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oldtrout · 3 November 2013, 10:01 AM

At the zero position on the bezel there is a small hole where some object (a diamond maybe) was fitted in.
I would like to know the name of this object.
I could not find a parts list or a detail drawing of The Submariner showing the name of the parts on the web.
Thank you

Jack T · 3 November 2013, 10:13 AM

Yeah, a little round bead fits in there, about the same size as the Hour indexes, if I understand you. I've heard some say they fall out over time, exposed to impact and what not.

Cesium133 · 3 November 2013, 12:12 PM

It's referred to as a "pearl" and it gives off a faint glow in the dark, just like the hour markers on the dial. If it's missing, you may need to order a whole new bezel.

Keith1 · 3 November 2013, 12:23 PM

You can just get a new bezel insert, and not have to buy the whole bezel.

Cesium133 · 3 November 2013, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith1

You can just get a new bezel insert, and not have to buy the whole bezel.

Yes, that's what I meant to say.

Lime · 3 November 2013, 12:44 PM

I once heard it's called a pip as well

Laszlo · 3 November 2013, 01:14 PM

Isn't pip the correct way?

viper9669 · 3 November 2013, 04:07 PM

Bezel pip, sir

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Jake B · 3 November 2013, 04:13 PM

On most other watches/brands it's referred to as a "pip", but with Rolex "pearl".

GradyPhilpott · 3 November 2013, 04:20 PM

Gladys Knight and the Pips.

crowncollection · 3 November 2013, 04:46 PM

Pearl or pip you can buy a new insert or just that part is replaceable alone on aluminium inserts from Rolex.

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Johny · 3 November 2013, 10:15 PM

your old insert may be rare/valuable. find out before you replace it.

Old Expat Beast · 3 November 2013, 10:19 PM

RSC just recently replaced the pearl itself ( not the insert) on my sub, so no need to get a new insert.

gpfps · 3 November 2013, 11:48 PM

If the bezel is ceramic I read here they Rolex will replace the entire bezel ! That's crazy when all they need to do is glue and new pip in.

Lime · 4 November 2013, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpfps

If the bezel is ceramic I read here they Rolex will replace the entire bezel ! That's crazy when all they need to do is glue and new pip in.

This is ridiculous. I hope mine doesn't break/fall out on my ceramic rolex

AK797 · 4 November 2013, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

RSC just recently replaced the pearl itself ( not the insert) on my sub, so no need to get a new insert.

Good to hear this more often.

Laszlo · 4 November 2013, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake B

On most other watches/brands it's referred to as a "pip", but with Rolex "pearl".

Ah, thank you for clarifying.

dysondiver · 4 November 2013, 08:02 AM

and welcome to the forum too

2ar2c1 · 4 November 2013, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Gladys Knight and the Pips.

sounds better than Gladys Knight and the Pearls.

T. Ferguson · 4 November 2013, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

RSC just recently replaced the pearl itself ( not the insert) on my sub, so no need to get a new insert.

Was this on a SubC?

SLS · 4 November 2013, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpfps

If the bezel is ceramic I read here they Rolex will replace the entire bezel ! That's crazy when all they need to do is glue and new pip in.

There was a post that stated the Dallas RSC is now offering pearl replacements on ceramic inserts if the watch is in the 2 year warranty period for around $120.
Scott

Old Expat Beast · 4 November 2013, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Was this on a SubC?

No. Sorry if that was assumed.

3 November 2013, 10:01 AM	#1
oldtrout "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Nova Scotia Ca. Posts: 1	Bezel Submariner At the zero position on the bezel there is a small hole where some object (a diamond maybe) was fitted in. I would like to know the name of this object. I could not find a parts list or a detail drawing of The Submariner showing the name of the parts on the web. Thank you

3 November 2013, 04:13 PM	#9
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	On most other watches/brands it's referred to as a "pip", but with Rolex "pearl". __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

3 November 2013, 04:20 PM	#10
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	Gladys Knight and the Pips. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

3 November 2013, 04:46 PM	#11
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Pearl or pip you can buy a new insert or just that part is replaceable alone on aluminium inserts from Rolex. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

3 November 2013, 10:15 PM	#12
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	your old insert may be rare/valuable. find out before you replace it. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

3 November 2013, 12:12 PM	#3
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	It's referred to as a "pearl" and it gives off a faint glow in the dark, just like the hour markers on the dial. If it's missing, you may need to order a whole new bezel.

3 November 2013, 12:23 PM	#4
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	You can just get a new bezel insert, and not have to buy the whole bezel.

3 November 2013, 12:44 PM	#6
Lime "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex, JLC, etc Posts: 354	I once heard it's called a pip as well

3 November 2013, 01:14 PM	#7
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,857	Isn't pip the correct way?

3 November 2013, 04:07 PM	#8
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Bezel pip, sir Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 November 2013, 10:19 PM	#13
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	RSC just recently replaced the pearl itself ( not the insert) on my sub, so no need to get a new insert. __________________ _______________________

3 November 2013, 11:48 PM	#14
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	If the bezel is ceramic I read here they Rolex will replace the entire bezel ! That's crazy when all they need to do is glue and new pip in.

4 November 2013, 08:02 AM	#18
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	and welcome to the forum too

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