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Droid7 · 14 September 2019, 05:14 AM

Just received this from my AD. After sizing and taking it home I noticed that there appears to be a blemish/oil mark/imperfection (shown in red circle). It’s not a perfect triangle or I would’ve thought it was intentional. I understand these bezels are fickle with the platinum/ceramic and RSC might not swap it out..thoughts/suggestions?

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SearChart · 14 September 2019, 05:15 AM

That could just be your skin grease, or that of someone else who held it. That is most certainly not a factory defect.

Jocke · 14 September 2019, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

That could just be your skin grease, or that of someone else who held it. That is most certainly not a factory defect.

You mean that looks normal after an asian buffet with a scottish guy with greasy fingers?

Johny · 14 September 2019, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

You mean that looks normal after an asian buffet with a Scottish guy with greasy fingers?

LOL..... Jealously Jealously....

SearChart · 15 September 2019, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

You mean that looks normal after an asian buffet with a scottish guy with greasy fingers?

Yes, that would be normal

Kliminator · 15 September 2019, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

That could just be your skin grease, or that of someone else who held it. That is most certainly not a factory defect.

This is the correct answer

mattsrs · 14 September 2019, 05:19 AM

Whats the imperfection? Its hard to see. I have the same watch and if I look at the middle of triangle microscopically, if first looked a bit darker not bright white as the surroundings are but I dont see it as an imperfection or issue. Just sprayed air over it and now it looks good.

Onikage · 14 September 2019, 05:24 AM

Looks like a fingerprint to me too. Soap.

Importer_Exporter · 14 September 2019, 05:40 AM

Maybe get a picture with the focus on the issue... but I don’t see one.

Droid7 · 14 September 2019, 05:42 AM

It isn’t a surface level observation. The local AD tried to wipe it/clean it and sure enough, it was still there. You can see that there is a darker gray in a roughly triangular fashion internal to the triangle in the circle.

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jinikari01 · 14 September 2019, 05:45 AM

Can't see what you're talking about... so what was the AD's remedy, other than cleaning/wiping?

Droid7 · 14 September 2019, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jinikari01

Can't see what you're talking about... so what was the AD's remedy, other than cleaning/wiping?

They are willing to send it back to RSC to take a look at it, but they’re unsure if Rolex will do anything about it because that platinum may just have a slighter darker hue for some reason, but that it wouldn’t fall outside their QC standards.

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jinikari01 · 14 September 2019, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Droid7

They are willing to send it back to RSC to take a look at it, but they’re unsure if Rolex will do anything about it because that platinum may just have a slighter darker hue for some reason, but that it wouldn’t fall outside their QC standards.

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I too agree with AD... There's nothing more RSC can do for ya.
No way in hell RSC will replace the bezel

rmlovett1 · 14 September 2019, 06:24 AM

It’s been discussed here in the past. Some have had it, most haven’t, it’s seems very random. I’ve had a couple with this “stain” or whatever you’d call it.

Tools · 14 September 2019, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Droid7

They are willing to send it back to RSC to take a look at it, but they’re unsure if Rolex will do anything about it because that platinum may just have a slighter darker hue for some reason, but that it wouldn’t fall outside their QC standards.

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Rolex likely won't do anything about it because that is how they all look after somebody tries to polish the ceramic and doesn't protect the PVD.

Use steam if it is just finger or polishing oils. If the PVD has actually been rubbed enough to remove material it may be difficult to minimize.

tyler1980 · 14 September 2019, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Droid7

Just received this from my AD. After sizing and taking it home I noticed that there appears to be a blemish/oil mark/imperfection (shown in red circle). It’s not a perfect triangle or I would’ve thought it was intentional. I understand these bezels are fickle with the platinum/ceramic and RSC might not swap it out..thoughts/suggestions?

some guy on IG said i had a fake BLRO because of the "fat" triangle

That is normal

as for defect i don't see one.

mattsrs · 14 September 2019, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

some guy on IG said i had a fake BLRO because of the "fat" triangle

That is normal

as for defect i don't see one.

LMFAO

stylinleems · 14 September 2019, 05:52 AM

Not a defect at all. Another member made a post about the exact same thing a few years ago. Just oil from fingers. (won't be the first time this will happen)

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=562803

post #6 and #41 - for remedies to this.

Roddypeepa · 14 September 2019, 05:48 AM

Can’t see anything?

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Halothane · 14 September 2019, 05:52 AM

I’ve seen that before on these models. Not sure of the cause but it does occur in the triangle on these.

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Me4u2night · 14 September 2019, 05:56 AM

I know exactly what you’re talking about as the same appears on mine. When I noticed it, I was furious. I thought it was damage/faded.

When I place mine in a travel pouch, the upper foam of the pouch stains the bezel at 12 o’clock. I simply dab a little water on it, then wipe it away with a cloth and it’s gone. It reappears when I put it back in my travel pouch overnight, but never while I’m wearing. I’ll go days wearing it and it doesn’t appear.

Speed · 14 September 2019, 06:08 AM

Try scrubbing with a toothbrush/dishsoap

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 14 September 2019, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Try scrubbing with a toothbrush/dishsoap

^ This.

It just looks like a smudge.

Nikrnic · 14 September 2019, 06:16 AM

If some guy said you have a fake 'BLRO' it's obvious he doesn't know what he's looking at. Tough call though, If it really bugs you let your AD ship it since he said he would. I doubt it's a defect..

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tyler1980 · 14 September 2019, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

If some guy said you have a fake 'BLRO' it's obvious he doesn't know what he's looking at. Tough call though, If it really bugs you let your AD ship it since he said he would. I doubt it's a defect..

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i know... just thought it was funny

brandrea · 14 September 2019, 07:52 PM

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i know... just thought it was funny

he certainly knows his watches.

Euge · 14 September 2019, 06:47 AM

That same thing happened to me,
I just cleaned it with soap and problem solved.

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Old Geezer · 14 September 2019, 11:34 PM

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That same thing happened to me,
I just cleaned it with soap and problem solved.

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Me too. I think the porosity of the platinum deposited in the triangle catches oil from our hands. Mine comes clean when I give my watch a quick clean with dishwashing soap.

2001jesper · 14 September 2019, 06:47 AM

The only issue I see with that picture is a red circle. Enjoy your watch

othertbone · 14 September 2019, 06:58 AM

I don't see anything. But as with any other expensive product you buy, if you get home and see it is not perfect (like a new item should be) then take it back to get it rectified. I'm sure they have 2 or 3 blnr's in the safe waiting to sell to a grey dealer at over list.

14 September 2019, 05:14 AM	#1
Droid7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Washington DC Posts: 14	Advice on new BLNR with defect Just received this from my AD. After sizing and taking it home I noticed that there appears to be a blemish/oil mark/imperfection (shown in red circle). It’s not a perfect triangle or I would’ve thought it was intentional. I understand these bezels are fickle with the platinum/ceramic and RSC might not swap it out..thoughts/suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 September 2019, 05:24 AM	#8
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Looks like a fingerprint to me too. Soap. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

14 September 2019, 05:40 AM	#9
Importer_Exporter "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: AZ Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 149	Maybe get a picture with the focus on the issue... but I don’t see one. __________________ 126710 BLRO

14 September 2019, 05:52 AM	#18
stylinleems 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,216	Not a defect at all. Another member made a post about the exact same thing a few years ago. Just oil from fingers. (won't be the first time this will happen) https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=562803 post #6 and #41 - for remedies to this. __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

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14 September 2019, 05:19 AM	#7
mattsrs "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: South Jersey Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 209	Whats the imperfection? Its hard to see. I have the same watch and if I look at the middle of triangle microscopically, if first looked a bit darker not bright white as the surroundings are but I dont see it as an imperfection or issue. Just sprayed air over it and now it looks good.

14 September 2019, 05:42 AM	#10
Droid7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Washington DC Posts: 14	It isn’t a surface level observation. The local AD tried to wipe it/clean it and sure enough, it was still there. You can see that there is a darker gray in a roughly triangular fashion internal to the triangle in the circle. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

14 September 2019, 05:45 AM	#11
jinikari01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chi Watch: 116710LN Posts: 642	Can't see what you're talking about... so what was the AD's remedy, other than cleaning/wiping?

14 September 2019, 06:24 AM	#14
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,512	It’s been discussed here in the past. Some have had it, most haven’t, it’s seems very random. I’ve had a couple with this “stain” or whatever you’d call it.

14 September 2019, 05:48 AM	#19
Roddypeepa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Southern England Watch: DJ41 SubC SMP mast Posts: 1,691	Can’t see anything? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 September 2019, 05:52 AM	#20
Halothane 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,375	I’ve seen that before on these models. Not sure of the cause but it does occur in the triangle on these. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 September 2019, 05:56 AM	#21
Me4u2night "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New York City Watch: BLNR Posts: 885	I know exactly what you’re talking about as the same appears on mine. When I noticed it, I was furious. I thought it was damage/faded. When I place mine in a travel pouch, the upper foam of the pouch stains the bezel at 12 o’clock. I simply dab a little water on it, then wipe it away with a cloth and it’s gone. It reappears when I put it back in my travel pouch overnight, but never while I’m wearing. I’ll go days wearing it and it doesn’t appear.

14 September 2019, 06:08 AM	#22
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Try scrubbing with a toothbrush/dishsoap

14 September 2019, 06:16 AM	#24
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	If some guy said you have a fake 'BLRO' it's obvious he doesn't know what he's looking at. Tough call though, If it really bugs you let your AD ship it since he said he would. I doubt it's a defect.. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

14 September 2019, 06:47 AM	#27
Euge "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Eugenio Location: México Watch: All Watches Posts: 2,988	That same thing happened to me, I just cleaned it with soap and problem solved. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 September 2019, 06:47 AM	#29
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,772	The only issue I see with that picture is a red circle. Enjoy your watch

14 September 2019, 06:58 AM	#30
othertbone Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida, USA Watch: Rolex/AP/Vin Omega Posts: 1,972	I don't see anything. But as with any other expensive product you buy, if you get home and see it is not perfect (like a new item should be) then take it back to get it rectified. I'm sure they have 2 or 3 blnr's in the safe waiting to sell to a grey dealer at over list.

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