Huge BLRO end links flaw

[Andrejb]

So after wearing my Pepsi daily for almost a year, I noticed one thing that really bugs me.

The end links of this watch damage the case while wearing it.

I notice in the exact same spot on all 4 lugs of the Pepsi, there is a knick which must be caused by the bracelet.

It is pretty apparent that it is the bracelet causing this issue since the spots are identical and it’s almost impossible to ding this side of the case 4 consecutive times

The worst ones are seen as a huge gouge on the bottom right and top left


The others aren’t as apparent but I’m sure will get much worse over time. I remember noticing the worst one about 6 months ago and it wasn’t nearly as bad


Thoughts?

Guess good news is unless you’re looking for it u can’t see it on the wrist at a glance.

And I guess could always laser weld








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[Coronette]

That's not normal.

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by Coronette

That's not normal.

Not entirely sure what I should do here


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[synrrgy]

Wow Do you do any type of manual labor with the watch or workout? Or is it just through normal wear?

[mobster600]

Whoa that’s crazy. Take it back to the AD or contact Rolex. Never seen that before

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by synrrgy

Wow Do you do any type of manual labor with the watch or workout? Or is it just through normal wear?

I am a barber. I wear my watch every day. I haven’t done any sort of extensive manual labour with it on

[Coronette]

could you have damaged it by hitting it on something? If not Rolex should cover it and re case the watch.

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by Coronette

could you have damaged it by hitting it on something? If not Rolex should cover it and re case the watch.

No it’s almost impossible to hit the inside of the lug on all 4 identical corners like that.


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[FTX I]

I can't understand the modern end link on the jubilee bracelet. I think it's a design flaw but that's just me.

[Brian Page]

That's odd, and yes it would bother me as well. I'm going to look at mie right now

[nikesupremedunk]

Did you buy this brand new or used? Did you swap the bracelet any time? Looks like the mark is from the spring bars shooting out when trying to press them in during a bracelet swap.

Whatever caused it, unfortunately there’s no good solution here. It’s gona have to be polished and probably will never be the same after. I ended up selling my blnr with the same issue after getting it polished and the lugs weren’t the same after. At this point I’d either live with it or sell it and buy another one.

[joli160]

To me looks like a wrong fitting of the spring bars as well. Almost impossible to be caused by the bracelet

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by nikesupremedunk

Did you buy this brand new or used? Did you swap the bracelet any time? Looks like the mark is from the spring bars shooting out when trying to press them in during a bracelet swap.

Whatever caused it, unfortunately there’s no good solution here. It’s gona have to be polished and probably will never be the same after. I ended up selling my blnr with the same issue after getting it polished and the lugs weren’t the same after. At this point I’d either live with it or sell it and buy another one.

I’ll probably live with it. The sentiment to this watch is too important to me. If it bothers me to the extent where I need to do something I’ll prob have it laser welded down the road.

I have changed the bracelet before but the spring bars never touched the front of the case only the back

[franktehtank]

Definitely weird, but still would not bother me.

[LOWERCASE GUY]

Dang, be interesting to see if any others show this sort of wear and tear. You can't live with it either as it's progressively getting worse. Could it not be polished on the inner side only without disrupting the integrity of the lugs/case? I guess not.

Tough spot bro, I feel for you. Cash in, sell it grey and get a BLNR from your AD at retail.

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by LOWERCASE GUY

Dang, be interesting to see if any others show this sort of wear and tear. You can't live with it either as it's progressively getting worse. Could it not be polished on the inner side only without disrupting the integrity of the lugs/case? I guess not.

Tough spot bro, I feel for you. Cash in, sell it grey and get a BLNR from your AD at retail.

Wish I could man.

This was purchased retail on my 30th bday as a bday / wedding present from my family.

In the past year it’s been through way too much with me for me to sell

[cornerstore]

Those end links have no movement or torque up or down, movement on third link but clears case sides,so likely a botched bracelet re&re. Seen this type of damage before, it was caused from pins. Mine has no such marks.

[glamorama]

That almost looks like a design flaw. Do you wear it tight or lose normally?

Can imagine the watch moves around in strange back and forth pattern as you are barbering(?).

[synrrgy]

Have you thought about brining it in to RSC and let them take a look at it? It's still in warranty, if anything they'd be able to assess it.

[AJMarcus]

Looks like wear and tear on a worn one year old watch. Just enjoy it.

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by glamorama

That almost looks like a design flaw. Do you wear it tight or lose normally?

Can imagine the watch moves around in strange back and forth pattern as you are barbering(?).

I like wearing them relatively loose

[m j b]

OK, that settles it. I'm not buying a BLRO.

No seriously, I really don't see how the bracelet could cause that, unless you are torquing it in some odd way. Or as others have suggested, from spring bar damage.

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Looks like wear and tear on a worn one year old watch. Just enjoy it.

Scared for what it’ll look like after 30 years seeing it at this rate lol

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by m j b

OK, that settles it. I'm not buying a BLRO.

No seriously, I really don't see how the bracelet could cause that, unless you are torquing it in some odd way. Or as others have suggested, from spring bar damage.

I can’t see it being from spring bars. The spring bars have never seen the front of the case I’ve done all bracelet swaps myself with burgeon tweezers pushing the end links out from the back

[Nikrnic]

Thats not normal or is it Rolex quality. I'd send it in for a warranty repair.

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[ArtNouveau]

Very weird. I've had my BLRO since December of '18 and worn more days than not since. It's not babied at all, goes mountainbiking often, and other than the clasp it still looks nearly perfect. That is not normal wear.

[glamorama]

Originally Posted by Andrejb

Scared for what it’ll look like after 30 years seeing it at this rate lol

I think since you are a barber and wear it loose it probably get x100 more wear and tear than a normal computer based worker at that spot. Probably not a scenario Rolex tested...

[LOWERCASE GUY]

Excuse my ignorance again but could it be steamed as opposed to polished? Would that help?

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by LOWERCASE GUY

Excuse my ignorance again but could it be steamed as opposed to polished? Would that help?

I’m pretty sure it could be laser welded.

I contacted mike from Rolliworks to see if a fix is up their ally. Maybe someone on here can attest to the laser welding.

Just worried about fixing it and a year later being in the same boat

[Frank McKay]

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Looks like wear and tear on a worn one year old watch. Just enjoy it.

Are you serious