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hsr86 · 28 December 2010, 09:23 AM

There is a tiny chip in the bracelet where it meets the case, but the real damage is the pearl has 2 hairline cracks. Does anyone know if it is able to be replaced or if I need a new bezel. Thanks in advance...

hsr86 · 28 December 2010, 09:33 AM

I have tried taking pictures to show detail, camera is not cooperating. Has anyone experienced a broken/cracked pearl on a ceramic bezel Rolex?

SLS · 28 December 2010, 09:39 AM

Sorry to hear this. I would guess that since the pearl is separate from the ceramic it can be removed. I would contact your closest RSC to do this. Removing the new insert requires certain tools that most watchmakers will not have.
Scott

Watchdog · 28 December 2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SLS

Sorry to hear this. I would guess that since the pearl is separate from the ceramic it can be removed. I would contact your closest RSC to do this. Removing the new insert requires certain tools that most watchmakers will not have.
Scott

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Wishing you the best with this. Sorry to hear about the accident.

JBat · 28 December 2010, 09:52 AM

Of course it can be replaced. Like the others have said, time to send it in.

MortgageGuy · 28 December 2010, 10:12 AM

I would take to your local AD or send to RSC to be fixed... Dont worry it will come back looking like new. Sorry to hear of this

hsr86 · 28 December 2010, 11:08 AM

does anyone know cost of pearl? cost of bezel?

Any experiences like this ever happened to anyone on this forum?

brady · 28 December 2010, 11:36 AM

Bezel isn't cheap - probably around $1,000 USD to get it replaced (guessing.) I would try for the pearl first if possible.

rolexsubdate · 28 December 2010, 12:03 PM

ouch ... accidents do happen ....feels like a bad nigtmare...

rolexertion · 29 December 2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

ouch ... accidents do happen ....feels like a bad nigtmare...

Is that Sheryl Crow? It looks like Sheryl Crow.

Badfish179 · 29 December 2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

ouch ... accidents do happen ....feels like a bad nigtmare...

Hey...No pickin' on Clinton! He's a fellow WIS! He's got one heck of a collection from what I understand. I saw him in an interview once and he was wearing a Panerai. I once got to shake his hand but I didn't notice what he was wearing. It was before I became a WIS.

rolexsubdate · 29 December 2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Badfish179

Hey...No pickin' on Clinton! He's a fellow WIS! He's got one heck of a collection from what I understand. I saw him in an interview once and he was wearing a Panerai. I once got to shake his hand but I didn't notice what he was wearing. It was before I became a WIS.

I like him as well. I totaly love his accent and make sure I don't miss any of his impesonations ....During his term I got my first job and many other ones. Economy was booming under him..... and so was Monica

hsr86 · 28 December 2010, 12:24 PM

It was. Could have been worse I guess. I'm going to call rsc tomorrow and see what they recommend. The lume still works. There are just 3 hairline cracks in the middle of the pearl.

oneillba · 28 December 2010, 12:49 PM

Yikes, sorry to hear of your misfortune.

Trailblazer · 28 December 2010, 01:48 PM

so sorry to hear this. I believe its separated from the bezel so replacing it shouldn't be an issue, its only down to the dollar.

has the accuracy been compromised?

fc3s2k · 28 December 2010, 03:18 PM

horrible news!!! Hope Rolex can take care of this with out taking care of your wallet!!!

CHRISTIN · 28 December 2010, 08:19 PM

OUCH... send it to your Certified Rolex Dealer. They'll fix it good as new.

jameshe · 28 December 2010, 10:02 PM

How big was the crater in th ground!? Sorry to hear it, and it really hurts, but if you should feel somewhat more at easy knowing that there is probably no sturdier rolex to withstand such a fall! They are made for this

Tony-GB · 28 December 2010, 10:04 PM

Very sorry to hear this. Please post before & after pics. Be good to see what Rolex offer as a solution & what they charge.

I hope it all works out for you & isn't too expensive.

dddrees · 28 December 2010, 10:06 PM

Sorry to hear about your misfortune, hope you are able to care of it and not have to pay to much money.

thesmallwave · 28 December 2010, 10:50 PM

Sorry to hear this happen my friend, i know you can have it replaced the bezel, try to post pics so we can see it.
Get in touch with your locel Ad, he might help.

George Ab · 29 December 2010, 05:20 AM

It is not the end of the world. I would NOT send it in. For RSC it has to be $100 just for the shipping both ways and you will have to wait six weeks.

I would take to a local AD that has a watchmaker on site. He will tell you how much and can order the part, and call you when it comes in. With some luck he will replace and clean up bracelet while you are having lunch. I recall the ceramic bezel costs $330 (it isn't $1,000). Vaguely remember a conversation concerning with my watchmaker. I'm having lunch with him on Thursday and if I remember I will verify. I would estimate $400 with labor and you will miss your watch for maybe a day.

I believe the luminescent dot is swagged into the bezel and not sold separately. Again, I'll ask Thursday. You may want to PM me after Thursday as I'm probably not going to come back to this thread.

George Ab · 31 December 2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by George Ab

It is not the end of the world. I would NOT send it in. For RSC it has to be $100 just for the shipping both ways and you will have to wait six weeks.

I would take to a local AD that has a watchmaker on site. He will tell you how much and can order the part, and call you when it comes in. With some luck he will replace and clean up bracelet while you are having lunch. I recall the ceramic bezel costs $330 (it isn't $1,000). Vaguely remember a conversation concerning with my watchmaker. I'm having lunch with him on Thursday and if I remember I will verify. I would estimate $400 with labor and you will miss your watch for maybe a day.

I believe the luminescent dot is swagged into the bezel and not sold separately. Again, I'll ask Thursday. You may want to PM me after Thursday as I'm probably not going to come back to this thread.

Hank,

I checked with my watchmaker and the luminescent indices is not a separate part that can be ordered and replaced in the bezel insert. I did correctly remember the price of the ceramic bezel insert which is $330.

Maybe you ought to get to know your local watchmaker and take him out to lunch sometime. You will learn a lot about watches and when these things come up you are more likely to get to the head of the line. Lunch was great…. Thai.

Regards,
George

psv · 29 December 2010, 02:01 PM

Sh-t happens, keep wearing it and be happy.

DCgator · 29 December 2010, 02:16 PM

Ouch! Sorry to hear about the drop. I agree it is a very sturdy watch. Also agree that if you can stand it just wait until it's normal time for maintenance before you take it to an AD or RSC. But if you can spare the money now go for it. Good luck!

hsr86 · 29 December 2010, 02:31 PM

I really appreciate everyone's concern and sympathy. This really is a great network of people. I am going to take it to an AD tomorrow and see what they have to say...

Crazy Cajun · 30 December 2010, 12:32 AM

Send it off to RSC, they will have it back in a jiffy looking brand new.

28 December 2010, 09:23 AM	#1
hsr86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 177	HELP!!! Dropped DSSD... There is a tiny chip in the bracelet where it meets the case, but the real damage is the pearl has 2 hairline cracks. Does anyone know if it is able to be replaced or if I need a new bezel. Thanks in advance...

28 December 2010, 09:39 AM	#3
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Sorry to hear this. I would guess that since the pearl is separate from the ceramic it can be removed. I would contact your closest RSC to do this. Removing the new insert requires certain tools that most watchmakers will not have. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

28 December 2010, 10:12 AM	#6
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I would take to your local AD or send to RSC to be fixed... Dont worry it will come back looking like new. Sorry to hear of this __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

28 December 2010, 12:03 PM	#9
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	ouch ... accidents do happen ....feels like a bad nigtmare... Last edited by padi56; 30 December 2010 at 12:26 AM..

28 December 2010, 12:49 PM	#14
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Yikes, sorry to hear of your misfortune. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

28 December 2010, 09:33 AM	#2
hsr86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 177	I have tried taking pictures to show detail, camera is not cooperating. Has anyone experienced a broken/cracked pearl on a ceramic bezel Rolex?

28 December 2010, 09:52 AM	#5
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Of course it can be replaced. Like the others have said, time to send it in.

28 December 2010, 11:08 AM	#7
hsr86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 177	does anyone know cost of pearl? cost of bezel? Any experiences like this ever happened to anyone on this forum?

28 December 2010, 11:36 AM	#8
brady "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Brady Location: San Antonio Watch: yes please Posts: 525	Bezel isn't cheap - probably around $1,000 USD to get it replaced (guessing.) I would try for the pearl first if possible.

28 December 2010, 12:24 PM	#13
hsr86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 177	It was. Could have been worse I guess. I'm going to call rsc tomorrow and see what they recommend. The lume still works. There are just 3 hairline cracks in the middle of the pearl.

28 December 2010, 01:48 PM	#15
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	so sorry to hear this. I believe its separated from the bezel so replacing it shouldn't be an issue, its only down to the dollar. has the accuracy been compromised?

28 December 2010, 03:18 PM	#16
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	horrible news!!! Hope Rolex can take care of this with out taking care of your wallet!!! __________________

28 December 2010, 08:19 PM	#17
CHRISTIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 45	OUCH... send it to your Certified Rolex Dealer. They'll fix it good as new.

28 December 2010, 10:02 PM	#18
jameshe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: AP ROC, SkyDweller Posts: 812	How big was the crater in th ground!? Sorry to hear it, and it really hurts, but if you should feel somewhat more at easy knowing that there is probably no sturdier rolex to withstand such a fall! They are made for this

28 December 2010, 10:04 PM	#19
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Very sorry to hear this. Please post before & after pics. Be good to see what Rolex offer as a solution & what they charge. I hope it all works out for you & isn't too expensive. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

28 December 2010, 10:06 PM	#20
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Sorry to hear about your misfortune, hope you are able to care of it and not have to pay to much money.

28 December 2010, 10:50 PM	#21
thesmallwave Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Levi Location: Romania & England Watch: Sub C Black Posts: 568	Sorry to hear this happen my friend, i know you can have it replaced the bezel, try to post pics so we can see it. Get in touch with your locel Ad, he might help.

29 December 2010, 05:20 AM	#22
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	It is not the end of the world. I would NOT send it in. For RSC it has to be $100 just for the shipping both ways and you will have to wait six weeks. I would take to a local AD that has a watchmaker on site. He will tell you how much and can order the part, and call you when it comes in. With some luck he will replace and clean up bracelet while you are having lunch. I recall the ceramic bezel costs $330 (it isn't $1,000). Vaguely remember a conversation concerning with my watchmaker. I'm having lunch with him on Thursday and if I remember I will verify. I would estimate $400 with labor and you will miss your watch for maybe a day. I believe the luminescent dot is swagged into the bezel and not sold separately. Again, I'll ask Thursday. You may want to PM me after Thursday as I'm probably not going to come back to this thread. __________________

29 December 2010, 02:01 PM	#24
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Sh-t happens, keep wearing it and be happy.

29 December 2010, 02:16 PM	#25
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Ouch! Sorry to hear about the drop. I agree it is a very sturdy watch. Also agree that if you can stand it just wait until it's normal time for maintenance before you take it to an AD or RSC. But if you can spare the money now go for it. Good luck!

29 December 2010, 02:31 PM	#26
hsr86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 177	I really appreciate everyone's concern and sympathy. This really is a great network of people. I am going to take it to an AD tomorrow and see what they have to say...

30 December 2010, 12:32 AM	#27
Crazy Cajun Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: USA-Carolina Watch: SDDS, Submariner Posts: 82	Send it off to RSC, they will have it back in a jiffy looking brand new.

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