Darker Rolex dials show off all the dust on the crystal..

[jgottsman11]

Am I the only one who gets upset that there is constantly smudges and little flecks of dust visible on Rolex with darker dials? I don’t notice it with my white face day date and ice blue day date, but the anniversary dial or a blue dial datejust I had in the past are much more prone to visible flecks of dust and crystal smudges. Am I the only one who it kind of irritates?

[simon101]

Seems so! :-)

[fsprow]

Yes, you’re the one.

[Tikandtokalot]

That's what the warranty is for.
I'd rather see any loose debris in my watch so I could get it sorted before damage strikes.
Out of sight shouldn't mean out of mind.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Tikandtokalot

That's what the warranty is for.
I'd rather see any loose debris in my watch so I could get it sorted before damage strikes.
Out of sight shouldn't mean out of mind.

I think the OP is referring to visible dust/smudges on the exterior of the crystal.

Probably more about the introduction of the AR coating, which means there's less glare for them to hide amongst.

[Tikandtokalot]

Originally Posted by dannyp

I think the OP is referring to visible dust/smudges on the exterior of the crystal.

Probably more about the introduction of the AR coating, which means there's less glare for them to hide amongst.

Dugh!
Sorry I thought it was something inside.
Wow that's a first world problem.

[TimepieceRPP]

Can't be bothered... haha

[fsprow]

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

Am I the only one who gets upset that there is constantly smudges and little flecks of dust visible on Rolex with darker dials? I don’t notice it with my white face day date and ice blue day date, but the anniversary dial or a blue dial datejust I had in the past are much more prone to visible flecks of dust and crystal scratches. Am I the only one who it kind of irritates?

Yes, I just look at my watch to tell the time.

[jimcameron]

In this crowd, there are plenty of people who are "upset" and "irritated" about flecks and dust. Some have made a career out of it.

[MrGoat]

Lol, you don’t use the bottom of your shirt to wipe it off?


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[Farsh14]

I just breathe over it and wipe with shirt or hanky

[Oxfordian]

I have to spend hours every day constantly polishing and cleaning the crystal, getting those nasty horrible specks of dust off, I'm worried that I might wear the crystal away.

Why Rolex don't make an anti static crystal beggars belief, camera lenses have special coatings to stop dirt and muck sticking to the front element Rolex could utilise some of this technology on their crystals.

After all we can't have dust and muck on the crystal of our dark dialled precious can we!

[George58]

this has gone over the top Q to op what do you do when your car drives over a puddle?

[jgottsman11]

Originally Posted by George58

this has gone over the top Q to op what do you do when your car drives over a puddle?

Call your dad to come clean it

[George58]

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

Call your dad to come clean it

elitist come back btw he passed

[padi56]

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

Am I the only one who gets upset that there is constantly smudges and little flecks of dust visible on Rolex with darker dials? I don’t notice it with my white face day date and ice blue day date, but the anniversary dial or a blue dial datejust I had in the past are much more prone to visible flecks of dust and crystal smudges. Am I the only one who it kind of irritates?

Short answer no and so easy to rub off with any bit of clean cloth.

[sj24k]

I have all my watches bathed in muriatic acid and vacuum sealed at the factory. Upon inspection by my advance team, they are then couriered directly to my ISO Class 1 clean room for cryogenic storage.

In the rare instance a watch needs to be removed for viewing and/or inspection, it will be immediately destroyed to eliminate any risk of contaminating the rest of the collection.


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[SaddleSC]

Originally Posted by sj24k

I have all my watches bathed in muriatic acid and vacuum sealed at the factory. Upon inspection by my advance team, they are then couriered directly to my ISO Class 1 clean room for cryogenic storage.

In the rare instance a watch needs to be removed for viewing and/or inspection, it will be immediately destroyed to eliminate any risk of contaminating the rest of the collection.


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[Mystro]

On the same theme, any micro dust on the dial will show significantly easier than on a light/white colored dial. This can be a blessing and a curse under the macro lens.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

That is precisely why you wear a shirt. And a little bit of spit helps too for the sticky bits.

[Annan]

First world problem.........

[JodyHighroller]

Don’t use your shirt to wipe. You’re asking for trouble. I do understand your concern and it doesn’t bother me. Smudges and dirt are indeed more noticeable on the exterior side of the crystal.

Just wait to clean off any smudges when you properly wash the watch with soap and water.

[brandrea]

I wipe my crystal when I can’t read the time

[Theothergreg]

I use Rain-X on all my crystals (and on the display backs, if applicable). All dirt and debris just slides right off and I can always see what time it is, even in the heaviest of downpours (though I would never wear a Rolex in the rain, even my Sub)!

[blufinz52]

Originally Posted by Theothergreg

I use Rain-X on all my crystals (and on the display backs, if applicable). All dirt and debris just slides right off and I can always see what time it is, even in the heaviest of downpours (though I would never wear a Rolex in the rain, even my Sub)!

[jlovda]

Dark colored cars show more dirt as well.

[WatchGuy1966]

I'm with you OP on the constant smudges. I don't see dust, but it does pick up every little bit of body oil. I have no idea how it happens so often. :-)

But dang there are some mean-spirited, passive-aggressive people in the forum that are more annoying than the scarcity of references.

[Calatrava r]

Its a downside to black dials. They show all the stuff on the crystal which means constant wiping. Not a big deal but sometimes the wiping seems every time looking at the watch.

[odeon]

Rolex's AR coating is a dust-magnet... unless you would prefer cleaning the glass by hand.