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26 April 2017, 12:49 PM
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Pearl Replacement
I'm going to finally replace the missing pearl on my beloved red 1680. Any tricks or tips so I don't #1 lose it and #2 securely install it. I understand that it's a mechanical (snap in place) install but does anyone use a adhesive ?
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26 April 2017, 01:46 PM
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Do it over a large bowl, so if you drop the pearl you can find it. The pearls are tiny, of course, and have a tendency to vanish. They're also expensive and tough to source nowadays.
You could put a very, very small spot of clear adhesive/glue on the rear of the insert where the pearl sits as a precaution. |
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26 April 2017, 03:03 PM
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Just as Aaron said!
Snap it in and then put a very very small amount of clear epoxy on the backside around where the pearl meets the insert. Let it dry and you are good to go 
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28 April 2017, 12:49 PM
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Thanks everyone for the help, wasn't easy but your comments were very helpful. Has some trouble aligning it but finally got it in. Popped the bezel and glued the back. Looking new again !!
Thanks again and to Vitaliy for a great pearl. Cheers |
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28 April 2017, 12:54 PM
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Let's see a pic!
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28 April 2017, 01:19 PM
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29 April 2017, 01:41 AM
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Looks fantastic!!
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29 April 2017, 01:46 AM
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Yep it's looks good
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29 April 2017, 01:48 AM
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Nice work. Looks great
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29 April 2017, 02:09 AM
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Whoa! Very nice red Sub! Great work!
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29 April 2017, 02:19 AM
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Great job - and nice watch!
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29 April 2017, 06:37 AM
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Just marvelous and what a great job! Take out the drool bucket please!! |
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29 April 2017, 06:42 AM
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Great job finding the replacement pearl. It sorta kills it for me when u see these beautiful older subs with new replaced ones...
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29 April 2017, 07:24 AM
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nice one!!
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29 April 2017, 07:44 AM
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Nice job on the pearl, and that is one good looking watch all the way around!
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29 April 2017, 01:41 PM
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29 April 2017, 04:16 PM
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Looks great
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2 May 2017, 02:09 AM
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Thanks to everyone for the kind words, she is a beauty I must say !!
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7 May 2017, 11:32 AM
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Super nice watch !!
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9 May 2017, 10:08 AM
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Well done!
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31 May 2017, 02:21 PM
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I am looking for a 1680 pearl replacement. Can you help? Thanks! |
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