Paint spot on dial

[Ona]

Haven seen this, I know it's difficult to unsee it... especially because it's your first Rolex and you expect nothing less than perfection.

That said, I advise you swap it if you don't feel comfortable with it. Your happiness should be the utmost.

[doboy007]

Originally Posted by Ona

Haven seen this, I know it's difficult to unsee it... especially because it's your first Rolex and you expect nothing less than perfection.

That said, I advise you swap it if you don't feel comfortable with it. Your happiness should be the utmost.

And what if he gets something worse? Keep switching? This is very minor and people need to realize nothing in this world is perfect.

[Mystro]

My “ Eagle eye” standards with this is if I can see any issues while wearing 2.5X reader glasses in bright sun light. That is significant magnification in a real world setting. Going way up to macro lenses magnification will always show something either in the ink of the text or a spot of dust. It just depends how critical and to what level you want to look for minute issues under extreme magnification.

[Ona]

Originally Posted by doboy007

And what if he gets something worse? Keep switching? This is very minor and people need to realize nothing in this world is perfect.

I understand your point and I'm not disputing the fact that you're right. But all I'm saying is for the purpose of his satisfaction which is what everyone wants from a purchase made, he should swap it. That's only if he doesn't feel comfortable with it.

[DJ2020]

Contrary to some of the previous post, it has been mentioned many times on TRF of " imperfections " on a Rolex dial. It's mass produced, you paid a lot for your watch and expected perfection. I get it. In truth there not perfect. There mass produced and imperfections happen. I'm sure Rolex will address this for you without question.

But I wouldn't mind it, it would be unique to me and I would know this is my watch. Just like a scratch or any number of other things that will happen over the years of ownership. It wouldn't bother me at all.

[ronricks]

Keep it and put it up for sale as a "paint spot error dial" be sure to ask 3 times over normally secondary selling price.

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by admj

Whilst I am led to believe that all Rolexs' are perfect, surely this is just an error and doesn't mean my watch is not genuine?.

Whomever led you to believe Rolex are perfect from manufacturer is him/herself misled.

Also unless your natural vision is magnified 30x, my advice would be to simply wear the watch and enjoy it for what it is, a watch.

[HiBoost]

1) If you can't see it with the naked eye you are good to go.
2) If at 30x you could only find one flaw, then count yourself as having an exceptionally good specimen.
3) Do you want a handmade product or a perfect product? You can't have both.
4) The movement will likely require warranty service soon enough anyway, so they can just swap the dial at that time.


[Editor's Note] #4 is not meant to be taken seriously, other than by those who have no sense of humor, and for them, I hope you choke on it

[admj]

Hello all,

Thank you for all your replies.

I seem to have developed OCD since purchasing my first Rolex!

As mentioned previously there is a tiny mark on it in the 'E' on the word PERPETUAL on the dial. It appears under high magnification to be a scratch to the dial.

I have been in touch with Rolex and they've said it's still under the 5 year warranty so if I send it in, they will replace the dial.

However by doing this will it devalue the watch as then it won't be the original dial but instead a service dial or am I best off leaving it as it isn't visible to the naked eye or indeed if left as is, does that devalue the watch with the tiny mark left on it?

Please let me know your views.

Thanks in advance.

[MrMercedes]

Changing the dial will not devalue the watch! Don´t worry! Replace the dial and be happy!

[dannyp]

One only risks a service dial devaluing the watch if it’s a rare, vintage piece where maintaining the original aesthetic, without creating a franken-watch, is of real importance.