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Charabian · 19 January 2020, 03:43 AM

Hello Gents,

I have recently purchased my first Rolex Oyster Perpetual. I am really satisfied with the watch so far. However, I noticed that the printing on the dial, specifically the alphabets O-Y and T-U-A-L in OYSTER PERPETUAL are not as dark as the other words.

Is this some form of QC issue or is it normal. If it is a QC issue, do I take it to the RSC or is it too irrelevant for that and I should just live with it ?

Thanks in advance, I really do appreciate it.

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Oyster Perpetual 1.jpg

HogwldFLTR · 19 January 2020, 04:15 AM

Irrelevant imho.

rajurama · 19 January 2020, 04:32 AM

Leave it... Incase you inspect with a loupe you will see few more printing issues... I have similar issue even on my PM watches... Let it be

charlesheung · 19 January 2020, 04:34 AM

I suggest go to AD ask for exchange a new watch (QC issue), if not possible, just leave it.

afmars · 19 January 2020, 04:47 AM

IMO most watches have subtle quirks like this and if you start looking at close up pictures or through a loupe you will notice them. I am generally a perfectionist OCD type but I have learned to think of these type of things as part of the character of my watch, and once I did that I stopped noticing stuff like this.

FHFinster · 19 January 2020, 04:52 AM

That would drive me nuts.

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charlesheung · 19 January 2020, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by afmars

IMO most watches have subtle quirks like this and if you start looking at close up pictures or through a loupe you will notice them. I am generally a perfectionist OCD type but I have learned to think of these type of things as part of the character of my watch, and once I did that I stopped noticing stuff like this.

Very good attitude.
I used to take a loupe to "scan" my new Rolex watches, but Rolex watches are handmade in many parts, it is not perfect. Don't magnify the "defects" and hurt yourself.

Finally I learned to throw away the loupe and enjoy wear my watches.

FHFinster · 19 January 2020, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FHFinster

That would drive me nuts.

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Why why why why would you point that out?!!!!

Now I have the throw this piece of junk away.

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JSolution · 19 January 2020, 06:07 AM

Particularly the O on oyster is terrible mate I wouldn’t want to keep it honestly not on for an expensive brand new watch

214270Explorer · 19 January 2020, 06:34 AM

Loupes are not anyone's friend

Rori · 19 January 2020, 06:56 AM

I would sent it back either to the AD or directly to RCS. Did you bought this watch new, recently? wish you noticed that upon delivery.

worldofoyster · 19 January 2020, 07:04 AM

it's normal.

Charabian · 19 January 2020, 08:03 AM

Yes it is a brand new piece. Unfortunately I was not able to notice it at the AD, only noticed it when I inspected it in detail at home.

afmars · 19 January 2020, 08:35 AM

https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/oyste...US&SETCURR=USD

Ones I see on chrono24 have the same I think it is just the way the dial is.

Yess · 19 January 2020, 08:49 AM

I realise the 'hand made' argument - but surely the lettering isn't hand made?

It's amazing what brand loyalty will let companies get away with - a watch of this caliber shouldn't have such an obvious imperfection - no loupe needed - and through a computer screen we can all see it. In person this would be far more obvious to the naked eye. No one here should be saying this is acceptable. That's not the standard to which I think of when I hear 'Rolex'. And I wonder what items with similar small imperfections some of you would be quick to send back if it wasn't a Rolex.

Dr.Tautology · 19 January 2020, 08:50 AM

Unacceptable imho. Take it back to the AD.

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cerendigit · 19 January 2020, 08:53 AM

it's normal.

Geckobros · 19 January 2020, 09:42 AM

Can't be unseen now.

nevergiveup · 19 January 2020, 08:56 PM

That is piss poor quality on any watch particularity on a Rolex ! Its applied with a soft balloon that was dipped in a die with ink in it. Then pressed on to the dial. My sub and DS are perfect with a lope just checked. Give it back and demand a another watch.

The Libertine · 19 January 2020, 10:13 PM

I’m still trying to see what the problem is, at least to my eyes.

JayHantz · 19 January 2020, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Libertine

I’m still trying to see what the problem is, at least to my eyes.

Me as well. I think it looks fine and really isn’t an issue at all.

Brew · 19 January 2020, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JayHantz

Me as well. I think it looks fine and really isn’t an issue at all.

Same. I don't see a problem from these pics.

alphasports · 19 January 2020, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Brew

Same. I don't see a problem from these pics.

I would love to be in the shop when someone comes in complaining about this and demanding a new watch. The crap people come up with...

m j b · 19 January 2020, 11:42 PM

For what we spend on these things, there shouldn't be quality issues. Yes it's trivial and nit picking, but not unreasonable.

However, op is not going to get an exchange. A repair, probably, sent to rsc for a new face. And free polish.

enjoythemusic · 19 January 2020, 11:55 PM

Looks like something crafted and wonderful to my eyes. i see no 'problems', and instead it is something that is part of being crafted by humans.

904VT · 20 January 2020, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Yess

I realise the 'hand made' argument - but surely the lettering isn't hand made?

It's amazing what brand loyalty will let companies get away with - a watch of this caliber shouldn't have such an obvious imperfection - no loupe needed - and through a computer screen we can all see it. In person this would be far more obvious to the naked eye. No one here should be saying this is acceptable. That's not the standard to which I think of when I hear 'Rolex'. And I wonder what items with similar small imperfections some of you would be quick to send back if it wasn't a Rolex.

For the dial I believe the text is hand applied with a stencil dipped in paint.

Brew · 20 January 2020, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Brew

Same. I don't see a problem from these pics.

I switched to my MacBook, and I still don't see the problem.

Maybe I should get some windex?

adawil2002 · 20 January 2020, 02:59 AM

Dials are flex printed with a rubber bladder similar to a thick balloon. Don't sweat the small stuff. It does not take any performance away from the watch. Relax & enjoy!

mountainjogger · 20 January 2020, 03:19 AM

Not a problem for me.

ludetuner · 20 January 2020, 03:40 AM

Mine is the same. Believe it’s normal

19 January 2020, 03:43 AM	#1
Charabian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2	Possible defect on my Oyster Perpetual ref: 116000 Hello Gents, I have recently purchased my first Rolex Oyster Perpetual. I am really satisfied with the watch so far. However, I noticed that the printing on the dial, specifically the alphabets O-Y and T-U-A-L in OYSTER PERPETUAL are not as dark as the other words. Is this some form of QC issue or is it normal. If it is a QC issue, do I take it to the RSC or is it too irrelevant for that and I should just live with it ? Thanks in advance, I really do appreciate it. IMG_20200118_214754 (1).jpg Oyster Perpetual 1.jpg

19 January 2020, 04:15 AM	#2
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Irrelevant imho. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

19 January 2020, 04:32 AM	#3
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,017	Leave it... Incase you inspect with a loupe you will see few more printing issues... I have similar issue even on my PM watches... Let it be __________________ रोलेक्स

19 January 2020, 06:34 AM	#10
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Loupes are not anyone's friend __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

19 January 2020, 06:56 AM	#11
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,590	I would sent it back either to the AD or directly to RCS. Did you bought this watch new, recently? wish you noticed that upon delivery. __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

19 January 2020, 04:34 AM	#4
charlesheung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: HK Posts: 100	I suggest go to AD ask for exchange a new watch (QC issue), if not possible, just leave it.

19 January 2020, 04:47 AM	#5
afmars "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: BLRO Posts: 738	IMO most watches have subtle quirks like this and if you start looking at close up pictures or through a loupe you will notice them. I am generally a perfectionist OCD type but I have learned to think of these type of things as part of the character of my watch, and once I did that I stopped noticing stuff like this.

19 January 2020, 04:52 AM	#6
FHFinster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 945	That would drive me nuts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 January 2020, 06:07 AM	#9
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,234	Particularly the O on oyster is terrible mate I wouldn’t want to keep it honestly not on for an expensive brand new watch

19 January 2020, 07:04 AM	#12
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 1,766	it's normal.

19 January 2020, 08:03 AM	#13
Charabian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2	Yes it is a brand new piece. Unfortunately I was not able to notice it at the AD, only noticed it when I inspected it in detail at home.

19 January 2020, 08:35 AM	#14
afmars "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: BLRO Posts: 738	https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/oyste...US&SETCURR=USD Ones I see on chrono24 have the same I think it is just the way the dial is.

19 January 2020, 08:49 AM	#15
Yess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Good Hope Watch: 124060 Posts: 1,596	I realise the 'hand made' argument - but surely the lettering isn't hand made? It's amazing what brand loyalty will let companies get away with - a watch of this caliber shouldn't have such an obvious imperfection - no loupe needed - and through a computer screen we can all see it. In person this would be far more obvious to the naked eye. No one here should be saying this is acceptable. That's not the standard to which I think of when I hear 'Rolex'. And I wonder what items with similar small imperfections some of you would be quick to send back if it wasn't a Rolex.

19 January 2020, 08:50 AM	#16
Dr.Tautology "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 37	Unacceptable imho. Take it back to the AD. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

19 January 2020, 08:53 AM	#17
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: Casio digital Posts: 1,076	it's normal.

19 January 2020, 09:42 AM	#18
Geckobros "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Arrakis Posts: 873	Can't be unseen now.

19 January 2020, 08:56 PM	#19
nevergiveup Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: island Posts: 99	That is piss poor quality on any watch particularity on a Rolex ! Its applied with a soft balloon that was dipped in a die with ink in it. Then pressed on to the dial. My sub and DS are perfect with a lope just checked. Give it back and demand a another watch.

19 January 2020, 10:13 PM	#20
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	I’m still trying to see what the problem is, at least to my eyes.

19 January 2020, 11:42 PM	#24
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,095	For what we spend on these things, there shouldn't be quality issues. Yes it's trivial and nit picking, but not unreasonable. However, op is not going to get an exchange. A repair, probably, sent to rsc for a new face. And free polish. __________________ 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 January 2020, 11:55 PM	#25
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,445	Looks like something crafted and wonderful to my eyes. i see no 'problems', and instead it is something that is part of being crafted by humans. __________________ __________________ “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.

20 January 2020, 02:59 AM	#28
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,762	Dials are flex printed with a rubber bladder similar to a thick balloon. Don't sweat the small stuff. It does not take any performance away from the watch. Relax & enjoy! __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

20 January 2020, 03:19 AM	#29
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,672	Not a problem for me. __________________ The King of Cool.

20 January 2020, 03:40 AM	#30
ludetuner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 133	Mine is the same. Believe it’s normal

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