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jimmyh · 4 June 2014, 02:24 PM

I just bought a brand new sub date green, went swimming the same day and water got inside fogging up the sapphire and making little bubbles inside of the magnifying glass. The crown was screwed in the way it is supposed to and water still got in. I am so pissed right now because they found one of the gaskets faulty and I'm going on 2 weeks while they decide to send me a brand new one or repair my brand new one. You pay $9000 for a brand new watch and it leaks the first day. The sub is supposedly a divers watch which can handle 300 meters but 2 feet in a pool. I'll keep everyone posted.

Presa canary · 4 June 2014, 02:25 PM

Ouch... Hopefully everything works out.

ExplorerChris · 4 June 2014, 02:31 PM

Wow that sucks
You spend that kind of money on a professional divers watch.

Hope you get some resolution and soon

rolex_DateJust · 4 June 2014, 02:35 PM

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully the AD will work something out for you. Good luck

sea-dweller · 4 June 2014, 02:39 PM

Good luck!

Laszlo · 4 June 2014, 02:40 PM

Terrible. Any pics?

SaddleSC · 4 June 2014, 02:51 PM

Let's see some pics...

GradyPhilpott · 4 June 2014, 02:56 PM

I think you deserve a new watch.

Even with the crown unscrewed, the Trip-Lock is supposed to maintain water resistance.

In your case the gasket was faulty out of the box, so the watch was not as advertised.

I understand that Rolex has the prerogative, but this is the kind of thing that is not supposed to happen and it was through no fault of your own.

Sensokan · 4 June 2014, 02:57 PM

No pics?

jimmyh · 4 June 2014, 03:11 PM

Check it out

jimmyh · 4 June 2014, 03:12 PM

It's NOT a blurry photo. The water made it look like it is. Also, see the magnifying glass full of little bubbles. I'm so mad.

richard371 · 4 June 2014, 03:14 PM

I would demand a new watch. No repairs.

Hairdude1 · 4 June 2014, 03:15 PM

That sucks man, sorry to hear

Angrypuppy · 4 June 2014, 03:20 PM

Bummer, I'd want a new watch. Good luck.

jimmyh · 4 June 2014, 03:23 PM

Richard371, that's where i am at with it. I called rolex HQ in NY and they told me basically that it is up to the AD. They said that the warranty covers this and that they would go through it and repair/replace whatever problems they find OR the AD will replace if they want. Rolex said that they do not necessarily replace even if it's no fault of the purchaser (such as this faulty gasket situation). I'm going too see what happens but the AD is taking their time which is also disgusting.

HACKNSACK44 · 4 June 2014, 03:27 PM

That sucks!

MATCH1969 · 4 June 2014, 03:30 PM

Bad luck. Hope AD and Rolex will support you the right way and will give you a brand you one.

accce · 4 June 2014, 03:42 PM

I would not accept it back and would demand for a replacement.

SC11 · 4 June 2014, 03:49 PM

In this instance I would demand a new watch! Not sure on the laws etc but over here I would class it as not fit for purpose sold and as that would ask for a new one or just my money back and take my business elsewhere.

I don't agree with a lot of these topics when people demand a new watch as their bezel is misaligned or the cyclops is slightly out, any mass produced item will have certain QC failures but this may be just a case of a failed seal but to me the water ingest has pushed it pass the point of no return!

Old Expat Beast · 4 June 2014, 03:51 PM

Definitely demand a new watch. Who knows what damage was done inside.

Starbucksboss · 4 June 2014, 04:03 PM

Ooooh that is such bad luck...you must insist on a new watch...it was not fit for purpose.
Note your serial number and refuse an exchange.
Good luck.

Rags2Rolex · 4 June 2014, 04:03 PM

Who is the authorized dealer????????

Tombstone · 4 June 2014, 04:08 PM

I feel for you, one expects perfection with their Rolex. This is not some cheep Timex watch(I don't hate Timex it's a price reference only). I say it's Rolexs problem, the AD did not make the watch Rolex did. Rolex not the AD should make this right. The watch has been damaged no fault of your own. I am sure Rolex can fix the watch to a good as new state. None the less if it were me I would demand a new watch and a loaner watch to use while they waste your time trying to make up their minds.

Rolex needs to work on their customer service they suck. My wife had some stitching issues with one of her Louis Vuitton purses, we went to the boutique they gave us Moët Champagne and replaced the purse at once no questions asked that was a $2,500 purse not a $9,000 watch. Rolex needs to do the right thing here IMHO.

Daytona4130 · 4 June 2014, 04:08 PM

I'm very sorry to hear that. Push for a new one. It's a stunning piece by the way

busytimmy · 4 June 2014, 04:25 PM

Sucks to read about this. I'm sorry to hear that happened to the OP.

newsboy · 4 June 2014, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pitbull666

In this instance I would demand a new watch! Not sure on the laws etc but over here I would class it as not fit for purpose sold and as that would ask for a new one or just my money back and take my business elsewhere.

I don't agree with a lot of these topics when people demand a new watch as their bezel is misaligned or the cyclops is slightly out, any mass produced item will have certain QC failures but this may be just a case of a failed seal but to me the water ingest has pushed it pass the point of no return!

I've got to agree here. New watch or money back. I'd never be fully happy with the water damaged watch

T. Ferguson · 4 June 2014, 04:36 PM

Let them know you want a new watch or you will file a dispute with your credit card company. Many manufacturing defects don't necessarily cause a lot of major damage and are easy to repair (malfunctioning date wheel, dial defects, etc.), but a failure like this on a brand new watch is catastrophic and a replacement is warranted.

In my opinion it's time for the AD AND Rolex USA to step up.

Yes, please keep us posted.

Glidelock · 4 June 2014, 04:41 PM

Wow...this would really suck! I have never had any water intrusion issues w/ any f the Rolex (Sub's or DJ) I have ever purchased! I hope they get you squared away soon, but the idea of you not getting a new watch when you had the watch for virtually hours and it floods, is ridiculous!

pfg1 · 4 June 2014, 05:08 PM

Faulty gasket = New Rolex

Repairing the watch is unacceptable!

Let us know.....

Good luck!

Degas · 4 June 2014, 05:13 PM

First time I hear of such a thing! I swim with my watch regularly every other day for years! No issues

4 June 2014, 02:24 PM	#1
jimmyh Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: virginia Posts: 30	Water in My brand new submariner I just bought a brand new sub date green, went swimming the same day and water got inside fogging up the sapphire and making little bubbles inside of the magnifying glass. The crown was screwed in the way it is supposed to and water still got in. I am so pissed right now because they found one of the gaskets faulty and I'm going on 2 weeks while they decide to send me a brand new one or repair my brand new one. You pay $9000 for a brand new watch and it leaks the first day. The sub is supposedly a divers watch which can handle 300 meters but 2 feet in a pool. I'll keep everyone posted.

4 June 2014, 02:31 PM	#3
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	Wow that sucks You spend that kind of money on a professional divers watch. Hope you get some resolution and soon __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

4 June 2014, 02:40 PM	#6
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Terrible. Any pics? __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

4 June 2014, 02:51 PM	#7
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Let's see some pics... __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

4 June 2014, 02:56 PM	#8
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I think you deserve a new watch. Even with the crown unscrewed, the Trip-Lock is supposed to maintain water resistance. In your case the gasket was faulty out of the box, so the watch was not as advertised. I understand that Rolex has the prerogative, but this is the kind of thing that is not supposed to happen and it was through no fault of your own. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

4 June 2014, 02:25 PM	#2
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Ouch... Hopefully everything works out.

4 June 2014, 02:35 PM	#4
rolex_DateJust 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Sergio Location: Miami, FL Watch: Yes please! Posts: 1,781	Sorry to hear that. Hopefully the AD will work something out for you. Good luck

4 June 2014, 02:39 PM	#5
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Good luck!

4 June 2014, 02:57 PM	#9
Sensokan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Stan Location: New York Posts: 11	No pics?

4 June 2014, 03:11 PM	#10
jimmyh Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: virginia Posts: 30	Pic Check it out Attached Images

4 June 2014, 03:12 PM	#11
jimmyh Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: virginia Posts: 30	It's NOT a blurry photo. The water made it look like it is. Also, see the magnifying glass full of little bubbles. I'm so mad.

4 June 2014, 03:14 PM	#12
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	I would demand a new watch. No repairs.

4 June 2014, 03:15 PM	#13
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	That sucks man, sorry to hear __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

4 June 2014, 03:20 PM	#14
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	Bummer, I'd want a new watch. Good luck.

4 June 2014, 03:23 PM	#15
jimmyh Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: virginia Posts: 30	Richard371, that's where i am at with it. I called rolex HQ in NY and they told me basically that it is up to the AD. They said that the warranty covers this and that they would go through it and repair/replace whatever problems they find OR the AD will replace if they want. Rolex said that they do not necessarily replace even if it's no fault of the purchaser (such as this faulty gasket situation). I'm going too see what happens but the AD is taking their time which is also disgusting.

4 June 2014, 03:27 PM	#16
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	That sucks! __________________ 114060

4 June 2014, 03:30 PM	#17
MATCH1969 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PARIS Watch: Vintage Posts: 2,761	Bad luck. Hope AD and Rolex will support you the right way and will give you a brand you one.

4 June 2014, 03:42 PM	#18
accce "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chevy Chase Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 1,088	I would not accept it back and would demand for a replacement.

4 June 2014, 03:49 PM	#19
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	In this instance I would demand a new watch! Not sure on the laws etc but over here I would class it as not fit for purpose sold and as that would ask for a new one or just my money back and take my business elsewhere. I don't agree with a lot of these topics when people demand a new watch as their bezel is misaligned or the cyclops is slightly out, any mass produced item will have certain QC failures but this may be just a case of a failed seal but to me the water ingest has pushed it pass the point of no return!

4 June 2014, 03:51 PM	#20
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Definitely demand a new watch. Who knows what damage was done inside.

4 June 2014, 04:03 PM	#21
Starbucksboss Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Reno Posts: 1,028	Ooooh that is such bad luck...you must insist on a new watch...it was not fit for purpose. Note your serial number and refuse an exchange. Good luck.

4 June 2014, 04:03 PM	#22
Rags2Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: West Coast Watch: Sub ND/GMT II SS Posts: 133	Who is the authorized dealer????????

4 June 2014, 04:08 PM	#23
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	I feel for you, one expects perfection with their Rolex. This is not some cheep Timex watch(I don't hate Timex it's a price reference only). I say it's Rolexs problem, the AD did not make the watch Rolex did. Rolex not the AD should make this right. The watch has been damaged no fault of your own. I am sure Rolex can fix the watch to a good as new state. None the less if it were me I would demand a new watch and a loaner watch to use while they waste your time trying to make up their minds. Rolex needs to work on their customer service they suck. My wife had some stitching issues with one of her Louis Vuitton purses, we went to the boutique they gave us Moët Champagne and replaced the purse at once no questions asked that was a $2,500 purse not a $9,000 watch. Rolex needs to do the right thing here IMHO. __________________ Always working...by choice

4 June 2014, 04:08 PM	#24
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	I'm very sorry to hear that. Push for a new one. It's a stunning piece by the way

4 June 2014, 04:25 PM	#25
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Sucks to read about this. I'm sorry to hear that happened to the OP.

4 June 2014, 04:36 PM	#27
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Let them know you want a new watch or you will file a dispute with your credit card company. Many manufacturing defects don't necessarily cause a lot of major damage and are easy to repair (malfunctioning date wheel, dial defects, etc.), but a failure like this on a brand new watch is catastrophic and a replacement is warranted. In my opinion it's time for the AD AND Rolex USA to step up. Yes, please keep us posted. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

4 June 2014, 04:41 PM	#28
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	Wow...this would really suck! I have never had any water intrusion issues w/ any f the Rolex (Sub's or DJ) I have ever purchased! I hope they get you squared away soon, but the idea of you not getting a new watch when you had the watch for virtually hours and it floods, is ridiculous!

4 June 2014, 05:08 PM	#29
pfg1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wisconsin Watch: 116622 YM Blue Posts: 505	Faulty gasket = New Rolex Repairing the watch is unacceptable! Let us know..... Good luck! __________________ Life is filled with choices......and consequences! 2019 Sky-Dweller Giveaway 2019 GMT CHNR Giveaway 2019 DEEPSEA Giveaway 2018 Rolex Red SD43 Giveaway 2018 Bond Submariner Giveaway 2020 Rolex + Tudor GMT Giveaway 2020 Rolex Submariner Giveaway

4 June 2014, 05:13 PM	#30
Degas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middle Posts: 878	First time I hear of such a thing! I swim with my watch regularly every other day for years! No issues

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