Error on my new OP

[NAVY]

Lume shot :)

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Poor form, Rolex.

Can't believe this escaped the factory.

A while ago we received a brand new watch (datejust 31) from an AD, the pallet fork rubies were positioned in such a way that it was physically impossible for it to run. And I mean impossible, not run a little bit or run bad, the pallet fork jammed everything.

That watch left the factory with that fault and I don't know how it could have passed any quality control check or accuracy tests...

[101031-28]

That dial would bug me to no end! Sorry but that is very poor QC on the part of Rolex, especially with the kind of money people are paying nowadays for these watches!

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by L_S_SHOE

If authentic, it’s not only an error dial but it’s also an incredible lapse in QC. A reminder that that these watches are mass-produced, machine-made and inspected.

Even FPJ and others have error dials at times. Very rare, yet these things do happen. Personally, i'd like an error dial just like coin enthusiasts collect errors too.

[southcarolina1801]

Originally Posted by EEpro

The elusive 4:20 dial. Sure to be a smokin hit!

At first I thought hell no send it back, but calling it the 420 dial makes it a hit!

[Guybrush]

A thing is worth whatever a person is willing to pay for it. With sports cards (for example), some errors are deemed value-diminishing and others command enormous premiums. This watch, being a new model in its first year (right?) and being produced during a pandemic when all things are wonky... also 4:20 is a joke (that I appreciate), but it's also 4/20, which is basically when the pandemic truly went global... who knows? It sounds like at least some people here would consider it collectible; not everyone has to.

OP, if you do keep it as a future collectible, I'd say it could be worth asking the AD (who one could argue screwed up and owes you now!) to put something in writing certifying that they sold you this error dial (clearly described), including date of sale, serial, etc---some kind of additional provenance for you to keep with the paperwork. And as others have said, unless you want it "fixed," don't send it to RSC for service.

EDIT: Dumb as it sounds, I'd also print out this thread and keep it with the watch/papers as well. Years and years down the road, if you go to sell this, you'll be glad you did.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by EEpro

The elusive 4:20 dial. Sure to be a smokin hit!

[dwjez14]

Maybe they did it on person to give someone a gift haha. Keep it!

[Schnaps]

Imagine 8-4 dial :D

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by watchintime

Just received my new silver dial Oyster Perpetual. After the excitement of getting it out the FedEx box and putting it on my wrist, I noticed the double stick marker at the 3 o’clock position is at the 4 position. Would you send this back to Rolex to fix or leave as is?

I'm just really curious about more of the background story of this. So did it come in the coffin or in a box? I'm interested in how it slipped through an AD unnoticed. Can you reveal the AD's company name by any chance? To me it would seem that it was never even peeked at by the AD. I'm glad they will replace it but if seems extremely lame that it got to you in the first place. I'm also curious as to what your final decision is wrt keeping or replacing it.

Originally Posted by EEpro

The elusive 4:20 dial. Sure to be a smokin hit!

Must have been made on 4/20 and gone through QA at 4:20 as well. Someone was definitely smoking and stoned.

[Madman37]

Keep it, it’s so cool. I would definitely do what others have said and get it certified by AD you bought it from that they sold it to you, they will be gutted they didn’t keep it.

[dhknola]

YOU KEEP THIS WATCH!
As others have said, create a provenance paper trail a mile or two miles long.
You have a one of a kind Rolex, how amazing is that!

[speedbird]

How did the AD not spot it before fedex to you?

[214270Explorer]

I call shenanigans.
Flame me if you must.

[speedbird]

Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

I call shenanigans.

Flame me if you must.

I am with you

OP we need a video....

[Brian Page]

More info please...

[eightball76]

Quirkiness on dials such as 16520 inverted 6 I get but this just looks wrong.... you'd find yourself constantly having to explain to 99.9% of people that is rare. To me it just looks like a cheap knock off, sorry.

[YoungPrezzy]

im more surprised the AD fed exed it at all. I thought they werent allowed to ship unless you were in the store to purchase.

[watchintime]

Thank you all for the thoughts and opinions. I reached out to the AD and am trying to get ahold of paperwork proving everything. I do have the receipt and all other papers and tags. I am leaning toward keeping it for a while and just seeing if I enjoy the error. Thanks

[speedbird]

Video wrist roll please!?

[planemad]

If true (I have have no reason to doubt), Rolex will be sending a global memo in the next few days for AD inventory inspections of all OPs.

[watchintime]

I tried uploading a wrist roll but couldn’t figure out how to upload. Here is the lume shot

[330ci]

Originally Posted by watchintime

I tried uploading a wrist roll but couldn’t figure out how to upload. Here is the lime shot

epic, Love it, totally would keep the 4/20 dial. you'll never have the chance to get another one, however you will always be able to get a replacement dial. keep it, or flip it to someone and buy another new one xD

[JodyHighroller]

Can’t believe this was missed by so many eyes!

[jerryguo]

this just doesn’t look right, rare for sure but i would demand a replacement.


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[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by southcarolina1801

At first I thought hell no send it back, but calling it the 420 dial makes it a hit!

Epic, and without a doubt that should be the 'official' name of this error dial.

[SDREW22]

Lume is disorienting. I don't know about this one. I don't think I could get past the error.

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[1995akcoop]

Some have asked how it passed QC. What about the sales associates at the store? So nobody noticed it? With that said, I’d keep it!!!!


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[Orangejoe]

Originally Posted by capital

I highly doubt the premium of this anomaly will balance the uncomfortable asymmetrical design OP will need to live with.

I'd return it.

I agreed until I read the “4:20 dial” comment.

True genius. That name will live on on par with “California dial” as a highly collectible Rolex if only for the name.

4:20 dial. Just, wow!

[Orangejoe]

And remember guys, all dial markers are applied by hand. If the base for the double batons is the same as the base for single batons, it’s just human error.

4:20 dial. Again, wow, you just made this guy an extra $5k