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siuhen · 26 November 2013, 10:36 AM

Hi, everyone. Today I just picked up my first rolex. I spotted that there is a tiny tiny bubble located on the upside down triangle. It bugs me quit a bit. Is it normal? What can I do?
Thanks in advance

nick c · 26 November 2013, 10:38 AM

Well done congrats

psv · 26 November 2013, 10:41 AM

If it is Rolex it should be perfect. They will surely fix it for you.

Laszlo · 26 November 2013, 10:44 AM

Congrats. I would ask for an exchange or repair.

These things happen.

venom43 · 26 November 2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

Congrats. I would ask for an exchange or repair.

These things happen.

Agree

It would bother the hell outta me...it's the biggest lume and you know your going to look at it every time you check your watch.

paverman · 26 November 2013, 12:55 PM

If it bothers you, have it fixed.

versatile1 · 27 November 2013, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laszlo

congrats. I would ask for an exchange or repair.

These things happen.

x2

rmfnla · 27 November 2013, 09:08 AM

BTW, all of this talk about an exchange notwithstanding, the AD will probably just swap the face out...

siuhen · 27 November 2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

BTW, all of this talk about an exchange notwithstanding, the AD will probably just swap the face out...

Spoke to my AD, Rolex will swap the dial and hope the surgery done smoothly

SLS · 26 November 2013, 10:44 AM

Congrats...I cant see it, sorry

Edit: Are you talking about the tip of the marker? I would not call this a flaw, but that is just me.

R.J. · 26 November 2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SLS

Congrats...I cant see it, sorry

Edit: Are you talking about the tip of the marker? I would not call this a flaw, but that is just me.

I see it.

siuhen · 26 November 2013, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

Congrats...I cant see it, sorry

Edit: Are you talking about the tip of the marker? I would not call this a flaw, but that is just me.

Kind of point out the bubble. I know I will I could live with it but I just didn't expect that shown on a rolex.

If there is a scratch on my Porsche at the time of delivery, I am sure the dealer will fix it for me but Iam not sure if this could happen in the Rolex World.

viper9669 · 26 November 2013, 10:45 AM

Congrats on a great choice! Uneven lume application happens, for myself I can live with it.

If there are some more flaws with the watch perhaps an exchange is in order, mass produced watches on occasion do have flaws.

R.J. · 26 November 2013, 10:49 AM

Yeah it should be perfect. It is a Rolex. The A.D. should and will replace it with one without a blemish. Congrats on joining the Rolex family.

CoachRolexRyan · 26 November 2013, 10:55 AM

I know it may bother you but think of it like this...say you were at a GTG and someone else had the same exact watch as you. After everyone passed around their watches a couple of times and after a few drinks, how can you tell which one is yours?
Exactly! That's YOUR watch and there's only one EXACTLY like it....enjoy!

Kadhytia · 6 March 2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by coachrolexryan

i know it may bother you but think of it like this...say you were at a gtg and someone else had the same exact watch as you. After everyone passed around their watches a couple of times and after a few drinks, how can you tell which one is yours?
Exactly! That's your watch and there's only one exactly like it....enjoy!

x2

ROLEX NO LESS · 10 March 2014, 05:58 PM

If Rolex deemed this as a defect would they just change the faulty lume marker or replace with a new dial?

robisan · 10 March 2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLEX NO LESS

If Rolex deemed this as a defect would they just change the faulty lume marker or replace with a new dial?

They will replace it with a new dial, that's what I know.

brandrea · 26 November 2013, 10:58 AM

Beautiful watch, the blemish adds character. Enjoy and wear in good health.

yld2rob · 26 November 2013, 10:58 AM

replace!

beshannon · 26 November 2013, 11:00 AM

No product made by a human is perfect.

Unless you look at your watch at that magnification, I cannot even see it in the normal shot

siuhen · 26 November 2013, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

No product made by a human is perfect.

Unless you look at your watch at that magnification, I cannot even see it in the normal shot

Actually, I can easily see that bubble without magnify it when I look at the 12 o'clock

beshannon · 26 November 2013, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siuhen

Actually, I can easily see that bubble without magnify it when I look at the 12 o'clock

Then you should exchange it or repair it and pray the next one has no flaws that you can see.

Best of luck!

Lew Archer · 26 November 2013, 11:35 AM

If it irritates you, even slightly, have it addressed. It's under warranty, after all. Having spotted this, it will likely stand out to you now. Why endure chronic irritation, however minor? You paid a tidy sum for the watch...it's not unreasonable for your to expect complete satisfaction.

Dirt · 6 March 2014, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

No product made by a human is perfect.

Unless you look at your watch at that magnification, I cannot even see it in the normal shot

Quite correct.
Still it's his first roller so maybe he's justified in asking for a new dial.

As others have said.
It's a mass produced man made item, and is susceptible to flaws just like all of us.

captkevin · 26 November 2013, 11:00 AM

love that reference

Rags · 26 November 2013, 11:05 AM

Don't sweat it. Enjoy it.

Laszlo · 26 November 2013, 11:36 AM

A little flaw here and there isn't a big deal but in the lume at 12 that would annoy me. It's something you kind of have to look at every time you check the time.

tkerrmd · 26 November 2013, 11:45 AM

My AD would swap it out

I start each watch out perfect then I mark them up

Swap it it will drive me and you crazy!!

Eugene-Taiwan · 26 November 2013, 12:05 PM

should be perfect, but then you just keep on buying one after the other

26 November 2013, 10:36 AM	#1
siuhen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wayne, PA Watch: GMT- BLNR Posts: 52	1st Rolex. Should it be perfect or I am just being pain in the neck Hi, everyone. Today I just picked up my first rolex. I spotted that there is a tiny tiny bubble located on the upside down triangle. It bugs me quit a bit. Is it normal? What can I do? Thanks in advance Attached Images

26 November 2013, 10:44 AM	#4
Laszlo 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,867	Congrats. I would ask for an exchange or repair. These things happen. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

27 November 2013, 09:08 AM	#8
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	BTW, all of this talk about an exchange notwithstanding, the AD will probably just swap the face out... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

26 November 2013, 10:44 AM	#10
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Congrats...I cant see it, sorry Edit: Are you talking about the tip of the marker? I would not call this a flaw, but that is just me. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

26 November 2013, 10:49 AM	#14
R.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Canada Watch: milgaus gv Posts: 284	Yeah it should be perfect. It is a Rolex. The A.D. should and will replace it with one without a blemish. Congrats on joining the Rolex family. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

26 November 2013, 10:38 AM	#2
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Well done congrats

26 November 2013, 10:41 AM	#3
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,077	If it is Rolex it should be perfect. They will surely fix it for you.

26 November 2013, 12:55 PM	#6
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	If it bothers you, have it fixed.

26 November 2013, 10:45 AM	#13
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Congrats on a great choice! Uneven lume application happens, for myself I can live with it. If there are some more flaws with the watch perhaps an exchange is in order, mass produced watches on occasion do have flaws.

26 November 2013, 10:55 AM	#15
CoachRolexRyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Coach Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Deep Sea Posts: 1,297	I know it may bother you but think of it like this...say you were at a GTG and someone else had the same exact watch as you. After everyone passed around their watches a couple of times and after a few drinks, how can you tell which one is yours? Exactly! That's YOUR watch and there's only one EXACTLY like it....enjoy! __________________ DSSD, PAM 320, PAM 170, BR03-92

10 March 2014, 05:58 PM	#17
ROLEX NO LESS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 35	If Rolex deemed this as a defect would they just change the faulty lume marker or replace with a new dial?

26 November 2013, 10:58 AM	#19
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,667	Beautiful watch, the blemish adds character. Enjoy and wear in good health.

26 November 2013, 10:58 AM	#20
yld2rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Penna Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,667	replace! __________________ Rolex Daytona 126500LN Rolex GMT BLRO 126710 Rolex GMT BLNR Rolex Datejust 16220

26 November 2013, 11:00 AM	#21
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	No product made by a human is perfect. Unless you look at your watch at that magnification, I cannot even see it in the normal shot __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

26 November 2013, 11:35 AM	#24
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,221	If it irritates you, even slightly, have it addressed. It's under warranty, after all. Having spotted this, it will likely stand out to you now. Why endure chronic irritation, however minor? You paid a tidy sum for the watch...it's not unreasonable for your to expect complete satisfaction.

26 November 2013, 11:00 AM	#26
captkevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Watch: Subs Posts: 689	love that reference

26 November 2013, 11:05 AM	#27
Rags 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,200	Don't sweat it. Enjoy it. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

26 November 2013, 11:36 AM	#28
Laszlo 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,867	A little flaw here and there isn't a big deal but in the lume at 12 that would annoy me. It's something you kind of have to look at every time you check the time. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

26 November 2013, 11:45 AM	#29
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	My AD would swap it out I start each watch out perfect then I mark them up Swap it it will drive me and you crazy!!

26 November 2013, 12:05 PM	#30
Eugene-Taiwan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Taiwan Posts: 130	should be perfect, but then you just keep on buying one after the other __________________ current: ROO RG 44mm,116506,1601,16610LV,1655 sold: 116520 Black Dial, Tudor Heritage Classic Blue,116680,NomosAhoi,116710BLNR,ROO carbon 44mm,PAM507

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