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bertifox · 11 June 2019, 11:27 AM

Last week bought a brand new Datejust 36 from an AD in UK, probably one of the last few remaining pre-2019 models (116200-0059).
The watch is in 100% perfect condition (no marks, dings, etc.) Had all the stickers and even a bezel protector on.
However, the edges on the back of the case aren't as sharp as on my previous DJ.
Is this normal? Has anyone noticed the same?
Could it be a side effect of the watch being re-finished by Rolex?
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joli160 · 11 June 2019, 11:31 AM

Hard to "feel" from a picture.
Since you bought it brand new from an AD nothing to worry

toxicavenger · 11 June 2019, 12:31 PM

Just wear it. It is a brand new watch.

nikesupremedunk · 11 June 2019, 12:40 PM

My 116234 looks just like that. They don't have sharp edges like the sport models.

FreshPrince14 · 11 June 2019, 12:48 PM

Looks the way it should

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pkincy · 11 June 2019, 02:22 PM

can't tell a thing from that picture but my month old 116234 has sharp edges on the bottom edges along the sides of the case as you have marked.

jerryguo · 11 June 2019, 03:02 PM

why are you concerned about re-finish if this was bought from AD brand new?

Seibei · 11 June 2019, 05:01 PM

^^^Because sometimes re-finished watches are sold as brand new. Perhaps not Rolex, but this has happened with other brands.

nicon · 11 June 2019, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Seibei

^^^Because sometimes re-finished watches are sold as brand new. Perhaps not Rolex, but this has happened with other brands.

There is no way AD could put the stickers back the same way they come from the factory. It's simply impossible, if OP had all the stickers on the watch I don't believe it was refinished after leaving factory.

bertifox · 12 June 2019, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicon

There is no way AD could put the stickers back the same way they come from the factory. It's simply impossible, if OP had all the stickers on the watch I don't believe it was refinished after leaving factory.

Agree, AD can't put stickers back on a watch. But 2 of ADs in London told me that if a watch gets scratched in store, they'll send it back to Rolex. The watch will go back to the factory where it will be re-finished, then will be available to the ADs as new.
Not sure if this is true though.

Skavary · 11 June 2019, 05:19 PM

I’ve also wondered - can there sometimes be very slight uneven finishes with a brand new Rolex? Or is it the case that all are perfect?

DoctorA · 11 June 2019, 06:54 PM

Congratulations on your new watch! Stop worrying and enjoy your new watch!

5nit · 11 June 2019, 07:48 PM

I just felt my Girlfriends brand new one and the tips felt sharp and the part closer to the crown was half as sharp.

Little machines · 11 June 2019, 08:15 PM

Congrats on the watch! Enjoy it

jaySL350 · 11 June 2019, 08:23 PM

Berti,,,

Congrats and enjoy a lovely watch

1William · 11 June 2019, 08:55 PM

No issues. Wear your watch and enjoy it.

bertifox · 12 June 2019, 07:25 AM

Thank you guys!
Will follow your advice - stop worrying and start enjoying!

11 June 2019, 11:27 AM	#1
bertifox "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London, UK Watch: Explorer II Posts: 11	Dull edges on new Datejust 36 Last week bought a brand new Datejust 36 from an AD in UK, probably one of the last few remaining pre-2019 models (116200-0059). The watch is in 100% perfect condition (no marks, dings, etc.) Had all the stickers and even a bezel protector on. However, the edges on the back of the case aren't as sharp as on my previous DJ. Is this normal? Has anyone noticed the same? Could it be a side effect of the watch being re-finished by Rolex?

11 June 2019, 11:31 AM	#2
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,758	Hard to "feel" from a picture. Since you bought it brand new from an AD nothing to worry __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

11 June 2019, 12:40 PM	#4
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	My 116234 looks just like that. They don't have sharp edges like the sport models. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

11 June 2019, 06:54 PM	#12
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Congratulations on your new watch! Stop worrying and enjoy your new watch! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

11 June 2019, 12:31 PM	#3
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	Just wear it. It is a brand new watch.

11 June 2019, 12:48 PM	#5
FreshPrince14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: TRF Watch: 16710 & 6694 Posts: 792	Looks the way it should Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

11 June 2019, 02:22 PM	#6
pkincy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 525	can't tell a thing from that picture but my month old 116234 has sharp edges on the bottom edges along the sides of the case as you have marked.

11 June 2019, 03:02 PM	#7
jerryguo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, PP, Lange Posts: 1,024	why are you concerned about re-finish if this was bought from AD brand new?

11 June 2019, 05:01 PM	#8
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	^^^Because sometimes re-finished watches are sold as brand new. Perhaps not Rolex, but this has happened with other brands.

11 June 2019, 05:19 PM	#11
Skavary "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 102	I’ve also wondered - can there sometimes be very slight uneven finishes with a brand new Rolex? Or is it the case that all are perfect?

11 June 2019, 07:48 PM	#13
5nit Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Adam Location: Canada Watch: DJ41 Posts: 517	I just felt my Girlfriends brand new one and the tips felt sharp and the part closer to the crown was half as sharp.

11 June 2019, 08:15 PM	#14
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,654	Congrats on the watch! Enjoy it

11 June 2019, 08:23 PM	#15
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	Berti,,, Congrats and enjoy a lovely watch

11 June 2019, 08:55 PM	#16
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	No issues. Wear your watch and enjoy it.

12 June 2019, 07:25 AM	#17
bertifox "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London, UK Watch: Explorer II Posts: 11	Thank you guys! Will follow your advice - stop worrying and start enjoying!

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