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ufboy73 · 4 September 2011, 01:44 AM

I happen to be wearing a new Anniversary Sub outside and the sunlight hit the watch at just the right angle for me to notice a BUNCH of what looked to be tiny/hairline/etc scratches in an all-over type of pattern - almost like polish swirl types of scratches. These are not reflections, which also appear sometimes but are distinctly different than these swirls.

Since then, I am able to see these pretty clearly in bright light and whenever I catch sight of the watch in profile or at enough of an angle (i.e. not straight-on). Is this normal???

I had a SD back in 2006 (that I no longer have

) but i dont remember noticing anything like this on the crystal.

I have tried softly washing with warm water and soap, using a clean cloth, etc. but the marks just dont seem to go away.

Are your crystals just completely clear and 'clean' when viewing in direct sunlight at an angle? I suspect so...but that means a trip back to the AD for me and possibly no watch!

slashd0t · 4 September 2011, 01:51 AM

Strange.. All of my crystals on all of my watches are perfect..

sleddog · 4 September 2011, 01:59 AM

Here is an older post that may pertain to your situation!?!?

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...Crystal+swirls

chiko323 · 4 September 2011, 02:08 AM

I know what your talking about. I have seen those on my sub. They are not real scratches, if you wipe the crystal with your shirt you will notice that the scratches seem to go away and reappear in new places.

ufboy73 · 4 September 2011, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Here is an older post that may pertain to your situation!?!?

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...Crystal+swirls

hmmm, his description sounded quite similar to my problem - but the picture does not really look at all like my issue.

i suppose my issue could also be with the dial but, if so, it as not as clearly dial-related as the above poster's and does not appear as 'deep' if that makes sense.

just not sure whether i am obsessing (as can tend to happen) or if what i have here is not something i should just 'accept' because other NIB rolexes do not have this issue...

calibre1 · 4 September 2011, 02:27 AM

Mine is "crystal clear"...except for the LEC at the 6 o'clock position.

4 September 2011, 01:44 AM	#1
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	Are Your Synthetic Crystals Flawless?? I happen to be wearing a new Anniversary Sub outside and the sunlight hit the watch at just the right angle for me to notice a BUNCH of what looked to be tiny/hairline/etc scratches in an all-over type of pattern - almost like polish swirl types of scratches. These are not reflections, which also appear sometimes but are distinctly different than these swirls. Since then, I am able to see these pretty clearly in bright light and whenever I catch sight of the watch in profile or at enough of an angle (i.e. not straight-on). Is this normal??? I had a SD back in 2006 (that I no longer have ) but i dont remember noticing anything like this on the crystal. I have tried softly washing with warm water and soap, using a clean cloth, etc. but the marks just dont seem to go away. Are your crystals just completely clear and 'clean' when viewing in direct sunlight at an angle? I suspect so...but that means a trip back to the AD for me and possibly no watch!

4 September 2011, 01:59 AM	#3
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Here is an older post that may pertain to your situation!?!? http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...Crystal+swirls __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

4 September 2011, 02:27 AM	#6
calibre1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: ROLEX, OMEGA Posts: 279	Mine is "crystal clear"...except for the LEC at the 6 o'clock position. __________________ Rolex Explorer II 16570 Rolex Submariner 16610 Omega Seamaster Professional Titanium 2231.50 Omega Speedmaster Professional 3570.50

4 September 2011, 01:51 AM	#2
slashd0t "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Jamie Location: Edmonton, AB Watch: This & That Posts: 771	Strange.. All of my crystals on all of my watches are perfect..

4 September 2011, 02:08 AM	#4
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	I know what your talking about. I have seen those on my sub. They are not real scratches, if you wipe the crystal with your shirt you will notice that the scratches seem to go away and reappear in new places.

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