Uneven text prints on Meteorite Dial, Yay or Nay?
 

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Notice the texts and markings may appear crappy due to unevenness nature of Meteorite dial, and look at the thinned “PH” fonts too. Worst effects when one is viewing through the eye-loupe.

This translates to less standardised product as they can argue it is due to the nature of the material, well well ~

And I am not sure how the fonts will age over time, will it fall short instead of age beautifully?

All these appear to be risks as it is just a ‘stone’ dial that yet to be popularly valued by the market, don’t think the big boys (PP, AP, VC) have embraced this material or pattern, yet. It isn’t as rare as we might have thought too.

Will this be concerning to you personally?

Not concerning to me personally :cheers:

If it's such a concern OP shouldn't get one. Those are non-issues, it's a natural product. Personally I think it's a stunning dial and wouldn't hesitate.

Fine with me. I'll take one...

That would definitely bug me.

Not at all an issue for me; it's the charm of natural materials with each piece being unique.

Who's going to use a loupe to see the time?

I wish it didn't but it would.

Yes! But a natural product that may more easily rust.

If we were all studied under a loop...

Uneven text prints on Meteorite Dial, Yay or Nay?
 

I want it to be different and distinctive and just can’t wait to get mine on oysterflex

I would have thought the dial would be lacquered first.

Yes, huge mistake, I’m offering to take this with no additional costs

There's no way around it, that's the texture of the dial. What would you like for them to do exactly???

It's true that meteorites have a very high percentage of iron, but meteorite slices that are acid washed and then sealed have been around for decades in jewelry without showing signs of rust.

Meteorite dial is profoundly wabi-sabi. I trust no perfectionist or OCD people should ever get one.

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If any of the issues were from poor workmanship/error/etc., then it would bother me. If it's due to the substrate itself, then it wouldn't bother me at all.

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If I was worried about its uneven appearance why would I be interested in the first place?

PS: Rolex’s huge premium for meteorite dials does not reflect the value of the source material. Zelos and other microbrands have offered meteorite dials in watches under $500.

nobody on normal day in real life would EVER notice

Nah, wouldn’t bother me. :thumbsup:

True. Here's my Zelos Thresher 500 Meter GMT Meteorite. US$1,049. Love it!

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I'm cancelling my order.

Not. :)

Makes each dial even more unique :thumbsup:

not an issue with me; in fact I want one.

You know the dial isn't actually wavy like you're suggesting.
They are ground flat before any paint is put on.

The little things people worry about today. The meteorite Rolex uses has a high nickel content plus they are coated to prevent rusting. I have a Daytona from 2005 with a meteorite dial and couldn't be happier. No sign of discoloration or uneven printing. It will be one of the last ones to go should I have to liquidate my collection. Chill people, we have bigger things to worry about in the world today.

I am OK with the very slight distortions considering its a meteorite dial.

Very concerning.
I will only buy if they offer a 10% discount minimum.

Just kiddin..

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