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Should I return this new watch or not?

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So, my journey into my first Omega has been a bit bumpy. I ordered from an AD and direct from Omega as I wanted the virgin opening so to speak. The first one arrived and had a mirror scratch on the polished lug. They agreed to order me a new one and today I have picked up another brand new one. In the store it looked great with my eyes but getting home and looking at it under the eye lens piece I have noticed a small part of the centre luminova fallen off and a white spec on the dial. There is two more micro specs on the underside of the glass also to the right but id be happy to leave them as they very very small. Its the spec of luminova that is bothering me. Would you return or accept this? This is almost invisible to the naked eye but its just that i know its there and worried about more coming off. You can see the small missing patch at 10pm and the white spec at 9pm of the centre. EDIT: I'm wrong and its not luminova but simply the white paint in the middle. My apologies for all the confusion Ive caused below. I see now why i confused people here.
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You mean the chrono hand doesn't reset to zero perfectly on the 12? I think there were some tolerances on this and probably your is within the tolerance.

I don't think you should worry, this is a modern piece and parts are available by the dozen. Why worry, are you going to carry a loupe with you to work? Just wear and enjoy... you will get more scratches on the lugs inevitably as you wear it so why worry.
 
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You mean the chrono hand doesn't reset to zero perfectly on the 12? I think there were some tolerances on this and probably your is within the tolerance.

I don't think you should worry, this is a modern piece and parts are available by the dozen. Why worry, are you going to carry a loupe with you to work? Just wear and enjoy... you will get more scratches on the lugs inevitably as you wear it so why worry.

EDITED. I sounded a bit a grumpy but wasn't! Honest! I wrote about a white speck right in the centre by the hands at the 9pm. You can also see a portion of the luminova missing at the 10pm approx in the centre. I have put a red circle around it to make it easier. My worry is that if this is luminova coming off it could either get worse or just stay like this. Or it could make its way into the watch parts. Is this something that is common in Omega?
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Attitude was clear enough though.

Edit - make up your mind. Go ask for a new one/ refund or keep the watch.
 
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Your question was not clear.
My apologies. I thought it explained that I had found a white speck and missing luminova and was asking whats peoples opinions on returning it or not as per the title and in the post.
 
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If it bothers you, I would go in and ask for another, I am sure they would understand.
 
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Attitude was clear enough though.

Edit - make up your mind. Go ask for a new one/ refund or keep the watch.
Im sorry if you think i have an attitude. I didn't mean to sound rude I was just checking if he had read my post properly as I was confused about the mentioning of hands reseting. This is not going well! Please don't assume my tone in my text. It wasn't one with attitude. Im just a watch buyer who's spent £4k+ today and found bits in my new watch and keen for some opinions on retur or not. I even re posted the photo with markings to be more helpful and avoid confusion.
 
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I interpretted "a small part of the centre luminova off" as the center hand carrying the luminova is off.

In any case I think that if you are the type to count every speck of paint that is missing, you should probably return it for your own sake... maybe down the line you will find that the chrono hand doesn't exactly exactly exactly reset to exactly 12 and try to service it under warranty.
 
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I started a thread a while back related to this. These sorts of watches are not inspected nor required to be perfect at the level of magnification you are subjecting them to. This sort of imperfection is likely within spec. However, I am sure that the AD will get you another one
 
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Im sorry if you think i have an attitude. I didn't mean to sound rude I was just checking if he had read my post properly as I was confused about the mentioning of hands reseting. This is not going well!
Texts on internet could send wrong message. I am glad that wasn’t what you meant.
Anyway, I think the tolerance on flaws could vary. To me it could be accptable but would defintely bring it to Omegas attention. Maybe they will replace it with other ones at the shop.
Goos luck.
 
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I interpretted "a small part of the centre luminova off" as the center hand carrying the luminova is off.

In any case I think that if you are the type to count every speck of paint that is missing, you should probably return it for your own sake... maybe down the line you will find that the chrono hand doesn't exactly exactly exactly reset to exactly 12 and try to service it under warranty.

Ah that makes sense! I should of posted the red circled photo first! Interesting responses and perhaps I should just let it go. I was just worried about the bit moving down into the parts or more luminova coming off. I'll see what the AD says tomo. I'd rather not have to send the thing off for a few weeks seen as nots been worn yet!
 
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Chrono hand is not off it’s the angle.

Clearly a small flock of paint came of the center near the post and ended on the dial. It’s not luminova.

As for it being worthy of replacement????
 
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I am sure the AD would be happy to open the watch and remove the speck. As to the hand it self, it is fine. NOTHING is perfect if you magnify it enough.
 
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Chrono hand is not off it’s the angle.

Clearly a small flock of paint came of the center near the post and ended on the dial. It’s not luminova.

As for it being worthy of replacement????
I have to admit, that would bug me and I would try to get it replaced.

EDIT... or addressed in some way.
 
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I would went to an Dialog, may they offer you a discount on your first revision...
Like a win win situation..
 
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I think more paint chipping or the paint moving and getting into the movement is a valid concern.
Hate to suggest sending it for service for a brand new watch you just got, especially after one replacement already.
 
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Chrono hand is not off it’s the angle.

Clearly a small flock of paint came of the center near the post and ended on the dial. It’s not luminova.

As for it being worthy of replacement????

Ive just checked and you are correct, its not luminova. Having just looked in the dark this portion of the watch is just paint. My apologies to all the people here reading my rubbish about luminova coming off!
 
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It's probably the lighting but is the hour recorder hand's paint chipped in the center?
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