ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
27 October 2018, 07:37 PM | #61 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,369
|
Quote:
|
|
27 October 2018, 10:20 PM | #62 | |
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: .
Posts: 6,692
|
Quote:
I know heaps of fellow WIS notice these scratches as well - even the watch groups I frequent all know about Rolex sunburst dials not being of such a high quality. I just want to share the information with fellow WIS because the feeling I had and how upset I was when I first saw on mine is indescribable and a feeling of utter disappointment with Rolex. The watch was a massive purchase for me (it was my first leap into Precious Metal back then) and a significant amount of money. This issue just took the enjoyment out of the whole thing and especially after sending it to RSC and without a watch for 5 weeks. To be completely honest as well the replacement dial is also not perfect and RSC left tiny specs of dust etc...under the crystal as well. |
|
27 October 2018, 11:23 PM | #63 | |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1,659
|
Quote:
Hang on a minute, you’re warning us about these dials and then you’re telling us of remedial action that creates other issues?? Haha is there a way I can set my account to ignoring certain forum members?? Joke... |
|
27 October 2018, 11:41 PM | #64 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Bucuresti
Watch: a Rolex duo
Posts: 1,992
|
Rolex sunburst dials are brushed. Variations in the grooves can occur, just look at your bracelet brushed parts. When light hits them at certain angles, some may appear more striking. It is not a flaw, it's just like this with brushed finishes.
|
28 October 2018, 12:07 AM | #65 | ||
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Scott
Location: UK
Watch: ^^^ for now
Posts: 5,797
|
Quote:
Quote:
I wonder if the nature of these dials and the method Rolex uses to colour them makes the coating extremely fragile and the slightest touch along a more raised “line” or across the dial generally results in some of the coating being removed. My thinking being it’s more “damage” during manufacture, storage and assembly rather than an inherent manufacturing defect
__________________
Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green. |
||
28 October 2018, 12:15 AM | #66 | |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Randy
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 1,925
|
Quote:
|
|
28 October 2018, 12:52 AM | #67 |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Westland, MI
Posts: 111
|
Yeah, c'mon folks, they're not scratches... And honestly, if you're this anal about a Rolex watch, perhaps you shouldn't own one because, in my opinion, it was probably too expensive for you in the first place... People act like this when they dive into pursuits which they truly can't afford.
Just sell it. This isn't your game. |
28 October 2018, 01:48 AM | #68 | |
Banned
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: US
Posts: 72
|
Quote:
|
|
28 October 2018, 01:58 AM | #69 |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Westland, MI
Posts: 111
|
And I'd like to clarify something: I realize the OP has owned numerous Rolex watches, so yes, he can afford them financially. But truthfully, anybody can be diligent enough to save for these things... Rather, I'm speaking of perhaps his conscience not being able to afford them.
You could have a ton of money, yet be VERY reluctant to blow even a small portion of it on luxury goods, or anything, for that matter... |
28 October 2018, 03:45 AM | #70 | |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1,659
|
Quote:
That’s news to me?! I’m finding it hard to say what I want to, in response to your ridiculous post without sounding arrogant... I will say this, though; I’m sure many people have the financial capacity to purchase what they want, when they want it, on this forum. I think you simply need to accept that some people are just more particular or perhaps get bothered about what you’d consider the smaller things. For your reference, my DJ41 was shown here and the FLAW in the dial stood out a mile - even Rolex agreed it wasn’t part of the characteristic of the sunburst. |
|
28 October 2018, 07:55 AM | #71 | ||||
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: .
Posts: 6,692
|
Quote:
Quote:
NOTHING to do with money its EVERYTHING to do with paying for a quality product and getting a quality product. I only said it was a significant purchase for me because it was my very first precious metal purchase and for many doesn't matter how rich you are its always a significant purchase. Since then I've had countless PM pieces LOL Quote:
Would you settle for a new Lambo if there was a inconsistent line of paint on the entire side of the car? A line of paint that looked much more prominent than the entire car? Hell no. You would be the first one back the the dealer. Assumptions about people and their finances (in fact about anything) will do you no good in general life and in business. I used to be exactly like you assuming things. Dont do it. Quote:
|
||||
28 October 2018, 07:59 AM | #72 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 3,652
|
Just checked my bluesy and day date. Perfection
__________________
Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2 |
28 October 2018, 08:21 AM | #73 | ||
Banned
Join Date: Sep 2018
Real Name: James
Location: Wimbledon, London
Posts: 451
|
Quote:
Quote:
If my brand new BMW i8 (I live in London, electric hybrids cars are best) had come with ANY scratches... I can assure you now I would have rejected it. Instantly. You may put up with mediocrity, I certainly do not. If it isn't perfect, I'm rejecting it. Is my money not perfect? If you are tolerant of mistakes and quite frankly incompetence, then that is entirely your choice. This has NOTHING to do with money. It's to do with professionalism. I can assure you, I would happily sue them if they wished to argue about it. |
||
28 October 2018, 08:24 AM | #74 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Real Name: Jonathan
Location: New York
Watch: GMT & SUB
Posts: 703
|
This is obnoxious. Shouldn’t be happening at this price point or with this brand. Period. I would be furious.
|
28 October 2018, 08:24 AM | #75 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: NYC
Watch: 116710BLNR
Posts: 1,541
|
Those were minor flaws but that is what the warranty is there for. When you buy from AD you should be 100% satisfied with your purchase. If there is any flaw no matter how small like a speck of dust on the dial it should be taken care of.
When you buy from a grey you should make sure it is OK before you handover the cash since you have little to no recourse depending on who the seller is. A grey with a B&M shop may want to keep you happy but YMMV. This is why I would always prefer seeing the watch in person that just photos over the net. You can catch things that the camera may hide.
__________________
Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons |
28 October 2018, 08:29 AM | #76 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Real Name: Tony
Location: Melbourne, Aus
Watch: 114060
Posts: 289
|
Quote:
__________________
Rolex SubC 114060 Tudor BB Red 79230R Tudor BB 58 79030N |
|
28 October 2018, 09:00 AM | #77 | |
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: .
Posts: 6,692
|
Quote:
Just trying to help my fellow WIS my man. Let us know the response from RSC regarding your email. |
|
28 October 2018, 09:10 AM | #78 |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1,659
|
|
29 October 2018, 12:51 AM | #79 | |
Banned
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: US
Posts: 72
|
Quote:
|
|
29 October 2018, 02:25 AM | #80 | |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1,659
|
Dial Imperfections on Rolex Sunburst
Quote:
I hear what you’re saying. There are loads of people like that, not just those that go to car meet ups. I just don’t know what that has to do with someone’s financial ability?! That just tells me that someone is very particular. Are you saying that someone with far more wealth would be more accepting of a stitch that was perhaps not as uniformed, or the fading of an area of fabric? Why?? I think you’ll find that it’s generally nothing to do with wealth, but actually purely cognitive processing. |
|
29 October 2018, 11:58 AM | #81 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Watch: Shiny One
Posts: 5,450
|
Quote:
|
|
29 October 2018, 12:18 PM | #82 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Singapore
Posts: 22
|
Can't spot any imperfections on mine with bare eyes. Not gonna look for a loupe to find out
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk |
29 October 2018, 12:34 PM | #83 | |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Westland, MI
Posts: 111
|
Quote:
Upon purchasing my first Rolex, I was only making about $60k a year, and I wore the hell out of it, not even caring to insure it... By contrast, my best friend, who makes well over $200k a year, recently purchased his first Rolex, and similar to the OP, he's an anal wreck over it: He never wears it, worries about it, stresses over every hairline scratch, etc... Again, I know people who make MUCH more money than me, and they fret over $5 for a coffee while on vacation in Vegas (probably why they're rich!). As I mentioned before, this game isn't for everyone. Sell your watch, and find something else to do. |
|
29 October 2018, 12:39 PM | #84 |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Westland, MI
Posts: 111
|
Disclaimer: Those are NOT scratches nor imperfections anyhow. Those lines are infinite and you'll find them EVERYWHERE, depending upon lighting and angles... So it has nothing to do with accepting sub-standard quality because there's no issue here in the first place.
You can't have a Sunburst effect without lines, you see? |
29 October 2018, 01:16 PM | #85 | |
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: .
Posts: 6,692
|
Quote:
Either way lets get back on topic. No-one needs to justify how much they can or cannot spend on Rolex's especially to you. If you want to put up or be satisfied with sub par quality its your personal choice. |
|
29 October 2018, 01:21 PM | #86 |
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: .
Posts: 6,692
|
Back on topic out of my watches that have sunburst.
2 x Rose Gold Skydwellers 3 x DD40s 2 x DJ41s 1 x Bluesy 1 x LV 3 of them have had issues but I've seen plenty of ones that are affected online. When I get home later I'll upload some more examples - Ive got more stored somewhere on my home PC. |
29 October 2018, 01:46 PM | #87 | |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Westland, MI
Posts: 111
|
Quote:
This isn't the same as the BLNR mag issue... The busted GMT hand on the Exp. ii... The fade of old Pepsi bezels... The red seconds hand not lining-up perfectly upon being reset on YM ii's... etc... Those are all known issues. There have to be lines in order for there to be a Sunburst effect, you see? |
|
29 October 2018, 01:49 PM | #88 | |
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: .
Posts: 6,692
|
Quote:
|
|
29 October 2018, 01:53 PM | #89 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Austin
Posts: 563
|
Some of those examples have lines that are extremely prominent. These are definitely flaws and not typical with a sunburst dial.
|
29 October 2018, 01:55 PM | #90 | |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2012
Real Name: WatchULookinAt
Location: US
Posts: 564
|
Quote:
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.