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tphan · 11 January 2009, 03:12 PM

While driving today under direct sunlight I noticed there is a small circle on the bezel at 7 o'clock position, very faint. Thought it was a water mark so didn't paid much attention especially while driving.

Well...the circle wasn't a watermark, it's perfectly round and look like it was machined from factory. Don't have the white milgauss at the moment to see if it has the same marking.

Milgauss owner...could you please check. Just curious.

TIA

SLS · 11 January 2009, 03:15 PM

Any chance of getting a picture of this?
~Scott

tphan · 11 January 2009, 03:22 PM

I dont think that would be possible with my pos camera.

Very sure it is machined...seen this type of marking before.

SLS · 11 January 2009, 03:27 PM

Would a cape cod cloth take care of it? Maybe your AD will help you out with a quick bezel polish.
~Scott

tphan · 11 January 2009, 03:27 PM

OMG...this look exactly like the circle that on the opposite side of the screw holding the link together. Not as quite that visible but it has the same diameter. Could it be that the bezel is held by a screw from inside the case?

tphan · 11 January 2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SLS

Would a cape cod cloth take care of it? Maybe your AD will help you out with a quick bezel polish.
~Scott

it is not a scratch...I think it is there for a reason.

SLS · 11 January 2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tphan

OMG...this look exactly like the circle that on the opposite side of the screw holding the link together. Not as quite that visible but it has the same diameter. Could it be that the bezel is held by a screw from inside the case?

It is my understanding that the bezels are pressure fitted, not screwed.
~Scott

Andad · 11 January 2009, 03:44 PM

Had a good look at my GV, x4, x6 & x10 - can't see anything.

tphan · 11 January 2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Had a good look at my GV, x4, x6 & x10 - can't see anything.

Couldn't find my lupe anywhere

But if it isn't supposed to be there, I am taking it back to AD.

Omega_Precision · 11 January 2009, 04:47 PM

I want to know what it is as well. I wonder what the oompa-loompas are up to at the Rolex factory.

baldyspoon · 12 January 2009, 05:52 AM

More problems with quality control, when are Rolex going to spend more time on quality than on price increases. The prices are going up and up but quality is going down, makes Omegas an even better watch for the price as quality seems to be better than Rolex at twice the price.

charliec · 12 January 2009, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by baldyspoon

More problems with quality control, when are Rolex going to spend more time on quality than on price increases. The prices are going up and up but quality is going down, makes Omegas an even better watch for the price as quality seems to be better than Rolex at twice the price.

The door was open so in ya go with quality control

baldyspoon · 12 January 2009, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by charliec

The door was open so in ya go with quality control

Sorry you feel like that but more and more people on this and other forums, along with watch sites finding problems with new rolexs. So seems to be a pattern here and it can only be lack of quality control.

The Mole · 12 January 2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by baldyspoon

Sorry you feel like that but more and more people on this and other forums, along with watch sites finding problems with new rolexs. So seems to be a pattern here and it can only be lack of quality control.

No chance the AD might have scratched it when it was in the case?

baldyspoon · 12 January 2009, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by The Mole

No chance the AD might have scratched it when it was in the case?

See earlier quote it is not a scratch so no the dealer could'nt have done it, sorry quality control seems to upset a few people but problem watches upset more people. I am not knocking Rolex just their quality at this present time when they insist on keep putting up prices.

charliec · 12 January 2009, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by baldyspoon

See earlier quote it is not a scratch so no the dealer could'nt have done it, sorry quality control seems to upset a few people but problem watches upset more people. I am not knocking Rolex just their quality at this present time when they insist on keep putting up prices.

What minute percentage are we talking here? You buy a house for £500,000 and the problems are endless. You buy a car for £40000 and the problems are endless. You buy a watch for £5000 with 99.9% being perfect and suddenly there's serious problems with quality control on the 0.01% and forums are up in arms !!!

Isolated cases will always happen my man. It just so happens that when they happen to us we report them on the forum. There is a much bigger picture out there IMO.

The Mole · 12 January 2009, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by baldyspoon

See earlier quote it is not a scratch so no the dealer could'nt have done it, sorry quality control seems to upset a few people but problem watches upset more people. I am not knocking Rolex just their quality at this present time when they insist on keep putting up prices.

Quality control does not upset me, I'm just examining all angles. Watches are scratched, dented, and broken in AD's cases all the time (probably more than faulty watches leaving the factory). If worst case it is a quality control issue, send the watch to Rolex and I'm sure that it will get replaced.

baldyspoon · 12 January 2009, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by charliec

What minute percentage are we talking here? You buy a house for £500,000 and the problems are endless. You buy a car for £40000 and the problems are endless. You buy a watch for £5000 with 99.9% being perfect and suddenly there's serious problems with quality control on the 0.01% and forums are up in arms !!!

Isolated cases will always happen my man. It just so happens that when they happen to us we report them on the forum. There is a much bigger picture out there IMO.

Yes the bigger picture out there is Rolex and quality control, just because you don't like to hear it doe's not mean it's not happening. Like I said I am not knocking Rolex so don't see your need to be so defensive, what I am getting at is the number of people complaing is getting more and more so no longer just a few isolated cases.

charliec · 12 January 2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by baldyspoon

Yes the bigger picture out there is Rolex and quality control, just because you don't like to hear it doe's not mean it's not happening. Like I said I am not knocking Rolex so don't see your need to be so defensive, what I am getting at is the number of people complaing is getting more and more so no longer just a few isolated cases.

I'm not being defensive. Why should i? My

initial response attributed to you was due to you fact that if memory serves me correct you have previously been outspoken on QC. QC doesn't bother me in the least because if there is a problem Rolex will fix it. Simple really. Perfection is something I desire but do not expect with each and every purchase.

With regards more and more complaint cases, how many are we talking about out of the 100000's sold every year? I personally know of 3 and they were on this forum ? Where they corrected , yes.

cody p · 12 January 2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by baldyspoon

More problems with quality control, when are Rolex going to spend more time on quality than on price increases. The prices are going up and up but quality is going down, makes Omegas an even better watch for the price as quality seems to be better than Rolex at twice the price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldyspoon

Sorry you feel like that but more and more people on this and other forums, along with watch sites finding problems with new rolexs. So seems to be a pattern here and it can only be lack of quality control.

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldyspoon

See earlier quote it is not a scratch so no the dealer could'nt have done it, sorry quality control seems to upset a few people but problem watches upset more people. I am not knocking Rolex just their quality at this present time when they insist on keep putting up prices.

i too scan the forums daily, and i'm not seeing this trend of poor rolex QC that you are constantly speaking of in your posts. provide some evidence!

Lol-x · 12 January 2009, 07:20 AM

It is difficult to put a number on 'more & more' but all my watches are doing fine here.

As for the bezel, I feel deprived, just a plain old bezel here

baldyspoon · 12 January 2009, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cody p

i too scan the forums daily, and i'm not seeing this trend of poor rolex QC that you are constantly speaking of in your posts. provide some evidence!

Can't rember all the listing but there have been posts about hanging dates,dust inside crystal,scrathes on watch, ill fitting backs, bubble in crystal and a few others. Also someone on hear posted a thread from a magazine/watch site that was knocking Rolexs build quality of late, hope that gives you some evidence. Did'nt mean to upset people just pointing out what seems to be happening at present, also feel people spending $5000+ on a watch deserves the quality to match.

tphan · 12 January 2009, 07:55 AM

There is doubt in my mind that Rolex is only brand watch I will buy...regardless.

Not knocking on Omega but it's no comparison to Rolex.

cody p · 12 January 2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldyspoon

Can't rember all the listing but there have been posts about hanging dates,dust inside crystal,scrathes on watch, ill fitting backs, bubble in crystal and a few others. Also someone on hear posted a thread from a magazine/watch site that was knocking Rolexs build quality of late, hope that gives you some evidence. Did'nt mean to upset people just pointing out what seems to be happening at present, also feel people spending $5000+ on a watch deserves the quality to match.

why don't you rig up a poll? there's lot's of folks on here who have bought rolex watches - so a great population to sample. just a thought?

baldyspoon · 12 January 2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by cody p

why don't you rig up a poll? there's lot's of folks on here who have bought rolex watches - so a great population to sample. just a thought?

Not bothered about this too much just seems everybody having a go at me because I bought up an issue other trf members have, just trying to say I see more people complaining about problems with their Rolex. Sure Rolex fix them and not a problem, but in my opinon they should not be coming out like this. In future I think I will keep my gob shut regarding this, as it seems to touch to many nerves and upset to many people and this was not what I intended. If people want to spend $5000 plus on a watch and have problems thats upto them I'm done on this issue now and in the future.

cody p · 12 January 2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by baldyspoon

Not bothered about this too much just seems everybody having a go at me because I bought up an issue other trf members have, just trying to say I see more people complaining about problems with their Rolex. Sure Rolex fix them and not a problem, but in my opinon they should not be coming out like this. In future I think I will keep my gob shut regarding this, as it seems to touch to many nerves and upset to many people and this was not what I intended. If people want to spend $5000 plus on a watch and have problems thats upto them I'm done on this issue now and in the future.

cmr · 12 January 2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldyspoon

Can't rember all the listing but there have been posts about hanging dates,dust inside crystal,scrathes on watch, ill fitting backs, bubble in crystal and a few others. Also someone on hear posted a thread from a magazine/watch site that was knocking Rolexs build quality of late, hope that gives you some evidence. Did'nt mean to upset people just pointing out what seems to be happening at present, also feel people spending $5000+ on a watch deserves the quality to match.

i have posted 2 or 3 times that my gmt2c had to be sent back because the cyclops was crooked.

11 January 2009, 03:12 PM	#1
tphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 831	Strange circle on GV smooth bezel While driving today under direct sunlight I noticed there is a small circle on the bezel at 7 o'clock position, very faint. Thought it was a water mark so didn't paid much attention especially while driving. Well...the circle wasn't a watermark, it's perfectly round and look like it was machined from factory. Don't have the white milgauss at the moment to see if it has the same marking. Milgauss owner...could you please check. Just curious. TIA

11 January 2009, 03:15 PM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Any chance of getting a picture of this? ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

11 January 2009, 03:27 PM	#4
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Would a cape cod cloth take care of it? Maybe your AD will help you out with a quick bezel polish. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

11 January 2009, 03:44 PM	#8
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,485	Had a good look at my GV, x4, x6 & x10 - can't see anything. __________________ E

12 January 2009, 07:20 AM	#21
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,555	It is difficult to put a number on 'more & more' but all my watches are doing fine here. As for the bezel, I feel deprived, just a plain old bezel here __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

11 January 2009, 03:22 PM	#3
tphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 831	I dont think that would be possible with my pos camera. Very sure it is machined...seen this type of marking before.

11 January 2009, 04:47 PM	#10
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	I want to know what it is as well. I wonder what the oompa-loompas are up to at the Rolex factory.

12 January 2009, 05:52 AM	#11
baldyspoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: uk Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 725	More problems with quality control, when are Rolex going to spend more time on quality than on price increases. The prices are going up and up but quality is going down, makes Omegas an even better watch for the price as quality seems to be better than Rolex at twice the price.

12 January 2009, 07:55 AM	#23
tphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 831	There is doubt in my mind that Rolex is only brand watch I will buy...regardless. Not knocking on Omega but it's no comparison to Rolex.

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