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PRH · 24 November 2016, 07:39 PM

Advice please?

Is it me or does the GMTII BLNR magnification seem a little low compared to the other two?

Should I do anything about it?

Thanks is advance.

peterpl · 24 November 2016, 08:11 PM

Yes it does look a little smaller. Plenty of threads on here about it. If it bugs you take it to RSC to fix

Andad · 24 November 2016, 09:06 PM

I thought a member from Feb 2006 would be giving us this advice?

You asked a magnification question back then as I recall?

PRH · 24 November 2016, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I thought a member from Feb 2006 would be giving us this advice?

You asked a magnification question back then as I recall?

OMG yes but that was comparing a 36mm DD with a GMTII the conclusion being different watch diameters.

These are all 40mm!

1William · 24 November 2016, 10:21 PM

yes, it looks smaller but not too small. I would wear it, enjoy it and not think about it. When it is time for a service I would ask them to check it and replace if it was not in specs.

RichM · 24 November 2016, 10:32 PM

Yes it does. One of mine is at the Dallas Service Center now for the same issue.

ap1 · 24 November 2016, 10:40 PM

Smallish, bother you or not?

Muzz · 24 November 2016, 11:34 PM

Wouldn't bother me. I have several with different magnification.

DJExplorer · 24 November 2016, 11:39 PM

Smaller. Send it in. It'll get sorted in a couple of weeks.

GB-man · 24 November 2016, 11:40 PM

Not an egregious offender. Wouldn't bother me.

Dirt · 24 November 2016, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

yes, it looks smaller but not too small. I would wear it, enjoy it and not think about it. When it is time for a service I would ask them to check it and replace if it was not in specs.

The problem these days is that Rolex don't specify what the magnification should be.
I should imagine that any rectification work on the part of Rolex would be a good will gesture in this case and also a matter of luck.

padi56 · 25 November 2016, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PRH

Advice please?

Is it me or does the GMTII BLNR magnification seem a little low compared to the other two?

Should I do anything about it?

Thanks is advance.

The sub case is 47.60mm thick the GMT 47.65mm thick so there will be very very very very slight difference but a blind man would love to see it.

Timesurfer · 25 November 2016, 12:58 AM

Seems fine, if I remember correctly the criteria back then to determine reduced magnification was if the window appeared smaler than the font size of the 6 on the bezel, it seems ok... don't sweat it! Wear and enjoy...

Meme-Dweller · 25 November 2016, 01:39 AM

The crystal is closer to the dial on the Sub and DJ. The GMT has to make room for the GMT hand.

Bluside · 25 November 2016, 01:43 AM

Wouldn't bother me. You only notice a slight difference when you compare them like this photo. On your wrist, not so much.

kromdom · 25 November 2016, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PRH

Advice please?
Is it me or does the GMTII BLNR magnification seem a little low compared to the other two?
Should I do anything about it?
Thanks is advance.

This has bothered you enough to the point that you needed to post publicly about it. It is now in YOUR MIND and will bug you everytime you look at your watch. There is nothing anyone can tell you that will change this.

As already pointed out, only one thing can...send the watch in to have the cyclops replaced

Hodog16 · 25 November 2016, 02:33 AM

Beautiful watches! To me it wouldn't be worth the hassle of fixing and having your watch gone for awhile.

If it keeps eating at you though go ahead and get it fixed. You don't want anything to take away from your enjoyment.

locutus49 · 25 November 2016, 02:48 AM

It would not bother me at all. But if it bothers you, fix it.

Maybelline · 25 November 2016, 03:00 AM

I can't even see it.

Chewbacca · 25 November 2016, 03:04 AM

wouldn't bother me but looks like it bothers you.

take it in with 3 mo left on your warranty for a fresh crystal. rolex has probably factored in that they'll need to eventually replace them at n/c anyway so wear it until then.

20

R Douglas · 25 November 2016, 03:13 AM

Slightly different, but still very easy to read the date.

xjeeunitx · 25 November 2016, 05:12 AM

Looks fine to me.

Timesurfer · 25 November 2016, 08:52 AM

Now i'm curious...

Can anyone verify 6R15 comment on the fact that the crystal is not as close on the GMT to make room for the extra hand? First time i've heard this.... if so, it would explain a penalty on magnification....

Discuss....

JRT · 25 November 2016, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timesurfer

Now i'm curious...

Can anyone verify 6R15 comment on the fact that the crystal is not as close on the GMT to make room for the extra hand? First time i've heard this.... if so, it would explain a penalty on magnification....

Discuss....

How about 5-digit GMT watches? Do their magnifications all look smaller?

WatchinMD · 25 November 2016, 01:03 PM

Looks small, make them fix it!

Reinhard in SA · 26 November 2016, 01:33 AM

Here is my one week old BLNR for comparison

24 November 2016, 07:39 PM	#1
PRH "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: UK Watch: WG DD Posts: 179	Cyclops Magnification Advice please? Is it me or does the GMTII BLNR magnification seem a little low compared to the other two? Should I do anything about it? Thanks is advance. Attached Images __________________ WG DD40 Blue dial Romans RG Daytona ceramic bezel TT SUB C

24 November 2016, 09:06 PM	#3
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	I thought a member from Feb 2006 would be giving us this advice? You asked a magnification question back then as I recall? __________________ E

24 November 2016, 10:32 PM	#6
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,772	Yes it does. One of mine is at the Dallas Service Center now for the same issue. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

24 November 2016, 11:40 PM	#10
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Not an egregious offender. Wouldn't bother me. __________________

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24 November 2016, 08:11 PM	#2
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Yes it does look a little smaller. Plenty of threads on here about it. If it bugs you take it to RSC to fix

24 November 2016, 10:21 PM	#5
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	yes, it looks smaller but not too small. I would wear it, enjoy it and not think about it. When it is time for a service I would ask them to check it and replace if it was not in specs.

24 November 2016, 10:40 PM	#7
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Smallish, bother you or not?

24 November 2016, 11:34 PM	#8
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Wouldn't bother me. I have several with different magnification.

24 November 2016, 11:39 PM	#9
DJExplorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: GA Posts: 403	Smaller. Send it in. It'll get sorted in a couple of weeks.

25 November 2016, 12:58 AM	#13
Timesurfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: 12,000+ Lakes! Watch: 16710 Daytona BLNR Posts: 840	Seems fine, if I remember correctly the criteria back then to determine reduced magnification was if the window appeared smaler than the font size of the 6 on the bezel, it seems ok... don't sweat it! Wear and enjoy...

25 November 2016, 01:39 AM	#14
Meme-Dweller Banned Join Date: May 2015 Location: TX Watch: Meme-Dweller Posts: 498	The crystal is closer to the dial on the Sub and DJ. The GMT has to make room for the GMT hand.

25 November 2016, 01:43 AM	#15
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	Wouldn't bother me. You only notice a slight difference when you compare them like this photo. On your wrist, not so much.

25 November 2016, 02:33 AM	#17
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	Beautiful watches! To me it wouldn't be worth the hassle of fixing and having your watch gone for awhile. If it keeps eating at you though go ahead and get it fixed. You don't want anything to take away from your enjoyment.

25 November 2016, 02:48 AM	#18
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	It would not bother me at all. But if it bothers you, fix it.

25 November 2016, 03:00 AM	#19
Maybelline Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gone Posts: 448	I can't even see it.

25 November 2016, 03:04 AM	#20
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	wouldn't bother me but looks like it bothers you. take it in with 3 mo left on your warranty for a fresh crystal. rolex has probably factored in that they'll need to eventually replace them at n/c anyway so wear it until then. 20

25 November 2016, 03:13 AM	#21
R Douglas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Springfield Pa Watch: 114060 Posts: 234	Slightly different, but still very easy to read the date.

25 November 2016, 05:12 AM	#22
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,533	Looks fine to me.

25 November 2016, 08:52 AM	#23
Timesurfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: 12,000+ Lakes! Watch: 16710 Daytona BLNR Posts: 840	Now i'm curious... Can anyone verify 6R15 comment on the fact that the crystal is not as close on the GMT to make room for the extra hand? First time i've heard this.... if so, it would explain a penalty on magnification.... Discuss....

25 November 2016, 01:03 PM	#25
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Looks small, make them fix it!

26 November 2016, 01:33 AM	#26
Reinhard in SA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Africa Posts: 873	Here is my one week old BLNR for comparison

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