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genoxy · 7 June 2023, 10:25 PM

Hello all, I've had my 126719BLRO less than a month and on the 5th I noticed a strange object in the date window.

Got some close up photos as at first I thought it was a crack but it moves around when cycling through dates!

Almost looks like an eyelash or hair as I found another thread from 2019 with the same issue but it's oddly shaped and slightly blue so I have no idea what it is...

https://yourimageshare.com/ib/TuU58435rd

https://yourimageshare.com/ib/KRBDKuSUmF

https://yourimageshare.com/ib/q9eSsalOAP

https://yourimageshare.com/ib/633ImgOROs

https://yourimageshare.com/ib/ObM4PY2NnT

skipstar · 7 June 2023, 10:28 PM

No photos posted

genoxy · 7 June 2023, 10:31 PM

Yep trying to fix that, ok done I think

KeobNepo · 7 June 2023, 10:48 PM

seems like a crack in the cyclops?

genoxy · 7 June 2023, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeobNepo

seems like a crack in the cyclops?

Nah the thing moves around and casts a shadow also

Trying to attach photos but can't seem to get it working

Wcdhtwn · 7 June 2023, 10:53 PM

No idea what it is, but I'm 99.99% sure it shouldn't be there. There is a trip to the AD in your future. Hopefully not a trip for the watch to RSC, but maybe to make sure something didn't break in the movement.

samson66 · 7 June 2023, 10:57 PM

Definitely needs a trip to RSC to address. Foreign object on the date wheel.

alphadweller · 7 June 2023, 11:10 PM

AR coating fallen inside the date window? Wild guessing.

watchluvr4ever · 7 June 2023, 11:23 PM

Someone else had a defect on their date wheel on the number 5…

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=906758

QC is getting sloppy.

Devildog · 8 June 2023, 12:10 AM

Looking at your pictures I recon it's whatever glue/sealant/adhesive material is used to affix the gold frame around the date window in the dial. It looks to sit above the date wheel at the level of the date window. Like a fine strand of silicone.

The last picture is the clearest

peptide45 · 8 June 2023, 12:36 AM

Please keep us posted on what you find out... Good Luck!

Law52 · 8 June 2023, 12:45 AM

Probably a fiber or maybe a hair. Definitely one would want to get it corrected.

omar10213245 · 8 June 2023, 12:48 AM

pubic hair. throw the watch in the trash.

brandrea · 8 June 2023, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchluvr4ever

Someone else had a defect on their date wheel on the number 5…

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=906758

QC is getting sloppy.

I thought I was just living in a parallel universe for a second there

I remember that post as well

mario1971 · 8 June 2023, 12:52 AM

I found a similar lint in my Polar. I gave the watch under warranty to the Rolex service center, which perfectly cleaned the date wheel. Everything lasted, as I remember, about 2 weeks.

Auric Goldfinger · 8 June 2023, 03:20 AM

Send it off to the official RSC in Melbourne. Have them remove it so it doesn’t get anywhere else it shouldn’t be.

Did you buy it new from the AD?

genoxy · 8 June 2023, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildog

Looking at your pictures I recon it's whatever glue/sealant/adhesive material is used to affix the gold frame around the date window in the dial. It looks to sit above the date wheel at the level of the date window. Like a fine strand of silicone.

The last picture is the clearest

Actually this seems like the most likely answer, appreciate your insights. Will let RSC handle it.

Cassidyanne · 8 June 2023, 09:20 AM

I’m pretty sure the date is in the Dave window, just a wild guess

Calatrava r · 8 June 2023, 09:24 AM

You would think on such a high line watch for Rolex, their QC folks would be on extra high alert for any highly visible manufacturing imperfections. The watch needs to be looked at by service.

fskywalker · 8 June 2023, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by genoxy

Actually this seems like the most likely answer, appreciate your insights. Will let RSC handle it.

Hope is resolved soon; nice watch!

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7 June 2023, 10:25 PM	#1
genoxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Australia Posts: 14	What is this object in Date window? Hello all, I've had my 126719BLRO less than a month and on the 5th I noticed a strange object in the date window. Got some close up photos as at first I thought it was a crack but it moves around when cycling through dates! Almost looks like an eyelash or hair as I found another thread from 2019 with the same issue but it's oddly shaped and slightly blue so I have no idea what it is... https://yourimageshare.com/ib/TuU58435rd https://yourimageshare.com/ib/KRBDKuSUmF https://yourimageshare.com/ib/q9eSsalOAP https://yourimageshare.com/ib/633ImgOROs https://yourimageshare.com/ib/ObM4PY2NnT Last edited by genoxy; 7 June 2023 at 10:38 PM.. Reason: Pics

7 June 2023, 10:28 PM	#2
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8 June 2023, 12:10 AM	#10
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,797	What is this object in Date window? Looking at your pictures I recon it's whatever glue/sealant/adhesive material is used to affix the gold frame around the date window in the dial. It looks to sit above the date wheel at the level of the date window. Like a fine strand of silicone. The last picture is the clearest __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

8 June 2023, 12:52 AM	#15
mario1971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mariusz Location: Poland, EU Watch: Rolex/ALS/Chopard Posts: 2,657	I found a similar lint in my Polar. I gave the watch under warranty to the Rolex service center, which perfectly cleaned the date wheel. Everything lasted, as I remember, about 2 weeks. __________________ This is my opinion and I fully support it

7 June 2023, 10:31 PM	#3
genoxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Australia Posts: 14	Yep trying to fix that, ok done I think

7 June 2023, 10:48 PM	#4
KeobNepo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Real Name: Keob Nepo Location: Netherlands Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 411	seems like a crack in the cyclops?

7 June 2023, 10:53 PM	#6
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	No idea what it is, but I'm 99.99% sure it shouldn't be there. There is a trip to the AD in your future. Hopefully not a trip for the watch to RSC, but maybe to make sure something didn't break in the movement.

7 June 2023, 10:57 PM	#7
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,793	Definitely needs a trip to RSC to address. Foreign object on the date wheel.

7 June 2023, 11:10 PM	#8
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	AR coating fallen inside the date window? Wild guessing.

7 June 2023, 11:23 PM	#9
watchluvr4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 224	Someone else had a defect on their date wheel on the number 5… https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=906758 QC is getting sloppy.

8 June 2023, 12:36 AM	#11
peptide45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: GA Posts: 235	Please keep us posted on what you find out... Good Luck!

8 June 2023, 12:45 AM	#12
Law52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Texas Watch: Hmmmm Posts: 231	Probably a fiber or maybe a hair. Definitely one would want to get it corrected.

8 June 2023, 12:48 AM	#13
omar10213245 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Omar Location: somewhere Watch: 126515LN (sundust) Posts: 1,309	pubic hair. throw the watch in the trash.

8 June 2023, 03:20 AM	#16
Auric Goldfinger Banned Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Genève / US Posts: 364	Send it off to the official RSC in Melbourne. Have them remove it so it doesn’t get anywhere else it shouldn’t be. Did you buy it new from the AD?

8 June 2023, 09:20 AM	#18
Cassidyanne Banned Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Camarillo Posts: 361	I’m pretty sure the date is in the Dave window, just a wild guess

8 June 2023, 09:24 AM	#19
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,427	You would think on such a high line watch for Rolex, their QC folks would be on extra high alert for any highly visible manufacturing imperfections. The watch needs to be looked at by service.

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