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Stephanus · 15 March 2018, 02:55 PM

Hello Rolex Polar owners!
At my local Rolex dealer I had the chance to get my hands on a Explorer II Polar. What I noticed is, that the sides of the hands are not painted very well. The bare metal looks through or the look partially sanded and painted. As they did not have a second one to compare to, let me ask: Is this the matter with this model general or are the hands on your Polars painted perfect, even on the sides and at the center?

Thank you

Stephan

Vaxe · 15 March 2018, 03:58 PM

I'm sure there will always be variations since they can't just dip the entire hand in paint. I really wouldn't fret, if it's bad enough they'll just replace it for you during service. Buy it and enjoy.

Rogdogg · 15 March 2018, 04:03 PM

I have the ExpII and I can't say I have ever noticed this however I have seen posts on the forum in the past where people have taken very close up photos to highlight it.
It wouldn't ever stop me from getting one and as I said I've never noticed it on my watch. If it is common to all watches then I can say for sure that you will not even notice it in normal use.

Nav01L · 15 March 2018, 04:30 PM

Yeah, that’s normal, they only paint the top of the hands such as to keep the sharp edges.

Dirt · 15 March 2018, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephanus

Hello Rolex Polar owners!
At my local Rolex dealer I had the chance to get my hands on a Explorer II Polar. What I noticed is, that the sides of the hands are not painted very well. The bare metal looks through or the look partially sanded and painted. As they did not have a second one to compare to, let me ask: Is this the matter with this model general or are the hands on your Polars painted perfect, even on the sides and at the center?

Thank you

Stephan

It's normal.
It's also not possible to apply a thin layer of paint to a sharp edge without it pulling back from the edge a bit anyway. It's all about surface tension.

Rashid.bk · 15 March 2018, 04:39 PM

This is normal on the X2.

toolr · 15 March 2018, 04:44 PM

Had the same on my G serial 16570 polar a few years ago. Called the Dallas RSC and was told that it is normal as only the face or top of the hands are painted.

Rolex fan 61 · 16 March 2018, 01:42 AM

That's normal.

77T · 16 March 2018, 03:05 AM

I won’t say “normal” as the definition means something meets a norm. The expectation by Rolex is all edges and top would be paired flawlessly...but it does happen, though.

But sorting through hundreds of macro’s only finds one or two edges looking that way. The two below are what I’d say is normal...full coverage to the edges.

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fishingbear · 16 March 2018, 03:16 AM

It is extremely common in the White dialed 16570s to see the paint “spattered” on the hand sides, as for the 216570 I’m not sure. I have an M serial 16570 and it has the side spatter but you have to use a loupe to see it. Doesn’t bother me at all.

rockmastermike · 16 March 2018, 03:58 AM

My 5 digit had hands like you’re describing that I could see unassisted. My 6 digit hands are perfect to my naked eye

Jocke · 16 March 2018, 04:15 AM

I use to call it bad painted hands.

TurboDiesel · 16 March 2018, 01:09 PM

wow jocke awesome picture

JacksonStone · 16 March 2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboDiesel

wow jocke awesome picture

It is an awesome picture, but it's also creeping me the F out.

Stephanus · 16 March 2018, 02:49 PM

Thank you for all answers!

15 March 2018, 02:55 PM	#1
Stephanus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Switzerland Posts: 37	Painted hands on the Explorer Polar Hello Rolex Polar owners! At my local Rolex dealer I had the chance to get my hands on a Explorer II Polar. What I noticed is, that the sides of the hands are not painted very well. The bare metal looks through or the look partially sanded and painted. As they did not have a second one to compare to, let me ask: Is this the matter with this model general or are the hands on your Polars painted perfect, even on the sides and at the center? Thank you Stephan

15 March 2018, 04:03 PM	#3
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I have the ExpII and I can't say I have ever noticed this however I have seen posts on the forum in the past where people have taken very close up photos to highlight it. It wouldn't ever stop me from getting one and as I said I've never noticed it on my watch. If it is common to all watches then I can say for sure that you will not even notice it in normal use. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

15 March 2018, 04:30 PM	#4
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	Yeah, that’s normal, they only paint the top of the hands such as to keep the sharp edges. __________________ Greetings from Switzerland Remember, the dignity you surrender at your AD‘s doorstep will never be recovered by wearing the watch he may get you.

16 March 2018, 03:05 AM	#9
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Painted hands on the Explorer Polar I won’t say “normal” as the definition means something meets a norm. The expectation by Rolex is all edges and top would be paired flawlessly...but it does happen, though. But sorting through hundreds of macro’s only finds one or two edges looking that way. The two below are what I’d say is normal...full coverage to the edges. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

16 March 2018, 04:15 AM	#12
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I use to call it bad painted hands. __________________ 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.

15 March 2018, 03:58 PM	#2
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	I'm sure there will always be variations since they can't just dip the entire hand in paint. I really wouldn't fret, if it's bad enough they'll just replace it for you during service. Buy it and enjoy.

15 March 2018, 04:39 PM	#6
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	This is normal on the X2.

15 March 2018, 04:44 PM	#7
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,369	Had the same on my G serial 16570 polar a few years ago. Called the Dallas RSC and was told that it is normal as only the face or top of the hands are painted.

16 March 2018, 01:42 AM	#8
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	That's normal.

16 March 2018, 03:16 AM	#10
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	It is extremely common in the White dialed 16570s to see the paint “spattered” on the hand sides, as for the 216570 I’m not sure. I have an M serial 16570 and it has the side spatter but you have to use a loupe to see it. Doesn’t bother me at all.

16 March 2018, 03:58 AM	#11
rockmastermike 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 4,431	My 5 digit had hands like you’re describing that I could see unassisted. My 6 digit hands are perfect to my naked eye

16 March 2018, 01:09 PM	#13
TurboDiesel Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Submarine Posts: 171	wow jocke awesome picture

16 March 2018, 02:49 PM	#15
Stephanus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Switzerland Posts: 37	Thank you for all answers!

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