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Bmw1 · 4 October 2019, 11:11 PM

Hello
This is my first thread on trf. I really enjoy this forum and it’s so informative.
I just purchased a new Hulk after much wait last month.
And I just noticed a dot on the pearl it’s only visible from certain angels.
It this normal or do I have a defect?
Thank you very much

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joli160 · 4 October 2019, 11:21 PM

It's a minor defect

In-Cog-Neeto · 4 October 2019, 11:34 PM

I don’t understand ?

Bmw1 · 4 October 2019, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by In-Cog-Neeto

I don’t understand ?

What is it that you don’t understand?
The lume pearl on the bezel has a dot from certain angles

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djgallo · 4 October 2019, 11:44 PM

If you think its a defect, it probably is. I would take it back to the AD and they can and send it back to RSC for a replacement.

The bezel pip on my Tudor Black Bay Bronze cracked and fell out, I took it to my AD and they replaced it under warranty.

In-Cog-Neeto · 4 October 2019, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bmw1

What is it that you don’t understand?
The lume pearl on the bezel has a dot from certain angles

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I’m confused as to what you are taking about chief

I didn’t understand

Now I see what you mean - after I blew the photos up to 10 times

But you can’t see it directly on?

Matty99365 · 4 October 2019, 11:40 PM

i like it the way it is !

Hutrmila · 4 October 2019, 11:48 PM

No dot on mine ... seems there must had been hit before you bought it

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padi56 · 4 October 2019, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bmw1

Hello
This is my first thread on trf. I really enjoy this forum and it’s so informative.
I just purchased a new Hulk after much wait last month.
And I just noticed a dot on the pearl it’s only visible from certain angels.
It this normal or do I have a defect?
Thank you very much

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The so called pearl is just a blob of luminous paint covered by a sapphire dome crystal perhaps its just a simple air bubble in the blob of lume paint, and would not call it a problem defect.But Rolex has developed a special tool, so now the so called pearl can be replaced if needed, instead of the very costly whole ceramic insert.

cht · 5 October 2019, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

The so called pearl is just a blob of luminous paint covered by a sapphire dome crystal perhaps its just a simple air bubble in the blob of lume paint, and would not call it a problem defect.But Rolex has developed a special tool, so now the so called pearl can be replaced if needed, instead of the very costly whole ceramic insert.

This.

kauffee · 4 October 2019, 11:53 PM

Clearly looks like a defect. Send it in if it bothers you.

Onikage · 5 October 2019, 01:11 AM

Could be a crack.

xiancebuny · 5 October 2019, 02:16 AM

I had this similar thing on my hulk, looks like a little chip from the inside... it can only be seen on a certain angle... I brought it to RSC and they said it’s a defect. So they just asked for my warranty card and leave my watch And told me to wait for 2-3 weeks. I got it a week after...

Bmw1 · 5 October 2019, 10:09 AM

Will this affect the value of the watch?
It doesn’t really bother me and I don’t want to loose the watch for a month or so.

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calebb90 · 5 October 2019, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmw1

Will this affect the value of the watch?
It doesn’t really bother me and I don’t want to loose the watch for a month or so.

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Only if you’re selling it.

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Seibei · 5 October 2019, 12:04 PM

I would get it replaced.

dcash0615 · 5 October 2019, 12:17 PM

Leave it alone. Enjoy your watch.

joli160 · 6 October 2019, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bmw1

Will this affect the value of the watch?
It doesn’t really bother me and I don’t want to loose the watch for a month or so.

If I was to buy your watch it would not bother me at all, because it's an easy and cheap fix during the next service in 10+ years or so.

It's not a defect on a dial or wrong polished case which would be a reason not to buy.

Let it be

inadeje · 5 October 2019, 11:49 AM

I must be blind, I can’t see what you are all discussing

inadeje · 5 October 2019, 11:49 AM

I must be blind, I can’t see what you are all discussing

BigBoy17 · 5 October 2019, 11:55 AM

Cry about it.... these are mass produced pieces, not perfection:)

Chewbacca · 5 October 2019, 12:27 PM

I wouldn’t bother with it but why not leave it until year 4.9 of the warranty?

If it’s a 3 week stay, make it worth your while. Other things could break.

Mystro · 5 October 2019, 12:34 PM

I have never seen that before. Now I can’t unsee it so it would have to be fixed for me. It most certainly is a defect so it’s possible that if it’s a air bubble, it could crack in the future.
In today’s Rolex market, that defect will be a liability if that matters to you.
Can you see the defect when it is glowing in the dark?

csaltphoto · 5 October 2019, 02:36 PM

Well... If you dive with your watch and it's an air bubble... Then it could be an issue considering it is a dive watch. I think Rolex dive watches are tested intact for depth rating so it might be something else.

Johnnynic · 5 October 2019, 02:44 PM

Could be a crack

I dropped my sub date in the summer and it ended up cracking the the Pearl and the ceramic. I was devastated. Get it checked by RSC.

samsmart · 5 October 2019, 11:51 PM

I have had the same issue on a 116613lb years ago. Ended up flipping it because it bothered me so much.

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herts9 · 6 October 2019, 12:03 AM

How does it look under a black light?

JR16 · 6 October 2019, 12:47 AM

It seems to have bothered you enough to post it, so I would send it in to be replaced, which will not affect value but will prob improve your enjoyment. It does suck to part with your new watch for a month , but in the long run I think you will be happier.

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Skavary · 6 October 2019, 06:16 AM

I had a similar issue with my sub c date. There was a very faint, tiny black dot on the pip. It’s a very easy fix actually. Just take it to your local RSC and they should be able to replace it on the spot (no pun intended). Free of charge.

mistercoach32 · 6 October 2019, 06:26 AM

If it bothers you, take it in. Good luck!

4 October 2019, 11:11 PM	#1
Bmw1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Usa Posts: 112	New Sub c Hulk lume pearl issue Hello This is my first thread on trf. I really enjoy this forum and it’s so informative. I just purchased a new Hulk after much wait last month. And I just noticed a dot on the pearl it’s only visible from certain angels. It this normal or do I have a defect? Thank you very much [IMG] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 October 2019, 11:21 PM	#2
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	It's a minor defect __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

4 October 2019, 11:34 PM	#3
In-Cog-Neeto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Around Posts: 1,124	I don’t understand ? __________________ That's what watches are for; not just for recording the time; but our own travel through that time. - Explorer Steve

5 October 2019, 01:11 AM	#12
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Could be a crack. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

5 October 2019, 12:17 PM	#17
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,395	Leave it alone. Enjoy your watch. __________________ Instagram @dcash0615 2FA security active

4 October 2019, 11:44 PM	#5
djgallo Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Eastwest Posts: 1,322	If you think its a defect, it probably is. I would take it back to the AD and they can and send it back to RSC for a replacement. The bezel pip on my Tudor Black Bay Bronze cracked and fell out, I took it to my AD and they replaced it under warranty.

4 October 2019, 11:40 PM	#7
Matty99365 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Watch: 116500LN Posts: 232	i like it the way it is !

4 October 2019, 11:48 PM	#8
Hutrmila "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Slovakia Posts: 331	No dot on mine ... seems there must had been hit before you bought it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 October 2019, 11:53 PM	#11
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	Clearly looks like a defect. Send it in if it bothers you.

5 October 2019, 02:16 AM	#13
xiancebuny "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: cebu Posts: 80	I had this similar thing on my hulk, looks like a little chip from the inside... it can only be seen on a certain angle... I brought it to RSC and they said it’s a defect. So they just asked for my warranty card and leave my watch And told me to wait for 2-3 weeks. I got it a week after...

5 October 2019, 10:09 AM	#14
Bmw1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Usa Posts: 112	Will this affect the value of the watch? It doesn’t really bother me and I don’t want to loose the watch for a month or so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 October 2019, 12:04 PM	#16
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	I would get it replaced.

5 October 2019, 11:49 AM	#19
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,906	I must be blind, I can’t see what you are all discussing __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

5 October 2019, 11:55 AM	#21
BigBoy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Nik Location: NYC Posts: 1,166	Cry about it.... these are mass produced pieces, not perfection:)

5 October 2019, 12:27 PM	#22
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	I wouldn’t bother with it but why not leave it until year 4.9 of the warranty? If it’s a 3 week stay, make it worth your while. Other things could break.

5 October 2019, 12:34 PM	#23
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,509	I have never seen that before. Now I can’t unsee it so it would have to be fixed for me. It most certainly is a defect so it’s possible that if it’s a air bubble, it could crack in the future. In today’s Rolex market, that defect will be a liability if that matters to you. Can you see the defect when it is glowing in the dark?

5 October 2019, 02:36 PM	#24
csaltphoto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: US Watch: sub Posts: 2,429	Well... If you dive with your watch and it's an air bubble... Then it could be an issue considering it is a dive watch. I think Rolex dive watches are tested intact for depth rating so it might be something else.

5 October 2019, 02:44 PM	#25
Johnnynic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: UK Posts: 62	Could be a crack I dropped my sub date in the summer and it ended up cracking the the Pearl and the ceramic. I was devastated. Get it checked by RSC.

5 October 2019, 11:51 PM	#26
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	I have had the same issue on a 116613lb years ago. Ended up flipping it because it bothered me so much. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

6 October 2019, 12:03 AM	#27
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Kentucky Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,034	How does it look under a black light?

6 October 2019, 12:47 AM	#28
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	It seems to have bothered you enough to post it, so I would send it in to be replaced, which will not affect value but will prob improve your enjoyment. It does suck to part with your new watch for a month , but in the long run I think you will be happier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

6 October 2019, 06:16 AM	#29
Skavary "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 102	New Sub c Hulk lume pearl issue I had a similar issue with my sub c date. There was a very faint, tiny black dot on the pip. It’s a very easy fix actually. Just take it to your local RSC and they should be able to replace it on the spot (no pun intended). Free of charge.

6 October 2019, 06:26 AM	#30
mistercoach32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Wisconsin Watch: SD43 Posts: 894	If it bothers you, take it in. Good luck!

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