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adrowil · 4 July 2017, 08:42 AM

Hello guys, Can I have your opinions on this Milgauss that I have recently purchased as I know a lot of you have a keen eye for this sort of thing? It came with its box & all the paperwork/tags however it has what seems to be a tiny fibre on the second hand? The watch was purchased from a very reputable used watch dealer, Thanks.

Al1969 · 4 July 2017, 08:54 AM

Welcome aboard and congrats on your watch. Not really seeing the lint you're talking about. Did you ask the seller? What's his/her explanation? Perhaps someone opened the case.

GLADIATOR · 4 July 2017, 03:53 PM

I do not see anything either - can you point out where?
Watch looks good!

crowncollection · 4 July 2017, 04:14 PM

looks good

adrowil · 4 July 2017, 04:18 PM

The lint is at the bottom of the lightening bolt, its visible on the second photo.

adrowil · 4 July 2017, 04:19 PM

I must admit it is rather small.

GLADIATOR · 4 July 2017, 04:20 PM

OK, I thought it may be that.
Personally, I would get it removed by an authorized Rolex workshop.
It could effect the timekeeping of the watch

Andad · 4 July 2017, 04:23 PM

But visible.

I would discuss this with the seller and have it taken care of at the first service?

adrowil · 4 July 2017, 04:48 PM

I didn't notice it until i looked through a loop. Do you think it's come out the factory like that or has it been opened up? It's a 2015 watch so I can't see any reason why it would need opening up?

Andad · 4 July 2017, 05:00 PM

I have an SS Daytona bought new from an AD.

It has never been opened and it had a very small piece of lint on the dial.

I can't see it there any more so I doesn't bother me but it was there from the factory.

Al1969 · 4 July 2017, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by adrowil

I didn't notice it until i looked through a loop. Do you think it's come out the factory like that or has it been opened up? It's a 2015 watch so I can't see any reason why it would need opening up?

Well, it's still under warranty. Why not contact an RSC and ask ?

Dave-B · 4 July 2017, 05:25 PM

My 2014 SubC bought brand new from an AD had a piece of lint on the dial and another bit on the date wheel. I left them alone till last year when I accidentally damaged the cyclops, so I sent the watch in to an RSC to have a new crystal fitted. At the same time I asked for the lint to be removed. I waited 3 months and the watch came back with a new crystal, the dial lint removed but the date wheel lint still in situ.
So back to the RSC it went, lots of apologies from Rolex Kent and within a week my Sub was back with the date wheel lint gone. Unfortunately the movement or the dial was not put back 100% straight, so the rehaut coronet is not lined up to the 12 marker lol. Drove my OCD mad for a while but I've calmed down now and it can be straightened when it goes for a service in a few years :-) (it's only out a tad).

Anyway errr, apologies for my tale of woe hijacking your thread. You have a beautiful watch, wear it in good health. If the lint bothers you then get your RSC to remove it, if not get it done at service time :-)

116710er · 4 July 2017, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-B

Unfortunately the movement or the dial was not put back 100% straight, so the rehaut coronet is not lined up to the 12 marker lol

Personally, I would not be OK with that. Rolex prices and service costs are such that nothing short of perfect should expected.

Dave-B · 4 July 2017, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 116710er

Personally, I would not be OK with that. Rolex prices and service costs are such that nothing short of perfect should expected.

Yes I agree but I'd had enough of sending it off to the RSC and honestly it's only off a micron, only a WIS or the OCD inclined would notice. I'll admit it irritated the hell out of me at the beginning but I'm over it now. The RSC said they would compensate me for the hassle but I literally couldn't be bothered, they have a record of it and have promised it will be sorted whenever I want. Service time will be fine for me

mikkolopez · 13 July 2017, 12:07 PM

Very nice Milgauss. If the lint stays within the dial then I'd just have it done at service time. I don't have a patience level that can deal with sending out a watch for long.

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TuckerHorology · 14 July 2017, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave-B

Yes I agree but I'd had enough of sending it off to the RSC and honestly it's only off a micron, only a WIS or the OCD inclined would notice. I'll admit it irritated the hell out of me at the beginning but I'm over it now. The RSC said they would compensate me for the hassle but I literally couldn't be bothered, they have a record of it and have promised it will be sorted whenever I want. Service time will be fine for me

Holy crap, for Rolex that is BAD. I would have been upset. What RSC so I know to never go there? Thanks

4 July 2017, 08:54 AM	#2
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,601	Welcome aboard and congrats on your watch. Not really seeing the lint you're talking about. Did you ask the seller? What's his/her explanation? Perhaps someone opened the case. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

4 July 2017, 03:53 PM	#3
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	I do not see anything either - can you point out where? Watch looks good! __________________ The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Winston Churchill "We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."

4 July 2017, 04:14 PM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	looks good __________________ watches many

4 July 2017, 04:20 PM	#7
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	OK, I thought it may be that. Personally, I would get it removed by an authorized Rolex workshop. It could effect the timekeeping of the watch __________________ The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Winston Churchill "We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."

4 July 2017, 04:23 PM	#8
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,792	But visible. I would discuss this with the seller and have it taken care of at the first service? __________________ E

4 July 2017, 04:19 PM	#6
adrowil "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: West Mids Watch: Seamaster 300m Posts: 12	I must admit it is rather small.

4 July 2017, 04:48 PM	#9
adrowil "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: West Mids Watch: Seamaster 300m Posts: 12	I didn't notice it until i looked through a loop. Do you think it's come out the factory like that or has it been opened up? It's a 2015 watch so I can't see any reason why it would need opening up?

4 July 2017, 05:00 PM	#10
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,792	I have an SS Daytona bought new from an AD. It has never been opened and it had a very small piece of lint on the dial. I can't see it there any more so I doesn't bother me but it was there from the factory. __________________ E

4 July 2017, 05:25 PM	#12
Dave-B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Dave Location: UK Watch: 116610LN Posts: 274	My 2014 SubC bought brand new from an AD had a piece of lint on the dial and another bit on the date wheel. I left them alone till last year when I accidentally damaged the cyclops, so I sent the watch in to an RSC to have a new crystal fitted. At the same time I asked for the lint to be removed. I waited 3 months and the watch came back with a new crystal, the dial lint removed but the date wheel lint still in situ. So back to the RSC it went, lots of apologies from Rolex Kent and within a week my Sub was back with the date wheel lint gone. Unfortunately the movement or the dial was not put back 100% straight, so the rehaut coronet is not lined up to the 12 marker lol. Drove my OCD mad for a while but I've calmed down now and it can be straightened when it goes for a service in a few years :-) (it's only out a tad). Anyway errr, apologies for my tale of woe hijacking your thread. You have a beautiful watch, wear it in good health. If the lint bothers you then get your RSC to remove it, if not get it done at service time :-)

13 July 2017, 12:07 PM	#15
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Very nice Milgauss. If the lint stays within the dial then I'd just have it done at service time. I don't have a patience level that can deal with sending out a watch for long. Sent from my G3116 using Tapatalk __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

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