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deftronic · 16 March 2012, 07:08 AM

Guys,

2 months ago I bought from a respectable forum member a deepsea from the year 2009. This with matching box and papers. While looking at my beauty today I noticed that the bezel pearl was missing. Damn!!

My question. How can this happen? I did not wear it that much the past period. And as far as I know I did not really bump or what so ever into anything. On the forum I found a topic stating that pearls do not fall out of the bezel by it self. And overall are attached for long life.

Called an AD and questioned them. The only thing they could tell is that replacing would only be possible by doing the whole bezel. This would cost me about 500 dollars. And that normally the pearl does not fall out. But that an accident is always possible.

Please enligten me ;( Could this be an aftermarket bezel. For me it does not look that way.

WatchTimes · 16 March 2012, 07:26 AM

Not an aftermarket bezel.
It happens. Seems weird
I'd try going to a local watchmaker who works on Rolex not an AD

WatchnRoll · 16 March 2012, 07:30 AM

Wow, sorry to see that. My heart sunk and I had to look at mine to make sure the pearl was still there....

thankfully it is....but man it's sad to think it could fall out like that.

I hope you can get it fixed without having to replace the whole bezel

david_ord · 16 March 2012, 07:59 AM

All four of the screws in my bracelet fell out during the first 6 weeks, so it wouldn't surprise me if other things, such as the pearl fall out.

kilyung · 16 March 2012, 08:10 AM

Sucks. Unfortunately it requires a bezel replacement. Maybe you can get the new bezel and keep that one as a spare?

gwalker · 16 March 2012, 08:15 AM

Break out the wallet. I had to buy a new bezel for my DSSD and it was around $1200. No service either. I dont think tou can get just the pearl. I had screw issues with my bracelet too but got them fixed as well. Nothing you can do but get it fixed. I wouldn't sweat it too much. Keep us posted.

raiderceb · 16 March 2012, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchnRoll

Wow, sorry to see that. My heart sunk and I had to look at mine to make sure the pearl was still there....

thankfully it is....but man it's sad to think it could fall out like that.

I hope you can get it fixed without having to replace the whole bezel

my sentiments exactly...I had to look mine over real close just to make sure also! hahaha

I love this watch...

RyanJames · 16 March 2012, 09:37 AM

Damn... hopefully a replacement pearl is al you need via RSC.

The ceramic inserts as a whole are not cheap!

Good luck

azguy · 16 March 2012, 09:40 AM

$500

how can a company like Rolex not make replacement pearls

simply gouging the customer. How many pearls do you think fall out a year, I bet a lot

HL65 · 16 March 2012, 09:46 AM

That is a bummer and an expensive one for such a small part! Sorry....

STEVEad1 · 16 March 2012, 11:11 AM

That would jack me up too!!

mixologis03 · 11 April 2012, 07:23 AM

This is an old thread, but I did want to voice an opinion: order a replacement 16610 pearl from Watchmaterial.com -- they're the only people I've found that have the Rolex-spec replacement pearls. Pop it in the existing housing which you still have, and you're fine for under $20.

♛Fan♛ · 4 June 2012, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mixologis03

This is an old thread, but I did want to voice an opinion: order a replacement 16610 pearl from Watchmaterial.com -- they're the only people I've found that have the Rolex-spec replacement pearls. Pop it in the existing housing which you still have, and you're fine for under $20.

The problem with that is it's the wrong design, and wrong lume color- green.

z32turbo · 4 June 2012, 02:01 PM

Ouch. Sorry to hear about that, as I'd be frustrated as well. I hope you don't need a whole bezel.

bigbear · 4 June 2012, 02:02 PM

I would suggest just buy something that looks like a pearl and stick it in there. No one really looks at a pearl and $1200 for a little pear, is just way too much.

Gototo watchmaterial.com---- Rolex should have done a better job. Sounds like their craftsmanship is getting a little sloppy: pearls falling off and dust particles under the dials--- I am not too impressed with their rush to produce and market their products.

azguy · 5 June 2012, 12:47 AM

OP, what did you do, any update

D10S · 19 February 2013, 02:20 AM

I just had the same thing happen with my Deep Sea. But I lost both the pearl and the round marker that holds the pearl. Not sure how it got "lost". I don't remember banging it into anything.

I have to bring it in to my AD to have it looked at to see what they can do.

Watchdog · 19 February 2013, 03:45 AM

That just sucks. Very sorry.

h999r · 19 February 2013, 04:10 AM

Wow .. never heard this kind of problem. Im about to buy another Deepsea and start to make me worries.

16 March 2012, 07:08 AM	#1
deftronic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1	Rolex Deepsea and bezel pearl.....oops Guys, 2 months ago I bought from a respectable forum member a deepsea from the year 2009. This with matching box and papers. While looking at my beauty today I noticed that the bezel pearl was missing. Damn!! My question. How can this happen? I did not wear it that much the past period. And as far as I know I did not really bump or what so ever into anything. On the forum I found a topic stating that pearls do not fall out of the bezel by it self. And overall are attached for long life. Called an AD and questioned them. The only thing they could tell is that replacing would only be possible by doing the whole bezel. This would cost me about 500 dollars. And that normally the pearl does not fall out. But that an accident is always possible. Please enligten me ;( Could this be an aftermarket bezel. For me it does not look that way.

16 March 2012, 07:26 AM	#2
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Not an aftermarket bezel. It happens. Seems weird I'd try going to a local watchmaker who works on Rolex not an AD __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

16 March 2012, 07:30 AM	#3
WatchnRoll "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 538	Wow, sorry to see that. My heart sunk and I had to look at mine to make sure the pearl was still there.... thankfully it is....but man it's sad to think it could fall out like that. I hope you can get it fixed without having to replace the whole bezel __________________ Navitimer 01 on Black Leather Strap

16 March 2012, 09:46 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,007	That is a bummer and an expensive one for such a small part! Sorry.... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 June 2012, 02:01 PM	#14
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Ouch. Sorry to hear about that, as I'd be frustrated as well. I hope you don't need a whole bezel. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

16 March 2012, 07:59 AM	#4
david_ord Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: David Location: Florida, USA Watch: Deep Sea 116660 Posts: 495	All four of the screws in my bracelet fell out during the first 6 weeks, so it wouldn't surprise me if other things, such as the pearl fall out.

16 March 2012, 08:10 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Sucks. Unfortunately it requires a bezel replacement. Maybe you can get the new bezel and keep that one as a spare?

16 March 2012, 08:15 AM	#6
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Break out the wallet. I had to buy a new bezel for my DSSD and it was around $1200. No service either. I dont think tou can get just the pearl. I had screw issues with my bracelet too but got them fixed as well. Nothing you can do but get it fixed. I wouldn't sweat it too much. Keep us posted.

16 March 2012, 09:37 AM	#8
RyanJames "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: Manchester Watch: GMTiic Posts: 333	Damn... hopefully a replacement pearl is al you need via RSC. The ceramic inserts as a whole are not cheap! Good luck

16 March 2012, 09:40 AM	#9
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	$500 how can a company like Rolex not make replacement pearls simply gouging the customer. How many pearls do you think fall out a year, I bet a lot

16 March 2012, 11:11 AM	#11
STEVEad1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: DSSD PAM270 OPO Posts: 175	That would jack me up too!!

11 April 2012, 07:23 AM	#12
mixologis03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: NYC Watch: SDDS / 16610 Posts: 9	This is an old thread, but I did want to voice an opinion: order a replacement 16610 pearl from Watchmaterial.com -- they're the only people I've found that have the Rolex-spec replacement pearls. Pop it in the existing housing which you still have, and you're fine for under $20.

4 June 2012, 02:02 PM	#15
bigbear Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Big Bear, CA Posts: 80	I would suggest just buy something that looks like a pearl and stick it in there. No one really looks at a pearl and $1200 for a little pear, is just way too much. Gototo watchmaterial.com---- Rolex should have done a better job. Sounds like their craftsmanship is getting a little sloppy: pearls falling off and dust particles under the dials--- I am not too impressed with their rush to produce and market their products.

5 June 2012, 12:47 AM	#16
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	OP, what did you do, any update

19 February 2013, 02:20 AM	#17
D10S "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Titletown, USA Watch: DSSD Posts: 31	I just had the same thing happen with my Deep Sea. But I lost both the pearl and the round marker that holds the pearl. Not sure how it got "lost". I don't remember banging it into anything. I have to bring it in to my AD to have it looked at to see what they can do.

19 February 2013, 03:45 AM	#18
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	That just sucks. Very sorry.

19 February 2013, 04:10 AM	#19
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Wow .. never heard this kind of problem. Im about to buy another Deepsea and start to make me worries.

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