New submariner...defective dial???

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by morgman

Hey guys, just got a break at work...Russell, I think you're spot on... I bet they use a thick enamel on dial after it has already been cut/drilled, so the surface tension of the liquid enamel would cause bowing effect near the center and the outer edge.

By the way, how long is the break-in period before I should even dare look at the accuracy? It lost about 5.5 seconds from yesterday, but I've only had the watch a few days.

If it's losing time, then try placing it either crown UP or dial UP at night. See which one helps it to gain back the lost time.

With my Sub-date, dial up makes it gain, while crown DOWN makes it lose. Most Rollies work this way, but there could be exceptions...you will have to try out a few experiments of your own.

Good luck - JJ

[Russel]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi Morgman,

And welcome to TRF!!

What indentation are we talking about, guys? I don't see any!!

And if yours is like 1/4" in diameter, then you do have a seriously defective dial. You need to check it out at your AD. Here's a pic of my watch....no indentations whatsoever.

Please post a picture of yours so we know exactly what the problem is. Thanks.

Hmmm.....

If you look close at the 37 minute marker, there seems to be a little curvature to the edge of the dial on your Yacht-Master. You can see it with the light reflecting off the dial.

It's kind of interesting, the Submariner that have seems to have a little curvature across the entire dial face. It's hard to see due to light reflecting off the crystal, but if I look close and get the light just right while moving the watch around, I can see it.

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by mike

You know, I DO notice it more on my white dial.

Yes. I notice it more on EXPII white dial