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justin81 · 1 September 2018, 09:40 AM

I thought this was a water spot, and then realized neither WristClean nor blue Dawn soap removed it.

Any thoughts or ideas what else to try? I don’t know what caused it. It looks like a chemical stain but I have no idea what it would be from.

Burlington · 1 September 2018, 09:46 AM

Does the surface feel any different on it, like it’s been etched by something ?

Could it be abrasion on the case ?

justin81 · 1 September 2018, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burlington

Does the surface feel any different on it, like it’s been etched by something ?

Could it be abrasion on the case ?

Not at all that I can tell. It feels completely smooth.

J!m · 1 September 2018, 10:03 AM

Try a sunshine cloth.

If it takes more than that, I’d wait until service.

We’re you using any household chemicals? Something like CLR might cause discoloration as it removes the oxide, but otherwise I can’t think of something around the house that’ll etch 904 stainless.

DahMan · 1 September 2018, 10:49 AM

Looks like they missed a polish, an AD should be able to buff it, in a minute. No problem

Rose Gold · 1 September 2018, 11:11 AM

That looks like a weld repair to me.

Juclaq · 1 September 2018, 11:25 AM

That looks like a chemical stain. I had something similar awhile back. It was on my Bulova when I was working with some chemical when i was in the lab. I had to have a professional polish to remove it

037 · 1 September 2018, 11:28 AM

Were any Lego figures using it as a bike or skateboard ramp?

Sorry, I have nothing.

I'd need to see it with a loupe to make a call.

Pureform · 1 September 2018, 11:42 AM

thats patina makes the watch worth more...

justin81 · 1 September 2018, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J!m

Try a sunshine cloth.

If it takes more than that, I’d wait until service.

We’re you using any household chemicals? Something like CLR might cause discoloration as it removes the oxide, but otherwise I can’t think of something around the house that’ll etch 904 stainless.

I used some glass cleaner and Scubbing Bubbles last weekend but just noticed this spot yesterday. You’re probably right, though. I really can’t think of anything else that it could be. I hope it polishes out and didn’t etch too deep.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DahMan

Looks like they missed a polish, an AD should be able to buff it, in a minute. No problem

Thanks, I might stop into the AD this weekend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rose Gold

That looks like a weld repair to me.

Bought new from AD 9 months ago. The spot wasn’t there a week ago.

MUSTAQT · 1 September 2018, 01:34 PM

It appears your BLNR has a certain auto-immune disease???

offrdmania · 1 September 2018, 01:45 PM

It could be a polishing burn.

roosvelt · 1 September 2018, 08:20 PM

I think scrubbing bubbles is over the top when cleaning a watch.Anyway the entire case would be showing signs that cleaning agents did this. I think that is a metal impurity.

nektar · 1 September 2018, 08:57 PM

It is not you... Ask the AD!

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Rocket launcher · 1 September 2018, 09:19 PM

Looks like a weld repair has tarnished...

1William · 1 September 2018, 09:55 PM

Looks like a stain. Take it to the AD and see what they say. No polish.

Oyster Al · 1 September 2018, 10:02 PM

Rubbing alcohol on a q tip and gently rubbing on spot should remove it. It worked for me

schoolboy · 1 September 2018, 10:12 PM

Let us know what the AD says or recommends OP.

Good luck!

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justin81 · 2 September 2018, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roosvelt

I think scrubbing bubbles is over the top when cleaning a watch.Anyway the entire case would be showing signs that cleaning agents did this. I think that is a metal impurity.

I was cleaning my bathroom, not the watch

WS9D · 2 September 2018, 01:30 AM

Try a little cape cod cloth perhaps to see if its just superficial

justin81 · 2 September 2018, 07:56 AM

Update: AD was able to remove the spot in a few minutes. They said they had seen similar superficial stains before. One was caused by cologne.

I’m betting it was the ammonia in the glass cleaner I used on my windows.

All good now. Thanks for all the suggestions.

DahMan · 2 September 2018, 08:21 AM

Told you so

Beckster · 2 September 2018, 09:38 AM

Any idea as to what they used? Glad you were able to sort it out.

Juclaq · 2 September 2018, 01:25 PM

I told you that it was a chemical stain

roosvelt · 2 September 2018, 07:02 PM

I'm bad,I thought you were using scrubbing bubbles to clean your watch lol.

1William · 2 September 2018, 09:49 PM

Glad you got it sorted out. Nice watch.

Psijason · 3 September 2018, 11:22 AM

Great post! Thanks for sharing. Nothing like that on my watches at the moment but if I ever get one I'll know it's an easy fix.

Luciano Oliveira · 3 September 2018, 01:05 PM

Impressive, I never imagined that steel, especially Rolex steel, was sensitive to ammonia. I learned something new to take into consideration. Thank you op to upgrade the wire.

juliatom543 · 3 September 2018, 06:00 PM

Great post

jagwar.jim · 3 September 2018, 06:28 PM

I'm amazed that after 9 months of ownership it looks like it has no scratches!

I've had mine 2 months, the bracelet doesn't look anything like as good as yours

1 September 2018, 09:40 AM	#1
justin81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Justin Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 211	Stain or discoloration on my BLNR case I thought this was a water spot, and then realized neither WristClean nor blue Dawn soap removed it. Any thoughts or ideas what else to try? I don’t know what caused it. It looks like a chemical stain but I have no idea what it would be from.

1 September 2018, 09:46 AM	#2
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,641	Does the surface feel any different on it, like it’s been etched by something ? Could it be abrasion on the case ? __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

1 September 2018, 11:11 AM	#6
Rose Gold "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Joe Location: North Carolina Watch: er in the rye Posts: 234	That looks like a weld repair to me. __________________ 2018 Rose Gold Daytona (116505) with Rose Gold Dial and Black Sub-Dials.

1 September 2018, 01:45 PM	#12
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,991	It could be a polishing burn. __________________ TRF Member 11738

2 September 2018, 09:38 AM	#23
Beckster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 836	Any idea as to what they used? Glad you were able to sort it out. __________________ Rolex Only Please

1 September 2018, 10:03 AM	#4
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	Try a sunshine cloth. If it takes more than that, I’d wait until service. We’re you using any household chemicals? Something like CLR might cause discoloration as it removes the oxide, but otherwise I can’t think of something around the house that’ll etch 904 stainless.

1 September 2018, 10:49 AM	#5
DahMan Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 635	Looks like they missed a polish, an AD should be able to buff it, in a minute. No problem

1 September 2018, 11:25 AM	#7
Juclaq "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: SoCal Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 158	That looks like a chemical stain. I had something similar awhile back. It was on my Bulova when I was working with some chemical when i was in the lab. I had to have a professional polish to remove it

1 September 2018, 11:28 AM	#8
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Were any Lego figures using it as a bike or skateboard ramp? Sorry, I have nothing. I'd need to see it with a loupe to make a call.

1 September 2018, 11:42 AM	#9
Pureform Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 278	thats patina makes the watch worth more...

1 September 2018, 01:34 PM	#11
MUSTAQT Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 111	It appears your BLNR has a certain auto-immune disease???

1 September 2018, 08:20 PM	#13
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	I think scrubbing bubbles is over the top when cleaning a watch.Anyway the entire case would be showing signs that cleaning agents did this. I think that is a metal impurity.

1 September 2018, 08:57 PM	#14
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	It is not you... Ask the AD! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 September 2018, 09:19 PM	#15
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	Looks like a weld repair has tarnished...

1 September 2018, 09:55 PM	#16
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,595	Looks like a stain. Take it to the AD and see what they say. No polish.

1 September 2018, 10:02 PM	#17
Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,546	Rubbing alcohol on a q tip and gently rubbing on spot should remove it. It worked for me

1 September 2018, 10:12 PM	#18
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Let us know what the AD says or recommends OP. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 September 2018, 01:30 AM	#20
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,414	Try a little cape cod cloth perhaps to see if its just superficial

2 September 2018, 07:56 AM	#21
justin81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Justin Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 211	Update: AD was able to remove the spot in a few minutes. They said they had seen similar superficial stains before. One was caused by cologne. I’m betting it was the ammonia in the glass cleaner I used on my windows. All good now. Thanks for all the suggestions.

2 September 2018, 08:21 AM	#22
DahMan Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 635	Told you so

2 September 2018, 01:25 PM	#24
Juclaq "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: SoCal Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 158	I told you that it was a chemical stain

2 September 2018, 07:02 PM	#25
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	I'm bad,I thought you were using scrubbing bubbles to clean your watch lol.

2 September 2018, 09:49 PM	#26
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,595	Glad you got it sorted out. Nice watch.

3 September 2018, 11:22 AM	#27
Psijason "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jason Location: Boston Watch: Seamster 300 Green Posts: 1,617	Great post! Thanks for sharing. Nothing like that on my watches at the moment but if I ever get one I'll know it's an easy fix.

3 September 2018, 01:05 PM	#28
Luciano Oliveira "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: 1P/Halley Posts: 118	Impressive, I never imagined that steel, especially Rolex steel, was sensitive to ammonia. I learned something new to take into consideration. Thank you op to upgrade the wire.

3 September 2018, 06:00 PM	#29
juliatom543 Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: oakland gardens, Posts: 3	Great post

3 September 2018, 06:28 PM	#30
jagwar.jim "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: UK Watch: BLNR Posts: 34	I'm amazed that after 9 months of ownership it looks like it has no scratches! I've had mine 2 months, the bracelet doesn't look anything like as good as yours

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