Deepsea JC 126660 imperfections

[zabadoodly]

Hi Guys, i have a question, i am the owner of a '22 deepsea 126660 which i bought from a reputable grey dealer. While wearing the Deepsea for a while i noticed some minor imperfections and i am just wondering if this is normal for a Rolex nowadays? They are not huge imperfections and after seeing some of them i also investigated the watch with a 5x juweler loupe, i think i should not have done that because i noticed even more imperfections . Anyway, i still enjoy the watch but i would like to hear some opinions of experienced Rolex users here what to expect and if this is normal. Below are the imperfections i noticed and I also added some pictures.

The imperfections are:

- I find the bezel quite easy to rotate, this causes the dial to sometimes turn by accident. It has also some minor play between clicks.
- The lume on the bezel is not centered with the triangular lume on the dial.
- The white Rolex crown on top of the dial is not centered with the Triangular lume.
- There is some debris on the dial next to the first E of DEEPSEA. This is not visible with the naked eye, only on a zoomed in picture or with 5x loupe.
- There is some debris on the dial between and above the 8 and 0 of the text 128000. This is not visible with the naked eye, only on a zoomed in picture or with 5x loupe.
- The date is not properly aligned top/bottom. There is less white on top than below.

The pictures i made are not perfect pictures but it gives an idea what I mean. I look forward to hear your opinions. Note that i still enjoy the watch, i am just curious of others opinions and experiences.

Pictures:

Picture1 (I put a thin vertical red line through the axis so aligment is visible)
Picture2 (Debris on dial circled in red, rest is dust on glass)
Picture3 (Date window)

[Carguy87]

I can’t open the photos; maybe try uploading through the Tapatalk app? I have an AD purchased 2022 JC as well so I’ll try to help if I can!

[zabadoodly]

Originally Posted by Carguy87

I can’t open the photos; maybe try uploading through the Tapatalk app? I have an AD purchased 2022 JC as well so I’ll try to help if I can!

Thanks! You can now open the pictures with the links and also enlarge them, i used the ImgBB to upload them.

[joli160]

Nothing out of the ordinary.
Throw away the loupe, imagine what you would see with 10X or 20X

[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum.

I didn’t open the links, but the things describe seem relatively normal (except debris on the dial). If you really want you can send to RSC and they can clean it up.

As for the bezel rotating, that’s pretty normal. I had the same with DBlue and SD43, they turned easily

[Carguy87]

Ok now the links are working (I may have clicked on them before your photos were fully uploaded). Everything looks normal to me! My AD purchased JC has what looks like the end of a strand of hair under my crystal near the 7 o clock marker. I’ve decided to live with it because (last I researched it) all Deepseas are only serviced at Dallas RSC because they have the big expensive machine to test the water resistance, so service times are longer and I’ve heard stories of watches coming back with more debris under the crystal than they went in with.

Plus my 32 series movement isn’t running within COSC anyways and I’ve already put a hairline scratch in the crystal, so I’m gonna just send it in during year four of my ownership and get the movement fixed for free and pay for a new crystal at the same time. YMMV

[zabadoodly]

Many thanks for your replies, it is good to know that most of the things are within specification and/or normal. As for the debris on the dial i can live with that and maybe with a next service i can get it removed. Well, it doesn’t bother me as it is not visible with the naked eye. And yes that loupe, haha, better throw that in the bin.

I have also tested my watch on a Weishi 1900 and it seems it is running well within specifications. Here are the results for whom might be interested:

JC Deepsea ‘22 126660
Angle set at 53 degrees.

After full wind:
Amplitude dial up: 278 (rate: +2s/d)
Amplitude 6 up: 235 (rate: +1s/d)
Amplitude dial down: 270 (rate: +2s/d)
Amplitude 3 up: 236 (rate: +2s/d)
Amplitude 9 up: 240 (rate: -2s/d)

After 12h:

Amplitude dial up: 270 (rate: +2s/d)
Amplitude 6 up: 221 (rate: +1s/d)
Amplitude dial down: 257 (rate: +3s/d)
Amplitude 9 up: 231 (rate: -1s/d)
Amplitude 3 up: 219 (rate: +2s/d)

After 24h:

Amplitude dial up: 256 (rate: +1s/d)
Amplitude 6 up: 208 (rate: -2s/d)
Amplitude dial down: 247 (rate: +2s/d)
Amplitude 9 up: 210 (rate: -2s/d)
Amplitude 3 up: 219 (rate: +1s/d)


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[padi56]

Afraid loupes timegrapher machines can and often will be a new Rolex watch owner worst enemy just wear your watch in good health for the next 20 odd years that's far more important.

[Mystro]

You’re gonna need to keep things in context with Rolex. Between your Timergraph and Loupe, you are doomed to eventually find something that is not 100% if you look hard enough.

[whattimeyougot]

Every Rolex has imperfections if you look close enough. Wear it and enjoy it. These are hardly imperfections in my eyes.


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[zabadoodly]

Yes i agree, wear and enjoy .


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[ChronoZach]

Nothing is perfect, not even a Rolex, quality product yes most definitely. 100% nope.
I would just enjoy your JC it’s a beautiful watch. I’m sure, if we all take a look with a loupe we would find something wrong.

Cheers,

[zabadoodly]

I am glad to read all the honest opinions here, on some other forums some people are just ignorant and don’t want to admit any imperfections on their rolexes. Good to be here! :) Not everything is always perfect.

[cascadez71]

Originally Posted by zabadoodly

Many thanks for your replies, it is good to know that most of the things are within specification and/or normal. As for the debris on the dial i can live with that and maybe with a next service i can get it removed. Well, it doesn’t bother me as it is not visible with the naked eye. And yes that loupe, haha, better throw that in the bin.

I have also tested my watch on a Weishi 1900 and it seems it is running well within specifications. Here are the results for whom might be interested:

JC Deepsea ‘22 126660
Angle set at 53 degrees.

After full wind:
Amplitude dial up: 278 (rate: +2s/d)
Amplitude 6 up: 235 (rate: +1s/d)
Amplitude dial down: 270 (rate: +2s/d)
Amplitude 3 up: 236 (rate: +2s/d)
Amplitude 9 up: 240 (rate: -2s/d)

After 12h:

Amplitude dial up: 270 (rate: +2s/d)
Amplitude 6 up: 221 (rate: +1s/d)
Amplitude dial down: 257 (rate: +3s/d)
Amplitude 9 up: 231 (rate: -1s/d)
Amplitude 3 up: 219 (rate: +2s/d)

After 24h:

Amplitude dial up: 256 (rate: +1s/d)
Amplitude 6 up: 208 (rate: -2s/d)
Amplitude dial down: 247 (rate: +2s/d)
Amplitude 9 up: 210 (rate: -2s/d)
Amplitude 3 up: 219 (rate: +1s/d)


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Those seem great. I would only bother with timegrapher if you notice massive drop off in timekeeping as worn. Or like once every couple years or whatever.

My movement was great until it wasn't. I don't touch the timegrapher except to check after repair or if something is off from wrist wear.

[mpkRolex]

Originally Posted by zabadoodly

Hi Guys, i have a question, i am the owner of a '22 deepsea 126660 which i bought from a reputable grey dealer. While wearing the Deepsea for a while i noticed some minor imperfections and i am just wondering if this is normal for a Rolex nowadays? They are not huge imperfections and after seeing some of them i also investigated the watch with a 5x juweler loupe, i think i should not have done that because i noticed even more imperfections . Anyway, i still enjoy the watch but i would like to hear some opinions of experienced Rolex users here what to expect and if this is normal. Below are the imperfections i noticed and I also added some pictures.

The imperfections are:

- I find the bezel quite easy to rotate, this causes the dial to sometimes turn by accident. It has also some minor play between clicks.
- The lume on the bezel is not centered with the triangular lume on the dial.
- The white Rolex crown on top of the dial is not centered with the Triangular lume.
- There is some debris on the dial next to the first E of DEEPSEA. This is not visible with the naked eye, only on a zoomed in picture or with 5x loupe.
- There is some debris on the dial between and above the 8 and 0 of the text 128000. This is not visible with the naked eye, only on a zoomed in picture or with 5x loupe.
- The date is not properly aligned top/bottom. There is less white on top than below.

The pictures i made are not perfect pictures but it gives an idea what I mean. I look forward to hear your opinions. Note that i still enjoy the watch, i am just curious of others opinions and experiences.

Pictures:

Picture1 (I put a thin vertical red line through the axis so aligment is visible)
Picture2 (Debris on dial circled in red, rest is dust on glass)
Picture3 (Date window)

Throw away the loupe and focus on the beauty. Imperfections are everywhere

[garyk]

I’ve never noticed imperfections on any of my Rolex watches. I go to the eye doctor on Monday!!

[Kevin of Larchmont]

I don’t own a loupe therefore my Rolexes are perfect.

[hojlund]

the white dots on the blue dial are quite noticeable to me to be honest.

[1William]

Just wear the watch and enjoy it. You are not describing anything that is not usual.

[returntorolex]

Originally Posted by zabadoodly

Hi Guys, i have a question, i am the owner of a '22 deepsea 126660 which i bought from a reputable grey dealer. While wearing the Deepsea for a while i noticed some minor imperfections and i am just wondering if this is normal for a Rolex nowadays? They are not huge imperfections and after seeing some of them i also investigated the watch with a 5x juweler loupe, i think i should not have done that because i noticed even more imperfections . Anyway, i still enjoy the watch but i would like to hear some opinions of experienced Rolex users here what to expect and if this is normal. Below are the imperfections i noticed and I also added some pictures.

The imperfections are:

- I find the bezel quite easy to rotate, this causes the dial to sometimes turn by accident. It has also some minor play between clicks.
- The lume on the bezel is not centered with the triangular lume on the dial.
- The white Rolex crown on top of the dial is not centered with the Triangular lume.
- There is some debris on the dial next to the first E of DEEPSEA. This is not visible with the naked eye, only on a zoomed in picture or with 5x loupe.
- There is some debris on the dial between and above the 8 and 0 of the text 128000. This is not visible with the naked eye, only on a zoomed in picture or with 5x loupe.
- The date is not properly aligned top/bottom. There is less white on top than below.

The pictures i made are not perfect pictures but it gives an idea what I mean. I look forward to hear your opinions. Note that i still enjoy the watch, i am just curious of others opinions and experiences.

Pictures:

Picture1 (I put a thin vertical red line through the axis so aligment is visible)
Picture2 (Debris on dial circled in red, rest is dust on glass)
Picture3 (Date window)

Do you plan on getting your DSSD wet? Honest question.

[dmash]

I've had multiple Rolex with debris on the dial/under the crystal. If you want to wait, HQ will service it and remove said debris. However then you run the risk of the watch running differently and/or minor scratches on watch from servicing.

[travisb]

The loupe is your enemy.
Enjoy your Deepsea. I have the same reference and love everything about it.

[Ron P]

Whats next? Searching for imperfections with a microscope at 25x time magnification?
If you would look at a Patek, Vacheron or Lange, it would be msot likely the same.

My opinion: If you can not see it with the “naked” eye it is more than fine.

Timegraphers are in mu opinion not meant for watchowners but for watchmakers. Proper evaluation of the results is also interrogating the combination and context off all the measurements together and measuring living up to the correct process and service documentation. Not just looking at the absolute values each on its own. And that only come with experience a watchmaker has based having had hundreds or thousands of watches on his bench.

[Calatrava r]

I prefer the bezel to turn somewhat easily like a Rolex. It can only go one way. I have had other new dive watches where the bezel is hard to turn and requires more finger pressure and grip strength than I have. Not much fun to use.

[zabadoodly]

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Do you plan on getting your DSSD wet? Honest question.

I am not a diver but i will not remove it if would go and take a swim.

[zabadoodly]

Originally Posted by dmash

I've had multiple Rolex with debris on the dial/under the crystal. If you want to wait, HQ will service it and remove said debris. However then you run the risk of the watch running differently and/or minor scratches on watch from servicing.

I agree and because of that i will leave it like it is as it is not visible to the naked eye.

[zabadoodly]

Really nice forum here, the responses are refreshing and honest and that helps me.

[jacowestt]

Thanks for sharing!
Minor imperfections like debris under magnification or slight bezel play aren’t uncommon, even with Rolex. If the issues bother you, it might be worth reaching out to the dealer or an RSC to address them. Otherwise, if they don’t affect your enjoyment, I’d focus on the overall experience of owning such an incredible watch!

[SubDate]

“from a reputable grey dealer” ….

[zabadoodly]

Originally Posted by SubDate

“from a reputable grey dealer” ….

This kind of reaction is of absolutely no use to anyone. Based on nothing, no explanation and just plain stupid. If you are bored, go do it somewhere else.