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rolexOcean · 18 February 2014, 12:05 PM

Hi everyone,

I've been reading some recent threads and the one which made me worried is the "Lume Dots Problem" thread. As per the PO, the superluminova has badly been applied and caused the lume markers of his GMT to look uneven.

After reading this thread, I went to check my Submariner markers and was like

Actually, the markers on my sub are not as bad as the PO of this thread but I noticed that there is a small area on the 12 hour marker which is uneven. Moreover, I noticed a small grey line on the 6 hour marker.

So here is my question.... Before I visit my AD, I would like to know if you guys think this is normal or not.

Thank you

ecsub44 · 18 February 2014, 12:09 PM

Can you share a link to the post you're referencing?

Can you share pics of your watch?

Otherwise, I can't provide an opinion.

rolexOcean · 18 February 2014, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecsub44

Can you share a link to the post you're referencing?

Can you share pics of your watch?

Otherwise, I can't provide an opinion.

Hi this is the post :

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=337844

I will surely make pictures tomorrow morning. Sorry about that.

Thanks :)

cop414 · 18 February 2014, 12:36 PM

Yes we really need some pics before any opinions.

rolexOcean · 18 February 2014, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Yes we really need some pics before any opinions.

Here is a photo. Please look at the circled area. You will find a grey line on the marker.

subtona · 18 February 2014, 01:38 PM

Enjoy your watch.

Amez · 18 February 2014, 11:23 PM

Just smack the watch on a table. Then you'll be more worried about the ding in the case than that.

Cc1966 · 18 February 2014, 11:27 PM

I would not pursue any further action but enjoying my watch!

Baco Noir · 18 February 2014, 11:58 PM

I think you are thinking about it too much. Macro shots are bad for people with OCD.

Old Expat Beast · 19 February 2014, 12:00 AM

If you hadn't circled it, I wouldn't have found it.

cop414 · 19 February 2014, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

If you hadn't circled it, I wouldn't have found it.

+1 on this. If you magnify anything enough you're going to find a problem. The question in my mind would be can you see it with the naked eye? If you can't I'd call it good.

giftfromsaint · 20 February 2014, 09:25 PM

hello, i am the author of the thread you are referring to.

i understand you totally.

based on your picture, it is very difficult to comment on anything.

Visit the RSC if you can't help. Otherwise, enjoy it.

masterserg · 20 February 2014, 09:32 PM

Looks like a bubble. Can you see it without magnification?

bridgs · 20 February 2014, 10:08 PM

It is a little noticeable but if it is not under warranty any more, I would just mention it at the next service interval.

Bangel · 20 February 2014, 10:19 PM

If you didn't notice it until you read the thread, I really wouldn't worry about it.

CoachRolexRyan · 20 February 2014, 10:58 PM

Let go and enjoy...

rolexOcean · 3 March 2014, 12:53 AM

hi there,

i returned the watch because it was really noticeable in some shades..

The AD did not want to exchange the watch, so I requested a refund and I bought another one elsewhere.

The new one looks good; no marks on the 6 o'clock but it seems that there is some bubbles on all the round markers especially on the 1, 20 and 25.

So what do you think guys? Can you live with it or would you send it back?

Actually, I use to notice bubbles on some displayed subs in some shops. But i do not know if its normal...

Thanks

padi56 · 3 March 2014, 01:02 AM

I have decided that I am going to sell all my Rolex watches just encase after buying a lupe or other high magnification device,I might notice the tiniest bubble in a bit of lume paint. Or god forbid one of the so called alignment points might be a cats whisker out of a so called alignment. Dont think I could stand all this extra stress and worry about my Rolex watches so best sell them now before I catch this OCD and lupe madness.

Eric5964 · 3 March 2014, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexOcean

hi there,

i returned the watch because it was really noticeable in some shades..

The AD did not want to exchange the watch, so I requested a refund and I bought another one elsewhere.

The new one looks good; no marks on the 6 o'clock but it seems that there is some bubbles on all the round markers especially on the 1, 20 and 25.

So what do you think guys? Can you live with it or would you send it back?

Actually, I use to notice bubbles on some displayed subs in some shops. But i do not know if its normal...

Thanks

Why don't you inspect them BEFORE you walk out with them?

EricE

Mystro · 3 March 2014, 01:27 AM

Thats not unreasonable. I have found many on the Omega and Rolex forum that take a loupe along when picking up a watch.

FYI....A Rolex is a factory assembled watch. Keep your expectations in that spectrum of thought. They are not assembled one at a time by a master watchmaker blessed with fairy dust hands of precision.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric5964

Why don't you inspect them BEFORE you walk out with them?

EricE

Beelzy · 3 March 2014, 01:38 AM

Never loupe a modern Rolex....ever.

mruhland31 · 3 March 2014, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amez

Just smack the watch on a table. Then you'll be more worried about the ding in the case than that.

Epic. So funny

NukeMan · 3 March 2014, 01:51 AM

I would live with it, but if it really disturbs you I would recommend you to return the watch and do one more round, this time with a loupe. Good luck!

doubleroll · 3 March 2014, 01:53 AM

Doesn't warranty cover defects?

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Cc1966 · 3 March 2014, 02:35 AM

Put it back on your wrist. Then place your loupe in your palm. Now throw the loupe over a cliff mate and enjoy said watch...that's my humble advice to you. Good luck.

rolexOcean · 3 March 2014, 02:51 AM

As long as you guys believe that it is normal for new Subs to have some bubbles on the markers, I won't return it :)

Thanks for helping everyone.

Mystro · 3 March 2014, 03:02 AM

Just for fun on this quiet Sunday, I put my 18 year old TT Sub under my loupe just to see.
Rikki just did a service of this last year so his eys are better than mine and he was very critical with no contaminants on the dial. I don't believe the tritium dials have the same texture on the markers and that may be what some are seeing???? My markers don't glow anymore either. .

ndsleep612 · 3 March 2014, 03:19 AM

If your are expecting everything to be perfect, sell your Rolex and pay 5-10x for and buy an Lange or Patek. Even then, there is no guarantee that something won't be defective.

Kadhytia · 3 March 2014, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baco noir

i think you are thinking about it too much. Macro shots are bad for people with ocd.

x2

AK797 · 3 March 2014, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndsleep612

If your are expecting everything to be perfect, sell your Rolex and pay 5-10x for and buy an Lange or Patek. Even then, there is no guarantee that something won't be defective.

No way, PPs and APs have just as many QC issues, if not more than Rolex, only at their prices it hurts a lot more.

18 February 2014, 12:05 PM	#1
rolexOcean Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 39	Lume Markers Defect? Need your thoughts Hi everyone, I've been reading some recent threads and the one which made me worried is the "Lume Dots Problem" thread. As per the PO, the superluminova has badly been applied and caused the lume markers of his GMT to look uneven. After reading this thread, I went to check my Submariner markers and was like Actually, the markers on my sub are not as bad as the PO of this thread but I noticed that there is a small area on the 12 hour marker which is uneven. Moreover, I noticed a small grey line on the 6 hour marker. So here is my question.... Before I visit my AD, I would like to know if you guys think this is normal or not. Thank you

18 February 2014, 12:09 PM	#2
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Can you share a link to the post you're referencing? Can you share pics of your watch? Otherwise, I can't provide an opinion. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

18 February 2014, 12:36 PM	#4
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,816	Yes we really need some pics before any opinions. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Night Club Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

18 February 2014, 01:38 PM	#6
subtona 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,751	Enjoy your watch. __________________

18 February 2014, 11:27 PM	#8
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	I would not pursue any further action but enjoying my watch! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

18 February 2014, 11:23 PM	#7
Amez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA Posts: 185	Just smack the watch on a table. Then you'll be more worried about the ding in the case than that.

18 February 2014, 11:58 PM	#9
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 5,001	I think you are thinking about it too much. Macro shots are bad for people with OCD. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

19 February 2014, 12:00 AM	#10
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: MQ-24-7B2LLJF Posts: 28,932	If you hadn't circled it, I wouldn't have found it. __________________ _______________________

20 February 2014, 09:25 PM	#12
giftfromsaint "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Shanghai, China Posts: 11	hello, i am the author of the thread you are referring to. i understand you totally. based on your picture, it is very difficult to comment on anything. Visit the RSC if you can't help. Otherwise, enjoy it.

20 February 2014, 09:32 PM	#13
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Looks like a bubble. Can you see it without magnification? __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

20 February 2014, 10:08 PM	#14
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	It is a little noticeable but if it is not under warranty any more, I would just mention it at the next service interval.

20 February 2014, 10:19 PM	#15
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	If you didn't notice it until you read the thread, I really wouldn't worry about it.

20 February 2014, 10:58 PM	#16
CoachRolexRyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Coach Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Deep Sea Posts: 1,297	Let go and enjoy... __________________ DSSD, PAM 320, PAM 170, BR03-92

3 March 2014, 12:53 AM	#17
rolexOcean Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 39	hi there, i returned the watch because it was really noticeable in some shades.. The AD did not want to exchange the watch, so I requested a refund and I bought another one elsewhere. The new one looks good; no marks on the 6 o'clock but it seems that there is some bubbles on all the round markers especially on the 1, 20 and 25. So what do you think guys? Can you live with it or would you send it back? Actually, I use to notice bubbles on some displayed subs in some shops. But i do not know if its normal... Thanks Attached Images

3 March 2014, 01:02 AM	#18
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,225	I have decided that I am going to sell all my Rolex watches just encase after buying a lupe or other high magnification device,I might notice the tiniest bubble in a bit of lume paint. Or god forbid one of the so called alignment points might be a cats whisker out of a so called alignment. Dont think I could stand all this extra stress and worry about my Rolex watches so best sell them now before I catch this OCD and lupe madness. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

3 March 2014, 01:38 AM	#21
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	Never loupe a modern Rolex....ever.

3 March 2014, 01:51 AM	#23
NukeMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Jonas Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 988	I would live with it, but if it really disturbs you I would recommend you to return the watch and do one more round, this time with a loupe. Good luck!

3 March 2014, 01:53 AM	#24
doubleroll "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Victor Location: NY Watch: 116520 Posts: 773	Doesn't warranty cover defects? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ TRF made me do it...

3 March 2014, 02:35 AM	#25
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Put it back on your wrist. Then place your loupe in your palm. Now throw the loupe over a cliff mate and enjoy said watch...that's my humble advice to you. Good luck. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

3 March 2014, 02:51 AM	#26
rolexOcean Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 39	As long as you guys believe that it is normal for new Subs to have some bubbles on the markers, I won't return it :) Thanks for helping everyone.

3 March 2014, 03:02 AM	#27
Mystro 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,848	Just for fun on this quiet Sunday, I put my 18 year old TT Sub under my loupe just to see. Rikki just did a service of this last year so his eys are better than mine and he was very critical with no contaminants on the dial. I don't believe the tritium dials have the same texture on the markers and that may be what some are seeing???? My markers don't glow anymore either. . __________________

3 March 2014, 03:19 AM	#28
ndsleep612 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SF Watch: Ex.2. Posts: 512	If your are expecting everything to be perfect, sell your Rolex and pay 5-10x for and buy an Lange or Patek. Even then, there is no guarantee that something won't be defective.

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