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thefullgaragee · 15 July 2014, 03:46 PM

So I got my 16610LV serviced at a well known watch store in Miami. I hadn't serviced it in about 5 years and hardly ever wore it. I recently went on a dive and later that day I noticed a sort of smudge on the inside crystal at about the 7 o'clock mark. I had my watch pressure tested before and it was good to go. What can it be? I have a 1 year guarantee, should I take it back?

applebook · 15 July 2014, 06:28 PM

Kind of difficult to discern, but it looks like it could be damaged or is maybe excess grease seeping out where the crystal meets the inner bezel lip? Is there supposed to be a gasket there?

gougy · 15 July 2014, 06:38 PM

Looks like moisture, maybe the crown was not closed tight? Imho you dont loose anything by taking it back to check this out. Sooner is better ;)

ExplorerChris · 15 July 2014, 11:19 PM

I'd take it back in just for the peace of mind alone

Zoran · 15 July 2014, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ExplorerChris

I'd take it back in just for the peace of mind alone

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SoonerTA · 15 July 2014, 11:49 PM

I would take it back! No hesitation

nick c · 16 July 2014, 01:04 AM

Welcome and take it back

ltmgeller · 16 July 2014, 01:21 AM

Take it back

RollieVerde · 16 July 2014, 01:39 AM

I know it's a pain but you should take it back and get it checked. Looks a tad strange.

TonyD · 16 July 2014, 02:17 AM

My Daytona had a smudge of white grease around that area. It was lube they put on a gasket. I found this on a new un-serviced watch. It was no issue and I wore it for years before sending it to Rolex for service just as the original warranty was expiring.

I would have it checked though as many have stated.... just in case.....

thefullgaragee · 17 July 2014, 01:32 PM

UPDATE:

I got my watch back today and thankfully there was no water damage. It appears that some grease had made its way passed the gasket. He only took a few hours to get it cleaned up and relubed. Thanks again to everyone!

Muzz · 17 July 2014, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by thefullgaragee

UPDATE:

I got my watch back today and thankfully there was no water damage. It appears that some grease had made its way passed the gasket. He only took a few hours to get it cleaned up and relubed. Thanks again to everyone!

Glad to hear it was nothing major!!!

15 July 2014, 03:46 PM	#1
thefullgaragee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Davie Posts: 2	Weird mark under submariner crystal? So I got my 16610LV serviced at a well known watch store in Miami. I hadn't serviced it in about 5 years and hardly ever wore it. I recently went on a dive and later that day I noticed a sort of smudge on the inside crystal at about the 7 o'clock mark. I had my watch pressure tested before and it was good to go. What can it be? I have a 1 year guarantee, should I take it back? Attached Images

15 July 2014, 06:28 PM	#2
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	Kind of difficult to discern, but it looks like it could be damaged or is maybe excess grease seeping out where the crystal meets the inner bezel lip? Is there supposed to be a gasket there? __________________

15 July 2014, 11:19 PM	#4
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	I'd take it back in just for the peace of mind alone __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

16 July 2014, 02:17 AM	#10
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	My Daytona had a smudge of white grease around that area. It was lube they put on a gasket. I found this on a new un-serviced watch. It was no issue and I wore it for years before sending it to Rolex for service just as the original warranty was expiring. I would have it checked though as many have stated.... just in case..... __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

15 July 2014, 06:38 PM	#3
gougy Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prague, Czech rep Watch: one on my wrist Posts: 242	Looks like moisture, maybe the crown was not closed tight? Imho you dont loose anything by taking it back to check this out. Sooner is better ;)

15 July 2014, 11:49 PM	#6
SoonerTA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: Texas Posts: 1,417	I would take it back! No hesitation

16 July 2014, 01:04 AM	#7
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Welcome and take it back

16 July 2014, 01:21 AM	#8
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Take it back

16 July 2014, 01:39 AM	#9
RollieVerde Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Very Far Away Posts: 579	I know it's a pain but you should take it back and get it checked. Looks a tad strange.

17 July 2014, 01:32 PM	#11
thefullgaragee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Davie Posts: 2	UPDATE: I got my watch back today and thankfully there was no water damage. It appears that some grease had made its way passed the gasket. He only took a few hours to get it cleaned up and relubed. Thanks again to everyone!

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