126600 Sea-Dweller Lume Pip?

[Dr.Tautology]

Does anyone know if the lume pip has a sapphire crystal on it? I can't tell and there doesn't appear to be any mention of it. It definitely has a pronounced dome shape and so I'm wondering what that is actually made out of, like if that is literally just luminous paint or what. If it did have a sapphire crystal covering it I would have expected it to be completely flat.

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[rambo99]

interesting, never noticed it. I'm going to see mine with a loupe tonight.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Dr.Tautology

Does anyone know if the lume pip has a sapphire crystal on it? I can't tell and there doesn't appear to be any mention of it. It definitely has a pronounced dome shape and so I'm wondering what that is actually made out of, like if that is literally just luminous paint or what. If it did have a sapphire crystal covering it I would have expected it to be completely flat.

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Yes its a sapphire dome to cover the lume paint it's called a insert pearl by the way,and Rolex has developed a special tool, so now lume pearl can be replaced if needed, instead of the very costly whole ceramic insert..

[Rori]

Good to know.

Originally Posted by padi56

Yes its a sapphire dome to cover the lume paint it's called a insert pearl by the way,and Rolex has developed a special tool, so now lume pearl can be replaced if needed, instead of the very costly whole ceramic insert..

[swatty]

Originally Posted by padi56

Yes its a sapphire dome to cover the lume paint it's called a insert pearl by the way,and Rolex has developed a special tool, so now lume pearl can be replaced if needed, instead of the very costly whole ceramic insert..

Once again, great info Peter

[Dr.Tautology]

Originally Posted by padi56

Yes its a sapphire dome to cover the lume paint it's called a insert pearl by the way,and Rolex has developed a special tool, so now lume pearl can be replaced if needed, instead of the very costly whole ceramic insert..

Awesome, thank you for the info! I have seen plenty of insert pearls with sapphire, but never with a domed sapphire. It's a neat detail. I also think this may be the only Rolex using this type of insert pearl or at least it's the only reference I've seen it on.

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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by padi56

Yes its a sapphire dome to cover the lume paint it's called a insert pearl by the way,and Rolex has developed a special tool, so now lume pearl can be replaced if needed, instead of the very costly whole ceramic insert..