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333president · 3 June 2016, 08:13 AM

Hey Guys,
I just bought a new 116622 - YM Blue Dial from my AD. It's a 2016 model. The date is really small! It's so weird, it barely looks magnified. Much smaller than all of my other date models. I'd post a pic, but it's hard to tell in a photo.

Is there a known issue with new dates being smaller? The dealer said this has been a common complaint on the forum. I searched, but didn't find anything about it.

It doesn't look bad, I just want to make sure it's not a defect. Does anyone know anything about this? Thanks!

Daytona88 · 3 June 2016, 08:16 AM

This has been a sporadic issue with a lot of Rolex watches with cyclops over the last few years. It is covered under warranty. If you recently bought it through the forum (I saw it posted a few days ago), it was known by the seller in looking into his former thread starts on the forum.

333president · 3 June 2016, 08:19 AM

I actually bought it from my AD, Rottermond in Brighton, MI!

ronricks · 3 June 2016, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 333president

I actually bought it from my AD, Rottermond in Brighton, MI!

Have them fix it.

Daytona88 · 3 June 2016, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 333president

I actually bought it from my AD, Rottermond in Brighton, MI!

I would get it fixed, too

333president · 3 June 2016, 08:52 AM

The more I think about it though, I don't know that it's actually a defect. The YM next too it in the case, had the same date size. I compared them. And when I look online, it appears that the 2016's do have smaller dates from previous year YM's.

Maybe I am wrong, but I am leaning towards thinking it's normal.

Daytona88 · 3 June 2016, 10:26 AM

There are tons of threads about this and it is my understanding that it is hit and miss. Rolex will not admit any wrongdoing but seem to approve a replacement at no charge, under warranty.

watchwatcher · 3 June 2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytona88

There are tons of threads about this and it is my understanding that it is hit and miss. Rolex will not admit any wrongdoing but seem to approve a replacement at no charge, under warranty.

This is my understanding as well.

GFONG · 3 June 2016, 11:39 AM

Do you go into Rolex website to check the photo?

Please also post the photo of your watch.

joli160 · 3 June 2016, 06:16 PM

It's not a defect, just a different cyclops. But if you don't like it it's an easy fix.

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 3 June 2016, 06:58 PM

A change of crystal and a week wasted will solve the problem..

roamingcat · 3 June 2016, 07:10 PM

This is a common issue. I took mine back to RSC and they replaced the cyclop at no cost.

airchitect · 3 June 2016, 07:47 PM

Get it fixed!!

1William · 3 June 2016, 09:08 PM

Get it fixed and enjoy a nice watch.

3 June 2016, 08:13 AM	#1
333president "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Novi MI Posts: 232	Small Date? YM Hey Guys, I just bought a new 116622 - YM Blue Dial from my AD. It's a 2016 model. The date is really small! It's so weird, it barely looks magnified. Much smaller than all of my other date models. I'd post a pic, but it's hard to tell in a photo. Is there a known issue with new dates being smaller? The dealer said this has been a common complaint on the forum. I searched, but didn't find anything about it. It doesn't look bad, I just want to make sure it's not a defect. Does anyone know anything about this? Thanks!

3 June 2016, 06:16 PM	#10
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,735	It's not a defect, just a different cyclops. But if you don't like it it's an easy fix. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

3 June 2016, 08:16 AM	#2
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,612	This has been a sporadic issue with a lot of Rolex watches with cyclops over the last few years. It is covered under warranty. If you recently bought it through the forum (I saw it posted a few days ago), it was known by the seller in looking into his former thread starts on the forum.

3 June 2016, 08:19 AM	#3
333president "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Novi MI Posts: 232	I actually bought it from my AD, Rottermond in Brighton, MI!

3 June 2016, 08:52 AM	#6
333president "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Novi MI Posts: 232	The more I think about it though, I don't know that it's actually a defect. The YM next too it in the case, had the same date size. I compared them. And when I look online, it appears that the 2016's do have smaller dates from previous year YM's. Maybe I am wrong, but I am leaning towards thinking it's normal.

3 June 2016, 10:26 AM	#7
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,612	There are tons of threads about this and it is my understanding that it is hit and miss. Rolex will not admit any wrongdoing but seem to approve a replacement at no charge, under warranty.

3 June 2016, 11:39 AM	#9
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	Do you go into Rolex website to check the photo? Please also post the photo of your watch.

3 June 2016, 06:58 PM	#11
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,645	A change of crystal and a week wasted will solve the problem..

3 June 2016, 07:10 PM	#12
roamingcat "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dreamland Posts: 47	This is a common issue. I took mine back to RSC and they replaced the cyclop at no cost.

3 June 2016, 07:47 PM	#13
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	Get it fixed!!

3 June 2016, 09:08 PM	#14
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,540	Get it fixed and enjoy a nice watch.

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