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pfg1 · 18 April 2016, 03:13 PM

My 2012 YM Blue has swirlies on the finish of the crystal caused by the polishing process in the Rolex factory. The marks only appear in the sunlight if I hold the crystal at just the right angle. You can see a series of five of them in an arcing pattern on this pic between the "9" and "12" hour markers. Cool!

fskywalker · 18 April 2016, 07:52 PM

You mean since new or did you send it out to RSC for servicing?

Jack T · 18 April 2016, 07:59 PM

Yeah, when did you acquire, and have you sent it to RSC yourself? And I'm not sure I'd call it 'cool'.

artschool · 18 April 2016, 08:11 PM

i can't see any swirlies on my crystal.

what is the specification? swirlies or none swirlies?

southcarolina1801 · 18 April 2016, 08:26 PM

My new 114060 Sub had those as well. I don't think it's a defect

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stil · 18 April 2016, 09:04 PM

My 14060 has them. Very hard to see except when held under halogen lighting.

tmehanna · 18 April 2016, 09:11 PM

These are not swirlmarks

, these are reflections from hands and hour markers on the crystal. Most rolexes have them

Castor · 18 April 2016, 10:53 PM

Can't see any on mine at any angle or brightness.

KevNev · 18 April 2016, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmehanna

These are not swirlmarks

, these are reflections from hands and hour markers on the crystal. Most rolexes have them

My thoughts exactly.

Jim Smyth · 18 April 2016, 11:22 PM

I would guess its either light reflecting from the edge of the crystal at certain light or angles or reflections from the chapter ring also at certain angles. Highly doubt its swirls on the crystal surface.

johneh · 18 April 2016, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmehanna

These are not swirlmarks

, these are reflections from hands and hour markers on the crystal. Most rolexes have them

This is exactly what they are.

pfg1 · 19 April 2016, 01:14 AM

Update: Nope, not a reflection of the hands or hour markers. Definitely swirlies on the finish of the crystal from the Rolex factory. My YM Blue was purchased from Rolex AD in December 2012 and has never been serviced. Swirlies cannot be seen unless the angle and lighting are perfect. And yes, it looks kinda cool!

Chronocrass · 19 April 2016, 01:26 AM

So glad someone brought this up as I didn't know how to explain it myself. Noticed these hairline "swirls/striations"on my BLNR sapphire. As OP mentioned, could only be seen in direct sunlight at the right angle. Thought I might have gotten some cape cod on it while polishing the PCLs.

Conveniently, my cyclops was very under magnified and I had the crystal replaced by RSC Beverly Hills. The swirls were still there after I got watch back with correct magnification. Called RSC and they confirm they replaced the entire crystal and not just cyclops.

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joe100 · 19 April 2016, 01:38 AM

Hold any rolex to the sunlight at an angle and you'll see wha the OP is talking about. sapphire only though.

All of my GMTs and my new OP39 have them, nothing to worry about

fskywalker · 19 April 2016, 02:22 AM

Haven't ever noticed that on mines, guess will check them out!

HogwldFLTR · 19 April 2016, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pfg1

Update: Nope, not a reflection of the hands or hour markers. Definitely swirlies on the finish of the crystal from the Rolex factory. My YM Blue was purchased from Rolex AD in December 2012 and has never been serviced. Swirlies cannot be seen unless the angle and lighting are perfect. And yes, it looks kinda cool!

A defect, imho. Likely now out of warranty and too expensive to worry about. I'd think repairable under warranty.

tmehanna · 19 April 2016, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pfg1

Update: Nope, not a reflection of the hands or hour markers. Definitely swirlies on the finish of the crystal from the Rolex factory. My YM Blue was purchased from Rolex AD in December 2012 and has never been serviced. Swirlies cannot be seen unless the angle and lighting are perfect. And yes, it looks kinda cool!

Unscrew the crown and try keeping the watch in a position where the marks are clearly visible then start advancing the time and you will see the swirl marks moving around the crystal as the hands change position

Chadridv · 19 April 2016, 06:07 AM

my LVC has them too. But I won't call them swirlys. I'm pretty sure it's some type of light refraction. Can't really tell from your photos though.

turboawd · 21 April 2016, 09:12 AM

Had these swirls on my OP. I was perplexed at first as well. After closer inspection, I agree with earlier postings that it is definitely reflections from either hands (the center portion) or rehaut.

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18 April 2016, 07:52 PM	#2
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19 April 2016, 01:14 AM	#12
pfg1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wisconsin Watch: 116622 YM Blue Posts: 505	Update: Nope, not a reflection of the hands or hour markers. Definitely swirlies on the finish of the crystal from the Rolex factory. My YM Blue was purchased from Rolex AD in December 2012 and has never been serviced. Swirlies cannot be seen unless the angle and lighting are perfect. And yes, it looks kinda cool! __________________ Life is filled with choices......and consequences! 2019 Sky-Dweller Giveaway 2019 GMT CHNR Giveaway 2019 DEEPSEA Giveaway 2018 Rolex Red SD43 Giveaway 2018 Bond Submariner Giveaway 2020 Rolex + Tudor GMT Giveaway 2020 Rolex Submariner Giveaway

19 April 2016, 01:38 AM	#14
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Hold any rolex to the sunlight at an angle and you'll see wha the OP is talking about. sapphire only though. All of my GMTs and my new OP39 have them, nothing to worry about __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

19 April 2016, 02:22 AM	#15
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,154	Haven't ever noticed that on mines, guess will check them out! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

18 April 2016, 08:11 PM	#4
artschool "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: uk Posts: 1,215	i can't see any swirlies on my crystal. what is the specification? swirlies or none swirlies?

18 April 2016, 08:26 PM	#5
southcarolina1801 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Peach State Posts: 735	My new 114060 Sub had those as well. I don't think it's a defect Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 April 2016, 09:04 PM	#6
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	My 14060 has them. Very hard to see except when held under halogen lighting.

18 April 2016, 09:11 PM	#7
tmehanna "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cairo Watch: LV,BLNR,Serti DJII Posts: 145	These are not swirlmarks , these are reflections from hands and hour markers on the crystal. Most rolexes have them

18 April 2016, 10:53 PM	#8
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	Can't see any on mine at any angle or brightness.

18 April 2016, 11:22 PM	#10
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	I would guess its either light reflecting from the edge of the crystal at certain light or angles or reflections from the chapter ring also at certain angles. Highly doubt its swirls on the crystal surface.

19 April 2016, 01:26 AM	#13
Chronocrass "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 100	So glad someone brought this up as I didn't know how to explain it myself. Noticed these hairline "swirls/striations"on my BLNR sapphire. As OP mentioned, could only be seen in direct sunlight at the right angle. Thought I might have gotten some cape cod on it while polishing the PCLs. Conveniently, my cyclops was very under magnified and I had the crystal replaced by RSC Beverly Hills. The swirls were still there after I got watch back with correct magnification. Called RSC and they confirm they replaced the entire crystal and not just cyclops. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 April 2016, 06:07 AM	#18
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	my LVC has them too. But I won't call them swirlys. I'm pretty sure it's some type of light refraction. Can't really tell from your photos though.

21 April 2016, 09:12 AM	#19
turboawd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 208	Had these swirls on my OP. I was perplexed at first as well. After closer inspection, I agree with earlier postings that it is definitely reflections from either hands (the center portion) or rehaut. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

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