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jamesc · 20 August 2011, 03:26 AM

Hello everyone. This is my first post here. I have been looking everywhere for the answer to my question and came accross this forum. I have a Rolex Submariner 16610 that I bought pre owned recently. Very quickly I noticed that the hands appear to be so tight, that they are pressing the dial downwards! I was shocked when I saw this and am now worried that the watch could be fake. Anyway, when the light shines on the dial in a certain way you can see a circle reflecting on the dial with a diameter of about 2 millimeters. I tried to take a picture but it is too hard to see in a picture. I am hoping someone can tell me if this could be a flaw in my watch and if it can be repaired or if you think my watch could be fake. Thanks everyone.
Jamesc

The GMT Master · 20 August 2011, 03:48 AM

Hi James,

It's perfectly normal, don't worry about it!

padi56 · 20 August 2011, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesc

Hello everyone. This is my first post here. I have been looking everywhere for the answer to my question and came accross this forum. I have a Rolex Submariner 16610 that I bought pre owned recently. Very quickly I noticed that the hands appear to be so tight, that they are pressing the dial downwards! I was shocked when I saw this and am now worried that the watch could be fake. Anyway, when the light shines on the dial in a certain way you can see a circle reflecting on the dial with a diameter of about 2 millimeters. I tried to take a picture but it is too hard to see in a picture. I am hoping someone can tell me if this could be a flaw in my watch and if it can be repaired or if you think my watch could be fake. Thanks everyone.
Jamesc

Does the watch keep good time and when you pull the crown out do the hands turn normal around the dial .What you can see the centre detention where the hand staff comes though the centre of the dial

dooder202 · 20 August 2011, 04:22 AM

I know exactly what you are talking about, that 'dimple' is perfectly normal, it's on every sub watch I have ever seen. Relax.

Atomant · 20 August 2011, 04:39 AM

Yes normal. Sit back n enjoy the icon!

jamesc · 20 August 2011, 04:40 AM

Wow, thanks so much! Im so glad this is a normal thing! This seems like a great place to learn about Rolex and Im sure I will be back with future questions!

le_baroudeur · 20 August 2011, 05:34 AM

Welcome in the world of enamel dials! Enamel makes smooth angles around the date window and the hands hole (extreme refinement, isn't it?) it is also extremly durable and shiny... and BLACK, DEEEP BLACK!

ptugolf · 20 August 2011, 05:58 AM

It happens on my Explorer too and I think it is normal. You can easily see a circle reflecting on a black dial.

denzo · 20 August 2011, 06:55 AM

Dude it is a reflection from the hands onto the glossy dial .... when i first saw it on my first Rolex I freaked .... I did hold back from reporting it to my Rolex Dealer though.

It is perfectly normal ... Enjoy :)

Brenngun · 20 August 2011, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by denzo

Dude it is a reflection from the hands onto the glossy dial .... when i first saw it on my first Rolex I freaked .... I did hold back from reporting it to my Rolex Dealer though.

It is perfectly normal ... Enjoy :)

Dude ..... not a reflection unless we're talking about something else.

It's actually an circular indentation made when the metal dial is stamped out from the raw sheet. There's also inward sloping sides around the date window if you have one. Everything perfectly normal.

moby33 · 20 August 2011, 07:22 AM

The 'dimple' has always kind of annoyed me...never understood why Rolex can't refine that aspect of their process to provide a 100% perfect cut that doesn't bend upon assembly.

One thing I love about the DSSD is the fact that the base of the hands have a larger diameter and therefore does a much better job of covering up this 'flaw' when compared to Subs.

Brenngun · 20 August 2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by moby33

The 'dimple' has always kind of annoyed me...never understood why Rolex can't refine that aspect of their process to provide a 100% perfect cut that doesn't bend upon assembly.

One thing I love about the DSSD is the fact that the base of the hands have a larger diameter and therefore does a much better job of covering up this 'flaw' when compared to Subs.

They can but get ready for a very hefty price increase.

chiko323 · 20 August 2011, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by moby33

The 'dimple' has always kind of annoyed me...never understood why Rolex can't refine that aspect of their process to provide a 100% perfect cut that doesn't bend upon assembly.

One thing I love about the DSSD is the fact that the base of the hands have a larger diameter and therefore does a much better job of covering up this 'flaw' when compared to Subs.

I had the same concern as the OP when I got my Sub. I agree, it seems strange that Rolex has this and I'm surprised it isn't mentioned on the forum more often

20 August 2011, 03:26 AM	#1
jamesc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3	16610 hands too tight! Hello everyone. This is my first post here. I have been looking everywhere for the answer to my question and came accross this forum. I have a Rolex Submariner 16610 that I bought pre owned recently. Very quickly I noticed that the hands appear to be so tight, that they are pressing the dial downwards! I was shocked when I saw this and am now worried that the watch could be fake. Anyway, when the light shines on the dial in a certain way you can see a circle reflecting on the dial with a diameter of about 2 millimeters. I tried to take a picture but it is too hard to see in a picture. I am hoping someone can tell me if this could be a flaw in my watch and if it can be repaired or if you think my watch could be fake. Thanks everyone. Jamesc

20 August 2011, 04:39 AM	#5
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Yes normal. Sit back n enjoy the icon! __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

20 August 2011, 05:34 AM	#7
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	Welcome in the world of enamel dials! Enamel makes smooth angles around the date window and the hands hole (extreme refinement, isn't it?) it is also extremly durable and shiny... and BLACK, DEEEP BLACK! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

20 August 2011, 03:48 AM	#2
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Hi James, It's perfectly normal, don't worry about it!

20 August 2011, 04:22 AM	#4
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	I know exactly what you are talking about, that 'dimple' is perfectly normal, it's on every sub watch I have ever seen. Relax.

20 August 2011, 04:40 AM	#6
jamesc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3	Wow, thanks so much! Im so glad this is a normal thing! This seems like a great place to learn about Rolex and Im sure I will be back with future questions!

20 August 2011, 05:58 AM	#8
ptugolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: SubC Date Posts: 676	It happens on my Explorer too and I think it is normal. You can easily see a circle reflecting on a black dial.

20 August 2011, 06:55 AM	#9
denzo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cheshire Watch: DJ 116234 Roman N Posts: 197	Dude it is a reflection from the hands onto the glossy dial .... when i first saw it on my first Rolex I freaked .... I did hold back from reporting it to my Rolex Dealer though. It is perfectly normal ... Enjoy :)

20 August 2011, 07:22 AM	#11
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	The 'dimple' has always kind of annoyed me...never understood why Rolex can't refine that aspect of their process to provide a 100% perfect cut that doesn't bend upon assembly. One thing I love about the DSSD is the fact that the base of the hands have a larger diameter and therefore does a much better job of covering up this 'flaw' when compared to Subs.

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