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bluekutus · 1 November 2011, 01:54 PM

Hi, I have been lurking here for a long time but havent been posting. I have just bought the Explorer II 216570 last week. What a wonderful watch. However, yesterday I look at the watch thru the loupe and saw this minor defect. See the circle in red. Therefore, I would like to get the forum opinion what I should do?

Thank you in advance for your opinions.

sleddog · 1 November 2011, 01:58 PM

Normaly, I'd say, don't look at your watch with a loupe.
However, that would bug me....That's clearly something that should have been spotted in QC!
So my suggestion is to take it back and have it corrected!

kingSubTT · 1 November 2011, 02:10 PM

Seriously doubt the authenticity of this one.

bluekutus · 1 November 2011, 02:20 PM

This watch is authentic. Bought from an AD in Amsterdam. This watch is still no available where I am staying.

dddrees · 1 November 2011, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

normaly, i'd say, don't look at your watch with a loupe.
However, that would bug me....that's clearly something that should have been spotted in qc!
So my suggestion is to take it back and have it corrected!

x2

yannis · 1 November 2011, 07:50 PM

Congrats Yeow!!

FremStar · 1 November 2011, 07:52 PM

Hmmmmm....

The Godzilla · 1 November 2011, 08:00 PM

is it very visible without the loupe ?

HL65 · 1 November 2011, 08:17 PM

Take it back...

mjrennie · 1 November 2011, 08:34 PM

The rest of it looks genuine. But.......

chicagofan · 1 November 2011, 08:38 PM

That's not acceptable. I would also return it.

Rags · 1 November 2011, 10:15 PM

For what you pay for a rolex it should be perfect right down to the last letter.

mtasquared · 1 November 2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rags

For what you pay for a rolex it should be perfect right down to the last letter.

x2

bluekutus · 1 November 2011, 11:13 PM

No it is not really visible without a loupe, Godzilla.

Yes, I am thinking about sending it back to have it corrected.

rolexkiwi · 1 November 2011, 11:21 PM

That would bug me always. I'd take it back.

topgear · 1 November 2011, 11:26 PM

it would bug me too. please take it back and get it rectified.

Ebruner · 1 November 2011, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingSubTT

Seriously doubt the authenticity of this one.

Awful bold statement to make with very little info to go one.

-Eddie

zeuloa · 1 November 2011, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebruner

awful bold statement to make with very little info to go one.

-eddie

x2

azguy · 1 November 2011, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebruner

Awful bold statement to make with very little info to go one.

-Eddie

I know, it seems like some of you guy can tell a fake from accross a room and with most of it hidden under a suit sleeve

siewmaiwatch · 2 November 2011, 03:24 AM

suggest to take it back immediately. they will make it right, and you will be happier. good luck.

moviefreak · 2 November 2011, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluekutus

Hi, I have been lurking here for a long time but havent been posting. I have just bought the Explorer II 216570 last week. What a wonderful watch. However, yesterday I look at the watch thru the loupe and saw this minor defect. See the circle in red. Therefore, I would like to get the forum opinion what I should do?

Thank you in advance for your opinions.

after one week.. just take it back and tell them to give you or order a new one...

316lad · 2 November 2011, 03:34 AM

It's this damn loupe business again isn't it.

I did the same and found a couple of things on mine.
If you can't see it with the naked eye - don't worry about it.
It's a beautiful watch - warts and all - is the way I see it.

Gerardus · 2 November 2011, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicagofan

That's not acceptable. I would also return it.

My opinion also, NOT ACCEPTABLE!!!

crew · 2 November 2011, 05:45 AM

The OP should go back to his dealer and ask them to rectify this "flaw". I would like to hear the response. I've got a feeling that they will offer to send it to the RSC for him rather than replace it.
If you take it back let us know how you make out.

kcmo · 2 November 2011, 06:14 AM

Yikes!

eric23 · 2 November 2011, 06:20 AM

I would bring it back to the place you got it from and ask them to order you a new dial.

ptugolf · 2 November 2011, 06:23 AM

Not acceptable and I would take it back.

The Joker · 2 November 2011, 06:29 AM

I would want a replacement, and not be sent back to the factory for months.

I did this with my speedy when wasn't happy with the chrono movement, and had brand new one within a week. Question is will they be able to source one.

Mickey® · 2 November 2011, 06:32 AM

WOW. Take that back...that paint "MIGHT" be lose on the dial somewhere too...

Get a replacement!

bayerische · 2 November 2011, 06:33 AM

Yes, that would bug me.

I'd take it back.

1 November 2011, 01:54 PM	#1
bluekutus Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5	opinion Hi, I have been lurking here for a long time but havent been posting. I have just bought the Explorer II 216570 last week. What a wonderful watch. However, yesterday I look at the watch thru the loupe and saw this minor defect. See the circle in red. Therefore, I would like to get the forum opinion what I should do? Thank you in advance for your opinions. Attached Images

1 November 2011, 01:58 PM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Normaly, I'd say, don't look at your watch with a loupe. However, that would bug me....That's clearly something that should have been spotted in QC! So my suggestion is to take it back and have it corrected! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

1 November 2011, 07:50 PM	#6
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats Yeow!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

1 November 2011, 08:17 PM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Take it back... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 November 2011, 10:15 PM	#12
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	For what you pay for a rolex it should be perfect right down to the last letter. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

1 November 2011, 02:10 PM	#3
kingSubTT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Watch: SmurfDaytonaBLNR Posts: 682	Seriously doubt the authenticity of this one.

1 November 2011, 02:20 PM	#4
bluekutus Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5	This watch is authentic. Bought from an AD in Amsterdam. This watch is still no available where I am staying.

1 November 2011, 07:52 PM	#7
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Hmmmmm....

1 November 2011, 08:00 PM	#8
The Godzilla Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 200	is it very visible without the loupe ?

1 November 2011, 08:34 PM	#10
mjrennie Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: MJR Location: Midlands, UK Watch: 116618 LB Posts: 878	The rest of it looks genuine. But.......

1 November 2011, 08:38 PM	#11
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	That's not acceptable. I would also return it.

1 November 2011, 11:13 PM	#14
bluekutus Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5	No it is not really visible without a loupe, Godzilla. Yes, I am thinking about sending it back to have it corrected.

1 November 2011, 11:21 PM	#15
rolexkiwi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Zealand Watch: Datejust 16233 Posts: 211	That would bug me always. I'd take it back. __________________ No regrets

1 November 2011, 11:26 PM	#16
topgear "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Middle East Watch: 116710 LN, PAM390 Posts: 887	it would bug me too. please take it back and get it rectified.

2 November 2011, 03:24 AM	#20
siewmaiwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Macau Watch: 16610LV 14060m Posts: 399	suggest to take it back immediately. they will make it right, and you will be happier. good luck.

2 November 2011, 03:34 AM	#22
316lad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,642	It's this damn loupe business again isn't it. I did the same and found a couple of things on mine. If you can't see it with the naked eye - don't worry about it. It's a beautiful watch - warts and all - is the way I see it.

2 November 2011, 05:45 AM	#24
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	The OP should go back to his dealer and ask them to rectify this "flaw". I would like to hear the response. I've got a feeling that they will offer to send it to the RSC for him rather than replace it. If you take it back let us know how you make out.

2 November 2011, 06:14 AM	#25
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Yikes!

2 November 2011, 06:20 AM	#26
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I would bring it back to the place you got it from and ask them to order you a new dial.

2 November 2011, 06:23 AM	#27
ptugolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: SubC Date Posts: 676	Not acceptable and I would take it back.

2 November 2011, 06:29 AM	#28
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	I would want a replacement, and not be sent back to the factory for months. I did this with my speedy when wasn't happy with the chrono movement, and had brand new one within a week. Question is will they be able to source one.

2 November 2011, 06:32 AM	#29
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	WOW. Take that back...that paint "MIGHT" be lose on the dial somewhere too... Get a replacement!

2 November 2011, 06:33 AM	#30
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Yes, that would bug me. I'd take it back. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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