Daytona with defect on ceramic bezel

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Viper0419

Guys,

Update on this.

1. The black thing on the bezel is not a defect but due to a piece of gunk being lodged in the number. Not sure why. Really crazy. Managed to get it out with a tooth pick.

2. However, I noticed that there are also 2 defect on the watch dial under a loupe (not visible to the naked eye). They are like specks of dirt or blemish on the dial. I am finally able to send the watch to Rolex Centre after the lockdown. The watch is authentic - Thank Goodness. They told me that they have cleaned up the dial.

While I am thankful that watch is authentic and there is nothing wrong with the dial and its just cleaning done. But it left me with an uneasy feeling. I've barely worn the watch 5 times but yet the dial needs cleaning. I wonder if the QC is really so poor at the manufacturing? Is this normal or am I expecting too much?

Nice, glad issue is being resolved!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

[77T]

Originally Posted by eleven11prints

Without clearer photos, it is difficult to tell exactly. That bezel looks off to me. The finishing looks like it's lacking the Rolex finesse, with the bezel markers being too deep (IMO) - could be a lack of light that's causing that effect though. If it is an aftermarket bezel, it may go some way to explaining the lack of fusion with the [platinum] inlay.

You clearly aren’t aware of post #51.

Per OP, the RSC cleared the whole matter up. 100% authentic.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

[1William]

Put the loupe up and enjoy your watch.

[m j b]

OP, two rules:

1) Never use a loupe. If you can't see it with the naked eye, it doesn't exist.
2) The watch was designed and built to be worn. Wear it. Don't save it for the next guy.

Glad you resolved the issue.

[Viper0419]

Originally Posted by JacksonRain

What was the dirt or defect on the dial?

Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk

The first one look like a black spec. The second one looks like blemish.

Rolex center called me back to pick up the watch just 2 days after I put it in hence I suspect it should be dirt which needs cleaning. I would think that a defect will warrant more repair/replacement and will not just take 2 days to rectify.

Honestly, I did not plan to observe the watch so closely with a loupe. I only do it after discovering the initial defect on the bezel, just to make sure there are no other issues.

[GT23]

Originally Posted by Viper0419

The first one look like a black spec. The second one looks like blemish.

Rolex center called me back to pick up the watch just 2 days after I put it in hence I suspect it should be dirt which needs cleaning. I would think that a defect will warrant more repair/replacement and will not just take 2 days to rectify.

Honestly, I did not plan to observe the watch so closely with a loupe. I only do it after discovering the initial defect on the bezel, just to make sure there are no other issues.

Glad all went well and you got a genuine Panda!

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by myc ritz

Sometimes if sitting in a safe for that long, platinum fill can chip.

safe queen abuse? ridiculous.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by m j b

OP, two rules:

1) Never use a loupe. If you can't see it with the naked eye, it doesn't exist.
2) The watch was designed and built to be worn. Wear it. Don't save it for the next guy.

Glad you resolved the issue.

Sorry Michael. This may be valid for you but I couldn't disagree more. I never bought a watch without my loupe and I never complained after I bought. Strange coincidence.

[fsprow]

Agree with the advice to forget using a loupe. If you really want to have sleepless nights, just buy or borrow a microscope with the magnification of perhaps 1000X. You will see so many “flaws” that it will be shocking. Watches are made short of perfection and meant to be looked at with the human eye.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by fsprow

Agree with the advice to forget using a loupe. If you really want to have sleepless nights, just buy or borrow a microscope with the magnification of perhaps 1000X. You will see so many “flaws” that it will be shocking. Watches are made short of perfection and meant to be looked at with the human eye.

I agree with you 100% after the purchase, Frank, but before buying I strongly recommend using a loupe.