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msf · 27 September 2007, 04:37 AM

Hi,

Just got my first SS Sub Date and a DateJust for my wife. I don't think either of us ever looked to see the time as much as we do now.

Say, a question on the Sub bezel - the little triangle at the top doesn't line up exactly with the 12 oclock triangle when "clicked" - it's got to be between clicks if this makes sense to line up perfectly. I assume this is by design (some of the pics in the forums I've seen suggest this) but just wanted to see if this was the case.

Great forum. I've already found a lot of interesting content.

m-

mike · 27 September 2007, 05:13 AM

Welcome! and congrats on the new pieces!!

What your describing occurs with the Sub(and sometimes with the GMT 16710). Your watch has a ratching bezel. Fitting of the bezel insert sometimes can be a 1/2 click off. It can be refitted if you desire, but not something to be concerned about.
If you do refit, best to take to a good watchmaker, it's easy to scratch something unless you know what you're doing.

timebroker · 27 September 2007, 05:17 AM

Hi and enjoy TRF!

Tools · 27 September 2007, 05:39 AM

m,

Welcome to TRF.

You two have a great pair of classics..

As Mike says, having it perfectly aligned is of no practical value since bezel use is seldom a precision action. (and truthfully, absolutely nobody else will ever notice)

Still, I'm anal enough to like mine as close as practical....If you have the nerve, there are some good tutorials on taking the insert out and resetting it...

However, I'll bet your local watchmaker can take care of it in a matter of minutes..

msf · 27 September 2007, 05:16 AM

Mike - thanks for the info and quick reply. Now to find a way to fight my inner conflict of "it can be fixed" vice "it's nothing to be concerned out."

Any idea what getting the bezel refit might cost? The watch has already eaten into my mountain bike purchase fund.

msf · 27 September 2007, 05:45 AM

Tools - Love your watch. I'm such a newbie that I have not seen a Sub w/o the cyclops. And I really like the limited descriptive text.

msf · 27 September 2007, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by msf

Tools - Love your watch. I'm such a newbie that I have not seen a Sub w/o the cyclops. And I really like the limited descriptive text.

My mistake - didn't realize there was a Sub sans date.

Tools · 27 September 2007, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by msf

My mistake - didn't realize there was a Sub sans date.

This was the last model with the limited text....

JJ Irani · 27 September 2007, 06:14 AM

Congrats and welcome to TRF. The 16610 is still the ULTIMATE Rolex out there!!

Wear it in good health!!

Regards - JJ

Robb · 27 September 2007, 06:17 AM

Welcome!

Prince · 27 September 2007, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msf

...I don't think either of us ever looked to see the time as much as we do now...

Welcome to TRF, and ain't it the truth!!!

We would love to see photos of your watches when you get a chance. We really appreciate watch pics here!

msf · 27 September 2007, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

We would love to see photos of your watches when you get a chance. We really appreciate watch pics here!

Let's see if this works.

The Sub and DateJust:

The crown etch on my sub:

Zack · 27 September 2007, 07:51 AM

Welcome to TRF

I'm from Lafayette! I'm stationed in Germany right now though!

msf · 27 September 2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Zack

Welcome to TRF

I'm from Lafayette!

Did you hear the groans Monday night all the way across the Atlantic?

LSU looking great this year however. Geaux Tigers!

Zack · 27 September 2007, 08:00 AM

Yeah man...Those damn Saints...I hate to say it but I might have to pull out the paper bag again

But yeah GEAUX TIGERS!!!!!

BTW....nice 16610...and mine has the same issue you brought up, but I don't worry about it...I'll bring it up when it's service time.

SPACE-DWELLER · 27 September 2007, 08:05 AM

Welcome to TRF!

As Mike stated, it is quite normal (but still annoying IMHO, being a perfectionist) that the bezel triangle does not line up with the dial triangle following the natural ratcheting of the bezel.

Anyway, I have had the very same "problem" with ALL the SS Sub Date and the (now) 3 SD's I have had.

I do like you do: Just set it "between two clicks".

Thanks also for sharing the pics!

Lovely watches, and PERFECT taste!

Bama · 27 September 2007, 11:05 AM

Welcome to the forum!

Alcan · 27 September 2007, 11:25 AM

Hi M, welcome aboard!

msf · 28 September 2007, 09:22 AM

Thanks all for the warm welcome. Great site.

frostie · 28 September 2007, 07:21 PM

Welcome to TRF enjoy your stay here

27 September 2007, 04:37 AM	#1
msf "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: New Orleans Posts: 81	New Member From Louisiana & Sometimes California Hi, Just got my first SS Sub Date and a DateJust for my wife. I don't think either of us ever looked to see the time as much as we do now. Say, a question on the Sub bezel - the little triangle at the top doesn't line up exactly with the 12 oclock triangle when "clicked" - it's got to be between clicks if this makes sense to line up perfectly. I assume this is by design (some of the pics in the forums I've seen suggest this) but just wanted to see if this was the case. Great forum. I've already found a lot of interesting content. m-

27 September 2007, 06:14 AM	#9
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27 September 2007, 08:05 AM	#16
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! As Mike stated, it is quite normal (but still annoying IMHO, being a perfectionist) that the bezel triangle does not line up with the dial triangle following the natural ratcheting of the bezel. Anyway, I have had the very same "problem" with ALL the SS Sub Date and the (now) 3 SD's I have had. I do like you do: Just set it "between two clicks". Thanks also for sharing the pics! Lovely watches, and PERFECT taste! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

27 September 2007, 11:25 AM	#18
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi M, welcome aboard! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

27 September 2007, 05:13 AM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome! and congrats on the new pieces!! What your describing occurs with the Sub(and sometimes with the GMT 16710). Your watch has a ratching bezel. Fitting of the bezel insert sometimes can be a 1/2 click off. It can be refitted if you desire, but not something to be concerned about. If you do refit, best to take to a good watchmaker, it's easy to scratch something unless you know what you're doing.

27 September 2007, 05:17 AM	#3
timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	Hi and enjoy TRF!

27 September 2007, 05:39 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	m, Welcome to TRF. You two have a great pair of classics.. As Mike says, having it perfectly aligned is of no practical value since bezel use is seldom a precision action. (and truthfully, absolutely nobody else will ever notice) Still, I'm anal enough to like mine as close as practical....If you have the nerve, there are some good tutorials on taking the insert out and resetting it... However, I'll bet your local watchmaker can take care of it in a matter of minutes..

27 September 2007, 05:16 AM	#5
msf "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: New Orleans Posts: 81	Mike - thanks for the info and quick reply. Now to find a way to fight my inner conflict of "it can be fixed" vice "it's nothing to be concerned out." Any idea what getting the bezel refit might cost? The watch has already eaten into my mountain bike purchase fund.

27 September 2007, 05:45 AM	#6
msf "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: New Orleans Posts: 81	Tools - Love your watch. I'm such a newbie that I have not seen a Sub w/o the cyclops. And I really like the limited descriptive text.

27 September 2007, 07:51 AM	#13
Zack deregistered Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Everywhere Watch: 16610 Posts: 447	Welcome to TRF I'm from Lafayette! I'm stationed in Germany right now though!

27 September 2007, 08:00 AM	#15
Zack deregistered Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Everywhere Watch: 16610 Posts: 447	Yeah man...Those damn Saints...I hate to say it but I might have to pull out the paper bag again But yeah GEAUX TIGERS!!!!! BTW....nice 16610...and mine has the same issue you brought up, but I don't worry about it...I'll bring it up when it's service time.

27 September 2007, 11:05 AM	#17
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	Welcome to the forum!

28 September 2007, 09:22 AM	#19
msf "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: New Orleans Posts: 81	Thanks all for the warm welcome. Great site.

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