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Old 19 October 2014, 05:02 AM   #1
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What's this on my 718's case back ?
Hi everyone,
I'm fortunate enough to be wearing my GMTc today and I noticed this on the back of the case? Any idea what it is?

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Old 19 October 2014, 05:04 AM   #2
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Could you point out what you're referring to?
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Old 19 October 2014, 05:06 AM   #3
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You have to zoom out. It's like black smudges almost forming an H.
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Old 19 October 2014, 05:06 AM   #4
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Do you put it on a winder?
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Old 19 October 2014, 05:08 AM   #5
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No I didnt, I don't use a winder. I purchased it preowned and noticed this. It's not a smudge or glue residue since it doesn't wipe off.
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Old 19 October 2014, 05:26 AM   #6
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The dimensions look the same size as the bracelet links??????
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Old 19 October 2014, 06:48 AM   #7
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That's what I was thinking. It's almost like the bracelet was rubbing against the back of it.
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Old 19 October 2014, 06:50 AM   #8
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Here's another picture.
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Old 19 October 2014, 06:51 AM   #9
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That's what I was thinking. It's almost like the bracelet was rubbing against the back of it.
What would be unusual about that? It does resemble the link pattern.
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Old 19 October 2014, 06:51 AM   #10
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Yeah looks like the bracelet had something on it or was dirty. When you put it down it transferred from the bracelet to the caseback. Could just be scratches...
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Old 19 October 2014, 06:53 AM   #11
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yeah looks like the bracelet had something on it or was dirty. When you put it down it transferred from the bracelet to the caseback. Could just be scratches...
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Gold is soft and easy to scratch. Probably a mark from the bracelet if the head has been resting against the bracelet and someone applied pressure. Should be easy to polish off.
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Old 19 October 2014, 06:55 AM   #13
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Old 19 October 2014, 06:55 AM   #14
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Yeah looks like the bracelet had something on it or was dirty. When you put it down it transferred from the bracelet to the caseback. Could just be scratches...
I believe you guys are correct. There are no indentations or anything just that 'footprint'. thanks guys here's a frontal shot.
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Old 19 October 2014, 06:58 AM   #15
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I believe you guys are correct. There are no indentations or anything just that 'footprint'. thanks guys here's a frontal shot.
Love the green dial. It's a beauty! If those scratches bother you too much, feel free to send me the watch so you don't have to look at them anymore.
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Love the green dial. It's a beauty! If those scratches bother you too much, feel free to send me the watch so you don't have to look at them anymore.
Funny! thanks for all responses guys. The seller offered to polish it for me during the purchasing process, but I elected to leave it that way. However, I hadn't notice the 'print' on the case back. I think I'm just going to leave it as is.
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Or you can Rubber B it and avoid the problem

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