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gunhose 29 July 2019 09:58 PM

PIP on ceramic sub date gone !
 
My son informed me his pip is gone from his subc . I know that rolex can replace the pip without having to buy a bezel unlike a few years ago. Any members that have gone through this. Did you use an AD on site repair or send out to RSC ? How long did it take and the cost? Thank you !

johnjm 29 July 2019 11:04 PM

Wont be cheap from RSC, I'd just leave it until it needs a service one day, unless he needs it for diving if he uses it for that.

Is a ceramic odds are it will be a new bezel - they wont just replace the pip, actually it goes for all bezels. All or nothing.

peterpl 29 July 2019 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjm (Post 9851341)
Is a ceramic odds are it will be a new bezel - they wont just replace the pip, actually it goes for all bezels. All or nothing.

Who said? I know someone that this happened to and they didnt require a new bezel from RSC.

johnjm 29 July 2019 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by peterpl (Post 9851435)
Who said? I know someone that this happened to and they didnt require a new bezel from RSC.

The RSC told me directly.

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SearChart 29 July 2019 11:56 PM

Both the white gold chaton and the pip can be replaced without replacing the bezel. For just the pip if the white gold chaton is in good shape it will be in the 20-30$ range, the chaton + pip is around 100$ to change.

It just takes a bit of work to do.

Number3 30 July 2019 12:33 AM

Do you know of any independents that can do this Bas or does it have to be RSC?

JP(Canada) 30 July 2019 01:56 PM

Sadly, not the first time I've read about this. Clearly a weak point of the design. Hope you get it sorted without too much hassle.

gunhose 30 July 2019 07:34 PM

Just the pip is gone, not the white chaton. Thanks every one "Bas" ! Knowing my son he won't wait until service. He's 31yoa I bought for when he received is maters degree in nursing. It never leaves his wrist! YES !!!!!!
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SearChart 30 July 2019 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Number3 (Post 9851549)
Do you know of any independents that can do this Bas or does it have to be RSC?

It is a specific Rolex tool, if independents can service a sub then this can be done as well.

brandrea 30 July 2019 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart (Post 9851460)
Both the white gold chaton and the pip can be replaced without replacing the bezel. For just the pip if the white gold chaton is in good shape it will be in the 20-30$ range, the chaton + pip is around 100$ to change.

It just takes a bit of work to do.

We are lucky to have you here Bas:thumbsup:

gunhose 19 August 2019 10:42 PM

Im very late , but thank you Bas !!!

LarsFS 21 August 2019 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart (Post 9853992)
It is a specific Rolex tool, if independents can service a sub then this can be done as well.

Your advice and feedback is greatly appreciated. It's a true resource to the rest of us, and I for one am very thankful.

zewill 21 August 2019 01:30 AM

Read through this and still no idea what is a PIP or what the acronym stand for.
A picture would have been nice i guess?

Number3 21 August 2019 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by zewill (Post 9913991)
Read through this and still no idea what is a PIP or what the acronym stand for.
A picture would have been nice i guess?

The luminescent pearl at 12 o’clock on the ceramic bezel insert.

LooseCann0n 21 August 2019 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by zewill (Post 9913991)
Read through this and still no idea what is a PIP or what the acronym stand for.
A picture would have been nice i guess?



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mvmbles 12 February 2020 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart (Post 9851460)
Both the white gold chaton and the pip can be replaced without replacing the bezel. For just the pip if the white gold chaton is in good shape it will be in the 20-30$ range, the chaton + pip is around 100$ to change.

It just takes a bit of work to do.

That's it? Dropped my Sub C Date on the bathroom floor of hotel two days ago, and just noticed that the pip is shattered. Luckily no other damage, but I'd like to get it replaced asap. Can I send it to RSC without having to do full service?

matt_Denver 12 February 2020 02:57 AM

how is it put back on? solder? superglue? a Swiss booger? :chuckle:


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