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redsea10021 · 13 June 2014, 10:06 PM

This is a relatively new Submariner - 6 months old. It was not dropped, bumped or otherwise mishandled. Yesterday it just appeared this way. Any idea how this happened or what it is? Taking it to Rolex tomorrow but never seen something like this before

Shawnnyang · 13 June 2014, 10:19 PM

You were just wearing it and it just magically became dirty/scratched?

Edit: Sorry I reread my post and it came across wrong. Did it instantenously discolor on your wrist or did you put it away somewhere and didn't look at it for along time to find it in bad condition.

beshannon · 13 June 2014, 10:23 PM

Looks to me like the dial posts came loose, send it back/take it back to Rolex as it is under warranty.

redsea10021 · 13 June 2014, 10:25 PM

It was sitting on a shelf or a month or so then wore it for one day and the dial did this.

JohnBaker3 · 13 June 2014, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Looks to me like the dial posts came loose, send it back/take it back to Rolex as it is under warranty.

+1

The dial is held onto the movement by 2 pins soldered to the backside. If the 2 screws holding it are loose, the dial can rotate.

It probably did not harm the watch, but obviously needs attention.

padi56 · 13 June 2014, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnBaker3

+1

The dial is held onto the movement by 2 pins soldered to the backside. If the 2 screws holding it are loose, the dial can rotate.

It probably did not harm the watch, but obviously needs attention.

Would agree to a point but very doubtful if dial could rotate as much as in picture.Myself have never seen anything like this in all the years of Rolex forums unless of coarse photo-shopped.

cptsdr · 13 June 2014, 10:53 PM

Don't send it in! That is the ultra rare factory blemish tilt-a-dial! You have a one in a million there! J/K of course.

mjclark32 · 13 June 2014, 10:56 PM

At least it's, most likely, a quick fix

PanosI · 13 June 2014, 11:00 PM

Unbelievable

Landshark33 · 13 June 2014, 11:03 PM

Easier to read when wrist as at an angle though..

cop414 · 13 June 2014, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnBaker3

+1

The dial is held onto the movement by 2 pins soldered to the backside. If the 2 screws holding it are loose, the dial can rotate.

It probably did not harm the watch, but obviously needs attention.

I agree with John, that is a pretty good "spin" though. I don't think that it will be a major repair job. Please keep us posted as to how you make out.

Furbo · 13 June 2014, 11:19 PM

Since it's a 'no date' it's not necessary to fix the dial under the cyclops. :D

Maxy · 13 June 2014, 11:23 PM

It looks fine, I don't see any problem in seeing the time; it is 3:29

Honestly, I think I've seen this issue on this forum earlier too. Should be easy fix for Rolex AD/RSC and good luck!

skeen · 13 June 2014, 11:33 PM

It's barely noticeable. If it really bothers you, give it 5 years and let it get sorted in servicing. Relax and wear it in good health! :)

antbkny · 13 June 2014, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by redsea10021

It was sitting on a shelf or a month or so then wore it for one day and the dial did this.

rebelling, a rolex should never sit on a shelf for a whole month!

jk, hope you get sorted quickly

Mack Bolan · 13 June 2014, 11:42 PM

i'd like that...wouldn't have to tilt my head to read the time....

AK797 · 13 June 2014, 11:46 PM

That's a Rolex American 1921.

Sportwatchmania · 14 June 2014, 12:03 AM

I'm i wrong when i say. That the pin of the crown have to keep the dial in place too.

Jake B · 14 June 2014, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Would agree to a point but very doubtful if dial could rotate as much as in picture.Myself have never seen anything like this in all the years of Rolex forums unless of coarse photo-shopped.

Yeah, not only on Rolex, but on any watch. I can't think of any event supported by the laws of physics that would cause for this to happen.

Sorry OP, but I'm calling full on BS

Source: I'm a watchmaker.

ExplorerChris · 14 June 2014, 12:32 AM

Leave it the way it is, you'll be the only kid on the block with one like that.
Could start a new trend.

If I looked at my watch especially if it were that new and saw something like that I would freak. Every now and then my wife will tell me the R fell off my dial and I now have an olex.
Freaks me out every time.

Should be a quick fix but how did it happen in the first place?
Were you operating a jack hammer with it on?

FTX I · 14 June 2014, 12:42 AM

no idea. but I tend to agree with Jake

fishingbear · 14 June 2014, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxy

It looks fine, I don't see any problem in seeing the time; it is 3:29 :

...or is it 4:34....?

lig · 14 June 2014, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Landshark33

Easier to read when wrist as at an angle though..

The new Rolex Driver Diver

padi56 · 14 June 2014, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake B

Yeah, not only on Rolex, but on any watch. I can't think of any event supported by the laws of physics that would cause for this to happen.

Sorry OP, but I'm calling full on BS

Source: I'm a watchmaker.

Have to agree 100%.

knguyenk · 14 June 2014, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake B

Yeah, not only on Rolex, but on any watch. I can't think of any event supported by the laws of physics that would cause for this to happen.

Sorry OP, but I'm calling full on BS

Source: I'm a watchmaker.

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree 100%.

Friday the 13th hoax? I kind of call shenanigans too.

antbkny · 14 June 2014, 02:46 AM

doesnt look photoshopped to me

beshannon · 14 June 2014, 03:07 AM

I am no watchmaker but I have seen this before

http://watchguy.co.uk/repair-service...020/#more-3730

Mystro · 14 June 2014, 03:15 AM

I will give the OP the benefit of the doubt that it is real but I can fix in in 5 seconds in photoshop. I can even get the reflections right.

Onikage · 14 June 2014, 03:42 AM

Do you play loud music at all?

antbkny · 14 June 2014, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

I will give the OP the benefit of the doubt that it is real but I can fix in in 5 seconds in photoshop. I can even get the reflections right.

wow, nice! lol

13 June 2014, 10:06 PM	#1
redsea10021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 227	New Submariner - How did this happen??? This is a relatively new Submariner - 6 months old. It was not dropped, bumped or otherwise mishandled. Yesterday it just appeared this way. Any idea how this happened or what it is? Taking it to Rolex tomorrow but never seen something like this before Attached Images

13 June 2014, 10:23 PM	#3
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Looks to me like the dial posts came loose, send it back/take it back to Rolex as it is under warranty. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

13 June 2014, 10:56 PM	#8
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14 June 2014, 12:32 AM	#20
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	Leave it the way it is, you'll be the only kid on the block with one like that. Could start a new trend. If I looked at my watch especially if it were that new and saw something like that I would freak. Every now and then my wife will tell me the R fell off my dial and I now have an olex. Freaks me out every time. Should be a quick fix but how did it happen in the first place? Were you operating a jack hammer with it on? __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

13 June 2014, 10:19 PM	#2
Shawnnyang Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Planet Posts: 256	You were just wearing it and it just magically became dirty/scratched? Edit: Sorry I reread my post and it came across wrong. Did it instantenously discolor on your wrist or did you put it away somewhere and didn't look at it for along time to find it in bad condition.

13 June 2014, 10:25 PM	#4
redsea10021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 227	It was sitting on a shelf or a month or so then wore it for one day and the dial did this.

13 June 2014, 10:53 PM	#7
cptsdr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: 16622 Posts: 141	Don't send it in! That is the ultra rare factory blemish tilt-a-dial! You have a one in a million there! J/K of course.

13 June 2014, 11:00 PM	#9
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Unbelievable

13 June 2014, 11:03 PM	#10
Landshark33 Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Greg Location: DC area Watch: SubC Posts: 103	Easier to read when wrist as at an angle though..

13 June 2014, 11:19 PM	#12
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	Since it's a 'no date' it's not necessary to fix the dial under the cyclops. :D

13 June 2014, 11:23 PM	#13
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	It looks fine, I don't see any problem in seeing the time; it is 3:29 Honestly, I think I've seen this issue on this forum earlier too. Should be easy fix for Rolex AD/RSC and good luck!

13 June 2014, 11:33 PM	#14
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	It's barely noticeable. If it really bothers you, give it 5 years and let it get sorted in servicing. Relax and wear it in good health! :)

13 June 2014, 11:42 PM	#16
Mack Bolan Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Anywhere but here Watch: Submariner Posts: 259	i'd like that...wouldn't have to tilt my head to read the time....

13 June 2014, 11:46 PM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	That's a Rolex American 1921.

14 June 2014, 12:42 AM	#21
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	no idea. but I tend to agree with Jake

14 June 2014, 02:46 AM	#26
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	doesnt look photoshopped to me

14 June 2014, 03:07 AM	#27
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I am no watchmaker but I have seen this before http://watchguy.co.uk/repair-service...020/#more-3730 __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

14 June 2014, 03:15 AM	#28
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,510	I will give the OP the benefit of the doubt that it is real but I can fix in in 5 seconds in photoshop. I can even get the reflections right. Attached Images __________________

14 June 2014, 03:42 AM	#29
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Do you play loud music at all? __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

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