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wegeman76 · 1 February 2010, 10:33 AM

I noticed the inside ring, I think called the Renault or something like that is a tad off.

Also, I tiny pin dot on the lume at 12:00 only visible under a loop.
I was bored today so I took a loop to examine my gmt ceramic.

Lol

anybody else

sakuraba · 1 February 2010, 10:46 AM

I've never noticed any imperfections on mine, but like you, I also take a loupe out when I'm bored.

It usually leads to a scratch examination of the bracelet.

swissautopro · 1 February 2010, 10:47 AM

Hmmm ... imperfections, or character marks???

mattmartin · 1 February 2010, 10:52 AM

of automobile sold in Europe and elsewhere.

thesharkfactor · 1 February 2010, 10:53 AM

years ago, i got a new 2004 F 14060m. i returned it because it had a tiny metal fleck on the dial by the 11 marker. it would catch the light and sparkle.
another more recent incident, i returned a pre-owned 16610 as it had a watermark under the crystal and dust and some dirt on the lume markers! i posted about it here and the conclusion was the watch had most probably been flooded at some point.

ive had my share of imperfect rolexes.. 2 out of 3 have had problems.

wegeman76 · 1 February 2010, 10:54 AM

I guess character marks

still the best rolex I have ever owned

the bluish cyclops is the best

wegeman76 · 1 February 2010, 10:59 AM

That's funny I had some kind of metal flake under my panerai crystal that sparkled under light.

Safetrends · 1 February 2010, 10:59 AM

Yes: rolex is Rolex

wegeman76 · 1 February 2010, 11:12 AM

I guess nothing is perfect but that's what makes your Rolex different from every other.

If they were all perfect it just wouldn't be yours

lol

HL65 · 1 February 2010, 11:12 AM

Can not say I have.

wegeman76 · 1 February 2010, 11:18 AM

You can always find flaws under a loop

armoredsaint · 1 February 2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattmartin

of automobile sold in Europe and elsewhere.

Phil G. · 1 February 2010, 11:25 AM

GMT IIc is flawless as far as my aging eyes can tell.

wegeman76 · 1 February 2010, 11:28 AM

I love my gmt ceramic but I still regret not buying a white explorer 2

for some reason it's just fantastic looking

DarkHorse · 1 February 2010, 11:29 AM

Do you mean the rehaut?

wegeman76 · 1 February 2010, 11:37 AM

Yes the rehaut

a little off

I guess it's kinda of common from reading a few posts

snow_rocks · 1 February 2010, 11:43 AM

On one of me Rolexes, Official is spelt Oficial.

Not a problem since it will be probably corrected at service!

Safetrends · 1 February 2010, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snow_rocks

On one of me Rolexes, Official is spelt Oficial.

Not a problem since it will be probably corrected at service!

Those damn, drunkin Rolex butt monkeys still cannot spell. Don't you just hate that when it happens.

wegeman76 · 1 February 2010, 11:46 AM

I have never heard of that

MilgaussMan · 1 February 2010, 11:49 AM

Too bad I love the macro shots! Sometimes I don't like what I see . . . that close.

wegeman76 · 1 February 2010, 11:55 AM

I think everyone thinks a rolex is flawless and that's not the case.
They are a true work of art and every single one made has it's own imperfections.

That's the cool thing about owning a fine time piece.

kgglonghorn · 1 February 2010, 12:02 PM

I found a couple specs of "dust" under the crystal of my new GMT. Dallas RSC said that was not too uncommon and they would remove it when I brought it in...IN 5 YEARS!!!!

Safetrends · 1 February 2010, 12:08 PM

I think my vintage 1601, 1505 are really a work of art, back in 1970 the people of Rolex spent more time on watches and it shows. I have looked at my dials and they are flawless. The movements are also flawless.

eagle_lex · 1 February 2010, 12:09 PM

OMG i just looked at my rehaut and it says "Renault-TheOneToWatch" is this a problem? ha ha

clew84 · 1 February 2010, 12:10 PM

Stated in another thread that my DSSD's bezel is off - it doesn't line up with the 12 hash mark. It's either slightly to the right or left.

So, it's not a big deal but it does bug me. Not enough to send it in for service but it does bother me. I would think that would be an easy quality control check but what do I know of Rolex's process?

Other than that, it's great.

wegeman76 · 1 February 2010, 12:19 PM

My 1991 sub 2 tone was near perfect.
To be honest much better quality control compared to today's rolex.

Safetrends · 1 February 2010, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eagle_lex

OMG i just looked at my rehaut and it says "Renault-TheOneToWatch" is this a problem? ha ha

You found JJ's watch he lost!

moviefreak · 1 February 2010, 12:28 PM

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..

Safetrends · 1 February 2010, 12:39 PM

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..

You have to admit we are a little cracked on TRF, most people would not even know what a loupe is, TRF members have loupe's like people have cell phones, and we are anal about the looks of our Rolex watches. That is what makes us different than other people.

wegeman76 · 1 February 2010, 12:47 PM

Lol
yep we are anal and nuts abouts defects

1 February 2010, 10:33 AM	#1
wegeman76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Luigi Location: glenview Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 224	Any imperfections on your new rolex? I noticed the inside ring, I think called the Renault or something like that is a tad off. Also, I tiny pin dot on the lume at 12:00 only visible under a loop. I was bored today so I took a loop to examine my gmt ceramic. Lol anybody else

1 February 2010, 10:47 AM	#3
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	Hmmm ... imperfections, or character marks??? __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

1 February 2010, 10:52 AM	#4
mattmartin "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: City Limits Posts: 82	the inner ring is called a "rehaut". Renault is a brand of automobile sold in Europe and elsewhere.

1 February 2010, 11:12 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,989	Can not say I have. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 February 2010, 11:25 AM	#13
Phil G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Phil Location: Pennsylvania Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 248	GMT IIc is flawless as far as my aging eyes can tell. __________________ 1988 R160133 SS/YG Datejust 1996 N16700 SS GMT Master (Pepsi) 2010 V116710 SS GMT Master IIc

1 February 2010, 10:46 AM	#2
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I've never noticed any imperfections on mine, but like you, I also take a loupe out when I'm bored. It usually leads to a scratch examination of the bracelet.

1 February 2010, 10:53 AM	#5
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,639	years ago, i got a new 2004 F 14060m. i returned it because it had a tiny metal fleck on the dial by the 11 marker. it would catch the light and sparkle. another more recent incident, i returned a pre-owned 16610 as it had a watermark under the crystal and dust and some dirt on the lume markers! i posted about it here and the conclusion was the watch had most probably been flooded at some point. ive had my share of imperfect rolexes.. 2 out of 3 have had problems.

1 February 2010, 10:54 AM	#6
wegeman76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Luigi Location: glenview Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 224	I guess character marks still the best rolex I have ever owned the bluish cyclops is the best

1 February 2010, 10:59 AM	#7
wegeman76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Luigi Location: glenview Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 224	That's funny I had some kind of metal flake under my panerai crystal that sparkled under light.

1 February 2010, 10:59 AM	#8
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Yes: rolex is Rolex

1 February 2010, 11:18 AM	#11
wegeman76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Luigi Location: glenview Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 224	You can always find flaws under a loop

1 February 2010, 11:28 AM	#14
wegeman76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Luigi Location: glenview Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 224	I love my gmt ceramic but I still regret not buying a white explorer 2 for some reason it's just fantastic looking

1 February 2010, 11:29 AM	#15
DarkHorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Sydney Watch: 118239 Posts: 413	Do you mean the rehaut? __________________ The world is safe again... but for how long? Current: TAG Heuer 2000 Classic, Kobold Phantom Tactical Chronograph, Rolex Submariner 16610, Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph A13320 (Crowe Edition), Rolex Day-Date 118239

1 February 2010, 11:37 AM	#16
wegeman76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Luigi Location: glenview Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 224	Yes the rehaut a little off I guess it's kinda of common from reading a few posts

1 February 2010, 11:43 AM	#17
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	On one of me Rolexes, Official is spelt Oficial. Not a problem since it will be probably corrected at service!

1 February 2010, 11:46 AM	#19
wegeman76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Luigi Location: glenview Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 224	I have never heard of that

1 February 2010, 11:49 AM	#20
MilgaussMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Indiana Watch: 14060M Posts: 138	Too bad I love the macro shots! Sometimes I don't like what I see . . . that close. __________________ 116400V 14060M "3 O'Clock Lume Club" - Charter Member Join the group:http://www.rolexforums.com/group.php?groupid=20

1 February 2010, 11:55 AM	#21
wegeman76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Luigi Location: glenview Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 224	I think everyone thinks a rolex is flawless and that's not the case. They are a true work of art and every single one made has it's own imperfections. That's the cool thing about owning a fine time piece.

1 February 2010, 12:02 PM	#22
kgglonghorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 375	I found a couple specs of "dust" under the crystal of my new GMT. Dallas RSC said that was not too uncommon and they would remove it when I brought it in...IN 5 YEARS!!!!

1 February 2010, 12:08 PM	#23
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	I think my vintage 1601, 1505 are really a work of art, back in 1970 the people of Rolex spent more time on watches and it shows. I have looked at my dials and they are flawless. The movements are also flawless.

1 February 2010, 12:09 PM	#24
eagle_lex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: Lexington, Ky Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 541	OMG i just looked at my rehaut and it says "Renault-TheOneToWatch" is this a problem? ha ha

1 February 2010, 12:10 PM	#25
clew84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati Watch: me soar Posts: 930	Stated in another thread that my DSSD's bezel is off - it doesn't line up with the 12 hash mark. It's either slightly to the right or left. So, it's not a big deal but it does bug me. Not enough to send it in for service but it does bother me. I would think that would be an easy quality control check but what do I know of Rolex's process? Other than that, it's great. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 Omega SMP IWC 3227-01 Autodromo Prototipo

1 February 2010, 12:19 PM	#26
wegeman76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Luigi Location: glenview Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 224	My 1991 sub 2 tone was near perfect. To be honest much better quality control compared to today's rolex.

1 February 2010, 12:28 PM	#28
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	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.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

1 February 2010, 12:47 PM	#30
wegeman76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Luigi Location: glenview Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 224	Lol yep we are anal and nuts abouts defects

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