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threemonkeys · 27 November 2013, 09:20 AM

It would annoy me. It's an expensive watch. You can be picky.

TimeOnMyHands · 27 November 2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Totally agree.
........I hope these types of flaw are extremely rare.

No. In fact they are quite common. Not so much in comparison of the numbers of watches which Rolex sells but if you search this forum and others, their are numerous threads pointing out the factory flaws. I too have experienced some type of flaw/dust/particles in 80% of my Rolex - all purchased new from the hands of an AD.

I still feel that if any Rolex owner took a 10X loupe to any Rolex that they would inevitably find something which was not perfect. As the saying goes; If your on a witch hunt, you will find a witch...

They way I look at it is that as long as the functions operate they way they should then I can live with the little imperfections as I have added many of my own through the years and know that I will add many more!

What you do depends on your lifestyle and how long you intend to own your Rolex.

GB-man · 27 November 2013, 09:42 AM

Swap or fix. Not acceptable IMHO. Your Rolex should be "eye clean" lol

Laszlo · 27 November 2013, 10:48 AM

What if you wanted to sell this piece down the road and disclosed this visible flaw in the ad? Do you think anyone would buy it? At market?

So, did you return it yet?

HL65 · 27 November 2013, 10:56 AM

If it bugs you do something about it as it always will.

siuhen · 27 November 2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

BTW, all of this talk about an exchange notwithstanding, the AD will probably just swap the face out...

Spoke to my AD, Rolex will swap the dial and hope the surgery done smoothly

siuhen · 27 November 2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

It would annoy me. It's an expensive watch. You can be picky.

bde · 27 November 2013, 11:35 AM

Good to hear they're taking care of it for you. It's still a great watch. Good choice!

siuhen · 15 December 2013, 12:23 PM

So I got my Rolex back today (took them about 2 weeks). According to them, it was some dirt got stuck onto the lume. They replaced the dial and left some scratches on the bracelet *****which doesn't bug me

.

Rolex gave me a pen for the inconvenience. The AD told me that the pen is a valuable item since they don't sell them.

I think it's very nice, and too bad they don't get into the pen business

Now I can truly enjoy my 1st Rolex

Bangel · 15 December 2013, 12:26 PM

A little disappointing to hear about the scratches, but I'm glad you're happy.

Now enjoy your new watch and have fun writing!

hardel · 15 December 2013, 12:37 PM

Congrats on the watch! It is beautiful!

globalmedia33 · 15 December 2013, 01:01 PM

Bring it back.

Laszlo · 15 December 2013, 01:17 PM

Nice. The pen is hot. They're pricey.

Ignorant1 · 15 December 2013, 01:44 PM

I'd think of it like it was my new bride - - -
would I tell her something along those lines (?)
but then I don't sleep with my rolex ..... yet!

If it really bothers you that much though then ask for an annulment, and matters will probably work out just fine.

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Originally Posted by siuhen

Hi, everyone. Today I just picked up my first rolex. I spotted that there is a tiny tiny bubble located on the upside down triangle. It bugs me quit a bit. Is it normal? What can I do?
Thanks in advance

train-time · 15 December 2013, 01:55 PM

Congrats on the new watch!

Rashid.bk · 15 December 2013, 04:18 PM

Sweet. Glad they resolved it for you. I assume the bracelet scratches are more like swirls. That's a cool looking pen, definitely a good trade off for some swirls.
It's a shame though, they should not have scratched(swirled) the bracelet.
Very nice pictures too, thanx for posting.

Congrats on the beautiful watch and pen.

djemmtee · 16 December 2013, 02:06 AM

any rolex that makes it to the retailers shelf should be 100% perfect, if it isn't id bring it back and have them replace it.

slomo · 16 December 2013, 02:17 AM

Nice watch and pen. If you are paying that much money it better be perfect.

mruhland31 · 16 December 2013, 02:19 AM

Glad it worked out. Congrats on a beautiful watch

Mr. K · 16 December 2013, 02:20 AM

Glad it all worked out.

That pen is hard to get for sure, well without paying a lot for it.

luvsub · 16 December 2013, 02:23 AM

Well done and enjoy it. The pen is nice too.

fullcourt · 16 December 2013, 02:25 AM

nicely done x2

Jake B · 16 December 2013, 02:32 AM

Can barely see it, and that's at crazy magnification to see a microscopic air bubble? Have you guys ever looked at vintage Rolex lume? I think some of you guys would've had every single Rolex sports watch made before the late 80's tossed in the reject bin.

That said, glad you're happy in the end.

bobert · 16 December 2013, 02:37 AM

Just looked at my new YM....no bubbles in the lume. In fact, I can't find any defects anywhere (but I admit, this was with the naked eye of a 67 year old man). I would take it back and simply and courteously express the fact that you had tried to ignore the defect, but with no success...it still bothers you, and because of this, you're not 100% pleased with the purchase. Then you have to decide what would make you delighted with your purchase. Personally, if they offer to repair it, that would work for me. However, if you ever plan to sell the watch, I don't know if this would affect the value. This is a tough situation (duh). Good luck with the outcome.
-B

bobert · 16 December 2013, 02:39 AM

LOL...I see I'm late to the party, again. Glad it worked out for you...
-B

hdrazor251 · 16 December 2013, 03:59 AM

Glad it all worked out for you.

Prism · 16 December 2013, 06:35 AM

Yeah, maybe it is annoying but look at the big picture (if there is one to look at). In my case, the rehaut crown is misaligned to the 12 o'clock marker on the dial which is annoying when I think of it, but I have never come across such a precise mechanical watch in my life: -/+ 0.5 sec per day depending on what side it rests on at night.

kaiserphoenix · 16 December 2013, 06:36 AM

I think it wont bother me THAT much but i guess, if it IS bothering you, you should definately get it replaced and the AD would do it for you no hassle.

gwozhog · 16 December 2013, 12:00 PM

Sorry but send that POS dial back to the factory. I would want it fixed. You can buy a 100 fossil that looks better than that.

Jack T · 16 December 2013, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siuhen

So I got my Rolex back today (took them about 2 weeks). According to them, it was some dirt got stuck onto the lume. They replaced the dial and left some scratches on the bracelet *****which doesn't bug me

.

Rolex gave me a pen for the inconvenience. The AD told me that the pen is a valuable item since they don't sell them.

I think it's very nice, and too bad they don't get into the pen business

Now I can truly enjoy my 1st Rolex

Hey! What's that little white spot just inside the 8 o'clock marker ? Send it back !

27 November 2013, 10:48 AM	#64
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,857	What if you wanted to sell this piece down the road and disclosed this visible flaw in the ad? Do you think anyone would buy it? At market? So, did you return it yet? __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

27 November 2013, 10:56 AM	#65
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,450	If it bugs you do something about it as it always will. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 December 2013, 01:01 PM	#72
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	Bring it back. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

15 December 2013, 01:17 PM	#73
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,857	Nice. The pen is hot. They're pricey. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

16 December 2013, 02:06 AM	#77
djemmtee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: Tustin Watch: LV Sub Posts: 1,940	any rolex that makes it to the retailers shelf should be 100% perfect, if it isn't id bring it back and have them replace it. __________________ 116610 LN 116713 LN Instagram: rolexfan69

27 November 2013, 09:20 AM	#61
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	It would annoy me. It's an expensive watch. You can be picky.

27 November 2013, 09:42 AM	#63
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,893	Swap or fix. Not acceptable IMHO. Your Rolex should be "eye clean" lol

27 November 2013, 11:35 AM	#68
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	Good to hear they're taking care of it for you. It's still a great watch. Good choice!

15 December 2013, 12:26 PM	#70
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	A little disappointing to hear about the scratches, but I'm glad you're happy. Now enjoy your new watch and have fun writing!

15 December 2013, 12:37 PM	#71
hardel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta Watch: 116000 Posts: 146	Congrats on the watch! It is beautiful!

15 December 2013, 01:55 PM	#75
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: All gone! Posts: 4,005	Congrats on the new watch!

15 December 2013, 04:18 PM	#76
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Sweet. Glad they resolved it for you. I assume the bracelet scratches are more like swirls. That's a cool looking pen, definitely a good trade off for some swirls. It's a shame though, they should not have scratched(swirled) the bracelet. Very nice pictures too, thanx for posting. Congrats on the beautiful watch and pen.

16 December 2013, 02:17 AM	#78
slomo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Andy Location: Pasadena, CA Watch: 14060M Posts: 212	Nice watch and pen. If you are paying that much money it better be perfect.

16 December 2013, 02:19 AM	#79
mruhland31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Clarita CA Posts: 1,028	Glad it worked out. Congrats on a beautiful watch

16 December 2013, 02:20 AM	#80
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,034	Glad it all worked out. That pen is hard to get for sure, well without paying a lot for it.

16 December 2013, 02:23 AM	#81
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,179	Well done and enjoy it. The pen is nice too.

16 December 2013, 02:25 AM	#82
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	nicely done x2

16 December 2013, 02:32 AM	#83
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	Can barely see it, and that's at crazy magnification to see a microscopic air bubble? Have you guys ever looked at vintage Rolex lume? I think some of you guys would've had every single Rolex sports watch made before the late 80's tossed in the reject bin. That said, glad you're happy in the end. __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

16 December 2013, 02:37 AM	#84
bobert Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Bob Location: L.A. area Watch: this. Hold my beer Posts: 136	Just looked at my new YM....no bubbles in the lume. In fact, I can't find any defects anywhere (but I admit, this was with the naked eye of a 67 year old man). I would take it back and simply and courteously express the fact that you had tried to ignore the defect, but with no success...it still bothers you, and because of this, you're not 100% pleased with the purchase. Then you have to decide what would make you delighted with your purchase. Personally, if they offer to repair it, that would work for me. However, if you ever plan to sell the watch, I don't know if this would affect the value. This is a tough situation (duh). Good luck with the outcome. -B

16 December 2013, 02:39 AM	#85
bobert Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Bob Location: L.A. area Watch: this. Hold my beer Posts: 136	LOL...I see I'm late to the party, again. Glad it worked out for you... -B

16 December 2013, 03:59 AM	#86
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,250	Glad it all worked out for you. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

16 December 2013, 06:35 AM	#87
Prism "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Geneva, CH Posts: 121	Yeah, maybe it is annoying but look at the big picture (if there is one to look at). In my case, the rehaut crown is misaligned to the 12 o'clock marker on the dial which is annoying when I think of it, but I have never come across such a precise mechanical watch in my life: -/+ 0.5 sec per day depending on what side it rests on at night.

16 December 2013, 06:36 AM	#88
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,605	I think it wont bother me THAT much but i guess, if it IS bothering you, you should definately get it replaced and the AD would do it for you no hassle. __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 191.039, Patek 5167A-001, Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everrose, (Wh) Rolex Daytona 116500, (Blue) Rolex Skydweller 326934, Rolex Submariner 126610LV IG: tokyo_watch_guy

16 December 2013, 12:00 PM	#89
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,893	Sorry but send that POS dial back to the factory. I would want it fixed. You can buy a 100 fossil that looks better than that. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

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