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bds79 · 11 February 2023, 09:28 AM

I’ve seen some reviews/pics/video showing a “defect” - or maybe “phenomenon” is a better word - with the new Explorer where from certain angles the center of the dial produces waves/a shadow over where the hands join. Has anybody who has this model Explorer experienced this? Does it exist with every Explorer? Or, is it an anomaly with just some watches? Or, does it occur but is just exaggerated by some owners?

Emery · 11 February 2023, 01:01 PM

If you’re talking about the circles/waves on the dial around the centre pinion, that’s normal.

noshame · 12 February 2023, 11:44 AM

I heard about this after I bought my 124273. It was referred to as a 'dimple' located at the base of the handstack, and yes, I have it. I believe all 1242xx have it.

A fellow member suggested it was the new gloss black dial that enhances this dimple. It doesn't bother me and is only noticeable when the lighting and dial angle align AND you're looking for it.

Auric Goldfinger · 12 February 2023, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by noshame

I heard about this after I bought my 124273. It was referred to as a 'dimple' located at the base of the handstack, and yes, I have it. I believe all 1242xx have it.

A fellow member suggested it was the new gloss black dial that enhances this dimple. It doesn't bother me and is only noticeable when the lighting and dial angle align AND you're looking for it.

My 124270 has this also and was confirmed as normal by the local RSC (corporate owned, not AD in house).

EEpro · 12 February 2023, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Emery

If you’re talking about the circles/waves on the dial around the centre pinion, that’s normal.

All black dial Rolex do that

Kevin of Larchmont · 12 February 2023, 03:29 PM

Never noticed on mine, not worried about a “defect.”

karleone · 12 February 2023, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by EEpro

All black dial Rolex do that

Exactly. Nothing to worry about

11 February 2023, 09:28 AM	#1
bds79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Bryan Location: Mid-Atlantic US Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 41	Explorer 124270 (new 36mm) “defect”? I’ve seen some reviews/pics/video showing a “defect” - or maybe “phenomenon” is a better word - with the new Explorer where from certain angles the center of the dial produces waves/a shadow over where the hands join. Has anybody who has this model Explorer experienced this? Does it exist with every Explorer? Or, is it an anomaly with just some watches? Or, does it occur but is just exaggerated by some owners?

12 February 2023, 11:44 AM	#3
noshame "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Alex Location: Canada Posts: 1,680	I heard about this after I bought my 124273. It was referred to as a 'dimple' located at the base of the handstack, and yes, I have it. I believe all 1242xx have it. A fellow member suggested it was the new gloss black dial that enhances this dimple. It doesn't bother me and is only noticeable when the lighting and dial angle align AND you're looking for it. __________________ Submariner Date 116610LN \| GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee \| Explorer Rolesor 124273 \| Submariner Date Bluesy 126613LB

11 February 2023, 01:01 PM	#2
Emery "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Aus Posts: 435	If you’re talking about the circles/waves on the dial around the centre pinion, that’s normal.

12 February 2023, 03:29 PM	#6
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,393	Never noticed on mine, not worried about a “defect.”

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