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elisiX · 12 January 2013, 12:10 AM

Hi all,

I picked this one up yesterday, and at the time I did in fact notice this mark. But being my first plexi PAM I figured it was just a water droplet/mark which would easily wipe off as it looks like a splash of water. However when taking a few photo's this afternoon, I managed to pick it up in the right angle/light. Most of the time it's impossible to see. You almost need to get the light 'under' the plexi for it to be visible.

The weird thing is, while there are some very minor marks on the plexi from limited wear, which I know wont come off (without Polywatch), I don't think this is the same as the other minor hairline marks in the plexi. Perhaps it will come off with Polywatch but it looks very odd - like said it looks like a splash of water. Certainly nothing like a scratch. The whole 'centre' of the mark is smooth. As in, it's the same colour/tone etc. There are no scratches within in it.

Thought? Imperfection in the plexi? Moisture?

Thanks in advance.

Jay

advocatia · 12 January 2013, 12:49 AM

I see it. Sort of looks sunburst shape. Maybe the plexi was banged flush on rather than scratched. Did you get the second plexi with the piece?

Z-Sub · 12 January 2013, 03:36 AM

Maybe have a jeweler polish it out from the inside if you don't feel anything on the outside surface.

mfer · 12 January 2013, 06:27 AM

That is an odd one. Can you not tell if it is inside, outside or in the middle?

If it is on the outside, it would be easy to tell/fix. Use a tiny bit of poly and polish the plexi. It'll come off easy.

If it doesn't come off, it has to be in the middle or on the inside. If on the inside, I'd just be slightly worried as there could be something inside the watch.

A loop might help you out.

elisiX · 12 January 2013, 08:36 AM

It's on the inside and has been suggested on another forum that its most likely an oil splatter.

It's going to have to go to Richemont.

B. Doggy · 12 January 2013, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elisiX

It's on the inside and has been suggested on another forum that its most likely an oil splatter.

It's going to have to go to Richemont.

Sorry to hear...

elisiX · 12 January 2013, 10:58 AM

My main concern is them thinking they can simply wipe it clean - which could very well leave a mark on the inside which I wont be able to remove.

At least marks on the outside can come off with polywatch. I will be strongly suggesting they replace the crystal under warranty.

dukerules · 12 January 2013, 02:26 PM

Sorry it has to go back. I can't imagine Richemont wouldn't just slap on a new plastic crystal, rather than try to fix the old one. Plexi isn't expensive.

jvo300 · 13 January 2013, 12:14 AM

I had a similar issue on my old 249. Ultimately, it had to go back to PSC for a replacement crystal. I still don't know what caused it.

rr-nyc · 13 January 2013, 04:09 AM

It looks like some sort of splash mark from a liquid

Shade · 13 January 2013, 05:52 PM

That's strange, but I never seen an oil spatter so large before - was it dropped? Even on a soft landing sometimes dropping it may cause it.

elisiX · 13 January 2013, 09:14 PM

No never dropped etc. I can only think its happened before the crystal was installed.

I just noticed today there is another similar splash, though half the size, right in the middle of the crystal.

Did not notice it earlier because of the hands/cannon pin in the middle behind it.

kilyung · 14 January 2013, 01:02 AM

Have you tried polishing the crystal yet?

elisiX · 14 January 2013, 09:39 AM

No, I don't have any polywatch. Never had the need for it.

And other than the splashes, the crystal (and the case in fact) is flawless. Like new.

12 January 2013, 12:10 AM	#1
elisiX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 21	Plexi Markings Hi all, I picked this one up yesterday, and at the time I did in fact notice this mark. But being my first plexi PAM I figured it was just a water droplet/mark which would easily wipe off as it looks like a splash of water. However when taking a few photo's this afternoon, I managed to pick it up in the right angle/light. Most of the time it's impossible to see. You almost need to get the light 'under' the plexi for it to be visible. The weird thing is, while there are some very minor marks on the plexi from limited wear, which I know wont come off (without Polywatch), I don't think this is the same as the other minor hairline marks in the plexi. Perhaps it will come off with Polywatch but it looks very odd - like said it looks like a splash of water. Certainly nothing like a scratch. The whole 'centre' of the mark is smooth. As in, it's the same colour/tone etc. There are no scratches within in it. Thought? Imperfection in the plexi? Moisture? Thanks in advance. Jay

12 January 2013, 03:36 AM	#3
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Maybe have a jeweler polish it out from the inside if you don't feel anything on the outside surface. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

12 January 2013, 06:27 AM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	That is an odd one. Can you not tell if it is inside, outside or in the middle? If it is on the outside, it would be easy to tell/fix. Use a tiny bit of poly and polish the plexi. It'll come off easy. If it doesn't come off, it has to be in the middle or on the inside. If on the inside, I'd just be slightly worried as there could be something inside the watch. A loop might help you out. __________________ member#3242

12 January 2013, 02:26 PM	#8
dukerules "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC, USA Posts: 681	Sorry it has to go back. I can't imagine Richemont wouldn't just slap on a new plastic crystal, rather than try to fix the old one. Plexi isn't expensive. __________________ Instagram: dukerules

13 January 2013, 05:52 PM	#11
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	That's strange, but I never seen an oil spatter so large before - was it dropped? Even on a soft landing sometimes dropping it may cause it. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

12 January 2013, 12:49 AM	#2
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	I see it. Sort of looks sunburst shape. Maybe the plexi was banged flush on rather than scratched. Did you get the second plexi with the piece?

12 January 2013, 08:36 AM	#5
elisiX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 21	It's on the inside and has been suggested on another forum that its most likely an oil splatter. It's going to have to go to Richemont.

12 January 2013, 10:58 AM	#7
elisiX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 21	My main concern is them thinking they can simply wipe it clean - which could very well leave a mark on the inside which I wont be able to remove. At least marks on the outside can come off with polywatch. I will be strongly suggesting they replace the crystal under warranty.

13 January 2013, 12:14 AM	#9
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I had a similar issue on my old 249. Ultimately, it had to go back to PSC for a replacement crystal. I still don't know what caused it.

13 January 2013, 04:09 AM	#10
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	It looks like some sort of splash mark from a liquid

13 January 2013, 09:14 PM	#12
elisiX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 21	No never dropped etc. I can only think its happened before the crystal was installed. I just noticed today there is another similar splash, though half the size, right in the middle of the crystal. Did not notice it earlier because of the hands/cannon pin in the middle behind it.

14 January 2013, 01:02 AM	#13
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Have you tried polishing the crystal yet?

14 January 2013, 09:39 AM	#14
elisiX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 21	No, I don't have any polywatch. Never had the need for it. And other than the splashes, the crystal (and the case in fact) is flawless. Like new.

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