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Rolexwatch · 20 May 2013, 07:03 AM

I don't see anything, maybe some sort of reflex.

And a ceramic bezel CAN'T be polished.Ceramic surfaces are essentially a glaze. A very tough, slightly flexible, surprisingly thick glaze all things considered, but a glaze nonetheless. You can't polish it. Try to do so and you'll end up dulling or marking more of the bezel.

nauticajoe · 20 May 2013, 07:05 AM

If it bothers you and it's still under warranty, I'd have it checked out by RSC.

Good luck!

bigwatchman · 20 May 2013, 07:12 AM

Looks like a shadow from something in the picture...

ecsub44 · 20 May 2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolexwatch

I don't see anything, maybe some sort of reflex.

And a ceramic bezel CAN'T be polished.Ceramic surfaces are essentially a glaze. A very tough, slightly flexible, surprisingly thick glaze all things considered, but a glaze nonetheless. You can't polish it. Try to do so and you'll end up dulling or marking more of the bezel.

Others here will disagree. They've successfully buffed out scratches on their ceramic bezels. Do a search and take a look for yourself.

Ticking_Sonata · 20 May 2013, 07:44 AM

I need to have it check by RSC but tomorrow is a bank Holdayyy. need to wait till tuesday, but i hope they can fix it for me if it just a residue.

NorthernPike · 20 May 2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by handsfull

The light is reflecting differently on one side versus the other side of the crack.

Correct. Because the two facets are at different angles. Its a crack. Tell them it hasn't been knocked or abused in any way. it could just be from expansion/contraction and may have been like that since new. Let us know what happens. Good luck.

xtra3cats · 20 May 2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthernPike

Correct. Because the two facets are at different angles. Its a crack. Tell them it hasn't been knocked or abused in any way. it could just be from expansion/contraction and may have been like that since new. Let us know what happens. Good luck.

If there's not any sign of abuse and the crack was cause by some unknown manufacturing defect there's a good possibility you get a free replacement. Otherwise be ready to spend big bucks Ooouch!

kamek · 20 May 2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexDivers

ok folks,
For a 1000th time, it is there!! (this is my 1000th post

) ...
Look at the pi I attached ... definitely looks like a crack that is
emerging ... in the op's pic where he put a circle, well the reason you
can not see anything is that the left edge of the circle is literally on top
of the crack...

OP: You're not seeing things ... how do i break it to you gently: looks like
your bezel is screwed!

I think everyone is looking at the wrong thing...

The OP didn't circle that part that everyone thinks looks like a crack -- he circled a gray line that's perpendicular to it. If looking at the pic that RolexDivers created with the two red lines, the top red line is right on top of the gray line I think the OP is questioning.

ecsub44 · 20 May 2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kamek

I think everyone is looking at the wrong thing...

The OP didn't circle that part that everyone thinks looks like a crack -- he circled a gray line that's perpendicular to it. If looking at the pic that RolexDivers created with the two red lines, the top red line is right on top of the gray line I think the OP is questioning.

+1

That's how I interpreted the OPs post.

Ticking_Sonata · 20 May 2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kamek

I think everyone is looking at the wrong thing...

The OP didn't circle that part that everyone thinks looks like a crack -- he circled a gray line that's perpendicular to it. If looking at the pic that RolexDivers created with the two red lines, the top red line is right on top of the gray line I think the OP is questioning.

wow, is there any other crack that you notice on my bezel?? may you point out to me??

ecsub44 · 20 May 2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gabriel.sw9

wow, is there any other crack that you notice on my bezel?? may you point out to me??

Now I'm really confused.

Apparently I can't see any crack, mark, or scuff...because it's either a shadow or a figment of my imagination.

The AD will be able to provide a definitive answer. Hopefully the result is one where you don't have to spend a lot of money to replace the bezel.

Good luck!

Ticking_Sonata · 20 May 2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

Now I'm really confused.

Apparently I can't see any crack, mark, or scuff...because it's either a shadow or a figment of my imagination.

The AD will be able to provide a definitive answer. Hopefully the result is one where you don't have to spend a lot of money to replace the bezel.

Good luck!

sure will bring to RSC tomorrow.

Ticking_Sonata · 21 May 2013, 10:50 PM

i just bring my watch today to RSC and they will change the new bezel. take one week

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Johny · 21 May 2013, 11:50 PM

are they charging you for the change?

Vincent65 · 22 May 2013, 12:39 AM

I'm not at all convinced about these ultra-shiny, high-tech, uber-expensive new ceramic inserts - they either fall out or crack, and I know any material or part can be damaged, but these things are invariably only a matter of weeks or months old. I've seen many threads along these lines lately. Not impressed. Give me one of these any day; matte, faded and scratched even better:

Ticking_Sonata · 22 May 2013, 12:55 AM

nope. they just tell me to wait for one week.

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Johny · 22 May 2013, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gabriel.sw9

nope. they just tell me to wait for one week.

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that would be good if they dont charge you.

Glidelock · 22 May 2013, 02:14 AM

Good job taking it in to the RSC. I'm going to take a wild guess here (please let me know if I'm on the right track) that it was not in fact a scratch, therefore not on the surface. But, rather a discoloration that ran through the ceramic itself i.e. a manufacturing defect. That being the case, it would be impossible to polish out and inconceivable that Rolex could claim (as others have stated) that you caused it and refuse to fix it?

Ticking_Sonata · 22 May 2013, 02:46 AM

the watchmaker said he was not sure what was that and he was quite busy so he just tell me wait one week and he will replace the bezel to the new one.

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Ticking_Sonata · 22 May 2013, 02:56 AM

i think when i saw it with a loupe its not a crack, my opinion it was discoloration

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20 May 2013, 07:12 AM	#33
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22 May 2013, 12:39 AM	#45
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	I'm not at all convinced about these ultra-shiny, high-tech, uber-expensive new ceramic inserts - they either fall out or crack, and I know any material or part can be damaged, but these things are invariably only a matter of weeks or months old. I've seen many threads along these lines lately. Not impressed. Give me one of these any day; matte, faded and scratched even better: Attached Images

20 May 2013, 07:03 AM	#31
Rolexwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Europe somewhere Watch: Ro,Om,Cart,Lon,Sei Posts: 319	I don't see anything, maybe some sort of reflex. And a ceramic bezel CAN'T be polished.Ceramic surfaces are essentially a glaze. A very tough, slightly flexible, surprisingly thick glaze all things considered, but a glaze nonetheless. You can't polish it. Try to do so and you'll end up dulling or marking more of the bezel.

20 May 2013, 07:05 AM	#32
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	If it bothers you and it's still under warranty, I'd have it checked out by RSC. Good luck!

20 May 2013, 07:44 AM	#35
Ticking_Sonata "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: mon Location: earth Posts: 670	I need to have it check by RSC but tomorrow is a bank Holdayyy. need to wait till tuesday, but i hope they can fix it for me if it just a residue.

21 May 2013, 10:50 PM	#43
Ticking_Sonata "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: mon Location: earth Posts: 670	i just bring my watch today to RSC and they will change the new bezel. take one week Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

22 May 2013, 12:55 AM	#46
Ticking_Sonata "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: mon Location: earth Posts: 670	nope. they just tell me to wait for one week. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

22 May 2013, 02:14 AM	#48
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	Good job taking it in to the RSC. I'm going to take a wild guess here (please let me know if I'm on the right track) that it was not in fact a scratch, therefore not on the surface. But, rather a discoloration that ran through the ceramic itself i.e. a manufacturing defect. That being the case, it would be impossible to polish out and inconceivable that Rolex could claim (as others have stated) that you caused it and refuse to fix it?

22 May 2013, 02:46 AM	#49
Ticking_Sonata "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: mon Location: earth Posts: 670	the watchmaker said he was not sure what was that and he was quite busy so he just tell me wait one week and he will replace the bezel to the new one. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

22 May 2013, 02:56 AM	#50
Ticking_Sonata "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: mon Location: earth Posts: 670	i think when i saw it with a loupe its not a crack, my opinion it was discoloration Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

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