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Dob · 26 January 2009, 12:36 AM

Have not seen to much on this so thought I might ask the collective wisdom of the board.

I was examining a new maxi dialed model and noted that the lume application seemed to be a little uneven? Meaning that in the large "12" triangle, there was a small gray line, looking almost like a small pencil mark in the middle of the triangle. Upon closer inspection, you can see that it seems to be an area where the lume must be very thin (or at least thinner then in the rest of the triangle) and thus the small gray area. It is not noticeable from a distance but looking closely at the dial, it is apparent. A couple of the other indices also have a slight grayish spot in the middle of the indice seeming to show that the lume might be thinner in that spot. Again, it is not super noticeable unless you are looking at the dial closely but was wondering if this were typical or if this particular dial might have escaped Rolex QC. Thanks in advance for any insight.

Woody · 26 January 2009, 05:37 AM

I had this issue with my GMT11-C - I had RSC check it out and they confirmed that it was an issue with the application of the Luminova - they agreed to replace the dial.

Dob · 26 January 2009, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woody

I had this issue with my GMT11-C - I had RSC check it out and they confirmed that it was an issue with the application of the Luminova - they agreed to replace the dial.

Thanks - I just hate the idea of sending a new watch back for service.

Rolexitis · 26 January 2009, 05:44 AM

Uh Oh!

Parachrom · 26 January 2009, 09:19 AM

Send it. better to have them fix it, than for you to always know there is a known defect. It will bug the crap out of you. Then all your non rolex friends will notice, and there is no end of grief to their... "well fort ten grand I expect they would do the lume right" type of crapola.

dkpw · 26 January 2009, 10:39 AM

Where's JJ and his loupe?

But seriously - loop the loupe before you purchase - it can save all kinds of grief.

If you're not satisfied - please send it in.

Good luck.

26 January 2009, 12:36 AM	#1
Dob Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 359	Lume Application Question on Maxi Dial Have not seen to much on this so thought I might ask the collective wisdom of the board. I was examining a new maxi dialed model and noted that the lume application seemed to be a little uneven? Meaning that in the large "12" triangle, there was a small gray line, looking almost like a small pencil mark in the middle of the triangle. Upon closer inspection, you can see that it seems to be an area where the lume must be very thin (or at least thinner then in the rest of the triangle) and thus the small gray area. It is not noticeable from a distance but looking closely at the dial, it is apparent. A couple of the other indices also have a slight grayish spot in the middle of the indice seeming to show that the lume might be thinner in that spot. Again, it is not super noticeable unless you are looking at the dial closely but was wondering if this were typical or if this particular dial might have escaped Rolex QC. Thanks in advance for any insight.

26 January 2009, 05:44 AM	#4
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Uh Oh! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 January 2009, 10:39 AM	#6
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	Where's JJ and his loupe? But seriously - loop the loupe before you purchase - it can save all kinds of grief. If you're not satisfied - please send it in. Good luck. __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

26 January 2009, 05:37 AM	#2
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,127	I had this issue with my GMT11-C - I had RSC check it out and they confirmed that it was an issue with the application of the Luminova - they agreed to replace the dial.

26 January 2009, 09:19 AM	#5
Parachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 721	Send it. better to have them fix it, than for you to always know there is a known defect. It will bug the crap out of you. Then all your non rolex friends will notice, and there is no end of grief to their... "well fort ten grand I expect they would do the lume right" type of crapola.

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