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Otus · 5 June 2007, 10:30 PM

Hi this is my first post at this forum and my English is not so good so be patient.

I just graduate from high school and my dad bought me brand new Rolex Submariner.

I'm a happy new owner =)

When i first time looked my new rolex i noticed something odd on my dial.Last two characters are kind a blurry and u can't even notice that there should be a D.

I immediately contacted Rolex dealer here in Finland and toked my Rolex there.They where amazed,they have never seen anything like that before.

They where very sorry that this was happened and they told me that they will order new dial for me.

Clocksmith said that this is VERY rare and i could make some money for this.

What you guys think?

President · 5 June 2007, 10:52 PM

I'm very surprised Rolex allowed that to happen. Those damn naughty Swiss!

Flyjet601 · 5 June 2007, 10:54 PM

Welcome to TRF

Certainly interesting. Do you have a picture of the whole watch? And the dial?

nko51 · 5 June 2007, 11:10 PM

If the advise is correct, I would sell it for a profit, then buy one that is correct.

Arturo · 5 June 2007, 11:35 PM

I see the picture in the website. HEck, maybe it is like a rare "error" baseball card. I just got the error card with Derek Jeeter of the Yankees standing at bat with Mickey Mantle in the Dugout and President Bush in the audience. I can assure you that card was NOT supposed to go out like that. maybe yo have a rare "error" Rolex.....

Otus · 5 June 2007, 11:44 PM

My clocksmith also noticed one fault on L.Here are some more pictures:

President · 5 June 2007, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arturo

I see the picture in the website. HEck, maybe it is like a rare "error" baseball card. I just got the error card with Derek Jeeter of the Yankees standing at bat with Mickey Mantle in the Dugout and President Bush in the audience. I can assure you that card was NOT supposed to go out like that. maybe yo have a rare "error" Rolex.....

I'd like to see that! Got pics?

roadcarver · 5 June 2007, 11:57 PM

Darn I can't see the links as it is being blocked by our corp server

Welcome to the forum and your dad is numero uno for getting you a fantastic watch.

When you say "clockboard" I'm assuming its the dial?

Alex Stylianou · 5 June 2007, 11:58 PM

Woah !!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 6 June 2007, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otus

Hi this is my first post at this forum and my English is not so good so be patient.

I just graduate from high school and my dad bought me brand new Rolex Submariner.

I'm a happy new owner =)

When i first time looked my new rolex i noticed something odd on my clock board.Last two characters are kind a blurry and u can't even notice that there should be a D.

I immediately contacted Rolex dealer here in Finland and toked my Rolex there.They where amazed,they have never seen anything like that before.

They where very sorry that this was happened and they told me that they will order new clock board for me.

clocksmith said that this is VERY rare and i could make some money for this.

What you guys think?

I guess that Rolex REALLY wanted to stress the point that this is in fact a "Certified (series) D".

JJ Irani · 6 June 2007, 04:29 AM

Welcome to TRF, Otus.

That is an unbelievably glaring printing error on the part of Rolex. How that dial ever got past Rolex Quality Control I'll never understand.

Hope it's all sorted out soon.

Cheers - JJ

haakon59 · 6 June 2007, 10:27 AM

First, congratulations on getting a new Submariner. Can't say that I have even heard of anything like this happening with Rolex before. Anyway, it sounds like the dealer will fix it, so you are OK. Would someone pay extra to own a Rolex with a printing error? Maybe, but I am not sure that would be a rare feature worth paying extra for. I think I would happilly accept the dealers offer to get you a new dial and then enjoy. Good luck!

Rubenonfire · 6 June 2007, 10:39 AM

Congrats!! What an awesome graduation present, and your english is GREAT!!
My only concern with keeping the defective dial is that I think it would create some questions about the authenticity of the watch later on. Granted you would have all the papers, receipts, etc but still...I think it would raise questions that you don't need to be answering. Take the new dial and wear your watch in good health!

Otus · 27 June 2007, 10:47 PM

Thank you all =)

I finally got it back:

They also checked is it still water proof and it passed :

davinci · 27 June 2007, 10:53 PM

Blimey charley...all that money for a watch and they cant even spell .........................Cant wait to get home and check mine £££££££££££

Alcan · 27 June 2007, 11:09 PM

Hi Otus, welcome aboard. Don't worry about your English, it's fine.

That Sub is a wonderful graduation present.

Did you get to keep the original error dial?

Otus · 27 June 2007, 11:18 PM

No i did not.They sent it back to rolex.

5 June 2007, 10:30 PM	#1
Otus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 14	New Submariner owner Hi this is my first post at this forum and my English is not so good so be patient. I just graduate from high school and my dad bought me brand new Rolex Submariner. I'm a happy new owner =) When i first time looked my new rolex i noticed something odd on my dial.Last two characters are kind a blurry and u can't even notice that there should be a D. I immediately contacted Rolex dealer here in Finland and toked my Rolex there.They where amazed,they have never seen anything like that before. They where very sorry that this was happened and they told me that they will order new dial for me. Clocksmith said that this is VERY rare and i could make some money for this. What you guys think? Last edited by Otus; 6 June 2007 at 03:10 AM..

5 June 2007, 11:10 PM	#4
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	If the advise is correct, I would sell it for a profit, then buy one that is correct. __________________

5 June 2007, 11:44 PM	#6
Otus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 14	My clocksmith also noticed one fault on L.Here are some more pictures: Last edited by Otus; 6 June 2007 at 04:57 AM..

5 June 2007, 11:57 PM	#8
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Darn I can't see the links as it is being blocked by our corp server Welcome to the forum and your dad is numero uno for getting you a fantastic watch. When you say "clockboard" I'm assuming its the dial? __________________ I'm just a cook...

6 June 2007, 04:29 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Welcome to TRF, Otus. That is an unbelievably glaring printing error on the part of Rolex. How that dial ever got past Rolex Quality Control I'll never understand. Hope it's all sorted out soon. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

5 June 2007, 10:52 PM	#2
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	I'm very surprised Rolex allowed that to happen. Those damn naughty Swiss!

5 June 2007, 10:54 PM	#3
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Welcome to TRF Certainly interesting. Do you have a picture of the whole watch? And the dial?

5 June 2007, 11:35 PM	#5
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	I see the picture in the website. HEck, maybe it is like a rare "error" baseball card. I just got the error card with Derek Jeeter of the Yankees standing at bat with Mickey Mantle in the Dugout and President Bush in the audience. I can assure you that card was NOT supposed to go out like that. maybe yo have a rare "error" Rolex.....

5 June 2007, 11:58 PM	#9
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Woah !!!

6 June 2007, 10:27 AM	#12
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	First, congratulations on getting a new Submariner. Can't say that I have even heard of anything like this happening with Rolex before. Anyway, it sounds like the dealer will fix it, so you are OK. Would someone pay extra to own a Rolex with a printing error? Maybe, but I am not sure that would be a rare feature worth paying extra for. I think I would happilly accept the dealers offer to get you a new dial and then enjoy. Good luck!

6 June 2007, 10:39 AM	#13
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Congrats!! What an awesome graduation present, and your english is GREAT!! My only concern with keeping the defective dial is that I think it would create some questions about the authenticity of the watch later on. Granted you would have all the papers, receipts, etc but still...I think it would raise questions that you don't need to be answering. Take the new dial and wear your watch in good health!

27 June 2007, 10:47 PM	#14
Otus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 14	Thank you all =) I finally got it back: They also checked is it still water proof and it passed :

27 June 2007, 10:53 PM	#15
davinci Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: baxta69 Location: suffolk, UK Watch: Breit Cross/SS sub Posts: 130	Blimey charley...all that money for a watch and they cant even spell .........................Cant wait to get home and check mine £££££££££££

27 June 2007, 11:09 PM	#16
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi Otus, welcome aboard. Don't worry about your English, it's fine. That Sub is a wonderful graduation present. Did you get to keep the original error dial? __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

27 June 2007, 11:18 PM	#17
Otus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 14	No i did not.They sent it back to rolex.

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