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youngr · 2 May 2008, 10:32 PM

Hi all i have noticed that the little white circles on my sub have like splodges in them is this normal? i think its like where the lume substance as been added.

i have added a pic but my camera isnt the best for close ups you can just about see it, its at the 40 min circle.

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 May 2008, 10:41 PM

Welcome to TRF!

Frankly, I can see nothing wrong with the 40 marker on the pic. It might be the lousy monitor of my working PC, though.

Sometimes, you would find an uneven amount of SuperLuminova in the markers. It is quite normal.

But if I should find something "faulty" about the markers, I would say that the SuperLuminova on the rectangular marker at 9 o' clock seems to touch the white gold edge (end of the marker) towards the rehaut (ring along the dial). The SuperLuminova is supposed to be applied within the WG marker, not smeared over the edge.

Again my apologies if I am just seeing things. As stated, it might just be my poor monitor.

If you are unhappy about it, I'd go to your AD and claim a new dial for the watch since this is a quality issue, imho.

redshirt1957 · 2 May 2008, 10:45 PM

I could not find the 40 so no help from me.

oneillba · 2 May 2008, 11:34 PM

Can't see anything here. If it still bugs you bring it in and have it looked at. Why lament if it is still under warranty?

f16570 · 2 May 2008, 11:37 PM

Brian is right. No issue if still under warranty.

mic6 · 3 May 2008, 01:04 AM

i had the exact same problem with the 40 lumi marker on my TT blue sub
i just got used to it

Tools · 3 May 2008, 01:27 AM

I think it is pretty normal if I understand what you are saying..

The lume is not a solid white color but has some translucence to it..

I believe the vintage, non gold surround paints were more opaque.

youngr · 3 May 2008, 03:47 AM

thanks for all your info and help guys

Incurable · 3 May 2008, 03:58 AM

There have been sporadic reports of 'thin' spots in the Superluminova coating here before. When active, they may show up as variations in intensity. Tools pic above shows that. Ultimately, it's your decision whether you pursue it or not w/the RSC. In a perfect world, there would be a perfect, even coat and lighting. I'm still waiting for that perfect world....

warrenmich · 3 May 2008, 04:07 AM

I have been known to be pretty finicky. I scrutinize every part of my watch the longer it stays on my wrist. I used to grade diamonds for a jewelry store so my eye is pretty trained. My GMTIIc has variance in the lume coating also. It used to bug me but it is something I don't really notice anymore. It looks slightly darker or faintly dirty on the markers. I chalk this up to being hand-applied and think it adds charecter. It really does not affect my lume as in the GMT pic above.

As for the 9'oclock marker, I could not live with that, JMHO. Whatever the case, if you are not happy, take it in. I could not deal with a Diamond or anything else for that matter that costs me as much as my watches!

colemanitis · 3 May 2008, 04:03 AM

I think what you're seeing is normal. The markers aren't SOLID white.

2 May 2008, 10:32 PM	#1
youngr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: England Watch: 16610 & 16710 Posts: 899	the 10 min lume markers on my ss sub date Hi all i have noticed that the little white circles on my sub have like splodges in them is this normal? i think its like where the lume substance as been added. i have added a pic but my camera isnt the best for close ups you can just about see it, its at the 40 min circle. Attached Images

2 May 2008, 10:41 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! Frankly, I can see nothing wrong with the 40 marker on the pic. It might be the lousy monitor of my working PC, though. Sometimes, you would find an uneven amount of SuperLuminova in the markers. It is quite normal. But if I should find something "faulty" about the markers, I would say that the SuperLuminova on the rectangular marker at 9 o' clock seems to touch the white gold edge (end of the marker) towards the rehaut (ring along the dial). The SuperLuminova is supposed to be applied within the WG marker, not smeared over the edge. Again my apologies if I am just seeing things. As stated, it might just be my poor monitor. If you are unhappy about it, I'd go to your AD and claim a new dial for the watch since this is a quality issue, imho. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

2 May 2008, 11:34 PM	#4
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Can't see anything here. If it still bugs you bring it in and have it looked at. Why lament if it is still under warranty? __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

2 May 2008, 11:37 PM	#5
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Brian is right. No issue if still under warranty. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

3 May 2008, 01:04 AM	#6
mic6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe Watch: 116718 green Posts: 1,944	i had the exact same problem with the 40 lumi marker on my TT blue sub i just got used to it __________________

2 May 2008, 10:45 PM	#3
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	I could not find the 40 so no help from me.

3 May 2008, 01:27 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I think it is pretty normal if I understand what you are saying.. The lume is not a solid white color but has some translucence to it.. I believe the vintage, non gold surround paints were more opaque. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 May 2008, 03:47 AM	#8
youngr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: England Watch: 16610 & 16710 Posts: 899	thanks for all your info and help guys

3 May 2008, 03:58 AM	#9
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	There have been sporadic reports of 'thin' spots in the Superluminova coating here before. When active, they may show up as variations in intensity. Tools pic above shows that. Ultimately, it's your decision whether you pursue it or not w/the RSC. In a perfect world, there would be a perfect, even coat and lighting. I'm still waiting for that perfect world.... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

3 May 2008, 04:07 AM	#10
warrenmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex GMTII C Posts: 322	I see it. I have been known to be pretty finicky. I scrutinize every part of my watch the longer it stays on my wrist. I used to grade diamonds for a jewelry store so my eye is pretty trained. My GMTIIc has variance in the lume coating also. It used to bug me but it is something I don't really notice anymore. It looks slightly darker or faintly dirty on the markers. I chalk this up to being hand-applied and think it adds charecter. It really does not affect my lume as in the GMT pic above. As for the 9'oclock marker, I could not live with that, JMHO. Whatever the case, if you are not happy, take it in. I could not deal with a Diamond or anything else for that matter that costs me as much as my watches! __________________ Longines Master Collection Chrono Rolex GMTIIc SS

3 May 2008, 04:03 AM	#11
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I think what you're seeing is normal. The markers aren't SOLID white. __________________ Member #471

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