bruce79 Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 One of the suppliers I use for rolex parts sent me a nice surprise today. I had ordered an aftermarket bezel insert for a project and the only one he had left was a Rolex factory original... so he sent it to me and told me to enjoy...I sure will...I love my suppliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Lucky devil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 I love it when things like this happen, like free airline upgrades and hotel suites. Now if only someone would point me in the direction of a gen replacement pearl - my Sub is bereft without it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Nice pearl!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted November 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Now if only someone would point me in the direction of a gen replacement pearl - my Sub is bereft without it Wh What does your pearl look like now, do you have any pics? I might be able to help you with a quick mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Wh What does your pearl look like now, do you have any pics? I might be able to help you with a quick mod. Pearl gone by bye big gaping hole in insert - fine for 1680 not so for 16610 and it's too embarrassed to be seen in public sans pearl. Really would like a like-for-like replacement; i.e. gen pearl. However until one surfaces, then if you have any tips for modding an aftermarket pearl, I'm all ears...much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted November 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 (edited) We all know how tough gen inserts are to source...I just got lucky and my supplier informed me he has no more after this one and this one he had for quite some time... and just decided to get rid of it to fill my order. I lucked out. For modding the pearl of our existing rep pearls or any aftermarket rep, several types of craftsman glue work great. I get mine from Michaels. Just put a dab on a piece of paper and, using a toothpick, place a small dab onto the pearl. The glue may sit a little high once you do it and you'll want to flatten it down but don't. It will sit down quite a bit as it drys. The glue will give it that shine that many aftermarket pearls lack. Edited November 17, 2006 by bruce79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 It doesn't necessarily have to be gen. I got lucky and got a "gen-alike" pearl for my Noobmariner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted November 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 It doesn't necessarily have to be gen. I got lucky and got a "gen-alike" pearl for my Noobmariner. I totally agree. There are plenty of great aftermarket inserts out there for far less than you're going to pay for a gen insert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 We all know how tough gen inserts are to source...I just got lucky and my supplier informed me he has no more and he had this one for quite some time and just decided to get rid of it to fill my order. He must have had it for QUITE a long time as it is a pre-F insert. It dates back probably to somewhere in the late 90s or early 2000s. Nevertheless, genuine is the only way to fly!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted November 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 He must have had it for QUITE a long time as it is a pre-F insert. It dates back probably to somewhere in the late 90s or early 2000s. Nevertheless, genuine is the only way to fly!!! How can you tell that it's a pre-F insert...other than the fact that the package says it's for an 16800? Is there a way to tell by looking at it? Although I'm happy to have a gen insert, the lume on my sub's gen dial is tritium and is now a creamy color. The pearl on this new sub is obviously pearly white and, IMO, clashes with the dial when I lay it over the top of the existing insert. It kinda makes the watch look fake, hate to say it....Not that it's not fake but you know what I mean. I dunno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 How can you tell that it's a pre-F insert...other than the fact that the package says it's for an 16800? Is there a way to tell by looking at it? Although I'm happy to have a gen insert, the lume on my sub's gen dial is tritium and is now a creamy color. The pearl on this new sub is obviously pearly white and, IMO, clashes with the dial when I lay it over the top of the existing insert. It kinda makes the watch look fake, hate to say it....Not that it's not fake but you know what I mean. I dunno Yea, you definitely don't want to use that insert on a vintage Rollie. Anyhow, the -181 in the part number predates the current -81, and there is a font difference on the insert as well. For example, you'll notice on your insert the "4" in "40" is trapezoidal, whereas on post-F models it is triangular. I have a couple -81s and a -181 as well. And I think shortly I should have just the right watch for the 181.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Although I'm happy to have a gen insert, the lume on my sub's gen dial is tritium and is now a creamy color. The pearl on this new sub is obviously pearly white and, IMO, clashes with the dial when I lay it over the top of the existing insert. It kinda makes the watch look fake, hate to say it....Not that it's not fake but you know what I mean. I dunno Bruce, if you find yourself not able to live with the colour clash, I have a recipient minty white Sub in search of a donor insert/pearl.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that_watch_guy Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Nice to know you got something nice in the mail instead of a torn up box with green customs tape all over it and missing watches, like the one I recieved today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Good things happening to good people! Top notch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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