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Ryann24 · 16 February 2020, 01:02 PM

I just picked this watch up hours ago, and just looked at the bezel real closely and it appears that the pain on the triangle marker for 24 is faded off as well as paint on the 18 seemed smudged. Anyone seeing this?

rmlovett1 · 16 February 2020, 01:05 PM

A known issue for GMT’S. Some have that some don’t. It looks like faded paint or dirt in the triangle. Try some soap & water and a soft brush/toothbrush, and it may help.

dardeca · 16 February 2020, 01:08 PM

In my experience, it's just oil from fingers touching it. Dishsoap and lukewarm water should remove it.

Lex_Ordo · 16 February 2020, 01:12 PM

The engraved numerals on the cerachrome bezel are platinum dusted, so it most likely is not a smudge, but some degree of oil.

peterpl · 16 February 2020, 01:13 PM

Heaps of GMTs have that mark on the triangle. Its usually caused by owners who handle their bezel alot more and place their oily hands and dirt on that triangle which makes it even worse.

I've seen some triangles that look like they are dark gray. LOL

Ryann24 · 16 February 2020, 01:24 PM

Yea soap water and brush took it off. Thanks

Bladeshot · 16 February 2020, 02:12 PM

Oil from handling has made the matte finish look glossy. As said, try soap water and soft toothbrush. Should be fine.

However, I have owned a number of the 6-digit GMTs and that triangle (and the numbers) have platinum metal deposited in them. The triangle is large enough that things will touch that platinum and will eventually make it look shiny, as it is rubbed and the matte finish becomes glossy, near the center. It can also be scratched. One GMT had a small scratch across the triangle. It’s gonna happen. Wear it, enjoy it, and congrats on your acquisition! It’s an awesome piece.

joli160 · 16 February 2020, 07:03 PM

Do you mean the red paint on the 24hr hand as can be clearly seen on the left picture ?

If so than that is a defect and hand should be replaced by a new one.

Smudges can be cleaned by water soap, if that doesn't work try alcohol or acetone

jeorge · 16 February 2020, 08:50 PM

If you can't see without a zoomed camera close up picture in bright lights I'd be ok with it.

seasubmariner · 16 February 2020, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryann24

Yea soap water and brush took it off. Thanks

With a brush you will scratch the watch. soap will damage the seals and orings over time.

Warm filtered water and baby shampoo are the only two things that Rolex should be cleaned with.

dardeca · 17 February 2020, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryann24

Yea soap water and brush took it off. Thanks

Rado63 · 17 February 2020, 03:43 AM

Two different watches that I had. Maybe one is different than the other?

Speed · 17 February 2020, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by seasubmariner

With a brush you will scratch the watch. soap will damage the seals and orings over time.

Warm filtered water and baby shampoo are the only two things that Rolex should be cleaned with.

smym18 · 17 February 2020, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

I’ve noticed this guy post nonsense nonstop on here. He posted not long ago about not getting his Sub wet.

Patton250 · 17 February 2020, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

Do you mean the red paint on the 24hr hand as can be clearly seen on the left picture ?

If so than that is a defect and hand should be replaced by a new one.

Smudges can be cleaned by water soap, if that doesn't work try alcohol or acetone

I see that too. Maybe we’re not seeing it right. It looks like lots of red missing from it. That’s not good

RJRJRJ · 17 February 2020, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seasubmariner

With a brush you will scratch the watch. soap will damage the seals and orings over time.

Warm filtered water and baby shampoo are the only two things that Rolex should be cleaned with.

This is not true.

JayG · 17 February 2020, 10:10 AM

no

AJMarcus · 17 February 2020, 11:28 AM

Is this a serious post.

If it is, let me suggest you put away the magnifier and enjoy that gorgeous timepiece.

Duende01 · 17 February 2020, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dardeca

In my experience, it's just oil from fingers touching it. Dishsoap and lukewarm water should remove it.

Completely agree. Wash it off and it will be good as new.

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Ryann24 · 18 February 2020, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by smym18

I’ve noticed this guy post nonsense nonstop on here. He posted not long ago about not getting his Sub wet.

I never posted anything about getting a sub set. Never even owned a sub

Me4u2night · 18 February 2020, 03:35 AM

It’s normal, it happens with my gmt. It’s oil/smudge. It comes off when you clean it.

enjoythemusic · 18 February 2020, 03:36 AM

Normal, mine has it and it looks to be a near perfect inner triangle. Hard to see, only in the right light.

smym18 · 18 February 2020, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryann24

I never posted anything about getting a sub set. Never even owned a sub

I was referring to seasubmariner not you.

16 February 2020, 02:12 PM	#7
Bladeshot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,718	Oil from handling has made the matte finish look glossy. As said, try soap water and soft toothbrush. Should be fine. However, I have owned a number of the 6-digit GMTs and that triangle (and the numbers) have platinum metal deposited in them. The triangle is large enough that things will touch that platinum and will eventually make it look shiny, as it is rubbed and the matte finish becomes glossy, near the center. It can also be scratched. One GMT had a small scratch across the triangle. It’s gonna happen. Wear it, enjoy it, and congrats on your acquisition! It’s an awesome piece. __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

16 February 2020, 07:03 PM	#8
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,355	Do you mean the red paint on the 24hr hand as can be clearly seen on the left picture ? If so than that is a defect and hand should be replaced by a new one. Smudges can be cleaned by water soap, if that doesn't work try alcohol or acetone __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

18 February 2020, 03:36 AM	#22
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,446	Normal, mine has it and it looks to be a near perfect inner triangle. Hard to see, only in the right light. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

16 February 2020, 01:05 PM	#2
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,509	A known issue for GMT’S. Some have that some don’t. It looks like faded paint or dirt in the triangle. Try some soap & water and a soft brush/toothbrush, and it may help.

16 February 2020, 01:08 PM	#3
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,446	In my experience, it's just oil from fingers touching it. Dishsoap and lukewarm water should remove it.

16 February 2020, 01:12 PM	#4
Lex_Ordo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY, USA Posts: 298	The engraved numerals on the cerachrome bezel are platinum dusted, so it most likely is not a smudge, but some degree of oil.

16 February 2020, 01:13 PM	#5
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Heaps of GMTs have that mark on the triangle. Its usually caused by owners who handle their bezel alot more and place their oily hands and dirt on that triangle which makes it even worse. I've seen some triangles that look like they are dark gray. LOL

16 February 2020, 01:24 PM	#6
Ryann24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 207	Yea soap water and brush took it off. Thanks

16 February 2020, 08:50 PM	#9
jeorge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: U.S.A Posts: 139	If you can't see without a zoomed camera close up picture in bright lights I'd be ok with it.

17 February 2020, 10:10 AM	#17
JayG "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: US Watch: FP Journe CB/ 5711 Posts: 345	no

17 February 2020, 11:28 AM	#18
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,205	Is this a serious post. If it is, let me suggest you put away the magnifier and enjoy that gorgeous timepiece.

18 February 2020, 03:35 AM	#21
Me4u2night "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New York City Watch: BLNR Posts: 879	It’s normal, it happens with my gmt. It’s oil/smudge. It comes off when you clean it.

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