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R1@160@alltimes · 2 February 2010, 01:54 AM

My bnib Sub had a cracked bezel lume dot at 12 o'clock. After much back and forth at NY RSC, they have finally confirmed that the bezel was defective and had it replaced.

Kapture1 · 2 February 2010, 02:24 AM

A tiny tiny dot on the face near the center. Can not notice it unless you are looking hard

JJ Irani · 2 February 2010, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokyuryoku

I have a bubble in my bezel pearl, but it doesn't affect the lume and it makes my watch individual, so I like it.

Wow, Ryan..........that would really annoy me!!!

wegeman76 · 2 February 2010, 02:43 AM

Wow

the pictures are great on this thread

the off set Rolex print is amazing, that's a keeper

Kokyuryoku · 2 February 2010, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Wow, Ryan..........that would really annoy me!!!

Honestly JJ, I didn't even notice it until another member mentioned they had a bubble and I just had to check mine

. I took into the RSC, but said that since it doesn't affect the lume there is no reason to change it and that it happens sometimes. I kind of like it now. It may look like any other Sub Date, but I can always tell which is mine

. My personal security measure. Let's see someone try and switch my watch on me

Cato · 2 February 2010, 03:58 PM

I have two bubbles in the lumes of my DJ. You can the bubble in the 11 if you look hard enough and in the 8 with a loop.

inLine4 · 2 February 2010, 04:17 PM

Just a bunch of hairline scratches on my bracelet.

scottschoe · 2 February 2010, 04:24 PM

Daytona chrono hand didn't line up (big surprise), but it didn't bother me since I sold it before I had the chance to wear it.

Jackxv · 2 February 2010, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

It's also a Cognac. And the best pepper/salt grinder.

The pepper and salt grinders are Peugeot....sorry

Jack

Psmith · 2 February 2010, 09:45 PM

Have seen a few over the years (cue sepia -tinted picture...)

Chipped, dinged, and marked cases, misaligned bezels/inserts, misplaced hour markers, crystal flaws, etc, etc... I would say that if you examined any AD's stock you would find a few 'rogues'...

Take a loupe, and take your time (even if it irritates an impatient salesperson)

Cheers

Mystro · 3 February 2010, 12:24 AM

I am major OCD with a new watch when I purchase it from a AD. My very first Sub(1995) had a micro mark on the dial. After I found it I could not miss it and eventually had the AD exchange the watch. My current Serti Sub was/is perfect. After 3 Rolex watches, before the Serti Sub, my AD knew enough to inspect all watches before I was called. Dust under the crystal, misaligned bezels, etc, are all things I check for. For what we pay, we should expect perfection.

Atomant · 3 February 2010, 12:33 AM

Yes, the lume on my new Explorer II is too bright!

wantonebad · 3 February 2010, 12:36 AM

JJ has it right, take your loupe to the AD and look over your prospective purchase BEFORE you lay down the cash. Saves a lot of headaches

Roselló · 3 February 2010, 10:33 AM

Nop........... Nada............. SD... D series.

Perdu · 3 February 2010, 10:54 AM

A 10X loupe is a very bad thing.

I had a Sub. that had no working lume.

Perdu · 3 February 2010, 10:54 AM

A 10X loupe is a very bad thing.

I had a new Sub. that had no working lume.

JBat · 3 February 2010, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviefreak

playing with a loupe and a Rolex is a dangerous road... you must choose where to go once you spot the unique imperfections of your watch... they can be a total pain or make it your own timepiece.. only you can choose..

I think you could probably say the same thing about any watch brand.

JBat · 3 February 2010, 11:31 AM

I haven't noticed flaws on either of my Rolex watches, but I haven't scoured them with a 10X loupe either. I've looked at them with a regular magnifying glass and haven't noticed anything.

wegeman76 · 3 February 2010, 11:50 AM

All my watches have a flaw accept my casio

lol

2 February 2010, 01:54 AM	#61
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	My bnib Sub had a cracked bezel lume dot at 12 o'clock. After much back and forth at NY RSC, they have finally confirmed that the bezel was defective and had it replaced. __________________

2 February 2010, 02:24 AM	#62
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	A tiny tiny dot on the face near the center. Can not notice it unless you are looking hard __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

2 February 2010, 04:24 PM	#68
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Daytona chrono hand didn't line up (big surprise), but it didn't bother me since I sold it before I had the chance to wear it. __________________ __________________

2 February 2010, 09:45 PM	#70
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Have seen a few over the years (cue sepia -tinted picture...) Chipped, dinged, and marked cases, misaligned bezels/inserts, misplaced hour markers, crystal flaws, etc, etc... I would say that if you examined any AD's stock you would find a few 'rogues'... Take a loupe, and take your time (even if it irritates an impatient salesperson) Cheers __________________

3 February 2010, 12:33 AM	#72
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Yes, the lume on my new Explorer II is too bright! __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

2 February 2010, 02:43 AM	#64
wegeman76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Luigi Location: glenview Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 224	Wow the pictures are great on this thread the off set Rolex print is amazing, that's a keeper

2 February 2010, 03:58 PM	#66
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	I have two bubbles in the lumes of my DJ. You can the bubble in the 11 if you look hard enough and in the 8 with a loop.

2 February 2010, 04:17 PM	#67
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	Just a bunch of hairline scratches on my bracelet.

3 February 2010, 12:24 AM	#71
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,465	I am major OCD with a new watch when I purchase it from a AD. My very first Sub(1995) had a micro mark on the dial. After I found it I could not miss it and eventually had the AD exchange the watch. My current Serti Sub was/is perfect. After 3 Rolex watches, before the Serti Sub, my AD knew enough to inspect all watches before I was called. Dust under the crystal, misaligned bezels, etc, are all things I check for. For what we pay, we should expect perfection.

3 February 2010, 12:36 AM	#73
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	JJ has it right, take your loupe to the AD and look over your prospective purchase BEFORE you lay down the cash. Saves a lot of headaches __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

3 February 2010, 10:33 AM	#74
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	Nop........... Nada............. SD... D series.

3 February 2010, 10:54 AM	#75
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	A 10X loupe is a very bad thing. I had a Sub. that had no working lume. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

3 February 2010, 11:31 AM	#78
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I haven't noticed flaws on either of my Rolex watches, but I haven't scoured them with a 10X loupe either. I've looked at them with a regular magnifying glass and haven't noticed anything.

3 February 2010, 11:50 AM	#79
wegeman76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Luigi Location: glenview Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 224	All my watches have a flaw accept my casio lol

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