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SSonly · 29 December 2007, 07:11 AM

Considering the high price on any Rolex nowadays,is it fair that I should be worried of any imperfection on say, a Rolex dial at the time of purchase?This pieces should be perfect as they come out of the factory!I have had many other brands and have noticed defects on some of them,but these are watches with a much lower retail price.On the other hand,I've had JLC and have never noticed anything as a manufacturing defect.Rolex still is my favorite manufacturer mainly for their classic design,ruggedness and I admit that I like a watch that is recognized and appreciated under any circumstance(aka social show off).But the point is,shouldnt Rolexes be immaculate from the first day you wear them?Is this the innevitable result of monstrous mass production?Your opinions gentlemen.

stewie · 29 December 2007, 07:13 AM

i bought a loupe cuz i cant afford another rolex

Dan Pierce · 29 December 2007, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSonly

Considering the high price on any Rolex nowadays,is it fair that I should be worried of any imperfection on say, a Rolex dial at the time of purchase?This pieces should be perfect as they come out of the factory!I have had many other brands and have noticed defects on some of them,but these are watches with a much lower retail price.On the other hand,I've had JLC and have never noticed anything as a manufacturing defect.Rolex still is my favorite manufacturer mainly for their classic design,ruggedness and I admit that I like a watch that is recognized and appreciated under any circumstance(aka social show off).But the point is,shouldnt Rolexes be immaculate from the first day you wear them?Is this the innevitable result of monstrous mass production?Your opinions gentlemen.

You would think so but not every example will be perfect. Not a bad idea to take a loupe to verify everything is tiptop.
dP

f16570 · 29 December 2007, 07:20 AM

There will always be the odd one that slips thru QC.
If not a loupe then a pair of JJ's glasses will do the job.

f

arttay10 · 29 December 2007, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f16570

There will always be the odd one that slips thru QC.
If not a loupe then a pair of JJ's glasses will do the job.

f

Ouwch !!!!

steel4me · 29 December 2007, 07:34 AM

i ordered a loupe so that I can carry it with me and when my wife is giving me a lecture, I keep looking at the little crown at the 6 oclock position and keep nodding my head saying "yes honey, yes honey" ....

Jocke · 29 December 2007, 07:34 AM

Just buy this one, there you have the answers.

Jocke

cbsmohai · 30 December 2007, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Just buy this one, there you have the answers.

Jocke

the186element · 29 December 2007, 07:26 AM

When you buy a car do you loupe it.

Hamilton Carvalho · 29 December 2007, 07:40 AM

I think you should take your loupe and take your time looking for imperfection. I bought my GMTIIc 2 weeks ago, and a week after I bought it I found out that the hands were misaligned.

Even though I spent 45 minutes in the store looking for imperfection, I never noticed the problem with the hands. I called my AD to complain and he said that he was sorry but, because the plastics had been removed from the watch he could not take the watch back. When I told him the plastics were still there he was surprised and agreed to exchange for another one. I never remove the plastics from my watches, I always allow the plastics to come off on it's own. I'm glad I did.

spaulhus · 29 December 2007, 08:34 AM

Your AD doesn't very customer friendly especially with an RSC there in NY - I would never buy from this AD again...

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 December 2007, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SSonly

(...)This pieces should be perfect as they come out of the factory!(...)

Nonetheless, often they aren't! Better inspect the dial (and whole watch for that matter) before paying a cent.

marshallr47 · 29 December 2007, 10:42 AM

You should buy because you like it your way. If it ain't right then don't buy or make it right first before you leave. You will be a happier person for it...trust me.

Downing · 29 December 2007, 11:02 AM

Glashütte Original provides a loupe with every purchase.

Talk about leading with your chin...

astcell · 29 December 2007, 05:12 PM

JJ uses his loupe to inspect a Rolex.

He calibrates the loupe by inspecting cleavage.

He even uses a loupe when lookinng at buying a loupe!

JJ Irani · 30 December 2007, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

JJ uses his loupe to inspect a Rolex.

He calibrates the loupe by inspecting cleavage.

He even uses a loupe when looking at buying a loupe!

29 December 2007, 07:11 AM	#1
SSonly Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Rafael Location: Puerto Rico Watch: SS Daytona,LV Sub Posts: 77	Why should you buy with a loupe? Considering the high price on any Rolex nowadays,is it fair that I should be worried of any imperfection on say, a Rolex dial at the time of purchase?This pieces should be perfect as they come out of the factory!I have had many other brands and have noticed defects on some of them,but these are watches with a much lower retail price.On the other hand,I've had JLC and have never noticed anything as a manufacturing defect.Rolex still is my favorite manufacturer mainly for their classic design,ruggedness and I admit that I like a watch that is recognized and appreciated under any circumstance(aka social show off).But the point is,shouldnt Rolexes be immaculate from the first day you wear them?Is this the innevitable result of monstrous mass production?Your opinions gentlemen.

29 December 2007, 07:34 AM	#7
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Just buy this one, there you have the answers. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

29 December 2007, 10:42 AM	#13
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	You should buy because you like it your way. If it ain't right then don't buy or make it right first before you leave. You will be a happier person for it...trust me. __________________ Ron

29 December 2007, 11:02 AM	#14
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Glashütte Original provides a loupe with every purchase. Talk about leading with your chin... __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

29 December 2007, 07:13 AM	#2
stewie Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 323	i bought a loupe cuz i cant afford another rolex

29 December 2007, 07:20 AM	#4
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	There will always be the odd one that slips thru QC. If not a loupe then a pair of JJ's glasses will do the job. f

29 December 2007, 07:34 AM	#6
steel4me Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: SteelMan Location: Somewhere Posts: 719	i ordered a loupe so that I can carry it with me and when my wife is giving me a lecture, I keep looking at the little crown at the 6 oclock position and keep nodding my head saying "yes honey, yes honey" ....

29 December 2007, 07:26 AM	#9
the186element Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: usa Watch: GMTII PEPSI Posts: 385	When you buy a car do you loupe it.

29 December 2007, 07:40 AM	#10
Hamilton Carvalho Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,225	I think you should take your loupe and take your time looking for imperfection. I bought my GMTIIc 2 weeks ago, and a week after I bought it I found out that the hands were misaligned. Even though I spent 45 minutes in the store looking for imperfection, I never noticed the problem with the hands. I called my AD to complain and he said that he was sorry but, because the plastics had been removed from the watch he could not take the watch back. When I told him the plastics were still there he was surprised and agreed to exchange for another one. I never remove the plastics from my watches, I always allow the plastics to come off on it's own. I'm glad I did.

29 December 2007, 08:34 AM	#11
spaulhus Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FL - US Watch: T/T Sub - Blue Posts: 72	Your AD doesn't very customer friendly especially with an RSC there in NY - I would never buy from this AD again...

29 December 2007, 05:12 PM	#15
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	JJ uses his loupe to inspect a Rolex. He calibrates the loupe by inspecting cleavage. He even uses a loupe when lookinng at buying a loupe!

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