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Urosfan · 17 July 2015, 09:53 PM

Ouch sorry to hear

walds11 · 17 July 2015, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SC11

Here we go

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

Yep, very informative thread!

AK797 · 18 July 2015, 03:57 AM

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

watchwatcher · 18 July 2015, 04:15 AM

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) · 18 July 2015, 04:16 AM

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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 · 18 July 2015, 05:54 AM

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 · 18 July 2015, 06:17 AM

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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 · 18 July 2015, 06:19 AM

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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 · 18 July 2015, 06:33 AM

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 · 18 July 2015, 06:38 AM

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

SSDAYTONAHULK · 18 July 2015, 07:46 AM

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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 · 18 July 2015, 08:03 AM

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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 · 18 July 2015, 09:44 AM

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 · 3 August 2015, 12:49 PM

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

Syed117 · 3 August 2015, 12:57 PM

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

crfsocal · 3 August 2015, 12:59 PM

not bad at all...

Boopie · 3 August 2015, 03:24 PM

I presume the lume matches.

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

9*9*3 · 3 August 2015, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

He's dead, Jim.

A sad lose too.

sapingo · 3 August 2015, 03:56 PM

ouch

Mr. K · 3 August 2015, 04:44 PM

$120, not bad

padi56 · 3 August 2015, 05:15 PM

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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 · 3 August 2015, 08:18 PM

Not bad at all!!!

travisb · 3 August 2015, 10:35 PM

Nice! Fairly quick fix.

Mezz72 · 3 August 2015, 10:45 PM

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 · 3 August 2015, 10:53 PM

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

brandrea · 3 August 2015, 10:55 PM

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

tomcorkery · 4 August 2015, 12:16 AM

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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 · 4 August 2015, 08:37 AM

Quote:

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 · 4 August 2015, 09:12 AM

Ouch!

SSDAYTONAHULK · 4 August 2015, 09:46 AM

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

18 July 2015, 05:54 AM	#36
SSDAYTONAHULK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: KIRBY Location: USA Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 132	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! Attached Images

3 August 2015, 12:49 PM	#44
SSDAYTONAHULK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: KIRBY Location: USA Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 132	Got it back....$120 from rsc ny. Took 3 weeks, not bad! Attached Images

3 August 2015, 12:57 PM	#45
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	Must feel good to have it back, but three weeks for just that feels excessive. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

3 August 2015, 08:18 PM	#52
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Not bad at all!!! __________________ Adam

4 August 2015, 09:12 AM	#59
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Ouch! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

17 July 2015, 09:53 PM	#31
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Ouch sorry to hear

18 July 2015, 03:57 AM	#33
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Can get a little idea of how a green gmt would look...

18 July 2015, 04:15 AM	#34
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	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.

18 July 2015, 06:33 AM	#39
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	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

18 July 2015, 06:38 AM	#40
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Bummer, but it could have been worse... Good Luck on a quick fix!!

18 July 2015, 09:44 AM	#43
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	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.

3 August 2015, 12:59 PM	#46
crfsocal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 690	not bad at all...

3 August 2015, 03:24 PM	#47
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	I presume the lume matches. I'm glad you got it done. If it were me, its absence would bother me.

3 August 2015, 03:56 PM	#49
sapingo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: florida Watch: Ulysse Nardin Posts: 63	ouch

3 August 2015, 04:44 PM	#50
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	$120, not bad

3 August 2015, 10:35 PM	#53
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Nice! Fairly quick fix.

3 August 2015, 10:45 PM	#54
Mezz72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 618	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

3 August 2015, 10:53 PM	#55
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	Ouch. Made my Hulk cry. Hope you get that figured out!

3 August 2015, 10:55 PM	#56
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Glad it's back. How's the lume, does it match?

4 August 2015, 09:46 AM	#60
SSDAYTONAHULK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: KIRBY Location: USA Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 132	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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