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mountainrivera · 24 August 2010, 12:25 PM

Just noticed the speck on the center top of the gold piping around the sapphire baton at 9:00. I have only had the watch a few days. Under magnification it looks like a nick, not dust. Could it have left the factory this way? Is the repairable and any opinions on the cost?

thnx

mjm800 · 24 August 2010, 12:27 PM

I would return it. Where did you get it?

scl6118 · 24 August 2010, 12:29 PM

Return it if it bothers you.

Rolesor · 24 August 2010, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by scl6118

Return it if it bothers you.

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mountainrivera · 24 August 2010, 12:36 PM

Reaching out to seller now. Seems like a decent guy. I am new to Rolex. Is this repairable? Seems like it may be a simple repair. Wondering how this could happen. It is a factory dial.

Pep04 · 24 August 2010, 01:02 PM

Was it described as 'Near Mint"? I think the seller may have a hard time taking it back because of a mark that is visible with a loupe.

I would talk to the seller anyway. But I don't think that this is something that a good watchmaker couldn't fix easily.

mountainrivera · 24 August 2010, 08:55 PM

Thanks. Just to clarify the mark can be seen without a loupe and you don't have to look too hard to see it. Glad to hear this is an easy fix. Looks like the gold piping needs to be replaced.

Dr.Brian · 24 August 2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mountainrivera

Looks like the gold piping needs to be replaced.

Is that even possible? On a ring, sure, but on a delicately finished watch dial? I know what the RSC answer would be. New dial. $$$.

padi56 · 24 August 2010, 10:15 PM

Well the gold surrounds are very thin and quite delicate could be just a tiny flaw in the gold.

Dr.Brian · 24 August 2010, 10:55 PM

Depending on how the watch was described, I'm not sure that's something that I would take back. If it is visible with the naked eye at a couple feet maybe.
If it's a dent, I doubt its repairable. It's so fine I'm not sure how you could do it w/o damaging the dial, even working under a 20x binocular scope. It might be worth a try. If it was lint or a bit of dirt it would be an easy fix.

ersnyder · 24 August 2010, 11:00 PM

Hi Mike, I didn't notice if you said the watch was new or not. But, if it is, by all means take it back to the dealer for repair. If you bought it used, depending on the terms of the sale, you may just have to live with it. It's a VERY nice watch though, congratulations!

dddrees · 24 August 2010, 11:00 PM

Its a Rolex one would expect the highest standards, because thats what they are in the buisness of delivering.

When it doesn't happen, do us all a favor and ask that it be corrected. I think the combination of their hard work and our demand that they meet or exceed our high expectations will help to maintain this tradition of excellence.

ersnyder · 24 August 2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Its a Rolex one would expect the highest standards, because thats what they are in the buisness of delivering.

When it doesn't happen, do us all a favor and ask that it be corrected. I think the combination of their hard work and our demand that they meet or exceed our high expectations will help to maintain this tradition of excellence.

I agree with you Dan, if we let "flubs" pass, we'll see more and more of them. Good point!

Dr.Brian · 24 August 2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ersnyder

I agree with you Dan, if we let "flubs" pass, we'll see more and more of them. Good point!

True if new, but this is preowned, so Rolex isn't going to claim responsibility for it. Unless it's still under warranty, and even than they may not if the watch has been opened.

buke45 · 24 August 2010, 11:15 PM

Because it is preowned does not justify a defect on the dial. The problem is you bought it without noticing it then that is your problem. He can say that you should have taken a better look at it. Unless it was bought over the Internet.

InVision · 24 August 2010, 11:17 PM

It is a unique mark like a flaw in a diamond that will allow you to always know that is your watch. Probably no help but I would just leave it alone. Seems everytime I get super picky about a small blemish the fix brings even more problems...

Mike

TurboWatch · 25 August 2010, 12:05 AM

if you bought it as a new watch

Subdialler · 25 August 2010, 07:14 AM

Enjoy it, it's yours!

rmfnla · 25 August 2010, 07:24 AM

It's probably a small dent but it shows up because it reflects the light differently than the shiny surface surrounding it.

It would bother me, too.

cajunron · 25 August 2010, 08:38 AM

Too much money for it not to be perfect. On the outside, I could live with it. But on the inside of the dial, I'm not so sure. If it was advertised as new or mint, I would bring it back.

SLS · 25 August 2010, 08:41 AM

Return it...and buy mine! lol. Seriously, if it bothers you, which it sounds like it does, exchange the watch for another.
Scott

mountainrivera · 25 August 2010, 09:25 AM

Thanks for the input. Bot second hand on the internet. It is in warranty so will bring it to the RSC. If they fix it great. I am a bit paranoid and although I was told no one cracked open the case who knows. I guess the RSC can tell?

Dr.Brian · 25 August 2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mountainrivera

Thanks for the input. Bot second hand on the internet. It is in warranty so will bring it to the RSC. If they fix it great. I am a bit paranoid and although I was told no one cracked open the case who knows. I guess the RSC can tell?

Watchmakers/techs usually leave codes on the inside of the caseback. If they "signed" their work you're probably SOL. Either way, lets hope it's changed for you!

24 August 2010, 12:25 PM	#1
mountainrivera "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: Staten Island Posts: 256	Serti Speck Driving Me Nuts Just noticed the speck on the center top of the gold piping around the sapphire baton at 9:00. I have only had the watch a few days. Under magnification it looks like a nick, not dust. Could it have left the factory this way? Is the repairable and any opinions on the cost? thnx

24 August 2010, 12:27 PM	#2
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I would return it. Where did you get it? __________________

24 August 2010, 12:29 PM	#3
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24 August 2010, 01:02 PM	#6
Pep04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Pep Location: Miami Watch: GMTIIc, Pam320 Posts: 2,773	Was it described as 'Near Mint"? I think the seller may have a hard time taking it back because of a mark that is visible with a loupe. I would talk to the seller anyway. But I don't think that this is something that a good watchmaker couldn't fix easily. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -Benjamin Franklin Prick #8

24 August 2010, 10:15 PM	#9
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24 August 2010, 12:36 PM	#5
mountainrivera "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: Staten Island Posts: 256	Reaching out to seller now. Seems like a decent guy. I am new to Rolex. Is this repairable? Seems like it may be a simple repair. Wondering how this could happen. It is a factory dial.

24 August 2010, 08:55 PM	#7
mountainrivera "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: Staten Island Posts: 256	Thanks. Just to clarify the mark can be seen without a loupe and you don't have to look too hard to see it. Glad to hear this is an easy fix. Looks like the gold piping needs to be replaced.

24 August 2010, 10:55 PM	#10
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	Depending on how the watch was described, I'm not sure that's something that I would take back. If it is visible with the naked eye at a couple feet maybe. If it's a dent, I doubt its repairable. It's so fine I'm not sure how you could do it w/o damaging the dial, even working under a 20x binocular scope. It might be worth a try. If it was lint or a bit of dirt it would be an easy fix. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

24 August 2010, 11:00 PM	#11
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Hi Mike, I didn't notice if you said the watch was new or not. But, if it is, by all means take it back to the dealer for repair. If you bought it used, depending on the terms of the sale, you may just have to live with it. It's a VERY nice watch though, congratulations!

24 August 2010, 11:00 PM	#12
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Its a Rolex one would expect the highest standards, because thats what they are in the buisness of delivering. When it doesn't happen, do us all a favor and ask that it be corrected. I think the combination of their hard work and our demand that they meet or exceed our high expectations will help to maintain this tradition of excellence. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

24 August 2010, 11:15 PM	#15
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	Because it is preowned does not justify a defect on the dial. The problem is you bought it without noticing it then that is your problem. He can say that you should have taken a better look at it. Unless it was bought over the Internet.

24 August 2010, 11:17 PM	#16
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	It is a unique mark like a flaw in a diamond that will allow you to always know that is your watch. Probably no help but I would just leave it alone. Seems everytime I get super picky about a small blemish the fix brings even more problems... Mike

25 August 2010, 12:05 AM	#17
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	I'd take it back if you bought it as a new watch

25 August 2010, 07:14 AM	#18
Subdialler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: United Kingdom Watch: DSSD & SD Posts: 113	Enjoy it, it's yours!

25 August 2010, 07:24 AM	#19
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	It's probably a small dent but it shows up because it reflects the light differently than the shiny surface surrounding it. It would bother me, too.

25 August 2010, 08:38 AM	#20
cajunron 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,872	Too much money for it not to be perfect. On the outside, I could live with it. But on the inside of the dial, I'm not so sure. If it was advertised as new or mint, I would bring it back.

25 August 2010, 08:41 AM	#21
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Return it...and buy mine! lol. Seriously, if it bothers you, which it sounds like it does, exchange the watch for another. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

25 August 2010, 09:25 AM	#22
mountainrivera "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: Staten Island Posts: 256	Thanks for the input. Bot second hand on the internet. It is in warranty so will bring it to the RSC. If they fix it great. I am a bit paranoid and although I was told no one cracked open the case who knows. I guess the RSC can tell?

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