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SALTY · 23 May 2012, 09:48 PM

In my old (1997) beloved 16710LN I have had what I thought was a speck of paint missing from the minute hand. For reasons that only us WIS types would understand I was on the computer (Rolex Forums, of course) and examining my watch with a loupe. It was then that I saw what I thought to be the white lettering of, "OYSTER OERPETUAL DATE" through the minute hand. I unscrewed the crown, moved the minute hand and, sure enough, there is a hole that you can see right through!

I assume that the missing piece went away when the watch was last serviced (non-RSC) and it doesn't bother me so much but obviously will be replaced (by RSC) before I give it to my son in a few years.

Anyone ever have or hear of this before?

Puffy · 23 May 2012, 09:55 PM

mental.... not seen or heard of this before..

let's see a pic...

SALTY · 23 May 2012, 10:01 PM

Anybody know of way to take macro shots with a cell phone? Here's a 10x loupe over the lens of my iPhone.

It is definately a hole because when you move the minute hand you can see through it different parts of the white lettering beneath it.

You can see the "E" of "ROLEX"if you look carefully. Move the minute hand and the view through the hole changes exactly coincident with whatever is beneath it on the dial.

kilyung · 23 May 2012, 11:44 PM

The lume's deteriorating... the hands aren't solid. I'd get the hands stabilized or replaced. More worrisome is what happened to the missing piece? If it gets into the movement...

azguy · 23 May 2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

The lume's deteriorating. I'd get the hands stabilized or replaced. More worrisome is what happened to the missing piece? If it gets into the movement...

New hands for sure

Bangel · 23 May 2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

The lume's deteriorating... the hands aren't solid. I'd get the hands stabilized or replaced. More worrisome is what happened to the missing piece? If it gets into the movement...

No, I've never seen this before, but it's very interesting. As noted, the location of the missing bits are the biggest issue.

TattooedGQ · 24 May 2012, 12:06 AM

So that's Luminova that deteriorated like that?

I've seen it with Trit first hand...it happened on my Omega Cosmic (drives me nuts), but I've never seen it with moden lume.....interesting.

SALTY · 24 May 2012, 12:33 AM

It's Tritium.

I noticed the "spot" after a non RSC service so hopefully the pieces went away with the cleaning.

Jocke · 24 May 2012, 01:38 AM

Just sell it at VRF as a lollipop hand.

77T · 24 May 2012, 01:44 AM

When you had it serviced and wanted to keep it as "original" as possible then the Tritium wouldn't be touched by the watchmaker.

When I drop my older pieces off for service we go over the details on what gets refinished to avoid problems.

Puffy · 24 May 2012, 02:02 AM

there's something i haven't seen before!

mjclark32 · 24 May 2012, 03:33 AM

Whoa!

mannyv11 · 24 May 2012, 04:06 AM

Never seen this before on any watch

TattooedGQ · 24 May 2012, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Nimrod

It's Tritium.

I noticed the "spot" after a non RSC service so hopefully the pieces went away with the cleaning.

Ah OK...then yes, perfectly normal after time...still would drive me nuts though.

Sam Philip · 24 May 2012, 05:14 AM

I have heard a story (in a GMT too) that lump falling off and stopping the watch, presumably by interfering with the movement.

I think your watch hands needs stabilisation/replacement and your watch would need a a service

HRV · 24 May 2012, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

there's something i haven't seen before!

x2

23 May 2012, 09:48 PM	#1
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	Hole in minute hand? In my old (1997) beloved 16710LN I have had what I thought was a speck of paint missing from the minute hand. For reasons that only us WIS types would understand I was on the computer (Rolex Forums, of course) and examining my watch with a loupe. It was then that I saw what I thought to be the white lettering of, "OYSTER OERPETUAL DATE" through the minute hand. I unscrewed the crown, moved the minute hand and, sure enough, there is a hole that you can see right through! I assume that the missing piece went away when the watch was last serviced (non-RSC) and it doesn't bother me so much but obviously will be replaced (by RSC) before I give it to my son in a few years. Anyone ever have or hear of this before? __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

23 May 2012, 09:55 PM	#2
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	mental.... not seen or heard of this before.. let's see a pic... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

23 May 2012, 10:01 PM	#3
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	Anybody know of way to take macro shots with a cell phone? Here's a 10x loupe over the lens of my iPhone. It is definately a hole because when you move the minute hand you can see through it different parts of the white lettering beneath it. You can see the "E" of "ROLEX"if you look carefully. Move the minute hand and the view through the hole changes exactly coincident with whatever is beneath it on the dial. Attached Images __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

24 May 2012, 12:06 AM	#7
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	So that's Luminova that deteriorated like that? I've seen it with Trit first hand...it happened on my Omega Cosmic (drives me nuts), but I've never seen it with moden lume.....interesting. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

24 May 2012, 12:33 AM	#8
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	It's Tritium. I noticed the "spot" after a non RSC service so hopefully the pieces went away with the cleaning. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

23 May 2012, 11:44 PM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	The lume's deteriorating... the hands aren't solid. I'd get the hands stabilized or replaced. More worrisome is what happened to the missing piece? If it gets into the movement...

24 May 2012, 01:38 AM	#9
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Just sell it at VRF as a lollipop hand. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

24 May 2012, 01:44 AM	#10
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	When you had it serviced and wanted to keep it as "original" as possible then the Tritium wouldn't be touched by the watchmaker. When I drop my older pieces off for service we go over the details on what gets refinished to avoid problems. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

24 May 2012, 02:02 AM	#11
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	there's something i haven't seen before! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

24 May 2012, 03:33 AM	#12
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Whoa! __________________

24 May 2012, 04:06 AM	#13
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,510	Never seen this before on any watch

24 May 2012, 05:14 AM	#15
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	I have heard a story (in a GMT too) that lump falling off and stopping the watch, presumably by interfering with the movement. I think your watch hands needs stabilisation/replacement and your watch would need a a service

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