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tc670207 · 9 May 2012, 11:28 PM

Experts chim in PLS!

What is the Clear Coating Over the Pearl Made of? The one Pearl that is on classic Submariner bezel insert.

My Chinese friend told me that clear coating is made of a tiny chunk of sapphire crystal. Some on other forums said it's epoxy. My Swiss friend said it's RC Tritec UV820 - a sort of better form epoxy. Which one is true?

Thx!

TC

azguy · 9 May 2012, 11:44 PM

Good question, I have never seen it heard it asked or answered before

tc670207 · 10 May 2012, 12:50 AM

Anybody?

SPARTAN2161 · 10 May 2012, 12:54 AM

I thought it was a luminecent epoxy but dont quote me on that. I think i read that on VRF somewhere. I will take a look

tc670207 · 10 May 2012, 01:08 AM

Thx! A link to the info is appreciated.

TC

WyoWatch · 10 May 2012, 01:57 AM

I could be wrong but I believe I read it's sapphire just like the crystal.

Megalobyte · 10 May 2012, 01:58 AM

Well, if it is indeed epoxy, I'm sure Rolex calls it Rolepoxium or similar. :)

JohnBoy · 10 May 2012, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megalobyte

Well, if it is indeed epoxy, I'm sure Rolex calls it Rolepoxium or similar. :)

Hmm...I always thought that was the fast beathing and dizziness we experience when the UPS/FedEx truck pulls up in the driveway - when we are expecting a special delivery. Oh well - live and learn.

rossi46 · 10 May 2012, 12:25 PM

Where's Padi???

9 May 2012, 11:28 PM	#1
tc670207 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area, Cali. Posts: 4	What is the Clear Coating Over the Pearl Made of? Experts chim in PLS! What is the Clear Coating Over the Pearl Made of? The one Pearl that is on classic Submariner bezel insert. My Chinese friend told me that clear coating is made of a tiny chunk of sapphire crystal. Some on other forums said it's epoxy. My Swiss friend said it's RC Tritec UV820 - a sort of better form epoxy. Which one is true? Thx! TC

10 May 2012, 12:25 PM	#9
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	Where's Padi??? __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

9 May 2012, 11:44 PM	#2
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Good question, I have never seen it heard it asked or answered before

10 May 2012, 12:50 AM	#3
tc670207 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area, Cali. Posts: 4	Anybody?

10 May 2012, 12:54 AM	#4
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	I thought it was a luminecent epoxy but dont quote me on that. I think i read that on VRF somewhere. I will take a look

10 May 2012, 01:08 AM	#5
tc670207 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area, Cali. Posts: 4	Thx! A link to the info is appreciated. TC

10 May 2012, 01:57 AM	#6
WyoWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: USA Watch: 1675 GMT and Sub C Posts: 1,443	I could be wrong but I believe I read it's sapphire just like the crystal.

10 May 2012, 01:58 AM	#7
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Well, if it is indeed epoxy, I'm sure Rolex calls it Rolepoxium or similar. :)

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