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SearChart · 28 April 2019, 03:07 AM

There's some orange powder on my hands, I don't think it is supposed to be there

Going to 'send it in' for a 'warranty repair'

offrdmania · 28 April 2019, 03:09 AM

is that rust?

SearChart · 28 April 2019, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

is that rust?

No, it is some dust coming from one of the small orange indexes.
This bit of dust was rogue ever since I got it brand new, but it has migrated and finally settled on my seconds hand and on the crystal, now I can definitely see it with my naked eye in direct light.

Just going to open it up, take the movement out, blow inside the case and on the dial with the compressed air nozzle on my bench, close it up and back on the wrist.

offrdmania · 28 April 2019, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

No, it is some dust coming from one of the small orange indexes.
This bit of dust was rogue ever since I got it brand new, but it has migrated and finally settled on my seconds hand and on the crystal, now I can definitely see it with my naked eye in direct light.

Just going to open it up, take the movement out, blow inside the case and on the dial with the compressed air nozzle on my bench, close it up and back on the wrist.

Time to break out the clear fingernail polish

schoolboy · 28 April 2019, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

No, it is some dust coming from one of the small orange indexes.

This bit of dust was rogue ever since I got it brand new, but it has migrated and finally settled on my seconds hand and on the crystal, now I can definitely see it with my naked eye in direct light.

Just going to open it up, take the movement out, blow inside the case and on the dial with the compressed air nozzle on my bench, close it up and back on the wrist.

Awesome!

You rock Bas

1210tech · 28 April 2019, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Just going to open it up, take the movement out, blow inside the case and on the dial with the compressed air nozzle on my bench, close it up and back on the wrist.

This thread is useless without a step by step pictorial

Rolex addict · 28 April 2019, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

is that rust?

I was going to ask if he’s been eating cheese puffs.

SpeakWithMichael · 28 April 2019, 03:11 AM

Normally I'd advise against DIY, but...

037 · 28 April 2019, 03:19 AM

Must be a side effect from that platinum crown.

lovetherolex · 28 April 2019, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

There's some orange powder on my hands, I don't think it is supposed to be there

Going to 'send it in' for a 'warranty repair'

Take plenty of pics before you send it in and ask for no polish

Maxy · 28 April 2019, 03:24 AM

This should be free of charge.. Don't pay yourself for this!!

lovetherolex · 28 April 2019, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

This should be free of charge.. Don't pay yourself for this!!

If he doesn't get paid he might file a complaint with the labor board against himself

schoolboy · 28 April 2019, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lovetherolex

Take plenty of pics before you send it in and ask for no polish

Hahaha

KBM · 5 May 2019, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by lovetherolex

Take plenty of pics before you send it in and ask for no polish

fskywalker · 28 April 2019, 05:08 AM

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

JayHantz · 28 April 2019, 05:11 AM

Keep us updated with some pics....it’s neat to see the watchmaker work on his own watch.

SearChart · 28 April 2019, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JayHantz

Keep us updated with some pics....it’s neat to see the watchmaker work on his own watch.

Blowing on a dial with some compressed air is hardly 'working on a watch'

But I'll take a pic

AK797 · 28 April 2019, 05:34 AM

Post it to yourself like it's Valentines, Playa.

SearChart · 28 April 2019, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Post it to yourself like it's Valentines, Playa.

trelane · 28 April 2019, 05:58 AM

You're the Tavarish of watches

SearChart · 28 April 2019, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by trelane

You're the Tavarish of watches

Quite true, although his projects are definitely a lot more ambitious than repairing Rolex watches

georgekart · 28 April 2019, 06:13 AM

The watch probably just decided to enjoy the Kings Day today. Only way it could get orange on it is by touching hands with the orange indices on the dial. And you know what they say, "When there's a will, there's a way."

bobernet · 28 April 2019, 08:53 AM

I think it was just sloppy workmanship by whoever installed that platinum crown.

2001jesper · 28 April 2019, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bobernet

I think it was just sloppy workmanship by whoever installed that platinum crown.

Guess that “Rolex” will request that its restored to factory spec

tie219 · 28 April 2019, 09:00 AM

What a quick turnaround for a service

peterpl · 28 April 2019, 09:02 AM

what is that from?

toxicavenger · 28 April 2019, 10:35 AM

Are you going to put some kind of clear stabilizer on the orange so it doesn't keep flaking off?

SearChart · 28 April 2019, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

I was going to ask if he’s been eating cheese puffs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobernet

I think it was just sloppy workmanship by whoever installed that platinum crown.

Maybe!

Or the watch is having an allergic reaction to the platinum

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Originally Posted by tie219

What a quick turnaround for a service

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Originally Posted by toxicavenger

Are you going to put some kind of clear stabilizer on the orange so it doesn't keep flaking off?

Nah, it is so little and I haven't seen more flake off, it's been like this since I got it, the dust just migrated to a more annoying place.

Keepchasing · 28 April 2019, 06:07 PM

I couldn’t even see it til you pointed it out Bas.

So cool that you have that skill. I’d love to be able to do that!

Nice looking watch btw.

SG56 · 28 April 2019, 10:43 AM

Love this thread hahaha

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28 April 2019, 06:13 AM	#22
georgekart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 1,550	The watch probably just decided to enjoy the Kings Day today. Only way it could get orange on it is by touching hands with the orange indices on the dial. And you know what they say, "When there's a will, there's a way."

28 April 2019, 08:53 AM	#23
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,988	I think it was just sloppy workmanship by whoever installed that platinum crown.

28 April 2019, 09:00 AM	#25
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28 April 2019, 06:07 PM	#29
Keepchasing "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 645	I couldn’t even see it til you pointed it out Bas. So cool that you have that skill. I’d love to be able to do that! Nice looking watch btw.

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