messenius Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Hi I bought a supposedly gen NOS 5513 insert with a glued pearl on it. Do rolex glue the pearl or not? I do have my suspicions as the pearl material is a dull/matt and not shiny and bright as in my other insert. The insert itself looks fine Don't have a camera at the moment to take a picture of the insert. Messenius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddog Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Hi I bought a supposedly gen NOS 5513 insert with a glued pearl on it. Do rolex glue the pearl or not? I do have my suspicions as the pearl material is a dull/matt and not shiny and bright as in my other insert. The insert itself looks fine Don't have a camera at the moment to take a picture of the insert. Messenius Post a pic, that's the only way to really tell for sure... But i have gen modern inserts with glue reinforcing the pearl... so it could very likely be gen.. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 A gen Pearl on a gen insert is clipped in when it comes from factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messenius Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 A gen Pearl on a gen insert is clipped in when it comes from factory. That's what I figured. Thanks for the confirmation. Have to contact the seller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 GEN 5513 inserts have glued in pearls. Check again before you [censored] off the seller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messenius Posted February 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Was just about to send the seller an email The insert itself looks right, the font and back of the insert. The pearl is my only concern, but if they come out glued from the factory then I think it's legit Thanks again for the info GEN 5513 inserts have glued in pearls. Check again before you [censored] off the seller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 As I stated before the are clipped in, there is only some glue on the backside to make it safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc jacobs Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I also glued pearl on insert. I afraid the pearl will get lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre V Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 On genuine 5513, 1680 or 1665 inserts - considered Vintage inserts, the Pearl is usually affixed by Glue. This is One way to identify gens from supposed reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I concur with Tribal. I have handled a few older inserts that had a dab of varnish across the backside (though it may have been added at some point after the watch left the factory), but I have never seen glue/cement used to affix a gen pearl. On the other hand, remember the Rolex vintage rule - anything is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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