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ROLEX* · 15 April 2021, 02:30 AM

Notice the texts and markings may appear crappy due to unevenness nature of Meteorite dial, and look at the thinned “PH” fonts too. Worst effects when one is viewing through the eye-loupe.

This translates to less standardised product as they can argue it is due to the nature of the material, well well ~

And I am not sure how the fonts will age over time, will it fall short instead of age beautifully?

All these appear to be risks as it is just a ‘stone’ dial that yet to be popularly valued by the market, don’t think the big boys (PP, AP, VC) have embraced this material or pattern, yet. It isn’t as rare as we might have thought too.

Will this be concerning to you personally?

afmars · 15 April 2021, 02:38 AM

Not concerning to me personally

GoingPlaces · 15 April 2021, 02:42 AM

If it's such a concern OP shouldn't get one. Those are non-issues, it's a natural product. Personally I think it's a stunning dial and wouldn't hesitate.

garyk · 15 April 2021, 02:48 AM

Fine with me. I'll take one...

Jster · 15 April 2021, 02:52 AM

That would definitely bug me.

Stan Cooper · 15 April 2021, 02:57 AM

Not at all an issue for me; it's the charm of natural materials with each piece being unique.

Who's going to use a loupe to see the time?

Watchdoyouwant? · 15 April 2021, 03:01 AM

I wish it didn't but it would.

jimcameron · 15 April 2021, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

Those are non-issues, it's a natural product.

Yes! But a natural product that may more easily rust.

Jack T · 15 April 2021, 03:09 AM

If we were all studied under a loop...

Marba · 15 April 2021, 03:10 AM

I want it to be different and distinctive and just can’t wait to get mine on oysterflex

johnnyjazz · 15 April 2021, 03:13 AM

I would have thought the dial would be lacquered first.

alllexandru · 15 April 2021, 03:14 AM

Yes, huge mistake, I’m offering to take this with no additional costs

rolexest · 15 April 2021, 03:19 AM

There's no way around it, that's the texture of the dial. What would you like for them to do exactly???

Stan Cooper · 15 April 2021, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimcameron

Yes! But a natural product that may more easily rust.

It's true that meteorites have a very high percentage of iron, but meteorite slices that are acid washed and then sealed have been around for decades in jewelry without showing signs of rust.

Master_Grogu · 15 April 2021, 03:38 AM

Meteorite dial is profoundly wabi-sabi. I trust no perfectionist or OCD people should ever get one.

fskywalker · 15 April 2021, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afmars

Not concerning to me personally

+1

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al503 · 15 April 2021, 04:32 AM

If any of the issues were from poor workmanship/error/etc., then it would bother me. If it's due to the substrate itself, then it wouldn't bother me at all.

FTX I · 15 April 2021, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jster

that would definitely bug me.

+1

ArtNouveau · 15 April 2021, 04:41 AM

If I was worried about its uneven appearance why would I be interested in the first place?

PS: Rolex’s huge premium for meteorite dials does not reflect the value of the source material. Zelos and other microbrands have offered meteorite dials in watches under $500.

Heater3000 · 15 April 2021, 04:45 AM

nobody on normal day in real life would EVER notice

RichM · 15 April 2021, 04:49 AM

Nah, wouldn’t bother me.

Stan Cooper · 15 April 2021, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

If I was worried about its uneven appearance why would I be interested in the first place?

PS: Rolex’s huge premium for meteorite dials does not reflect the value of the source material. Zelos and other microbrands have offered meteorite dials in watches under $500.

True. Here's my Zelos Thresher 500 Meter GMT Meteorite. US$1,049. Love it!

CashGap · 15 April 2021, 05:00 AM

I'm cancelling my order.

Not. :)

joli160 · 15 April 2021, 05:26 AM

Makes each dial even more unique

Robf52 · 15 April 2021, 07:02 AM

not an issue with me; in fact I want one.

Liga · 15 April 2021, 07:10 AM

You know the dial isn't actually wavy like you're suggesting.
They are ground flat before any paint is put on.

whitelightning · 15 April 2021, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

Not at all an issue for me; it's the charm of natural materials with each piece being unique.

Who's going to use a loupe to see the time?

The little things people worry about today. The meteorite Rolex uses has a high nickel content plus they are coated to prevent rusting. I have a Daytona from 2005 with a meteorite dial and couldn't be happier. No sign of discoloration or uneven printing. It will be one of the last ones to go should I have to liquidate my collection. Chill people, we have bigger things to worry about in the world today.

Racerdj · 15 April 2021, 07:51 AM

I am OK with the very slight distortions considering its a meteorite dial.

McinRolex · 15 April 2021, 07:54 AM

Very concerning.
I will only buy if they offer a 10% discount minimum.

Just kiddin..

garyk · 15 April 2021, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexest

There's no way around it, that's the texture of the dial. What would you like for them to do exactly???

This

15 April 2021, 02:30 AM	#1
ROLEX* "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: ROLEXROLEXRO Location: ROLEXROLEXROLE Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 750	Uneven text prints on Meteorite Dial, Yay or Nay? Notice the texts and markings may appear crappy due to unevenness nature of Meteorite dial, and look at the thinned “PH” fonts too. Worst effects when one is viewing through the eye-loupe. This translates to less standardised product as they can argue it is due to the nature of the material, well well ~ And I am not sure how the fonts will age over time, will it fall short instead of age beautifully? All these appear to be risks as it is just a ‘stone’ dial that yet to be popularly valued by the market, don’t think the big boys (PP, AP, VC) have embraced this material or pattern, yet. It isn’t as rare as we might have thought too. Will this be concerning to you personally? __________________ To each their own and your mileage may vary. "In the time of our life, live—so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite delight and mystery of it." — William Saroyan

15 April 2021, 02:48 AM	#4
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,038	Fine with me. I'll take one... __________________

15 April 2021, 02:57 AM	#6
Stan Cooper 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,710	Not at all an issue for me; it's the charm of natural materials with each piece being unique. Who's going to use a loupe to see the time? __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M True GMT Meteorite It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

15 April 2021, 03:09 AM	#9
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,623	If we were all studied under a loop... __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

15 April 2021, 03:10 AM	#10
Marba "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Mario Location: Zagreb, Croatia Watch: 116515 Posts: 112	Uneven text prints on Meteorite Dial, Yay or Nay? I want it to be different and distinctive and just can’t wait to get mine on oysterflex

15 April 2021, 02:38 AM	#2
afmars "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: BLRO Posts: 738	Not concerning to me personally

15 April 2021, 02:42 AM	#3
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	If it's such a concern OP shouldn't get one. Those are non-issues, it's a natural product. Personally I think it's a stunning dial and wouldn't hesitate.

15 April 2021, 02:52 AM	#5
Jster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 1,250	That would definitely bug me.

15 April 2021, 03:01 AM	#7
Watchdoyouwant? "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: My office. Posts: 313	I wish it didn't but it would.

15 April 2021, 03:13 AM	#11
johnnyjazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: britain Posts: 712	I would have thought the dial would be lacquered first.

15 April 2021, 03:14 AM	#12
alllexandru 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,317	Yes, huge mistake, I’m offering to take this with no additional costs

15 April 2021, 03:19 AM	#13
rolexest Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Canada Watch: ya gunna do Posts: 508	There's no way around it, that's the texture of the dial. What would you like for them to do exactly???

15 April 2021, 03:38 AM	#15
Master_Grogu Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Tokyo Posts: 969	Meteorite dial is profoundly wabi-sabi. I trust no perfectionist or OCD people should ever get one.

15 April 2021, 04:32 AM	#17
al503 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Watch: DD40, SD43 Posts: 367	If any of the issues were from poor workmanship/error/etc., then it would bother me. If it's due to the substrate itself, then it wouldn't bother me at all.

15 April 2021, 04:41 AM	#19
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 4,964	If I was worried about its uneven appearance why would I be interested in the first place? PS: Rolex’s huge premium for meteorite dials does not reflect the value of the source material. Zelos and other microbrands have offered meteorite dials in watches under $500.

15 April 2021, 04:45 AM	#20
Heater3000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 76	nobody on normal day in real life would EVER notice

15 April 2021, 04:49 AM	#21
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,201	Nah, wouldn’t bother me. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

15 April 2021, 05:00 AM	#23
CashGap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Blank Location: Romo Posts: 1,465	I'm cancelling my order. Not. :)

15 April 2021, 05:26 AM	#24
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,355	Makes each dial even more unique __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

15 April 2021, 07:02 AM	#25
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 4,681	not an issue with me; in fact I want one. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

15 April 2021, 07:10 AM	#26
Liga Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Canada Watch: Bulova Marriage Posts: 95	You know the dial isn't actually wavy like you're suggesting. They are ground flat before any paint is put on.

15 April 2021, 07:51 AM	#28
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I am OK with the very slight distortions considering its a meteorite dial. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

15 April 2021, 07:54 AM	#29
McinRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 394	Very concerning. I will only buy if they offer a 10% discount minimum. Just kiddin..

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