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chiko323 · 3 August 2011, 02:47 AM

Hey Everyone. I just received my pre-loved 14060m non COSC submariner today and I am thrilled with it

I can't wait to post some pics when I get home. There is just one concern I have though. When I look closely at the lume triangle at the top and the rectangles at 3 6 and 9, it seems like there are some spots on the Lume that are uneven. I know it's hard to describe without pics but I mean that there is some parts of the Lume that appear slightly greyed and darker than the rest of the Lume. Also, this watch received an RSC service just a few months ago. I really hope this isn't a sign of anything and I'm sure nothing should be weird since it just had an RSC service. Also, the Lume looks a bit sloppy upon close inspection at the 12'oclock. Is this something that is uncommon? Please respond, I would like to know if anyone else has noticed this. Thanks,
Justin

youngr · 3 August 2011, 03:04 AM

This is very common so put the watch on your wrist and enjoy wearing it.

Richard

chiko323 · 3 August 2011, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by youngr

This is very common so put the watch on your wrist and enjoy wearing it.

Richard

Thank you so much, I'm glad I can put that one thing in the back of my mind to rest. I love this thing

richarda · 3 August 2011, 03:08 AM

This is normal AFAIK.

padi56 · 3 August 2011, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by chiko323

Hey Everyone. I just received my pre-loved 14060m non COSC submariner today and I am thrilled with it

I can't wait to post some pics when I get home. There is just one concern I have though. When I look closely at the lume triangle at the top and the rectangles at 3 6 and 9, it seems like there are some spots on the Lume that are uneven. I know it's hard to describe without pics but I mean that there is some parts of the Lume that appear slightly greyed and darker than the rest of the Lume. Also, this watch received an RSC service just a few months ago. I really hope this isn't a sign of anything and I'm sure nothing should be weird since it just had an RSC service. Also, the Lume looks a bit sloppy upon close inspection at the 12'oclock. Is this something that is uncommon? Please respond, I would like to know if anyone else has noticed this. Thanks,
Justin

If you are looking at the lume with any sort of magnification like a loupe yes you will see tiny differences its just luminous paint.

Megalobyte · 3 August 2011, 03:11 AM

I have yet to see a Rolex diver with perfectly even Lume. Every one I've seen shows slight color variations, like subtle shadows within the white lumed area. Some are better than others but they all seem to have this to some degree of you look closely. I think it's just the nature of Lume drying and settling a little as it cures.

Here's a test. Hit the dial with a strong light for 20 seconds, go into a pitch black room, if you can easily see all the markers and the hands, it's fine.

Roxas · 3 August 2011, 03:17 AM

For me this is a defect. However, it is not uncommon. I've seen some pictures that the lume looks fine but I cannot tell if it is really fine or it is just unnoticeable from the pictures.

Roxas · 3 August 2011, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

If you are looking at the lume with any sort of magnification like a loupe yes you will see tiny differences its just luminous paint.

It is fine in that case. However, I don't need any loupe. Mine can be seen with naked eyes. Rolex should make it better if they increase the price again and again. They should improve the quality as well.

MortgageGuy · 3 August 2011, 03:43 AM

As mentioned above this is very common, I would not worry about it one bit. Congrats on the new beauty, looking forward to some pics when you arrive home

chiko323 · 3 August 2011, 04:07 AM

Ok, I have one more little thing that I need to get off my mind before I sign off. I know I should just stop thinking and enjoy it but I am OCD about this. So I noticed that right in the center of the dial where the hands are, the dial seems to cave inwards. I can tell because I can see a light ring around the hands in most lighting conditions. Please just tell me this is also normal so I can sit back and enjoy my watch. Thanks!

dddrees · 3 August 2011, 04:25 AM

Congrats on your new watch. I hope you enjoy it for a long time to come.

mjclark32 · 3 August 2011, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Congrats on your new watch. I hope you enjoy it for a long time to come.

3 August 2011, 02:47 AM	#1
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	Uneven Lume Hey Everyone. I just received my pre-loved 14060m non COSC submariner today and I am thrilled with it I can't wait to post some pics when I get home. There is just one concern I have though. When I look closely at the lume triangle at the top and the rectangles at 3 6 and 9, it seems like there are some spots on the Lume that are uneven. I know it's hard to describe without pics but I mean that there is some parts of the Lume that appear slightly greyed and darker than the rest of the Lume. Also, this watch received an RSC service just a few months ago. I really hope this isn't a sign of anything and I'm sure nothing should be weird since it just had an RSC service. Also, the Lume looks a bit sloppy upon close inspection at the 12'oclock. Is this something that is uncommon? Please respond, I would like to know if anyone else has noticed this. Thanks, Justin

3 August 2011, 03:04 AM	#2
youngr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: England Watch: 16610 & 16710 Posts: 899	This is very common so put the watch on your wrist and enjoy wearing it. Richard __________________ SS Submariner Date "V" SS GMT Master II Pepsi "D"

3 August 2011, 03:43 AM	#9
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	As mentioned above this is very common, I would not worry about it one bit. Congrats on the new beauty, looking forward to some pics when you arrive home __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

3 August 2011, 04:25 AM	#11
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats on your new watch. I hope you enjoy it for a long time to come. __________________ 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

3 August 2011, 03:08 AM	#4
richarda "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 41	This is normal AFAIK.

3 August 2011, 03:11 AM	#6
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	I have yet to see a Rolex diver with perfectly even Lume. Every one I've seen shows slight color variations, like subtle shadows within the white lumed area. Some are better than others but they all seem to have this to some degree of you look closely. I think it's just the nature of Lume drying and settling a little as it cures. Here's a test. Hit the dial with a strong light for 20 seconds, go into a pitch black room, if you can easily see all the markers and the hands, it's fine.

3 August 2011, 03:17 AM	#7
Roxas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth Watch: 14060M Posts: 516	For me this is a defect. However, it is not uncommon. I've seen some pictures that the lume looks fine but I cannot tell if it is really fine or it is just unnoticeable from the pictures.

3 August 2011, 04:07 AM	#10
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	Ok, I have one more little thing that I need to get off my mind before I sign off. I know I should just stop thinking and enjoy it but I am OCD about this. So I noticed that right in the center of the dial where the hands are, the dial seems to cave inwards. I can tell because I can see a light ring around the hands in most lighting conditions. Please just tell me this is also normal so I can sit back and enjoy my watch. Thanks!

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