Dirty Lume on 16710

[Hayden98]

Hi Everyone,

I recently purchased a 2003 16710 from a private seller. I noticed there was some grease or brownish line on the lume in the 5 o'clock index. The seller said it might be oxidation but from what I know is the luminova is pretty stable.

So I just wondering is this normal? Any thought on how this happened, maybe bad Rolex QC or bad overhual job?

[springer]

No it isn't normal but it happens. Could be the result of several issues. Looks like something got on it or touched it that had no business being there.

[Hayden98]

Originally Posted by springer

No it isn't normal but it happens. Could be the result of several issues. Looks like something got on it or touched it that had no business being there.

Yeah, that's what I thought. Looks like it cannot be fix, the only solution is replace the dial:(

[Sugarloaf]

I love your GMT, even with this tiny issue on the lume.
Beautiful watch

[Zach69SS]

Op, very nice piece , I can’t see anything? Barely, that little mark. So it’s very minimal.
I would not replace the dial on it, unless it gets worse or it really bothers you. Factory original only once.

This is a beautiful neo vintage watch, you would say it’s patina or life history.

Enjoy it, is what I would do.

Cheers,

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by Hayden98

Yeah, that's what I thought. Looks like it cannot be fix, the only solution is replace the dial:(

The only sensible solution is to leave it as is. It might have originally come this way from the factory since Rolex’s quality control isn’t 100%.

[joli160]

Change a dial/ hands on a old watch for this minor blemish ?

Does not make sense to me. You could probably have bought a new one if you go this route.

[Old Expat Beast]

That's so insignificant I doubt I'd even notice if I was the owner. Definitely not worth fixing/replacing in any way.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Looks like it was scratched during a service.