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timelord · 12 March 2007, 11:38 PM

Hello everyone,
I purchased my first preowned DateJust 16014 in in excellent condition with boxes, tags etc. and service receipt from Rolex service center from 2001. Today, I purchased the rolex opener & removed the back and was pleased to see the clean movement. When I removed back rubber seal , I noticed that it in the case groove just under where the seal sits on, it had some black marks which appeared to be smudging from the seal, but were in fact pittings of perhaps signs of corrosion. On putting the seal back you cannot see any other marks as it appears mint. Is this a serious and common problem and if so, will an Auyhorised Rolex service center for next service do anything about it or do they just replace the case in this event???? It is the first watch amongst many other brands that I have had with this dissapointment. Surprisingly, my older battered Explorer does not have this. Have I have bought myself a flop??

. Sorry for no images, as I do not have a digital camera. Many thanks for your feedback.

Earl · 12 March 2007, 11:57 PM

Hi and Welcome timelord, don't quote me on this but, I do believe RSC will replace the case if needed and you authorize at the next service. This is my take on the issue although I myself have never had to have this issue looked at. Hope this helps :o)

montecristo · 13 March 2007, 12:01 AM

Call them up to find out their official position.

I know they normally just buff the scratches out unless there are significant damage to the case. Not sure if your case warrants a case change.

But I'd take it in for a pressure test since you opened it on your own and I am not sure if you re-seal it properly.

padi56 · 13 March 2007, 12:12 AM

Well first if its just in the Case groove,these pitting must be very small.Perhaps some silicon grease stains in the slight deviations in the case groove.But now opened should be pressure tested if you go anywhere near water.But I am sure that your watch don't have any major problem.

JJ Irani · 13 March 2007, 02:39 AM

Welcome to TRF. Why do you have any doubts about the originality of the watch? If so, just have any AD check it out.

Good luck - JJ

timelord · 13 March 2007, 03:12 AM

Thank you All for the warm welcome and for your prompt replies, which is much appreciated. Very helpful indeed

nko51 · 13 March 2007, 03:35 AM

If Rolex thought it would be a problem, they would have definitely let the owner know. So, obviously it may have been just normal pitting in a unfinished area of the case. I know when I had my 1965, SS DJ, serviced in 2003, they did replace the case.

mike · 13 March 2007, 07:33 AM

I really doubt you have a problem with an 01 model. Rolex, at service will make it good as new, but as padi said now that you've cracked the case it should be pressure checked.

12 March 2007, 11:38 PM	#1
timelord "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Margate Watch: your back Posts: 324	Weakness in the Oyster case?? Hello everyone, I purchased my first preowned DateJust 16014 in in excellent condition with boxes, tags etc. and service receipt from Rolex service center from 2001. Today, I purchased the rolex opener & removed the back and was pleased to see the clean movement. When I removed back rubber seal , I noticed that it in the case groove just under where the seal sits on, it had some black marks which appeared to be smudging from the seal, but were in fact pittings of perhaps signs of corrosion. On putting the seal back you cannot see any other marks as it appears mint. Is this a serious and common problem and if so, will an Auyhorised Rolex service center for next service do anything about it or do they just replace the case in this event???? It is the first watch amongst many other brands that I have had with this dissapointment. Surprisingly, my older battered Explorer does not have this. Have I have bought myself a flop?? . Sorry for no images, as I do not have a digital camera. Many thanks for your feedback.

13 March 2007, 12:01 AM	#3
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Call them up to find out their official position. I know they normally just buff the scratches out unless there are significant damage to the case. Not sure if your case warrants a case change. But I'd take it in for a pressure test since you opened it on your own and I am not sure if you re-seal it properly. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

13 March 2007, 12:12 AM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,766	Well first if its just in the Case groove,these pitting must be very small.Perhaps some silicon grease stains in the slight deviations in the case groove.But now opened should be pressure tested if you go anywhere near water.But I am sure that your watch don't have any major problem. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

13 March 2007, 02:39 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF. Why do you have any doubts about the originality of the watch? If so, just have any AD check it out. Good luck - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

13 March 2007, 03:35 AM	#7
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	If Rolex thought it would be a problem, they would have definitely let the owner know. So, obviously it may have been just normal pitting in a unfinished area of the case. I know when I had my 1965, SS DJ, serviced in 2003, they did replace the case. __________________

12 March 2007, 11:57 PM	#2
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Hi and Welcome timelord, don't quote me on this but, I do believe RSC will replace the case if needed and you authorize at the next service. This is my take on the issue although I myself have never had to have this issue looked at. Hope this helps :o)

13 March 2007, 03:12 AM	#6
timelord "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Margate Watch: your back Posts: 324	Thank you All for the warm welcome and for your prompt replies, which is much appreciated. Very helpful indeed

13 March 2007, 07:33 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I really doubt you have a problem with an 01 model. Rolex, at service will make it good as new, but as padi said now that you've cracked the case it should be pressure checked.

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