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Old 3 July 2022, 12:58 AM   #31
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I'd have to see it in person, but from what you say I would be sending it back. Personal choice.

When something as expensive as a Rolex is brand new, there should be zero visible defects. Nobody is infallible, so the crunch comes with the quality of after sales service. It sounds like you've been let down twice.

Define visible. A loupe or microscope will show imperfections in anything that otherwise appears perfect.
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Old 3 July 2022, 02:04 AM   #32
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i would have brought this issue up with my AD and would expect them to make it right somehow before sending it to RSC if it was like this the day you bought it


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Old 3 July 2022, 04:49 AM   #33
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Hello all,

I am super OCD with my watches, and also might be one of the unluckiest dudes lol.
So recently got a Bluesy (yay!) but noticed a speck of dust floating inside the watch AND a smudge on the dial that looked like dried water. I sent it in to RSC. They removed the speck of dust or lint, but didn't do ANYTHING at all for the smudge. My AD speculated they might change the dial, but its almost as if they didn't care. Am going in to send it back again but its been a pain. Anyone else have issues with RSC?
See pics for issues:https://imgur.com/a/mLPT09n

Am I being too OCD or would you all be bothered by this in a brand new Bluesy too?
About 2 months after I got my new kermit in 2021, I noticed a smudge of dust on one of the dates (on the date wheel). I sent it back to RSC dallas and they cleaned it. Been running great before and after. No issues. Its worth it if it will bother you.
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Old 5 July 2022, 07:00 AM   #34
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On your third picture, what is going on with the hands? Edges look all scratched up
The sides of the second hand are not polished it seems, though this seems to be the norm.
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Old 5 July 2022, 07:02 AM   #35
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Define visible. A loupe or microscope will show imperfections in anything that otherwise appears perfect.
The smudge you can notice with the naked eye under certain lightning, same with the speck of dust.
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Old 5 July 2022, 07:24 AM   #36
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About 2 months after I got my new kermit in 2021, I noticed a smudge of dust on one of the dates (on the date wheel). I sent it back to RSC dallas and they cleaned it. Been running great before and after. No issues. Its worth it if it will bother you.
What would/wouldn't be worth it would likely depend on whether it was a true smudge (paint imperfection, scratch, etc.) or dust/lume fleck. The latter would make me more concerned since anything loose that's that small could theoretically get down into the movement and cause problems.
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Old 5 July 2022, 07:54 AM   #37
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Yes, so unlucky to have some dust on your new, gold, Rolex timepiece.

Everyone, please pray for the most unlucky of men...
In the bigger picture I think we all agree with you, including OP, but making these kind of comments on a forum like TRF are IMO cheap shots.
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Old 5 July 2022, 07:59 AM   #38
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Can't wait until those dials make it a $100,000 watch! LOL
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Old 5 July 2022, 12:04 PM   #39
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Sorry to hear this hope you get it sorted out !
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Old 5 July 2022, 01:24 PM   #40
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Old 5 July 2022, 01:34 PM   #41
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I appreciate everyone's responses, some kinder than others.
AD called RSC in front of me and they said they saw the defect and cleaned the dial, but admitted it's still there and they didn't change the dial. They admitted QC issues when I bought the watch, yet are saying I need to pay $400 for a new dial. Super frustrated at this point.
When did you buy this? Paid by cc? From AD? If they won’t sort you out the your cc should. If you paid with Amex, they will make it right.
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Old 6 July 2022, 01:05 PM   #42
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For those following, Rolex basically accepts the dial smudge acceptable within their standards it seems and won't replace the dial but did clean it. I can't notice it anymore so that's a plus. I did get all the dust removed by the AD though, didn't have to send it back to RSC!
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Old 6 July 2022, 11:33 PM   #43
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For those following, Rolex basically accepts the dial smudge acceptable within their standards it seems and won't replace the dial but did clean it. I can't notice it anymore so that's a plus. I did get all the dust removed by the AD though, didn't have to send it back to RSC!
That sounds like a reasonable resolution.
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