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Old 17 July 2015, 09:53 PM   #31
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Ouch sorry to hear
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Old 17 July 2015, 10:18 PM   #32
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Old 18 July 2015, 03:57 AM   #33
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Can get a little idea of how a green gmt would look...
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Old 18 July 2015, 04:15 AM   #34
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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.
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Old 18 July 2015, 04:16 AM   #35
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They now can fit just the pearl in the ceramic inserts Rolex have developed a tool for this purpose.

Yeah...crazy glue
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Old 18 July 2015, 05:54 AM   #36
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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!
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Old 18 July 2015, 06:17 AM   #37
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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?
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Old 18 July 2015, 06:19 AM   #38
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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!
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Old 18 July 2015, 06:33 AM   #39
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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
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Old 18 July 2015, 06:38 AM   #40
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Bummer, but it could have been worse... Good Luck on a quick fix!!
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Old 18 July 2015, 07:46 AM   #41
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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!
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Old 18 July 2015, 08:03 AM   #42
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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!
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Old 18 July 2015, 09:44 AM   #43
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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.
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Old 3 August 2015, 12:49 PM   #44
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Got it back....$120 from rsc ny. Took 3 weeks, not bad!
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Old 3 August 2015, 12:57 PM   #45
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Must feel good to have it back, but three weeks for just that feels excessive.
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Old 3 August 2015, 12:59 PM   #46
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not bad at all...
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Old 3 August 2015, 03:24 PM   #47
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I presume the lume matches.

I'm glad you got it done. If it were me, its absence would bother me.
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Old 3 August 2015, 03:39 PM   #48
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A sad lose too.
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Old 3 August 2015, 03:56 PM   #49
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Old 3 August 2015, 04:44 PM   #50
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$120, not bad
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Old 3 August 2015, 05:15 PM   #51
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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.
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Old 3 August 2015, 08:18 PM   #52
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Old 3 August 2015, 10:35 PM   #53
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Nice! Fairly quick fix.
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Old 3 August 2015, 10:45 PM   #54
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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
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Old 3 August 2015, 10:53 PM   #55
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Ouch. Made my Hulk cry. Hope you get that figured out!
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Old 3 August 2015, 10:55 PM   #56
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Glad it's back. How's the lume, does it match?
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Old 4 August 2015, 12:16 AM   #57
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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....
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Old 4 August 2015, 08:37 AM   #58
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The pearl fell off my Hulk!

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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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Old 4 August 2015, 09:12 AM   #59
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There is no way they glued it back on! They fixed it professionally and properly and YES it matches the same glow.
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