Is this a concern?

If you have noticed it…you will always notice it.

I find this statement true. That’s the reason why I’m asking. On the other hand, it reflects differently at certain lighting which affects the look of the watch.

I know it’s not that expensive but for a watch a little under 2 grand, I at least expect to not have this obvious imperfection.

Thanks for the reminder!

If you scan your watch with a macro lens, you will always find something. My Datejust also has minimal imperfections (but you can't see them with the naked eye). The only watch of mine that looks perfect apart from a tiny, tiny imperfection is my Grand Seiko.

(And no, I'm not a Grand Seiko fanboy)

I would take it back for sure.

If you noticed it and it bothers you (which it obviously does) definitely take it back. There's should be no feeling of embarrassment/anger to walk back in to where you bought it and ask them for their advice

I would say it is marginal. At that magnification you are very likely to find something. Even more so, I would expect the same production process to provide similar results.

@znacccy his comment pretty much sums it up. Been collecting watches for a few years and I do not use a loupe or macro lens. I imagine it will only be disappointing

If you can’t see it with your naked eye, I wouldn’t worry about it. It’s your watch, however, and perhaps you have higher standards than me.

definitely go back to the botique.

you will always see it and that stuff shouldnt happen to a longines anyway and im sure they will take care of it

Even GrandSeiko has QC issues, there’s several reports that the hour markers or hand scratch when the watch is taken off the box.

And under macro lens or Microscope you will found surprises things.

If you can’t forget and live with that just bring it back to the boutique and check carefully the new one 😬😬😬

https://youtu.be/hKrJOMaFuyA?si=7otpguSTRNKaE9Re

Most definitely this is not an inexpensive watch I would bring it back…!! And let them know that your not impressed 👍🏻🕒

We all work hard for our money 💵 so if your not happy with it definitely get it looked at …!!

Nah. I don’t have a lot of watches but enough that as I rotate them, I soon forget any blemishes those watches may have, plus I never look at my watches under magnification. I’d not tolerate the slight imperfections if it was a watch over 10K, but since I’ll never buy one that costly, I don’t have to worry about that.

Keep in mind though, I’m pretty lazy about the whole process of sending watches in for service or fixing a minor imperfection.

I wouldn’t take it to the AD and fix the imperfection, but that’s me.

Hi. General thoughts here and definitely not personal.

I hold the view that macro photography has been a scourge wrapped up as a blessing. Far too much attention is given to details that human senses can’t detect. I’m all for research at a microscopic level in the fields of science and medicine, but watches?

Material artefacts are for: (1) tactile experience, (2) symbolic representation, and (3) practical function. Our appreciation comes from a combination of the three.

Additionally, imperfections give industrial products personality. At the other end of the spectrum, Roger Smith’s watches are sometimes criticized for the coarseness of finishing, but that’s what gives his watches soul.

So whether it’s man or machine making a watch, I’d say a fleck of dust or a microscopic ding is fine as long as it doesn’t interfere with the three things mentioned above.

I realize that those who use loupes will argue that miniscule details matter, but to me the lens distorts both literally and figuratively. Loupes take me away from where watch appreciation once was and where it should still be.

"obvious imperfection"

Nope

Bit ridiculous, TBH. You will find faults with everything if you look close enough.🤯

Really wouldn't bother me in the slightest...

Answer to title: NO 🙂

If they take it back because of that it shows how good their customer service is.

Take it back, it could be a sign of lager damage!!

This reminds me of when I went to buy a diamond for my wife's engagement ring. The price of the diamond went up exponentially as I went up one level higher in clarity. I could see the difference under the microscope, but to the naked eye the difference in the two diamonds was nonexistent. What did I do? I bought the "lower" clarity and lower priced diamond because without a microscope these things don't matter.

Thay being said, you paid 2K for it, if it bothers you that much take it back, however I can guarantee youll find things under the macro with any piece you get. Don't drive yourself nuts over small things I'd say

I saw this video and it was so fun. If I have that microscope, I will definitely will not be happy lmao

I will update!

Is this your one and only time piece it’s interesting looking…!! Hmmm cool

If it can't be seen with the naked eye, I'd ignore it. If it can, then sure, take it in.