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Mac · 22 February 2006, 03:21 AM

Hi Guys!

As some of you will know I am awaiting an SD to come into my AD and am intending to do a swap for my Sub.
anyway, I found an SD in another dealer (who wont do the deal!) but did let me try it on and compare it side by side to my Subby.
Other than the usual size difference (face & thickness etc...) I noticed that the lugs on the new SD were noticably sharper than on my Sub! Infact if my SD has lugs that sharp (or in my opinion unfinished) I think I would consider refusing it.
Does anyone have experience of this and can you tell me if this usual or if this particular SD was a one off? OR is it "pot luck2 as to how well finished your SD/Sub case is?
My Sub has lovely "non sharp" smooth edges as befits a £2,600 watch case!!!
I also noticed that there was a very noticable "step" or sharp "lip" where the SEL meets the lugs on the SD. This is hardly noticable on my Sub! Am I just lucky to have gotten a nicely finished Sub or is the SD just a bad example?

Any advice appreciated

JJ Irani · 22 February 2006, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac

Hi Guys!

As some of you will know I am awaiting an SD to come into my AD and am intending to do a swap for my Sub.
anyway, I found an SD in another dealer (who wont do the deal!) but did let me try it on and compare it side by side to my Subby.
Other than the usual size difference (face & thickness etc...) I noticed that the lugs on the new SD were noticably sharper than on my Sub! Infact if my SD has lugs that sharp (or in my opinion unfinished) I think I would consider refusing it.
Does anyone have experience of this and can you tell me if this usual or if this particular SD was a one off? OR is it "pot luck2 as to how well finished your SD/Sub case is?
My Sub has lovely "non sharp" smooth edges as befits a £2,600 watch case!!!
I also noticed that there was a very noticable "step" or sharp "lip" where the SEL meets the lugs on the SD. This is hardly noticable on my Sub! Am I just lucky to have gotten a nicely finished Sub or is the SD just a bad example?

Any advice appreciated

Hi Mac,

Welcome to TRF!! I've owned an SD once and found it to be very comfortable. Never noticed the sharp lugs. But the last bit you wrote has me worried - the bit about the noticeable "step" or sharp "lip". Try and compare this SD with another one....that's the only way you will be able to tell if there is a defect in the QC at Rolex.
You might want to consider refusing it if you aren't happy and then call for another piece.

JJ

dman · 22 February 2006, 07:12 AM

I never noticed it on mine when I owned it, Mac, but make sure you examine it close. It does need to fit your standards for the pricetag on it.

Best of luck and let us know when she lands on your wrist.

Goodwatch · 22 February 2006, 07:21 AM

Hi and welcome to this fine forum. The 'sharp lug' issue has been around on Subs too (ca. 1999-2000). They are pointy but normally don't touch the wrist. If your SD seems below par, refuse it or you'll regret it later on. Perhaps this means waiting again for anther one but bite the bullet. But these watches pass so many hands during manufacture that it would be a real foul up on the part of Rolex to have this one slip through. Cheers and good luck!

22 February 2006, 07:30 AM

If the lugs are bothering you, just take off the bracelet, get a good metal file and smooth them out. It may not look pretty, and it may possibly affect resale value, but hey, comfort comes first.

Gedanken · 22 February 2006, 08:17 AM

I don't think you need to worry too much about lug sharpness. The two photos below show how high the SD sits above your wrist, thanks to its thick caseback:

If you're wearing it tight enough for the lugs to dig in, your bigger issue would be worrying about how to get blood circulation in your hand going again.

JJ Irani · 22 February 2006, 03:40 PM

Nice clear pics, James!

Mac · 22 February 2006, 06:09 PM

Thanks for the input & pics!

Your SD does not seem to have the same "sharpness" to the edges as the one I saw in the shop.

The one I saw in the shop was NOT the one I'm having! It is in another AD whom I happened to walk past when out shopping with Mrs Mac.
I have yet to see mine in the flesh as that AD is a bit further away and I can't get untill the weekend.
Hopefully mine will be nicely finished like yours!

Mac

22 February 2006, 03:21 AM	#1
Mac Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Derby (UK) Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 18	SD lugs sharper than Sub??? Hi Guys! As some of you will know I am awaiting an SD to come into my AD and am intending to do a swap for my Sub. anyway, I found an SD in another dealer (who wont do the deal!) but did let me try it on and compare it side by side to my Subby. Other than the usual size difference (face & thickness etc...) I noticed that the lugs on the new SD were noticably sharper than on my Sub! Infact if my SD has lugs that sharp (or in my opinion unfinished) I think I would consider refusing it. Does anyone have experience of this and can you tell me if this usual or if this particular SD was a one off? OR is it "pot luck2 as to how well finished your SD/Sub case is? My Sub has lovely "non sharp" smooth edges as befits a £2,600 watch case!!! I also noticed that there was a very noticable "step" or sharp "lip" where the SEL meets the lugs on the SD. This is hardly noticable on my Sub! Am I just lucky to have gotten a nicely finished Sub or is the SD just a bad example? Any advice appreciated

22 February 2006, 07:12 AM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I never noticed it on mine when I owned it, Mac, but make sure you examine it close. It does need to fit your standards for the pricetag on it. Best of luck and let us know when she lands on your wrist. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

22 February 2006, 07:21 AM	#4
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Hi and welcome to this fine forum. The 'sharp lug' issue has been around on Subs too (ca. 1999-2000). They are pointy but normally don't touch the wrist. If your SD seems below par, refuse it or you'll regret it later on. Perhaps this means waiting again for anther one but bite the bullet. But these watches pass so many hands during manufacture that it would be a real foul up on the part of Rolex to have this one slip through. Cheers and good luck! __________________ Member# 127

22 February 2006, 08:17 AM	#6
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I don't think you need to worry too much about lug sharpness. The two photos below show how high the SD sits above your wrist, thanks to its thick caseback: If you're wearing it tight enough for the lugs to dig in, your bigger issue would be worrying about how to get blood circulation in your hand going again. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

22 February 2006, 03:40 PM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Nice clear pics, James! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

22 February 2006, 07:30 AM	#5
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	If the lugs are bothering you, just take off the bracelet, get a good metal file and smooth them out. It may not look pretty, and it may possibly affect resale value, but hey, comfort comes first.

22 February 2006, 06:09 PM	#8
Mac Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Derby (UK) Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 18	Thanks for the input & pics! Your SD does not seem to have the same "sharpness" to the edges as the one I saw in the shop. The one I saw in the shop was NOT the one I'm having! It is in another AD whom I happened to walk past when out shopping with Mrs Mac. I have yet to see mine in the flesh as that AD is a bit further away and I can't get untill the weekend. Hopefully mine will be nicely finished like yours! Mac

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