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etp · 21 April 2019, 11:45 PM

I looked at my Daytona this morning, and the 60 in the bezel looked odd. I can't tell if there is dirt in the numbers or that the platinum flaked off. Depending upon how the light hits it, it looks like the platinum is all there. If I look at it straight on, it looks like something is in there/or missing.

2 questions-

* Any ideas on how to clean it (if it is dirt)?
* If it is platinum missing or something like that, is this something that will get fixed when I send it off for servicing in a few years?

Not really a big deal, just a good head scratcher.

SPMN · 21 April 2019, 11:49 PM

Only way to tell if it’s dirt is to take a soft toothbrush with soap and give it a good clean. It’s probably just dirt.

THC · 21 April 2019, 11:50 PM

Never seen this happen on any ceramic bezel and possibly need better pics ... are you the original owner?

etp · 21 April 2019, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPMN

Only way to tell if it’s dirt is to take a soft toothbrush with soap and give it a good clean. It’s probably just dirt.

Will do a bit later and report back, thanks!

etp · 21 April 2019, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THC

Never seen this happen on any ceramic bezel and possibly need better pics ... are you the original owner?

Yes.

I've had a sub where dirt got in there. On that one it wasn't a big deal, but in the Daytona it makes the numerals look goofy so more a pet peeve.

etp · 21 April 2019, 11:55 PM

Here is how it looks straight on-

WV2019 · 21 April 2019, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPMN

Only way to tell if it’s dirt is to take a soft toothbrush with soap and give it a good clean. It’s probably just dirt.

Have seen other posts like this and it was dirt. Solved by toothbrush, soap and water. Hope that’s the case for yours!

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A.I. · 21 April 2019, 11:59 PM

I think your Christmas pudding needs an Easter bath time.

padi56 · 22 April 2019, 12:59 AM

Possible its just dirt give a good clean in soap and water, but the Platinum coating is just like a PVD coating microns thick.

etp · 22 April 2019, 01:19 AM

Phew! Put it under the faucet, gently brushed the numerals with toothbrush, and the crud came off no problem. Thanks guys!

Spoonage · 22 April 2019, 01:25 AM

I have a couple Rolex w/ ceramic bezel (BLNR / SubC / DaytonaC) and none have any of the numbers coming off. For reference I know it's a thin layer, but I've been wearing my BLNR and SubC while still in the military and have yet to see any fade or missing coating in the numbers. Can happen but these are pretty solid pieces and can take what you can throw at them.

21 April 2019, 11:45 PM	#1
etp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: E Location: Global Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 270	Platinum in ceramic bezel flake off? I looked at my Daytona this morning, and the 60 in the bezel looked odd. I can't tell if there is dirt in the numbers or that the platinum flaked off. Depending upon how the light hits it, it looks like the platinum is all there. If I look at it straight on, it looks like something is in there/or missing. 2 questions- * Any ideas on how to clean it (if it is dirt)? * If it is platinum missing or something like that, is this something that will get fixed when I send it off for servicing in a few years? Not really a big deal, just a good head scratcher.

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,234	Possible its just dirt give a good clean in soap and water, but the Platinum coating is just like a PVD coating microns thick. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

21 April 2019, 11:49 PM	#2
SPMN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: St Paul, MN Watch: Tudor, Omega Posts: 1,218	Only way to tell if it’s dirt is to take a soft toothbrush with soap and give it a good clean. It’s probably just dirt.

21 April 2019, 11:50 PM	#3
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,479	Never seen this happen on any ceramic bezel and possibly need better pics ... are you the original owner?

21 April 2019, 11:55 PM	#6
etp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: E Location: Global Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 270	Here is how it looks straight on-

21 April 2019, 11:59 PM	#8
A.I. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glasgow UK Watch: 126610LV Posts: 759	I think your Christmas pudding needs an Easter bath time.

22 April 2019, 01:19 AM	#10
etp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: E Location: Global Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 270	Phew! Put it under the faucet, gently brushed the numerals with toothbrush, and the crud came off no problem. Thanks guys!

22 April 2019, 01:25 AM	#11
Spoonage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,061	I have a couple Rolex w/ ceramic bezel (BLNR / SubC / DaytonaC) and none have any of the numbers coming off. For reference I know it's a thin layer, but I've been wearing my BLNR and SubC while still in the military and have yet to see any fade or missing coating in the numbers. Can happen but these are pretty solid pieces and can take what you can throw at them.

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