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Mozzer · 31 October 2016, 01:08 AM

I noticed a little darkish spot on middle of my minute hand
It's only a couple of months old any idea what it might be

southcarolina1801 · 31 October 2016, 01:14 AM

Looks like a little discoloration on the lume. Looks like a trip to RSC or your AD is in order.

Mozzer · 31 October 2016, 01:16 AM

Another pic

tifosi · 31 October 2016, 01:17 AM

I don't see anything in that pic, but it could just be a variation in the lume. Maybe the thickness in that area.

Not something I'd want my watch opened up for.

slide13 · 31 October 2016, 01:22 AM

Yeah, I don't see it either. Like tifosi I wouldn't want to open the watch over something so minor either.

japenney · 31 October 2016, 01:27 AM

Wouldn't bother me and wouldn't open a new watch over it.

Mozzer · 31 October 2016, 01:28 AM

It's very small but I noticed it with naked eye hard to see in picture

Shichinin · 31 October 2016, 01:29 AM

Cant see anything either

brucethemanlee · 31 October 2016, 01:32 AM

Can't see it in picture

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Mozzer · 31 October 2016, 01:33 AM

It's in the middle of the minute hand but it's only small maybe I can have it looked at when it goes in for a service eventually

The Libertine · 31 October 2016, 01:35 AM

I don't see it either, and would leave it alone.

The less a watch is opened the better.

watchwatcher · 31 October 2016, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mozzer

It's in the middle of the minute hand but it's only small maybe I can have it looked at when it goes in for a service eventually

I think that's what I would do with it, too.

sutats · 31 October 2016, 02:03 AM

I would have it replaced early so that any aging will be consistent with the rest of the watch, otherwise you will be back here some ways down the road when you find that your minute hand glows brighter than everything else.

Flywheel · 31 October 2016, 02:21 AM

It looks like OCD.

padi56 · 31 October 2016, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flywheel

It looks like OCD.

Have to agree lume is just paint nothing more and when it dries there will be minuscule differences.

RichM · 31 October 2016, 02:45 AM

Let it be.

Chewbacca · 31 October 2016, 02:47 AM

if it bugs you, send it in.

jabbawock545 · 31 October 2016, 02:47 AM

I can see it but would leave it alone. Unless OCD gets the better of you and stops you enjoying the watch.

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rolexnub · 31 October 2016, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flywheel

It looks like OCD.

I think so too.

DJExplorer · 31 October 2016, 04:19 AM

If you can see it in daylight while it's on your wrist with the naked eye, it will bug you.
The fact you put it on here already says it's bugging you but you don't know how much yet.
I'm exactly the same, a little OCD but that's really ok.
You should send it in or take it in if you are in London.
They will either replace the hands, compliments of Rolex, or they will tell you it's within specification.
If you're not happy with the latter response it's your time to shine and show that you're not happy with the defect, however minor, and that it should not be like that.
It slipped through QC and can be fixed.
I just sent in my BLNR as I lived for 2 years with raised lume dots on a couple of hour markers. Ultimately I wasn't happy and could see the defect every time, so they are replacing the dial and hands compliments of Rolex as they agreed straight away that it wasn't right.
Good luck!

GradyPhilpott · 31 October 2016, 05:28 AM

I see the imperfection, but like most, I don't think I'd let it bother me.

brandrea · 31 October 2016, 05:41 AM

I'd leave it.

mjclark32 · 31 October 2016, 05:47 AM

Great piece, enjoy it!

I'm in the let it be camp too, but out of curiosity, if the OP sent it in now under warranty it would be "fixed/replaced" for free, right? If he waits until service won't he have to pay to fix/replace?

Watchgeek5000 · 31 October 2016, 05:50 AM

I think by some of these posts, Rolex watches cause more stress than enjoyment.

cht · 31 October 2016, 05:53 AM

The lume on my $100 invicta is perfect and even...

This a $6k watch...unacceptable to me.

mtgjr · 31 October 2016, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watchgeek5000

I think by some of these posts, Rolex watches cause more stress than enjoyment.

Agreed. I'd only worry about it if you normally look at your watch through a loupe.

Mozzer · 31 October 2016, 06:05 AM

I never used a loupe I noticed it with my eyes but it's not that
Big a spot but it is annoying me

Watchgeek5000 · 31 October 2016, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southcarolina1801

Looks like a little discoloration on the lume. Looks like a trip to RSC or your AD is in order.

I think the very first reply to your Original Post just about summed it up, no reason to go any further.

ap1 · 31 October 2016, 06:21 AM

Send it or deal. I'd probably send it in as I'm picky too

JohnGreen300 · 31 October 2016, 06:33 AM

Can't see it... If it bothered me I wouldn't be afraid to use the warranty

31 October 2016, 01:17 AM	#4
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I don't see anything in that pic, but it could just be a variation in the lume. Maybe the thickness in that area. Not something I'd want my watch opened up for. __________________ Russ

31 October 2016, 01:28 AM	#7
Mozzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Uk Watch: BLNR & 114060 Posts: 157	It's very small but I noticed it with naked eye hard to see in picture __________________ BLNR 114060 Airking Omega speedmaster professional TAG Heuer Monaco

31 October 2016, 01:33 AM	#10
Mozzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Uk Watch: BLNR & 114060 Posts: 157	It's in the middle of the minute hand but it's only small maybe I can have it looked at when it goes in for a service eventually __________________ BLNR 114060 Airking Omega speedmaster professional TAG Heuer Monaco

31 October 2016, 02:03 AM	#13
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,223	I would have it replaced early so that any aging will be consistent with the rest of the watch, otherwise you will be back here some ways down the road when you find that your minute hand glows brighter than everything else. __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

31 October 2016, 02:45 AM	#16
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,160	Let it be. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

31 October 2016, 01:14 AM	#2
southcarolina1801 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Peach State Posts: 734	Looks like a little discoloration on the lume. Looks like a trip to RSC or your AD is in order.

31 October 2016, 01:22 AM	#5
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 931	Yeah, I don't see it either. Like tifosi I wouldn't want to open the watch over something so minor either.

31 October 2016, 01:27 AM	#6
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Wouldn't bother me and wouldn't open a new watch over it.

31 October 2016, 01:29 AM	#8
Shichinin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Planet Earth Watch: BLNR/SubCND/Speedy Posts: 969	Cant see anything either

31 October 2016, 01:32 AM	#9
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,489	Can't see it in picture Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 October 2016, 01:35 AM	#11
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	I don't see it either, and would leave it alone. The less a watch is opened the better.

31 October 2016, 02:21 AM	#14
Flywheel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cleveland Posts: 628	It looks like OCD.

31 October 2016, 02:47 AM	#17
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	if it bugs you, send it in.

31 October 2016, 02:47 AM	#18
jabbawock545 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Uk Posts: 138	I can see it but would leave it alone. Unless OCD gets the better of you and stops you enjoying the watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 October 2016, 04:19 AM	#20
DJExplorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: GA Posts: 403	If you can see it in daylight while it's on your wrist with the naked eye, it will bug you. The fact you put it on here already says it's bugging you but you don't know how much yet. I'm exactly the same, a little OCD but that's really ok. You should send it in or take it in if you are in London. They will either replace the hands, compliments of Rolex, or they will tell you it's within specification. If you're not happy with the latter response it's your time to shine and show that you're not happy with the defect, however minor, and that it should not be like that. It slipped through QC and can be fixed. I just sent in my BLNR as I lived for 2 years with raised lume dots on a couple of hour markers. Ultimately I wasn't happy and could see the defect every time, so they are replacing the dial and hands compliments of Rolex as they agreed straight away that it wasn't right. Good luck!

31 October 2016, 05:28 AM	#21
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,343	I see the imperfection, but like most, I don't think I'd let it bother me. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

31 October 2016, 05:41 AM	#22
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,560	I'd leave it.

31 October 2016, 05:47 AM	#23
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great piece, enjoy it! I'm in the let it be camp too, but out of curiosity, if the OP sent it in now under warranty it would be "fixed/replaced" for free, right? If he waits until service won't he have to pay to fix/replace? __________________

31 October 2016, 05:50 AM	#24
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	I think by some of these posts, Rolex watches cause more stress than enjoyment.

31 October 2016, 05:53 AM	#25
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,137	The lume on my $100 invicta is perfect and even... This a $6k watch...unacceptable to me.

31 October 2016, 06:05 AM	#27
Mozzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Uk Watch: BLNR & 114060 Posts: 157	I never used a loupe I noticed it with my eyes but it's not that Big a spot but it is annoying me __________________ BLNR 114060 Airking Omega speedmaster professional TAG Heuer Monaco

31 October 2016, 06:21 AM	#29
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,032	Send it or deal. I'd probably send it in as I'm picky too

31 October 2016, 06:33 AM	#30
JohnGreen300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Uk Posts: 77	Can't see it... If it bothered me I wouldn't be afraid to use the warranty

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