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Thijs · 29 December 2016, 11:57 PM

I just got my new Gmt and I love it.
But is it just me or is there clearly a dark spot in the 12 o clock triangle, on the bezel?
According to the AD it's normal but it sure doesn't look normal to me.
Any thoughts?

cdmorenot · 30 December 2016, 12:00 AM

There is slight discoloration but it could be a greasy smudge. Try a dab of rubbing alcohol ... Mine just suffer from permanent smudging...

AK797 · 30 December 2016, 12:04 AM

This is common.

travisb · 30 December 2016, 12:07 AM

I agree with Carlos.
I've seen this more than once on the GMT bezels but was gone after a wash or wipe down. See what happens...
Otherwise, it's not something I would worry about. It's probably only noticeable in certain lighting / angles.

Masteryacht · 30 December 2016, 12:07 AM

Mine has that. It seems to come and go.

Cryten · 30 December 2016, 12:38 AM

It's quite normal. The bezel is inlaid with platinum and the 12 triangle shows smudges, but because it's recessed the smudges only show up in the centre.

Hand soap and a toothbrush will get rid of it, but it'll come back eventually.

josephvman · 30 December 2016, 12:39 AM

I'm wearing mine today and it looks exactly the same.

melrob1 · 30 December 2016, 12:53 AM

It's normal. I''ve owned three GMT's and they all have been the same. Most pics I see they have it. There are other threads on this

Thijs · 30 December 2016, 01:03 AM

Thanks for all the replies!
Shame it's normal, guess I'll have to live with it then.

peterpl · 30 December 2016, 01:06 AM

This is normal on most GMT2c ceramic inserts. It happens on the gold ones as well. Not sure why.

Meme-Dweller · 30 December 2016, 01:24 AM

Have it on my BLNR too, boutique purchased 2 months ago

RoleyPolly · 30 December 2016, 01:30 AM

It's normal.

watchwatcher · 30 December 2016, 02:40 AM

I've seen that too...except it seems to me more so on the 713 and 718 bezels. Don't think it's anything to worry about.

FWIW, I've looked at my 719 bezel and don't see it.

RichM · 30 December 2016, 03:33 AM

Don't see it on my 719. Nothing to worry about.

Boaters · 30 December 2016, 03:40 AM

Here are a few bezel pics looks normal to me too.

tjbender · 30 December 2016, 03:41 AM

Enjoy your watch

mtgjr · 30 December 2016, 03:46 AM

Don't see it on any of my aluminum bezel inserts!

capacitance · 30 December 2016, 05:42 AM

Thanks for asking the question. Mine has it too, just thought it was my old eyes.

And1dre · 30 December 2016, 06:33 AM

Mine has one also but not as noticeable

30 December 2016, 12:00 AM	#2
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,671	There is slight discoloration but it could be a greasy smudge. Try a dab of rubbing alcohol ... Mine just suffer from permanent smudging... __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| Omega \| Oris \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

30 December 2016, 12:04 AM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,367	This is common.

30 December 2016, 12:07 AM	#4
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,342	I agree with Carlos. I've seen this more than once on the GMT bezels but was gone after a wash or wipe down. See what happens... Otherwise, it's not something I would worry about. It's probably only noticeable in certain lighting / angles.

30 December 2016, 12:07 AM	#5
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 999	Mine has that. It seems to come and go.

30 December 2016, 12:38 AM	#6
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	It's quite normal. The bezel is inlaid with platinum and the 12 triangle shows smudges, but because it's recessed the smudges only show up in the centre. Hand soap and a toothbrush will get rid of it, but it'll come back eventually.

30 December 2016, 12:39 AM	#7
josephvman Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 808	I'm wearing mine today and it looks exactly the same.

30 December 2016, 12:53 AM	#8
melrob1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 968	It's normal. I''ve owned three GMT's and they all have been the same. Most pics I see they have it. There are other threads on this

30 December 2016, 01:03 AM	#9
Thijs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Belgium Posts: 2	Thanks for all the replies! Shame it's normal, guess I'll have to live with it then.

30 December 2016, 01:06 AM	#10
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	This is normal on most GMT2c ceramic inserts. It happens on the gold ones as well. Not sure why.

30 December 2016, 01:24 AM	#11
Meme-Dweller Banned Join Date: May 2015 Location: TX Watch: Meme-Dweller Posts: 498	Have it on my BLNR too, boutique purchased 2 months ago

30 December 2016, 01:30 AM	#12
RoleyPolly "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Wisconsin Watch: BLNR & 79220N Posts: 130	It's normal.

30 December 2016, 02:40 AM	#13
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,945	I've seen that too...except it seems to me more so on the 713 and 718 bezels. Don't think it's anything to worry about. FWIW, I've looked at my 719 bezel and don't see it.

30 December 2016, 03:40 AM	#15
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,652	Here are a few bezel pics looks normal to me too.

30 December 2016, 03:41 AM	#16
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,424	Enjoy your watch

30 December 2016, 03:46 AM	#17
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Don't see it on any of my aluminum bezel inserts!

30 December 2016, 05:42 AM	#18
capacitance "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: US Watch: SD4k, SD43, PAM233 Posts: 77	Thanks for asking the question. Mine has it too, just thought it was my old eyes.

30 December 2016, 06:33 AM	#19
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Mine has one also but not as noticeable

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