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Old 6 August 2018, 09:40 PM   #1
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Small bump on Submariner dial

Long time lurker here in need of a little help from you experts...
I have just traded for a 2003 Submariner which I really like but after having it on for a day, I spotted a little bump on the center of the dial. Only visible when the light is right and reflecting. It’s like the hands are pushed down from where they rise through the dial. I wonder how would you feel about that. Do you consider this a deal breaker or won’t care at all? Here's a video I recorded for reference:
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Old 6 August 2018, 10:48 PM   #2
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Long time lurker here in need of a little help from you experts...
I have just traded for a 2003 Submariner which I really like but after having it on for a day, I spotted a little bump on the center of the dial. Only visible when the light is right and reflecting. It’s like the hands are pushed down from where they rise through the dial. I wonder how would you feel about that. Do you consider this a deal breaker or won’t care at all? Here's a video I recorded for reference:
That's usual for a rolex laquered dial.
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Old 7 August 2018, 12:31 AM   #3
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Pretty common.
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Old 7 August 2018, 01:14 AM   #4
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I have the same also, so it’s just normal..
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Old 7 August 2018, 04:32 AM   #5
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I have the same also, so it’s just normal..
surely not "normal" but it can happen
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Old 7 August 2018, 05:36 PM   #6
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Well, good to know it can happen.
Thanks for the responses.
So I guess it doesn't have an effect on resale value?
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Old 7 August 2018, 11:19 PM   #7
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Well, good to know it can happen.
Thanks for the responses.
So I guess it doesn't have an effect on resale value?
It may?
I personally would not buy or pay as much - others may not notice or care
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Old 8 August 2018, 12:35 AM   #8
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It may?
I personally would not buy or pay as much - others may not notice or care
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This is a well documented 'feature' of lacquered Rolex dials.

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f23/me...1068683-3.html
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Old 8 August 2018, 12:39 AM   #9
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It's normal.
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Old 8 August 2018, 04:45 AM   #10
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Well, good to know it can happen.
Thanks for the responses.
So I guess it doesn't have an effect on resale value?
No, it is not a "can happen" thing; it is how it is made. This is a very common technique in sheet metal work to strengthen a stamped hole. It did not occur while installing the hands or anything else.. .
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Old 8 August 2018, 06:37 AM   #11
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I agree that it's normal.

I know my Rolex watches have that feature.
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