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slinger · 15 May 2011, 06:45 AM

Hi all,
Just got my new gmtiic yesterday, so exciting! As I was looking at it closely and looking at the laser etched crown on the crystal, I noticed what looks like a couple of tiny bubbles in the glass. Thought it might have been something I could wipe off, but nope. I think I saw someone else post something about this in the past, but a search revealed no results. I'm assuming that I could get this replaced at the AD I bought it from, right? After all, it's new and I would like it to be perfect....Thanks guys and gals.
Mike

Kiwinz · 15 May 2011, 06:53 AM

Just don't rub the crown off

Totally unlikely of having bubbles in the glass, post some pics of it if You can

sleddog · 15 May 2011, 06:57 AM

If it's truely a defect in the crystal, take it back to the AD and see what they say..
If they agree it's a defect, it may need to be sent to RSC for a replacement if they don't have an onsite watch tech.

Let us know how it goes!

slinger · 15 May 2011, 07:07 AM

I was trying to take a couple of pictures, but I only have an iPhone camera that doesn't even come close to working well enough....these "bubbles" are tiny, but I can see them without a magnifying glass or anything. Just have to look close and at the right angle. Hope I'm not losing it.

xjeeunitx · 15 May 2011, 09:18 AM

Take it back to the AD. Maybe, its just residue or crap inside the crystal. They can wipe it off, pressure test it and and give it back to you within 30 minutes.

Explorer 2011 · 15 May 2011, 09:20 AM

you're doing good if you can see that LEC as well

slinger · 15 May 2011, 09:48 AM

Can certainly see the LEC with a flashlight shining from the right direction!

MortgageGuy · 15 May 2011, 01:41 PM

I had an issue with a "bubble" on the crystal of my TT GMT 2 years ago. They are under the crystal and are actually NOT bubbles, it is a chip on the crystal. Mine came this way from Role and my AD actually just swapped it out for me... I would take it in right away as if could take issue with water getting in too...Sorry. I will find a pic for you and see if it is the same.... Gimme a sec

horseco · 15 May 2011, 01:44 PM

I wouldn't be too happy to send my watch to RSC. just the thought of several weeks watchless is giving me hives...

MortgageGuy · 15 May 2011, 01:46 PM

Found it, let me know if this is what you have....

slinger · 16 May 2011, 03:14 AM

Thanks for the help. The photo Mortgage guy posted doesn't look like what I have on my crystal, though. I did try to get a few pics with my iPhone, no joy. What I have is like a couple of tiny perfect circles smaller than the LEC. I'll bring it back to the AD and see what they say. Thanks!

ecsub44 · 16 May 2011, 08:20 AM

I don't think they are "bubbles" per se...because I don't think the sapphire is made like glass (which could have bubbles in it). My vote would be that it's some kind of residue on the inside of the crystal.

Good luck and let us know the outcome.

mickyvee · 16 May 2011, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slinger

Can certainly see the LEC with a flashlight shining from the right direction!

You must have eyes like an eagle! I can only just see mine, and that's using a loupe!

slinger · 16 May 2011, 09:11 AM

Haha. I can see small things up close just fine, big things far away--that's a different story!

slinger · 17 May 2011, 10:17 AM

It was some tiny 'crud' stuck on the crystal. Somehow my wife was able to wipe if off even though I wasn't (believe me, I tried...for hours!). All's well that ends well.

sleddog · 17 May 2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slinger

It was some tiny 'crud' stuck on the crystal. Somehow my wife was able to wipe if off even though I wasn't (believe me, I tried...for hours!). All's well that ends well.

Good to hear....Now wear and enjoy!

tomee · 17 May 2011, 10:21 AM

my Panerai when viewed on certain angles looked to have miniscule bubbles in the crystal

cpo · 17 May 2011, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slinger

It was some tiny 'crud' stuck on the crystal. Somehow my wife was able to wipe if off even though I wasn't (believe me, I tried...for hours!). All's well that ends well.

Reminds me of the time I took my Fortis B42 Marinemaster to a local watch dealer see what they'd give me for a trade in. When they had the watchmaker check it out, the verdict was that my sapphire crystal was scratched and that was going to drop the value, since they'd have to repair it. I took it home and looked at it, and there were some marks that wouldn't run off. I then tried soap and water, and whatever it was disappeared. No scratches at all. I ended up selling the watch for twice what that dealer was willing to give me. Of course, now I have lost all faith I'm that watch shop.

HL65 · 17 May 2011, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

If it's truely a defect in the crystal, take it back to the AD and see what they say..
If they agree it's a defect, it may need to be sent to RSC for a replacement if they don't have an onsite watch tech.

Let us know how it goes!

X2!

Reham Omar · 18 May 2024, 01:45 AM

I just bought a used rolex. Now I noticed that there’s a tiny white sphere right next to the date under the bubble. What could this mean?

padi56 · 18 May 2024, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slinger

Hi all,
Just got my new gmtiic yesterday, so exciting! As I was looking at it closely and looking at the laser etched crown on the crystal, I noticed what looks like a couple of tiny bubbles in the glass. Thought it might have been something I could wipe off, but nope. I think I saw someone else post something about this in the past, but a search revealed no results. I'm assuming that I could get this replaced at the AD I bought it from, right? After all, it's new and I would like it to be perfect....Thanks guys and gals.
Mike

That's how the LEC is formed by the laser making the Rolex emblem in the through the crystal width.

77T · 18 May 2024, 02:31 AM

13 years ago the OP's wife cleaned his watch crystal properly and the "tiny bubbles" disappeared.

A new member resurrected this thread.

While I welcome him to the forum, I suggest he clean his crystal better and the problem may "dissolve".

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

15 May 2011, 06:45 AM	#1
slinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: chicago Watch: GMTii C Posts: 46	bubbles on crystal Hi all, Just got my new gmtiic yesterday, so exciting! As I was looking at it closely and looking at the laser etched crown on the crystal, I noticed what looks like a couple of tiny bubbles in the glass. Thought it might have been something I could wipe off, but nope. I think I saw someone else post something about this in the past, but a search revealed no results. I'm assuming that I could get this replaced at the AD I bought it from, right? After all, it's new and I would like it to be perfect....Thanks guys and gals. Mike

15 May 2011, 06:57 AM	#3
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	If it's truely a defect in the crystal, take it back to the AD and see what they say.. If they agree it's a defect, it may need to be sent to RSC for a replacement if they don't have an onsite watch tech. Let us know how it goes! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

15 May 2011, 09:20 AM	#6
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	you're doing good if you can see that LEC as well __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

15 May 2011, 01:41 PM	#8
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I had an issue with a "bubble" on the crystal of my TT GMT 2 years ago. They are under the crystal and are actually NOT bubbles, it is a chip on the crystal. Mine came this way from Role and my AD actually just swapped it out for me... I would take it in right away as if could take issue with water getting in too...Sorry. I will find a pic for you and see if it is the same.... Gimme a sec __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

15 May 2011, 01:46 PM	#10
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Found it, let me know if this is what you have.... __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

15 May 2011, 06:53 AM	#2
Kiwinz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mario Location: USA / NZ Watch: All sorts Posts: 799	Just don't rub the crown off Totally unlikely of having bubbles in the glass, post some pics of it if You can

15 May 2011, 07:07 AM	#4
slinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: chicago Watch: GMTii C Posts: 46	I was trying to take a couple of pictures, but I only have an iPhone camera that doesn't even come close to working well enough....these "bubbles" are tiny, but I can see them without a magnifying glass or anything. Just have to look close and at the right angle. Hope I'm not losing it.

15 May 2011, 09:18 AM	#5
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,527	Take it back to the AD. Maybe, its just residue or crap inside the crystal. They can wipe it off, pressure test it and and give it back to you within 30 minutes.

15 May 2011, 09:48 AM	#7
slinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: chicago Watch: GMTii C Posts: 46	Can certainly see the LEC with a flashlight shining from the right direction!

15 May 2011, 01:44 PM	#9
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	I wouldn't be too happy to send my watch to RSC. just the thought of several weeks watchless is giving me hives...

16 May 2011, 03:14 AM	#11
slinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: chicago Watch: GMTii C Posts: 46	Thanks for the help. The photo Mortgage guy posted doesn't look like what I have on my crystal, though. I did try to get a few pics with my iPhone, no joy. What I have is like a couple of tiny perfect circles smaller than the LEC. I'll bring it back to the AD and see what they say. Thanks!

16 May 2011, 08:20 AM	#12
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	I don't think they are "bubbles" per se...because I don't think the sapphire is made like glass (which could have bubbles in it). My vote would be that it's some kind of residue on the inside of the crystal. Good luck and let us know the outcome.

16 May 2011, 09:11 AM	#14
slinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: chicago Watch: GMTii C Posts: 46	Haha. I can see small things up close just fine, big things far away--that's a different story!

17 May 2011, 10:17 AM	#15
slinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: chicago Watch: GMTii C Posts: 46	It was some tiny 'crud' stuck on the crystal. Somehow my wife was able to wipe if off even though I wasn't (believe me, I tried...for hours!). All's well that ends well.

17 May 2011, 10:21 AM	#17
tomee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 446	my Panerai when viewed on certain angles looked to have miniscule bubbles in the crystal

18 May 2024, 01:45 AM	#20
Reham Omar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2024 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1	Tiny sphere under my rolex bubble I just bought a used rolex. Now I noticed that there’s a tiny white sphere right next to the date under the bubble. What could this mean?

18 May 2024, 02:31 AM	#22
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,013	13 years ago the OP's wife cleaned his watch crystal properly and the "tiny bubbles" disappeared. A new member resurrected this thread. While I welcome him to the forum, I suggest he clean his crystal better and the problem may "dissolve". Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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