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Andykllhr · 19 December 2018, 02:40 AM

Well, not really an issue, but just notice that the corner of my glidelock has been dented somehow (see pics), no idea how. Just wondered if anyone else has had a similar issue?

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pw98 · 19 December 2018, 02:50 AM

Has it ever been polished?

Andykllhr · 19 December 2018, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pw98

Has it ever been polished?

It's just come back from a service at an independent, but only asked for a couple of surface scratches to be removed, that would take some serious grinding to take that edge off I would have thought?

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Greenwich Mean Time · 19 December 2018, 03:03 AM

Isn't that's a CNC machined part? Shouldn't dent. Can you take a pic from the inside?

LesserBlackDog · 19 December 2018, 03:05 AM

Looks like whoever polished it probably got a bit overenthusiastic with a dremel.

GMT Aviator · 19 December 2018, 03:08 AM

It’s not dented, it’s been ground off!

watchmaker · 19 December 2018, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenwich Mean Time

Isn't that's a CNC machined part? Shouldn't dent. Can you take a pic from the inside?

CNC machined or not; steel will dent.

This does look like someone had too much fun with the artifex (graining) wheel

Greenwich Mean Time · 19 December 2018, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by LesserBlackDog

Looks like whoever polished it probably got a bit overenthusiastic with a dremel.

That does look like it was grinded.

toolr · 19 December 2018, 03:12 AM

Was it like that before the service, I would think you'd have noticed it? Upon closer look at your pictures, it appears both ends of clasp under the flip lock are ground down, looks like they weren't careful when polishing.

Andykllhr · 19 December 2018, 03:15 AM

Wasn't like that before, well, if it was I never noticed, doesn't affect it, was just an interim service to re-lubricate an regulate it, not too bothered. Rolex will probably replace at the next full service in 2023 anyways, just wondered if it was a common thing?

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Seibei · 19 December 2018, 03:24 AM

Good grief. It looks like they made an expensive mistake, and all to get rid of a couple of scratches...

brandrea · 19 December 2018, 03:32 AM

More photos from the other side please.

JacksonStone · 19 December 2018, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Andykllhr

Wasn't like that before, well, if it was I never noticed, doesn't affect it, was just an interim service to re-lubricate an regulate it, not too bothered. Rolex will probably replace at the next full service in 2023 anyways, just wondered if it was a common thing?

If your indie did it, don't you think they should pick up the tab? If Rolex replaces it, that won't be cheap.

mattesq · 19 December 2018, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Andykllhr

Wasn't like that before, well, if it was I never noticed, doesn't affect it, was just an interim service to re-lubricate an regulate it, not too bothered. Rolex will probably replace at the next full service in 2023 anyways, just wondered if it was a common thing?

Clearly looks like a mistake was made when they polished the clasp. I would reach out and ask that they replace it. A reputable shop would stand behind their work. I would hope so anyway. I'm glad it doesn't bother you. When I scratch my piece it doesn't bother me nearly as much when someone else does. Can't hurt to ask. Good luck!

Andykllhr · 19 December 2018, 03:35 AM

Not overly concerned as the service was brilliant apart from that, and cheap

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JacksonStone · 19 December 2018, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Andykllhr

Not overly concerned as the service was brilliant apart from that, and cheap

Cheap is as cheap does. I would consider that damage a dealbreaker.

Tomas Eriksson · 19 December 2018, 03:44 AM

That is a bad polish casualty. How does the case look?

Andykllhr · 19 December 2018, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomas Eriksson

That is a bad polish casualty. How does the case look?

Well, didn't ask to touch the case but he did a good job of taking hairlines of the sides anyway

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mattesq · 19 December 2018, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Andykllhr

Not overly concerned as the service was brilliant apart from that, and cheap

Not cheap if the clasp has to be replaced ...

I get that you're not concerned but maybe you should be? Certainly don't want to tell you your business but this impact value and replacement by Rolex is not going to be a cheap proposition.

Just my 2 cents ...

AK DeepSea · 19 December 2018, 04:15 AM

Certainly a reason to no longer wear the watch!

lenfried29 · 19 December 2018, 04:20 AM

I'll be crazy over this sh*t

m j b · 19 December 2018, 04:22 AM

I concur, it looks like a grinding/polish accident rather than a dent.

Nice to see that the OP isn't overly concerned with it. Most of us would have a small fit.

OK, a large fit.

Bigblu10 · 19 December 2018, 04:29 AM

Not acceptable. If someone did this to my YG Sub, do you have any idea the $$ to replace that in 18K? They would be picking up the tab with Rolex, not me!

SearChart · 19 December 2018, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by watchmaker

CNC machined or not; steel will dent.

This does look like someone had too much fun with the artifex (graining) wheel

Yep, classic artifex mishap...

Andykllhr · 19 December 2018, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by m j b

I concur, it looks like a grinding/polish accident rather than a dent.

Nice to see that the OP isn't overly concerned with it. Most of us would have a small fit.

OK, a large fit.

Yeah lol, I get how most of you wouldn't be happy, but honestly this is a watch that I don't mind denting and scratching up, it's a tool after all.
I took it in for regulation, as it was -7s and now it's +0.5s, turns out the rate was due to the lack of lubrication, so he fully serviced and re-lubricated the movement, plus took the scratches out of the bracelet, all for £100. Now, I was expecting to send it back to Rolex at the 10 year point (2023), so pretty happy it will now last accurately until then, happy to pay the full service price then.
It may need a new clasp, but it would only be due asthetically, it doesn't affect it functionally, providing it's accurate and functionally sound I'm happy

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Andykllhr · 19 December 2018, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AK DeepSea

Certainly a reason to no longer wear the watch!

Really? They're designed to be as robust as possible and was the military precursor to the G-Shock, tough as they come. I don't see it as a piece to be kept pristine, just my opinion obviously

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JacksonStone · 19 December 2018, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Andykllhr

...happy to pay the full service price then.

I'm sure you know clasp replacement won't be covered in the service price. Basically, if you don't get the indie to compensate you, you'll either pay through the nose to correct the damage they did, or live with it for as long as you own the watch - and take a hit on resale if you ever part with it. If you're OK with that, that's your call. I certainly wouldn't be. Even if I treated the watch as a beater and were OK with scratches and dings acquired through "honest" use, that grind mark just screams of carelessness and hack work (as well as dishonesty, since they surely knew they did it and didn't own up) such that I would get angry every time I looked at it.

Andykllhr · 19 December 2018, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I'm sure you know clasp replacement won't be covered in the service price. Basically, if you don't get the indie to compensate you, you'll either pay through the nose to correct the damage they did, or live with it for as long as you own the watch - and take a hit on resale if you ever part with it. If you're OK with that, that's your call. I certainly wouldn't be. Even if I treated the watch as a beater and were OK with scratches and dings acquired through "honest" use, that grind mark just screams of carelessness and hack work (as well as dishonesty, since they surely knew they did it and didn't own up) such that I would get angry every time I looked at it.

Yeah, you're right, I'll mention it and see what the feedback is like, I'll keep you all posted. Thanks for all the input guys

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LuminousMaximus · 19 December 2018, 05:16 AM

That looks like it would take a significant amount of time on the polisher to achieve that amount of removed material!

Andykllhr · 19 December 2018, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

That looks like it would take a significant amount of time on the polisher to achieve that amount of removed material!

The more time I spend with it, the more I don't notice it, another war story for the Sub

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19 December 2018, 02:40 AM	#1
Andykllhr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Portsmouth,UK Watch: Sub 116610LN Posts: 147	Glidelock issue Well, not really an issue, but just notice that the corner of my glidelock has been dented somehow (see pics), no idea how. Just wondered if anyone else has had a similar issue? Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk __________________ Sub 14060 W Series (sold) Sub 16610 M Series (sold) Sub 14060 A series (sold) Sub 114060 (sold) EXP II 216570 (Current)

19 December 2018, 03:15 AM	#10
Andykllhr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Portsmouth,UK Watch: Sub 116610LN Posts: 147	Wasn't like that before, well, if it was I never noticed, doesn't affect it, was just an interim service to re-lubricate an regulate it, not too bothered. Rolex will probably replace at the next full service in 2023 anyways, just wondered if it was a common thing? Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk __________________ Sub 14060 W Series (sold) Sub 16610 M Series (sold) Sub 14060 A series (sold) Sub 114060 (sold) EXP II 216570 (Current)

19 December 2018, 03:35 AM	#15
Andykllhr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Portsmouth,UK Watch: Sub 116610LN Posts: 147	Not overly concerned as the service was brilliant apart from that, and cheap Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk __________________ Sub 14060 W Series (sold) Sub 16610 M Series (sold) Sub 14060 A series (sold) Sub 114060 (sold) EXP II 216570 (Current)

19 December 2018, 03:44 AM	#17
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 1,986	That is a bad polish casualty. How does the case look? __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

19 December 2018, 04:22 AM	#22
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,095	I concur, it looks like a grinding/polish accident rather than a dent. Nice to see that the OP isn't overly concerned with it. Most of us would have a small fit. OK, a large fit. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

19 December 2018, 02:50 AM	#2
pw98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 168	Has it ever been polished?

19 December 2018, 03:03 AM	#4
Greenwich Mean Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: PNW Watch: 116710LN Posts: 460	Isn't that's a CNC machined part? Shouldn't dent. Can you take a pic from the inside?

19 December 2018, 03:05 AM	#5
LesserBlackDog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Northern Rockies Posts: 260	Looks like whoever polished it probably got a bit overenthusiastic with a dremel.

19 December 2018, 03:08 AM	#6
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,276	It’s not dented, it’s been ground off!

19 December 2018, 03:12 AM	#9
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,339	Was it like that before the service, I would think you'd have noticed it? Upon closer look at your pictures, it appears both ends of clasp under the flip lock are ground down, looks like they weren't careful when polishing.

19 December 2018, 03:24 AM	#11
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Good grief. It looks like they made an expensive mistake, and all to get rid of a couple of scratches...

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brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,698	More photos from the other side please.

19 December 2018, 04:15 AM	#20
AK DeepSea Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: MAGA2020 Posts: 242	Certainly a reason to no longer wear the watch!

19 December 2018, 04:20 AM	#21
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	I'll be crazy over this sh*t

19 December 2018, 04:29 AM	#23
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Not acceptable. If someone did this to my YG Sub, do you have any idea the $$ to replace that in 18K? They would be picking up the tab with Rolex, not me!

19 December 2018, 05:16 AM	#29
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