Imperfect lume plots on modern Rolex? Or OCD?

[albmich]

I have 4 rolex (3 modern and 1 vintage). However, on my new BLNR, I noticed small imperfections in the texture of the lume. There is a tiny "nipple" on each of the circular lume plots. Has anyone else noticed this? Would u consider this an issue or leave it alone?

It's very hard to capture in a photo but you can see it on the 7 and 8 o'clock lume plots here

[Patton250]

OK now I thought I was going to go to bed. So now I have to go to my safe, get my loupe and check my BLNR.

[albmich]

It's consistent in that's it's on every one of the circular lume plots. But it's inconsistent in that my other two modern Rolex (and my vintage) do not have these nipples in the lume. Thoughts?

[Brian Page]

Haven't seen that one yet. I will check my LN GMT now...

[@chris@]

Mine has many nipples too.

[subtona]

if it is consistent, the lume may be applied as a liquid and may have had a thicker than intended mixture and failed to settle smoothly?

i had a sub that suffered from some variation between the plots, appeared like moon craters, with some coercion rsc changed the dial for me.

[Patton250]

My BLNR does not have them. All the lumes are flat. I will check my three month old no date submariner tomorrow. How did you ever notice that?

[And1dre]

I noticed it on my BLNR also. Definitely hard to take a picture of but it doesn't bother me.

[AF_Rob]

If it was consistent that way all the way around, I wouldn't be bothered. If it's just those two, it would bug the hell out of me. I would want it fixed.

[albmich]

I don't have a loupe. It was actually very obvious to me especially when I was looking at my watch in the dark with a flashlight, the nipples are very obvious because they cast a tiny shadow. But again hard to capture on my iPhone camera

[rebel_1]

Nipples & OCD. Either stop looking so closely or look more close during the pre purchase inspection!! Kidding of course. Honestly, I never expect anything to be perfect.

[RolexxxeloR]

OP, I see you're a little worried about your new BLNR, as evidenced by your date/reverse hands thread, too. Don't sweat it. You have a nice piece.

[Ticknaway]

I'm not even gonna look, because it will probably drive me crazy!

[albmich]

Originally Posted by rebel_1

Nipples & OCD. Either stop looking so closely or look more close during the pre purchase inspection!! Kidding of course. Honestly, I never expect anything to be perfect.

It's not really possible to see in daylight but it becomes very obvious in low light. I own several Rolex and this is the first that has this issue

[Dirt]

It's confirmed.
In case there was any doubt.
Rolex as a brand, has successfully made the total transition from tool watch to luxury brand status where absolute perfection and uniformity is expected.

If only they could just improve the poor quality of their printing on the dial.
At the current price point it may well arguably be the worst in the market.

[Sublovin]

That would be annoying if it creates a shadow...

[albmich]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

That would be annoying if it creates a shadow...

Thank you for understanding. I'm gonna wait a week before likely finally deciding to send to RSC Dallas

[kilyung]

As with any mass produced product, there are bound to be imperfections. I hate the inconsistent panel gaps in my luxury cars too. C'est la vie.

[artschool]

But which is canon? Nipples or no nipples?

I have checked my submariner and my sea dweller and I cannot see any nipples.

This could be as bad as the magnification issues with the cyclops.

Has Rolex released any form of statement yet?

[Jack T]

Just because they're not perfect doesn't mean you don't have OCD...

[albmich]

On second inspection my deep blue also has tiny nipples on the lume but it is much harder to see probably because of the domed crystal. My bluesy should be back from RSC this week (sent for a fingerprint under the crystal) and if it has tiny nipples on the lume plots then I'll leave it alone. But indeed It's shocking how noticeable it is on the BLNR

[artschool]

I am getting my loupe out.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by Dirt

It's confirmed.
In case there was any doubt.
Rolex as a brand, has successfully made the total transition from tool watch to luxury brand status where absolute perfection and uniformity is expected.

If only they could just improve the poor quality of their printing on the dial.
At the current price point it may well arguably be the worst in the market.

Let's break this down so even engineers can get it.

Tools. About $150



Luxury watch About $13,000



One more for the hard headed. Tools about $200



Luxury watch about $11,000



Dive watch about $400 ( does like 20 things or more)



And finally my favorite Luxury watch that I own about $13,000



I hope this helps. Having attended public school in the United States pictures always help me.

[albmich]

Originally Posted by artschool

I am getting my loupe out.

Take out your iPhone flashlight and shine it opposite the markers to see this. For example, shine the light by 2 and 4 facing 7 and 8 and you will see a nipple shadow on 7 and 8. Or place the light by 10 and 11 facing 4 and 5 and you will see the shadow of the nipples on 4 and 5

[TimeRookie]

Originally Posted by Patton250

Let's break this down so even engineers can get it.

Tools. About $150



Luxury watch About $13,000



One more for the hard headed. Tools about $200



Luxury watch about $11,000



Dive watch about $400 ( does like 20 things or more)



And finally my favorite Luxury watch that I own about $13,000



I hope this helps. Having attended public school in the United States pictures always help me.

Awesome post!!! Love your sense of sarcasm.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by artschool

But which is canon? Nipples or no nipples?

I have checked my submariner and my sea dweller and I cannot see any nipples.

This could be as bad as the magnification issues with the cyclops.

Has Rolex released any form of statement yet?

Perhaps a global recall and an apology would be in order.
I feel I'm being disadvantaged in my ability to check because the crystal on my DSSD is so thick that I can't see the hour markers at a shallow enough angle, loupe or not.
I will never know if the lume is perfectly flat or not

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Patton250

Let's break this down so even engineers can get it.

Tools. About $150



Luxury watch About $13,000



One more for the hard headed. Tools about $200



Luxury watch about $11,000



Dive watch about $400 ( does like 20 things or more)



And finally my favorite Luxury watch that I own about $13,000



I hope this helps. Having attended public school in the United States pictures always help me.

You're terrible

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by Dirt

You're terrible

[Daytona88]

I have to admit that it might bother me a bit but I would get over it as long as it was consistent on all of the markers.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Daytona88

I have to admit that it might bother me a bit but I would get over it as long as it was consistent on all of the markers.

It's the "Rolex way".