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Rolex1982 · 21 August 2022, 12:10 AM

Hi all,

I was looking at my GMT meteorite with a loop and noticed that the red paint wasn’t nice and straight at the end of the GMT hand stick. First i found this really weird so i started looking at pictures from watches for sale on chrono24 and also on pictures from AD. This one from Petite Geneve shows exactly what i mean. Is this common with the GMT hand? More people noticed this? I didn’t see it on my batman. I thought Rolex was known for it’s perfectness and finishes.

beshannon · 21 August 2022, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex1982

I thought Rolex was known for it’s perfectness and finishes.

Why?

Rolex1982 · 21 August 2022, 12:41 AM

Call it naive.. still love the watch though :)

TimepieceRPP · 21 August 2022, 12:47 AM

I believe not many people would say Rolex "was known for it’s perfectness and finishes", Rolex is not like PP, VC or A Lange, of course they are different levels.

rolexjackson · 21 August 2022, 01:00 AM

This guy….

https://youtu.be/hKrJOMaFuyA

skipstar · 21 August 2022, 01:17 AM

Leave the loop in the drawer and admire the heck out of that masterpiece…. I am waiting for one of those bad boys and I can’t wait.

thekman · 21 August 2022, 01:31 AM

"I thought Rolex was known for it’s perfectness and finishes"
perfect finishing is literally the last thing Rolex is known for in the watch community.

TheWatchmen · 21 August 2022, 01:34 AM

Sounds like a really tough day, hang in there, life isn’t that bad.

Shaitan · 21 August 2022, 01:42 AM

Common flaw with some GMT hands. You’re not alone there

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Mifune · 21 August 2022, 01:45 AM

jesus... what's wrong with some people.

Rolex1982 · 21 August 2022, 01:49 AM

Thnx for the replies and the YT link. Confirmed my suspicions.

And to the negative persons. Definitely didn’t expect those negative reactions. Sorry for being a detailled person. Just asking a question. I thought it was a community here where you can ask questions and share experiences. Not all people are equal so different people notice different things. :)

Goupax · 21 August 2022, 02:04 AM

All Rolex painted hands have those flaws to varying extents: Explorer II, GMT Master, Yachtmaster, etc. If you want perfect looking hands, unpainted gold hands are the way to go or just drop the loupe. I have always thought they were meant to look at caseback movements for high horology watches, but obviously Rolex does not allow you to do that.

RichM · 21 August 2022, 02:44 AM

Just wanted to say that’s a lovely piece.

Rolex1982 · 21 August 2022, 02:48 AM

Thnx, really love it myself. The dial is beautifull. The texture is really nice. That’s why i looped the watch :)

4 Aussies · 21 August 2022, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by skipstar

Leave the loop in the drawer and admire the heck out of that masterpiece…. I am waiting for one of those bad boys and I can’t wait.

I'm with Kevin!! I would send it back to RSC and demand a discount!!

I just checked mine with a 10X loupe, and it's spot on.

Rolex1982 · 21 August 2022, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 4 Aussies

I'm with Kevin!! I would send it back to RSC and demand a discount!!

I just checked mine with a 10X loupe, and it's spot on.

I guess i’m one of the few who look at their watches with a loupe. Mine is 30x actually. I’m not looking for imperfections, i’m admirering a beautifull watch/dail. I like looking at details. But i learned not to share that here. :p did the same with my daytona meteorite from 2004. Also a beautifull watch.

mario1971 · 21 August 2022, 03:31 AM

At least it is known to be the original.

It is not worth turning the river back with a stick ...

saltyandwet · 21 August 2022, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex1982

Hi all,

I was looking at my GMT meteorite with a loop and noticed that the red paint wasn’t nice and straight at the end of the GMT hand stick. First i found this really weird so i started looking at pictures from watches for sale on chrono24 and also on pictures from AD. This one from Petite Geneve shows exactly what i mean. Is this common with the GMT hand? More people noticed this? I didn’t see it on my batman. I thought Rolex was known for it’s perfectness and finishes.

don't overthink it bruh. Sometimes it's better to not know. This way it's as perfect as you think it is. Same reason that you don't watch porn in HD or 1080i or 5k. You don't want to see what they REALLY look like.

AbeFroman · 21 August 2022, 04:01 AM

It’s normal.

ltmgeller · 21 August 2022, 04:21 AM

The poorer my vision gets the more I love my watches.

Brian Page · 21 August 2022, 04:29 AM

Put away the loupe

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Laostuh · 21 August 2022, 04:30 AM

What a nice problem to have.

nachopc · 21 August 2022, 04:55 AM

Just check mine and is perfect.
I agree with him it has to be perfect. Sorry guys.

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Bizcut1 · 21 August 2022, 05:55 AM

The loupe is not helpful.

Jocke · 21 August 2022, 05:58 AM

Bad painted hands are pretty normal.

binArt · 21 August 2022, 06:07 AM

It could be distortion in the photo, but it looks like the printing is uneven on the minute track.

Bazil · 21 August 2022, 09:13 PM

What a dial though …. Lovely watch

Number3 · 21 August 2022, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWatchmen

Sounds like a really tough day, hang in there, life isn’t that bad.

Haha.

brandrea · 21 August 2022, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

The poorer my vision gets the more I love my watches.

JayHantz · 21 August 2022, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Page

Put away the loupe

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This. Just enjoy the watch.

21 August 2022, 12:10 AM	#1
Rolex1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Ron the Stoic Location: Netherlands Watch: GMT Meteorite Posts: 1,352	GMT Meteorite Hi all, I was looking at my GMT meteorite with a loop and noticed that the red paint wasn’t nice and straight at the end of the GMT hand stick. First i found this really weird so i started looking at pictures from watches for sale on chrono24 and also on pictures from AD. This one from Petite Geneve shows exactly what i mean. Is this common with the GMT hand? More people noticed this? I didn’t see it on my batman. I thought Rolex was known for it’s perfectness and finishes.

21 August 2022, 01:17 AM	#6
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	Leave the loop in the drawer and admire the heck out of that masterpiece…. I am waiting for one of those bad boys and I can’t wait. __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

21 August 2022, 01:31 AM	#7
thekman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Boston Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,051	"I thought Rolex was known for it’s perfectness and finishes" perfect finishing is literally the last thing Rolex is known for in the watch community. __________________ Rolex \| AP \| Cartier \| VC \| Lange Follow me www.instagram.com/subs.n.scrubs

21 August 2022, 02:44 AM	#13
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,650	Just wanted to say that’s a lovely piece. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

21 August 2022, 03:31 AM	#17
mario1971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mariusz Location: Poland, EU Watch: Rolex/ALS/Chopard Posts: 2,655	At least it is known to be the original. It is not worth turning the river back with a stick ... __________________ This is my opinion and I fully support it

21 August 2022, 12:41 AM	#3
Rolex1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Ron the Stoic Location: Netherlands Watch: GMT Meteorite Posts: 1,352	Call it naive.. still love the watch though :)

21 August 2022, 12:47 AM	#4
TimepieceRPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1,120	I believe not many people would say Rolex "was known for it’s perfectness and finishes", Rolex is not like PP, VC or A Lange, of course they are different levels.

21 August 2022, 01:00 AM	#5
rolexjackson 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Jackson Location: USA Watch: Sub, GMT, Daytona Posts: 2,626	This guy…. https://youtu.be/hKrJOMaFuyA

21 August 2022, 01:34 AM	#8
TheWatchmen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,363	Sounds like a really tough day, hang in there, life isn’t that bad.

21 August 2022, 01:42 AM	#9
Shaitan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: London Posts: 546	Common flaw with some GMT hands. You’re not alone there Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 August 2022, 01:45 AM	#10
Mifune Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: here AND there... Posts: 2,240	jesus... what's wrong with some people.

21 August 2022, 01:49 AM	#11
Rolex1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Ron the Stoic Location: Netherlands Watch: GMT Meteorite Posts: 1,352	Thnx for the replies and the YT link. Confirmed my suspicions. And to the negative persons. Definitely didn’t expect those negative reactions. Sorry for being a detailled person. Just asking a question. I thought it was a community here where you can ask questions and share experiences. Not all people are equal so different people notice different things. :)

21 August 2022, 02:04 AM	#12
Goupax "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Canada Posts: 116	All Rolex painted hands have those flaws to varying extents: Explorer II, GMT Master, Yachtmaster, etc. If you want perfect looking hands, unpainted gold hands are the way to go or just drop the loupe. I have always thought they were meant to look at caseback movements for high horology watches, but obviously Rolex does not allow you to do that.

21 August 2022, 02:48 AM	#14
Rolex1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Ron the Stoic Location: Netherlands Watch: GMT Meteorite Posts: 1,352	Thnx, really love it myself. The dial is beautifull. The texture is really nice. That’s why i looped the watch :)

21 August 2022, 04:01 AM	#19
AbeFroman Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chez Quis Posts: 571	It’s normal.

21 August 2022, 04:21 AM	#20
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,526	The poorer my vision gets the more I love my watches. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 August 2022, 04:29 AM	#21
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,623	Put away the loupe Sent from my SM-S908U1 using Tapatalk

21 August 2022, 04:30 AM	#22
Laostuh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 947	What a nice problem to have.

21 August 2022, 04:55 AM	#23
nachopc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Nash Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Only Posts: 1,577	Just check mine and is perfect. I agree with him it has to be perfect. Sorry guys. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

21 August 2022, 05:55 AM	#24
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,249	The loupe is not helpful.

21 August 2022, 05:58 AM	#25
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Bad painted hands are pretty normal. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

21 August 2022, 06:07 AM	#26
binArt Banned Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Tommy's Garden Watch: 16600 Posts: 461	It could be distortion in the photo, but it looks like the printing is uneven on the minute track.

21 August 2022, 09:13 PM	#27
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,460	What a dial though …. Lovely watch __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

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