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Cauhauna · 5 August 2022, 05:55 AM

HI TRF,

I bought an 116500 back in February from our favorite TS.
While taking some close up shots with my iPhone, I noticed that there is a line connecting the words Oyster and Perpetual.

It reads:
Oyster_Perpetual

I thought perhaps this was a camera issue, so I bought a loupe and I definitely see it at 10x.

Has anyone seen this before?

Should I send to RSC?

PhilippeD · 5 August 2022, 06:06 AM

If it doesn't bother you, I'd just enjoy the watch :)

Tools · 5 August 2022, 06:19 AM

If it bothers you then I'm sure that Rolex will replace the dial under warranty.

As mentioned, it wouldn't bother me either.

wiem0014 · 5 August 2022, 06:22 AM

Don't tell the grey market dealers, they will call this the "Underline Dial" and try to sell it for a huge premium.

skipstar · 5 August 2022, 10:19 AM

Mine does not have the line. I don’t walk around with a loupe so it wouldn’t bother me.

MTdweller · 5 August 2022, 12:55 PM

I see it as an error so I’d send it in to RSC.

Al1969 · 5 August 2022, 02:28 PM

Perhaps it’s a scratch on the dial. Send it to RSC for correction and peace of mind.

What does the trusted seller have to say?

KY.. · 5 August 2022, 09:21 PM

I would have Rolex warranty repair/replace the dial since it is virtually a brand new watch…

Trailboss516 · 5 August 2022, 09:35 PM

How is that a misprint? A misprint would be an incorrect spelling...getting extra ink/paint is a quality control issue, not a misprint.

Maybe we can now call imperfections on a case "custom case design" to drive up the value?

padi56 · 5 August 2022, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cauhauna

HI TRF,

I bought an 116500 back in February from our favorite TS.
While taking some close up shots with my iPhone, I noticed that there is a line connecting the words Oyster and Perpetual.

It reads:
Oyster_Perpetual

I thought perhaps this was a camera issue, so I bought a loupe and I definitely see it at 10x.

Has anyone seen this before?

Should I send to RSC?

Today in many cases things like loupes often can and will be a new Rolex owners worst enemy. Dials today are printed in 3 different factories now all owned by Rolex, so there has always have been and always will be tiny variations to printing on most all dials over production years. There is nothing wrong with your dial, throw away your loupe and wear and enjoy wearing your watch in good health, now thats far more important.

77T · 5 August 2022, 10:00 PM

It appears to me that the pad which transfers the lettering to the dial surface was nearing its end of life. Or the pad had this thin line in its fabrication step.

As Peter said, many possible places such a variation might have occurred.

Odds are that there are many other dials that were printed by the same pad, on the same day, with the same thin line twixt the words. If there is still a warranty left on the second-hand Watch, perhaps you could get it replaced.

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IamJacky · 6 August 2022, 12:16 AM

I personally wouldn't do anything as this little line is very, very tiny and requires a loupe to observe. But like others said, to each his own, if it bothers you then you should take it to RSC for peace of mind.

Danny83 · 6 August 2022, 12:22 AM

You should make an Instagram with that handle lol

burnthesehills · 6 August 2022, 12:24 AM

I am not certain that Rolex would agree to replace the dial under warranty, but I would personally send it in and ask that it be replaced.

5 August 2022, 05:55 AM	#1
Cauhauna "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Cau Location: Peachtree City Watch: 116500 Posts: 766	116500 Dial Misprint Oyster_Perpetual HI TRF, I bought an 116500 back in February from our favorite TS. While taking some close up shots with my iPhone, I noticed that there is a line connecting the words Oyster and Perpetual. It reads: Oyster_Perpetual I thought perhaps this was a camera issue, so I bought a loupe and I definitely see it at 10x. Has anyone seen this before? Should I send to RSC? __________________ 116610LN \| 226570 Polar \| 326934 Blue \| 116500 White 2FA Enabled

5 August 2022, 06:19 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	If it bothers you then I'm sure that Rolex will replace the dial under warranty. As mentioned, it wouldn't bother me either. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

5 August 2022, 06:22 AM	#4
wiem0014 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 236	Don't tell the grey market dealers, they will call this the "Underline Dial" and try to sell it for a huge premium. __________________ Find me on Instagram: MN_Watch_Fanatic Patek: 5168G (Blue) Rolex: 126710BLRO, 116515LN, 124060

5 August 2022, 10:19 AM	#5
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	Mine does not have the line. I don’t walk around with a loupe so it wouldn’t bother me. __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

5 August 2022, 02:28 PM	#7
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	Perhaps it’s a scratch on the dial. Send it to RSC for correction and peace of mind. What does the trusted seller have to say? __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

5 August 2022, 06:06 AM	#2
PhilippeD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Real Name: Philippe Location: Netherlands Posts: 388	If it doesn't bother you, I'd just enjoy the watch :)

5 August 2022, 12:55 PM	#6
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	I see it as an error so I’d send it in to RSC.

5 August 2022, 09:21 PM	#8
KY.. 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Keith Location: California Watch: 60s to 90s Posts: 1,373	I would have Rolex warranty repair/replace the dial since it is virtually a brand new watch… __________________ Just an admirer/enthusiast of vintage Rolex/Heuer/Zenith/Breitling/Hamilton watches since the 80’s… Ex—https://imgur.com/FnO9FRy — ”I Do Love The Details, But I Can Choose If I Accept The Flaws…”

5 August 2022, 09:35 PM	#9
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: In denial Watch: It's complicated Posts: 1,620	How is that a misprint? A misprint would be an incorrect spelling...getting extra ink/paint is a quality control issue, not a misprint. Maybe we can now call imperfections on a case "custom case design" to drive up the value?

5 August 2022, 10:00 PM	#11
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,013	It appears to me that the pad which transfers the lettering to the dial surface was nearing its end of life. Or the pad had this thin line in its fabrication step. As Peter said, many possible places such a variation might have occurred. Odds are that there are many other dials that were printed by the same pad, on the same day, with the same thin line twixt the words. If there is still a warranty left on the second-hand Watch, perhaps you could get it replaced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

6 August 2022, 12:16 AM	#12
IamJacky "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 1,018	I personally wouldn't do anything as this little line is very, very tiny and requires a loupe to observe. But like others said, to each his own, if it bothers you then you should take it to RSC for peace of mind. __________________ Two-Factor Authentication Enabled

6 August 2022, 12:22 AM	#13
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	You should make an Instagram with that handle lol

6 August 2022, 12:24 AM	#14
burnthesehills "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Western MA Posts: 1,211	I am not certain that Rolex would agree to replace the dial under warranty, but I would personally send it in and ask that it be replaced.

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