annoy me too.

What are the chances of knocking the pearl out like that .. crazy bad luck. hope you get it sorted out soon

[sco]

Bummer, but it could have been worse... Good Luck on a quick fix!!

[SSDAYTONAHULK]

Originally Posted by eonflux

Just curious: what type of glue/adhesive did they use? Would it have stayed on permanently, including under water?

They used some special "rolex issued adhesive glue" but I knew that was temporary fix....in fact, I was putting on my shirt and put my arms through the sleeve and it got caught on a thread a popped back off....SMH....That's when I said, screw this ....RSC here it comes!

[eonflux]

Originally Posted by SSDAYTONAHULK

They used some special "rolex issued adhesive glue" but I knew that was temporary fix....in fact, I was putting on my shirt and put my arms through the sleeve and it got caught on a thread a popped back off....SMH....That's when I said, screw this ....RSC here it comes!

I would think a very special/strong adhesive or bonding material would be required.
Surely RSC will do a good job.
Looks like you'll just get to enjoy your Daytona more!

[Singslinger]

In my experience the one to watch out for is the Deepsea, since its pearl protrudes more than the Sub's.

Mine shattered after colliding with a door and I was told by RSC that I'd have to change the whole bezel if I want it replaced. I've left it for now since it isn't really noticeable.

[SSDAYTONAHULK]

Got it back....$120 from rsc ny. Took 3 weeks, not bad!

[Syed117]

Must feel good to have it back, but three weeks for just that feels excessive.

[crfsocal]

not bad at all...

[Boopie]

I presume the lume matches.

I'm glad you got it done. If it were me, its absence would bother me.

[9*9*3]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

He's dead, Jim.

A sad lose too.

[sapingo]

ouch

[Mr. K]

$120, not bad

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Cdn328is

From that first picture, the pearl less look isn't all that bad! Maybe it's worse in person. Let us know if they can simply press another pearl back in or if the whole bezel needs to be replaced (and how much it costs!).

Yes now they can replace the pearl only Rolex have developed a special tool just for that purpose.

[walds11]

Not bad at all!!!

[travisb]

Nice! Fairly quick fix.

[Mezz72]

chances are they have a tool to align the pearl with the bezel n just super glue it back.
a lot of times, we overthink about how something is fixed.
$120 thank u

[Daytona4130]

Ouch. Made my Hulk cry. Hope you get that figured out!

[brandrea]

Glad it's back. How's the lume, does it match?

[tomcorkery]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

I don't know, might just want to buy a second watch to wear when the Hulk needs to go in for repair. Might as well get two new watches, since more than one might occasionally have to go in for repair at the same time. Heck, I say get three new watches just to be safe....

agree

[997.2]

Originally Posted by Mezz72

chances are they have a tool to align the pearl with the bezel n just super glue it back.
a lot of times, we overthink about how something is fixed.
$120 thank u

Yeah. All these people praising Rolex for "only" a $120 repair are making me laugh


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[sea-dweller]

Ouch!

[SSDAYTONAHULK]

There is no way they glued it back on! They fixed it professionally and properly and YES it matches the same glow.