Is this a speck of dust in the crystal?

[jayoxd]

Joined the club a few weeks ago but upon looking at my watch this morning I seem to have found some dust maybe?

I doubt it's supposed to be there since it's not symmetrical... Unless it's some security feature I don't know about...

[Zakalwe]

Is it not between the crystal and the bezel? Can you get a sliver of paper in there and move it?

[cop414]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Is it not between the crystal and the bezel? Can you get a sliver of paper in there and move it?

This, or try a soft toothbrush. Great looking Explorer

[jrs146]

First. Beautiful Explorer. Such a classic.

It’s really hard to tell from the pic but it does appear to be dust or dirt of some sort. Is it under the crystal?

Regardless. I wouldn’t pay any mind to it. Don’t let a tiny spec of dust take away from that awesome watch.


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[jayoxd]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Is it not between the crystal and the bezel? Can you get a sliver of paper in there and move it?

Can't move it, it seems like it's on the inside of the watch bezel that the crystal sandwiched onto it.

Originally Posted by jrs146

First. Beautiful Explorer. Such a classic.

It’s really hard to tell from the pic but it does appear to be dust or dirt of some sort. Is it under the crystal?

Regardless. I wouldn’t pay any mind to it. Don’t let a tiny spec of dust take away from that awesome watch.


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Thank you! I absolutely love the watch itself but this is driving me a bit mad. Is it worth taking back to the AD?

[mtgjr]

Originally Posted by jayoxd

Thank you! I absolutely love the watch itself but this is driving me a bit mad. Is it worth taking back to the AD?

Heck no. Just ignore it and enjoy that great watch.

[jayoxd]

Originally Posted by mtgjr

Heck no. Just ignore it and enjoy that great watch.

Seems like the consensus is to ignore it... But hypothetically if I did want to send it to the RSC would it be covered...?

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by jayoxd

Seems like the consensus is to ignore it... But hypothetically if I did want to send it to the RSC would it be covered...?

I'd guess it would. Albeit insignificant, it's your watch and you paid for it so it must be perfect to you.

[BristolCavendish]

Originally Posted by cop414

...try a soft toothbrush.

Originally Posted by jayoxd

Seems like the consensus is to ignore it... But hypothetically if I did want to send it to the RSC would it be covered...?

I'd try the soft toothbrush as well. If the speck is still there, you probably have a warranty issue albeit a minor one.

[Devildog]

Have you tried washing it ?

[jayoxd]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Have you tried washing it ?

It's not on the exterior.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by jayoxd

It's not on the exterior.

Sorry I know. I mean if you get water between the crystal and the bezel it may flush out?

[jayoxd]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Sorry I know. I mean if you get water between the crystal and the bezel it may flush out?

I'll give it a try and rinse it a bit but I would think that if water can dislodge this from the inside then I'd have a bigger problem at hand.

[morimotom]

One of those things you can’t unsee. I’d have it removed.

[Boaters]

Give it a bath and see what happens maybe it will disappear.

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by Boaters

Give it a bath and see what happens maybe it will disappear.

x2 Shower might be better. Nice watch.

[BLACKHORSE 6]

Wait and see what the AD says. In my mind, it’s understandable that it bothers you.

[run23]

If it bothers you now it’s not going to get any better. This is something I would definitely trust a local Rolex certified watch repair guy with if Rolex would take too long to turn around.

[Onikage]

It will disapper when you put your first scratch on it.

[Duende01]

I'd give it a couple of days, even weeks as it could very well fall off and disappear just the same way that it got there in the first place. Unless it has always been there and you have never noticed.

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[L.W.C]

Originally Posted by jayoxd

Joined the club a few weeks ago but upon looking at my watch this morning I seem to have found some dust maybe?

I doubt it's supposed to be there since it's not symmetrical... Unless it's some security feature I don't know about...

Had a same problem back in 2016 with my 1 week old BLNR. Bought from Harrods in London and found a speck at the 2 o’clock sent it to the RSC in st James square had the watch back in 7 days. It’s worth taking it in to a RSC / or AD to get it inspected. Good luck!


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[Byrdguy]

If it bugs you, get it fixed. You'll always be looking at it.

[Jojo88]

I feel u. This will bug me too!


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[Lime]

Sorry to hear about this. Huge headache

[jayoxd]

Took it to the AD and they said they never saw anything like that before.

Said they would take care of it if I left it with them for a few days. I actually just went to pick up my appraisal for insurance so I'm holding onto it until my insurance policy gets updated.

They have a Rolex certified tech, should that be sufficient or should I insist on the RSC?

[kauffee]

Originally Posted by jayoxd

Took it to the AD and they said they never saw anything like that before.

Said they would take care of it if I left it with them for a few days. I actually just went to pick up my appraisal for insurance so I'm holding onto it until my insurance policy gets updated.

They have a Rolex certified tech, should that be sufficient or should I insist on the RSC?

I think that's fine. You're not having a movement service or a polish. Just make sure they pressure test it afterwards. It'll probably save a lot of time this way.

[DonBateman]

I sent my BB in to RSC Dallas for a repair and it came back with a spec of dust by the 7 hand. I was shocked. It happens.

[jayoxd]

Originally Posted by kauffee

I think that's fine. You're not having a movement service or a polish. Just make sure they pressure test it afterwards. It'll probably save a lot of time this way.

Sounds like a good plan, thanks!

Originally Posted by DonBateman

I sent my BB in to RSC Dallas for a repair and it came back with a spec of dust by the 7 hand. I was shocked. It happens.

Did you send it back in or just get it removed?

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I think you should definitely send it in to be removed, whatever it is.

When I bought this watch online, it arrived with a speck on the underside of the crystal.

I tried to return it for another, but the seller said that was his last one, so because liked the watch so much otherwise, I just sat on it for awhile and one day took in to local watchmaker who removed the speck free of charge.

I can deal with a lot of wear and tear on my watches, but anything having to do with the crystal annoys me to no end.

Agreed, I'm rocking a few nice scratches already NBD.

[GradyPhilpott]

I think you should definitely send it in to be removed, whatever it is.

When I bought this watch online, it arrived with a speck on the underside of the crystal.

I tried to return it for another, but the seller said that was his last one, so because liked the watch so much otherwise, I just sat on it for awhile and one day took in to local watchmaker who removed the speck free of charge.

I can deal with a lot of wear and tear on my watches, but anything having to do with the crystal annoys me to no end.