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Quicksilver · 8 October 2016, 02:05 AM

My 1980 5513 has a later Rolex pearl insert (with the small steel rim).

I have the following questions for you vintage gurus -

1. How easy is it to obtain a period Rolex tritium pearl insert to replace it with? Will I have to pay an exorbitant sum and is it worth it?

2. Alternatively, I have seen period style third party pearl inserts that seem reasonably priced. Should I go for one of these even though it's not a Rolex part ?

My dealer (David Duggan in London) says best to leave it. Its a Rolex pearl and perfectly acceptable. And of course I prefer it to no pearl at all. It looks ok but it bugs me a little so I would like to replace it if possible.

Thank you

8 October 2016, 02:05 AM	#1
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	5513 Pearl Insert My 1980 5513 has a later Rolex pearl insert (with the small steel rim). I have the following questions for you vintage gurus - 1. How easy is it to obtain a period Rolex tritium pearl insert to replace it with? Will I have to pay an exorbitant sum and is it worth it? 2. Alternatively, I have seen period style third party pearl inserts that seem reasonably priced. Should I go for one of these even though it's not a Rolex part ? My dealer (David Duggan in London) says best to leave it. Its a Rolex pearl and perfectly acceptable. And of course I prefer it to no pearl at all. It looks ok but it bugs me a little so I would like to replace it if possible. Thank you __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

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