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avidflyer · 14 September 2019, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CortlandtPT

Both my GMTs have that.
Doesn't bother me so I leave it be.

same here

JR16 · 14 September 2019, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by avidflyer

same here

+2. Mine has it as well. I’ve accepted it as normal and have stopped noticing it

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GradyPhilpott · 14 September 2019, 09:54 AM

I'm not sure what it is, but I agree that it's normal, as my BLNR has the same thing. I've never given it much thought, so I don't know if soap and water does the trick or not.

I do know that I would be hesitant to use acetone on my ceramic bezel.

ademarco · 14 September 2019, 10:49 AM

I had a finger smudge on y BLNR and used soap/toothbrush and all is good in the world.

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Neo_Anderson302 · 14 September 2019, 10:54 AM

They all have the dark area. its normal

Bladeshot · 14 September 2019, 01:24 PM

Soap and water plus toothbrush! Problem solved.

Andad · 14 September 2019, 03:24 PM

I would NOT use acetone or a toothbrush.

Nairn1980 · 14 September 2019, 04:08 PM

Just leave it

Rolly.BT · 14 September 2019, 04:51 PM

Mines like that and after a good soap bath it lighter.

Droid7 · 14 September 2019, 05:17 PM

I used dawn dish soap, water, and micro fiber cloth and it’s gone! Thanks for the recommendations everyone, I didn’t think it was solvable with a clean since it was brand new from my AD in plastics.

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Sengvin · 14 September 2019, 05:27 PM

still waiting for better picture lol

Johny · 14 September 2019, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

You mean that looks normal after an asian buffet with a Scottish guy with greasy fingers?

LOL..... Jealously Jealously....

brandrea · 14 September 2019, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

i know... just thought it was funny

he certainly knows his watches.

OneMoreSi · 14 September 2019, 08:27 PM

My pearl isn't perfectly centred on the triangle my DSSD bezel, it doesn't bother me as you would have to look very closely to notice it. It is disappointing on an expensive watch, but it's not worth the headspace in stressing over it as I enjoy wearing the watch.
Perhaps the saying, they don't make them like they used to is applicable with Rolex.

FHFinster · 14 September 2019, 08:58 PM

Had the same thing on my BLNR and similar reaction. Light scrub with a wet wash rag did the trick.

If you bought a luxury vehicle with a noticeable imperfection you’d be all over that dealer. Don’t be scared to get what you paid for from the AD.

Let this be a lesson to us giddy school girls. When the most popular guy in school wants to go steady, best to look closely before bringing him home.

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Old Geezer · 14 September 2019, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Euge

That same thing happened to me,
I just cleaned it with soap and problem solved.

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Me too. I think the porosity of the platinum deposited in the triangle catches oil from our hands. Mine comes clean when I give my watch a quick clean with dishwashing soap.

calh22a · 15 September 2019, 12:17 AM

My BLNR oyster has the same thing. Was more noticeable when I first got it, but not so much an issue anymore, or maybe I’ve gotten used to it.

yippie123 · 15 September 2019, 01:10 AM

The only problem I can see is the bezel looks totally black but not blue/black

SearChart · 15 September 2019, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

You mean that looks normal after an asian buffet with a scottish guy with greasy fingers?

Yes, that would be normal

scotttampa · 15 September 2019, 06:27 AM

Just soap and water needed. No big deal. I have the same GMT, cleaning made it right.

Gdoc26 · 15 September 2019, 06:54 AM

My BLRO has the same thing, i ignore it

Wes911 · 15 September 2019, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by othertbone

I don't see anything. But as with any other expensive product you buy, if you get home and see it is not perfect (like a new item should be) then take it back to get it rectified. I'm sure they have 2 or 3 blnr's in the safe waiting to sell to a grey dealer at over list.

Holy cow man are you on some sort of a mission to see how many threads you can post in about them having hot watches in the safe? #brokenrecord

Ceaiu · 15 September 2019, 09:04 AM

Mine has it too. I'm usually OCDish about imperfections, but this doesn't bother me.

mobster600 · 15 September 2019, 10:52 AM

"I understand these bezels are fickle with the platinum/ceramic and RSC might not swap it out..thoughts/suggestions?"

clean the bezel with soap and water.....and chill the fuck out LOL nobody is swapping anything out, your fine LOLOL

inadeje · 15 September 2019, 12:15 PM

MY YMII white gold picks up finger tip oils/grease in much the same way. After a while it looks darker in areas until I clean the watch with soap. The GMT uses the same platinum inside the markers and as such the same phenomenon happens.

Fitzer · 15 September 2019, 12:28 PM

In 30 years, the “dark triangle GMT” will be the hot vintage piece to have.

othertbone · 15 September 2019, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes911

Holy cow man are you on some sort of a mission to see how many threads you can post in about them having hot watches in the safe? #brokenrecord

I appreciate you listening my friend, thank you

Cheers!

pkrussel · 15 September 2019, 02:32 PM

I have a BLNR and had an LN and both have the same. Slightly darker triangle within the full whiter triangle.

Kliminator · 15 September 2019, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

That could just be your skin grease, or that of someone else who held it. That is most certainly not a factory defect.

This is the correct answer

Mlioon · 15 September 2019, 09:22 PM

My BLRO had the same spot, disappeared after the first clean

14 September 2019, 09:54 AM	#33
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I'm not sure what it is, but I agree that it's normal, as my BLNR has the same thing. I've never given it much thought, so I don't know if soap and water does the trick or not. I do know that I would be hesitant to use acetone on my ceramic bezel. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

14 September 2019, 01:24 PM	#36
Bladeshot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,850	Soap and water plus toothbrush! Problem solved. __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

14 September 2019, 03:24 PM	#37
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	I would NOT use acetone or a toothbrush. __________________ E

15 September 2019, 12:15 PM	#55
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	MY YMII white gold picks up finger tip oils/grease in much the same way. After a while it looks darker in areas until I clean the watch with soap. The GMT uses the same platinum inside the markers and as such the same phenomenon happens. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

14 September 2019, 10:49 AM	#34
ademarco "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: CA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 128	I had a finger smudge on y BLNR and used soap/toothbrush and all is good in the world. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

14 September 2019, 10:54 AM	#35
Neo_Anderson302 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 145	They all have the dark area. its normal

14 September 2019, 04:08 PM	#38
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Just leave it

14 September 2019, 04:51 PM	#39
Rolly.BT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 194	Mines like that and after a good soap bath it lighter.

14 September 2019, 05:17 PM	#40
Droid7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Washington DC Posts: 14	I used dawn dish soap, water, and micro fiber cloth and it’s gone! Thanks for the recommendations everyone, I didn’t think it was solvable with a clean since it was brand new from my AD in plastics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 September 2019, 05:27 PM	#41
Sengvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Jan Location: Chicago Watch: Dayjust 41 Posts: 4	still waiting for better picture lol

14 September 2019, 08:27 PM	#44
OneMoreSi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Watch: DSSD,Explorer,GMT Posts: 150	My pearl isn't perfectly centred on the triangle my DSSD bezel, it doesn't bother me as you would have to look very closely to notice it. It is disappointing on an expensive watch, but it's not worth the headspace in stressing over it as I enjoy wearing the watch. Perhaps the saying, they don't make them like they used to is applicable with Rolex.

14 September 2019, 08:58 PM	#45
FHFinster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 980	Had the same thing on my BLNR and similar reaction. Light scrub with a wet wash rag did the trick. If you bought a luxury vehicle with a noticeable imperfection you’d be all over that dealer. Don’t be scared to get what you paid for from the AD. Let this be a lesson to us giddy school girls. When the most popular guy in school wants to go steady, best to look closely before bringing him home. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 September 2019, 12:17 AM	#47
calh22a Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: California Posts: 802	My BLNR oyster has the same thing. Was more noticeable when I first got it, but not so much an issue anymore, or maybe I’ve gotten used to it.

15 September 2019, 01:10 AM	#48
yippie123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Malaysia Posts: 169	The only problem I can see is the bezel looks totally black but not blue/black

15 September 2019, 06:27 AM	#50
scotttampa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Watch: RLX, OM, GO Posts: 450	Just soap and water needed. No big deal. I have the same GMT, cleaning made it right.

15 September 2019, 06:54 AM	#51
Gdoc26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Colorado Posts: 100	My BLRO has the same thing, i ignore it

15 September 2019, 09:04 AM	#53
Ceaiu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Marius Location: Europe Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 96	Mine has it too. I'm usually OCDish about imperfections, but this doesn't bother me.

15 September 2019, 10:52 AM	#54
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,509	"I understand these bezels are fickle with the platinum/ceramic and RSC might not swap it out..thoughts/suggestions?" clean the bezel with soap and water.....and chill the fuck out LOL nobody is swapping anything out, your fine LOLOL

15 September 2019, 12:28 PM	#56
Fitzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Watch: 16570/16000 Posts: 36	In 30 years, the “dark triangle GMT” will be the hot vintage piece to have.

15 September 2019, 02:32 PM	#58
pkrussel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: US Posts: 124	I have a BLNR and had an LN and both have the same. Slightly darker triangle within the full whiter triangle.

15 September 2019, 09:22 PM	#60
Mlioon 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: usa Posts: 156	My BLRO had the same spot, disappeared after the first clean

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