MaXGTS Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Hi all. I just received my second replica order. My first was a Rolex Sub around this time last year. It was a pretty nice rep for $188. This time I stepped it up a notch and ordered the Ayrton Senna Tag Heuer. It seems I'm experiencing my first time with finger prints. Take a look at the red arrows in this photo below. Is this acceptable in the world of reps? Some of the polished hour markers on the face also have light smudges. It looks alot worse in the picture under the harsh lighting conditions of the flash. When it's on my wrist it's not that noticeable and only seen at certain angles. Another person glancing at the watch would never see it. I didn't even notice it myself at first. Tell me your experiences with finger prints or smudges and what you did about it. I know I can send the watch to The Zigmeister and have him do a 'clean & lube' job on the watch, but I rather not spend $200 more on the watch. Maybe after the first year I'll send it to him. Other than the minute hand problem, the watch is stunning, with an almost centered date wheel. Your comments will be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchman12345 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Unfourtionately thats the way it is with Reps. No way you could send it back. A good watch smith could sort it out for a few $$. Id reckon $30-40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 If it were my watch, I would live with it. I know - I hate it when I see a small flaw but I have to be realistic on these reps. If I ever regulated it I might also try a light cleanup carefully with a small cotten swab but if you have never taken a watch apart before I would not recommend it. A watch smith could clean the dial for you with no problems. Leave it alone long enough and you will forget all about it. Usil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostfaceZX Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 It may bother you, but the truth is that nobody will notice. Just wear the watch as is until something goes wrong with it, then have The Zigmeister service it and correct anything that bothers you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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