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Old 20 August 2015, 10:39 AM   #1
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Chipped gold on the hands?

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What is this? Debris, chipped gold? I see there are other blemishes on the hands, I can see it without a loupe. Is this something that you guys would take into RSC and have replaced and looked over completely or just leave it be? It got me kind of worried thinking if this got past QC, what else did on this watch? I just bought it a few days ago and was pretty upset when I noticed it. What would you guys do?
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Old 20 August 2015, 10:43 AM   #2
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Old 20 August 2015, 10:44 AM   #3
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It could be that the gold is scratched. At least that's what it looks like to me and it's certainly something that was there when you bought it. I'd take it back to the seller and see if they will exchange it for a new one. You should not have to get a brand new watch "fixed" especially since you played no part in causing the damage.
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Old 20 August 2015, 10:48 AM   #4
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It could be that the gold is scratched. At least that's what it looks like to me and it's certainly something that was there when you bought it. I'd take it back to the seller and see if they will exchange it for a new one. You should not have to get a brand new watch "fixed" especially since you played no part in causing the damage.
It was purchased brand new, unfortunately it wasn't from an AD, so I dont know if that would be an option.
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Old 20 August 2015, 10:53 AM   #5
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Ouch!

Take it back if its still under warranty. Bare in mind, new rolex policy watches bought during 2013 and beyond will be covered under 5 years warranty
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Old 20 August 2015, 10:55 AM   #6
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Ouch!

Take it back if its still under warranty. Bare in mind, new rolex policy watches bought during 2013 and beyond will be covered under 5 years warranty
I bought the watch about 3-4 days ago. So it does have the 5 year warranty, it's just unfortunate that I have to get a brand new watch fixed, like the post above stated.
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Old 20 August 2015, 10:59 AM   #7
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There is also a speck above the 'O' in oyster. This watch should definitely be returned and replaced by a brand new one accompanied by a written apology from the Rolex CEO!
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Old 20 August 2015, 11:00 AM   #8
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Dang Mohamad, that needs fixed. Can you exchange it? Unacceptable to me.
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Old 20 August 2015, 11:04 AM   #9
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Dang Mohamad, that needs fixed. Can you exchange it? Unacceptable to me.
I may have to take it to RSC. Exchanges at this point are probably unrealistic since it wasn't purchased from an AD
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Old 20 August 2015, 11:25 AM   #10
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Blow anything up a thousand times and you will likely see some blemishes..
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Old 20 August 2015, 11:26 AM   #11
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Blow anything up a thousand times and you will likely see some blemishes..
I had to blow it up so you can see it in the photos. In person my eye can catch it easily.
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Old 20 August 2015, 11:58 AM   #12
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Have you contacted the Seller? What did they say about it?
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Old 20 August 2015, 12:02 PM   #13
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Best thing is to take it to RSC... best of luck, let us know whats happens.
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Old 20 August 2015, 12:06 PM   #14
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Do you know for sure that the warranty card was swiped?
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Old 20 August 2015, 12:29 PM   #15
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Do you know for sure that the warranty card was swiped?
Does it matter in the USA? The warranty goes with the watch there. The RSC should honor it as long as he has the card.
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Old 20 August 2015, 01:05 PM   #16
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it's a rolex.
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Old 20 August 2015, 01:06 PM   #17
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I'll be taking it to RSC, very disappointed, I barely got to enjoy the watch before
I had to have it completely looked over, when that should've been 5 years from now
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Old 20 August 2015, 01:07 PM   #18
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I wouldn't even bother with it. you can only see it under extreme magnification anyway
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Old 20 August 2015, 01:36 PM   #19
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A case for buying from an AD.
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Old 20 August 2015, 01:51 PM   #20
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It was purchased brand new, unfortunately it wasn't from an AD, so I dont know if that would be an option.
Should be fixed with warranty?
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Old 20 August 2015, 03:04 PM   #21
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Who was the seller?
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Old 20 August 2015, 03:05 PM   #22
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Ouch!

Take it back if its still under warranty. Bare in mind, new rolex policy watches bought during 2013 and beyond will be covered under 5 years warranty
Can someone confirm this? I was under the impression, watches purchased after July 2014 had one additional year added (3 years total), and watches sold after July 2015 have a total of 5 years.
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Old 20 August 2015, 03:16 PM   #23
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Can someone confirm this? I was under the impression, watches purchased after July 2014 had one additional year added (3 years total), and watches sold after July 2015 have a total of 5 years.
Watches bought on or after July 1, 2013 get an extra year. From July 2015 it's five years.
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Old 20 August 2015, 03:38 PM   #24
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looks like a scratch to me
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Old 20 August 2015, 03:54 PM   #25
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Who was the seller?
I won't disclose who the seller was, he doesn't deserve a bad mark on his reputation. This was, I believe out of his hands, he got me a very good price on it from one of his suppliers and it was shipped straight from his supplier, he was not able to inspect the watch before hand. This is an issue directly linked to QC at Rolex. He's been very patient and been trying to help me as best he can along the way. Been putting up with my constant nit picking and questions. As frustrated as I am, I cannot pin this on the seller. Although he is a trusted seller on the forums. I do have the 5 year warranty, it just sucks that I barely got to enjoy the watch before I have to get it completely looked over at RSC before I can fully enjoy the watch again. At the moment, I don't really enjoy wearing it having a feeling that something is wrong with it.
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