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Ck8 · 2 April 2011, 08:46 AM

We all here like Rolex including me, and recent years there has been, in my opinion, a quality issue with Rolex. They may be mass produced but the prices they command one would expect more in the way of perfection. Certainly most faults are cosmetic that should be picked up before the watch is sold.

Perhaps if we list faults that we have experienced here it would help us all on our future purchases on what to look out for?

I have had hands misalignment on my GMT IIc, the 24 hr and hour hands.

dddrees · 2 April 2011, 08:49 AM

I'm sorry to hear that. Have you tried to have it addressed and fixed? I own a couple and I haven't noticed any faults with any of mine.

esm · 2 April 2011, 08:52 AM

Dare I say - the annual price increase

TKB · 2 April 2011, 08:54 AM

i had fuzz in my DD when i first got it. very very small, thanks it.

folexhater · 2 April 2011, 09:03 AM

Well, my sd has....is.....perfect! Sorry but I cannot find any flaw with the SD! ( except that it's been discontinued )

jedinite · 2 April 2011, 09:11 AM

Speck of dust inside my brand new Explorer II

Dan2010 · 2 April 2011, 09:16 AM

Fat lugs...........

rockyn · 2 April 2011, 09:17 AM

The date changes at noon instead of midnight on my GMT II c

Grumpy Badger · 2 April 2011, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan2010

Fat lugs...........

HL65 · 2 April 2011, 09:18 AM

Price!

SaddleSC · 2 April 2011, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockyn

The date changes at noon instead of midnight on my GMT II c

falko · 2 April 2011, 09:31 AM

After buying a dozen or so new Rolex's over the years I've yet to discover any manufacturing errors or blemishes. Maybe I'm just lucky.

Jan Davis · 2 April 2011, 09:41 AM

None, it's a perfect Rolex.

Stengah · 2 April 2011, 09:49 AM

There is a small speck or scratch on the dial of my Sub. I didn't even notice it for a few months. And when the watch was 9 months old the hand-winding mechanism broke. Apparently it was quick fix but my watch was away for a week. Wasn't too happy about it.

Jocke · 2 April 2011, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ck8

I have had hands misalignment on my GMT IIc, the 24 hr and hour hands.

It's hard to tell on my ones, all the hands are moving but I guess they shows correct time at least twice a day.

Jocke · 2 April 2011, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falko

After buying a dozen or so new Rolex's over the years I've yet to discover any manufacturing errors or blemishes. Maybe I'm just lucky.

No you aren't lucky, you don't own a loupe.

Jocke · 2 April 2011, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockyn

The date changes at noon instead of midnight on my GMT II c

Easy fix. Just oull out the battery for 12 hours.

Singslinger · 2 April 2011, 09:55 AM

The pearl on my Deepsea's bezel cracked badly when accidentally hit against a door and there's a faint black smudge next to the number 3 in the date wheel of my TT ceramic Sub.

Both are V series, bought new from an AD.

HL65 · 2 April 2011, 09:59 AM

Also they die when I don't wear them for a while and I can't get my old Daytona (6263's and 6241) to start on their own when my wrist moves!

dddrees · 2 April 2011, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Also they die when I don't wear them for a while and I can't get my old Daytona (6263's and 6241) to start on their own when my wrist moves!

Ken I don't see how you put up with that.

But I am willing to help.

Send them to me and you'll never have to worry about them again.

I mean I am willing to take that burden off of your hands.

I know, I know, no need to thank me.

STEELINOX · 2 April 2011, 10:14 AM

HL65 · 2 April 2011, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Ken I don't see how you put up with that.

But I am willing to help.

Send them to me and you'll never have to worry about them again.

I mean I am willing to take that burden off of your hands.

I know, I know, no need to thank me.

I thank you Dan but think I will keep them just to look at. I have my cell to check time!!

RanHong · 2 April 2011, 10:20 AM

My gmt2c is too beautiful, it distracts me while I am driving. That's definitely a fault! :)

garGARgar · 2 April 2011, 10:30 AM

Faults?! Happy April fools to you too!

dddrees · 2 April 2011, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

I thank you Dan but think I will keep them just to look at. I have my cell to check time!!

Ok, but just remember I tried to help.

Mosco · 2 April 2011, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockyn

The date changes at noon instead of midnight on my GMT II c

Good one

jnkay · 2 April 2011, 10:58 AM

Never had a problem other than one of them needing regulation out of the box.

ingoodtime · 2 April 2011, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockyn

The date changes at noon instead of midnight on my GMT II c

Roll the date back to the previous date after advancing the time 12 hours and see if that helps? Had a few drinks tonight so forgive me if I am not thinking clearly!

Dr.Brian · 2 April 2011, 11:14 AM

Looks too good and works too well.
Ruined my interest in collecting other watches after 20 years of collecting.
That's about it.

Lion · 2 April 2011, 11:38 AM

I have not had any problems but wish Rolex would slow down the price increases!!!

2 April 2011, 08:46 AM	#1
Ck8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Mark 哥 Location: UK Posts: 860	List faults with your Rolex We all here like Rolex including me, and recent years there has been, in my opinion, a quality issue with Rolex. They may be mass produced but the prices they command one would expect more in the way of perfection. Certainly most faults are cosmetic that should be picked up before the watch is sold. Perhaps if we list faults that we have experienced here it would help us all on our future purchases on what to look out for? I have had hands misalignment on my GMT IIc, the 24 hr and hour hands. __________________ I like wonton noodles soup - Mark 哥

2 April 2011, 08:49 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I'm sorry to hear that. Have you tried to have it addressed and fixed? I own a couple and I haven't noticed any faults with any of mine. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 April 2011, 08:54 AM	#4
TKB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Tai Location: Chicago Watch: 118339 Meteorite Posts: 289	i had fuzz in my DD when i first got it. very very small, thanks it. __________________ "Death Before Dishonor" WG DD Diamond Meteorite CC "Z" SS DJ Tux Dial Roulette Wheel "M"

2 April 2011, 09:11 AM	#6
jedinite "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: TC Location: GMT -8 Watch: SeaDweller Deepsea Posts: 582	Speck of dust inside my brand new Explorer II __________________ Tudor Submariner 76100/Rolex TT Submariner Blue X/Victorinox AirBoss Mach 6/Longines Grande Vitesse/Rolex SeaDweller DeepSea V/ GShock GW-3000B/ Tudor Prince Date 74034/ Rolex ExII 42 WD/ Rolex Submariner 116610 LV/ Tudor Pelagos Blue

2 April 2011, 09:18 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,012	Price! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 April 2011, 08:52 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Dare I say - the annual price increase

2 April 2011, 09:03 AM	#5
folexhater Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: kel Location: Los Angeles Posts: 481	Well, my sd has....is.....perfect! Sorry but I cannot find any flaw with the SD! ( except that it's been discontinued )

2 April 2011, 09:16 AM	#7
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Fat lugs...........

2 April 2011, 09:17 AM	#8
rockyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Robyn Location: nanaimo canada Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 479	The date changes at noon instead of midnight on my GMT II c

2 April 2011, 09:31 AM	#12
falko Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Europe Watch: SS black Daytona Posts: 26	After buying a dozen or so new Rolex's over the years I've yet to discover any manufacturing errors or blemishes. Maybe I'm just lucky.

2 April 2011, 09:41 AM	#13
Jan Davis Fake Identity Cyber-Criminal Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Jan Location: Hong Kong Watch: DateJust Posts: 394	None, it's a perfect Rolex.

2 April 2011, 09:49 AM	#14
Stengah "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California Watch: 16610 Posts: 259	There is a small speck or scratch on the dial of my Sub. I didn't even notice it for a few months. And when the watch was 9 months old the hand-winding mechanism broke. Apparently it was quick fix but my watch was away for a week. Wasn't too happy about it.

2 April 2011, 09:55 AM	#18
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	The pearl on my Deepsea's bezel cracked badly when accidentally hit against a door and there's a faint black smudge next to the number 3 in the date wheel of my TT ceramic Sub. Both are V series, bought new from an AD.

2 April 2011, 09:59 AM	#19
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,012	Also they die when I don't wear them for a while and I can't get my old Daytona (6263's and 6241) to start on their own when my wrist moves! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 April 2011, 10:14 AM	#21
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	__________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

2 April 2011, 10:20 AM	#23
RanHong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 299	My gmt2c is too beautiful, it distracts me while I am driving. That's definitely a fault! :)

2 April 2011, 10:30 AM	#24
garGARgar "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: New York, NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 711	Faults?! Happy April fools to you too! __________________ 16610LV 126334 116710LN

2 April 2011, 10:58 AM	#27
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	Never had a problem other than one of them needing regulation out of the box.

2 April 2011, 11:14 AM	#29
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	Looks too good and works too well. Ruined my interest in collecting other watches after 20 years of collecting. That's about it. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

2 April 2011, 11:38 AM	#30
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I have not had any problems but wish Rolex would slow down the price increases!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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