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23 December 2022, 07:37 AM | #1 |
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A Curiosity
I am unaware of the tolerences Rolex uses in their manufacturing. But, has anybody ever checked their watch case? Just for chuckles I measured my Yachtmaster case with my machinist vernier caliper, in three axis and came up with 42mm (actually 42 and a skosh - just a hairs width over 42)
And this is a 126621 Yachmaster that is spec'd out at 40mm. I wouldn't have thought it'd be that far out. As I posted, just a curiosity. |
23 December 2022, 07:41 AM | #2 |
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Pretty sure they just round up or down when naming a case size. And we also don't know to where they measure. I saw an article somewhere when the new "41mm" Sub came out that the old "40mm" measured 40.3mm and the new one 40.8 or something like that.
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23 December 2022, 09:39 AM | #3 |
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I imagine their manufacturing tolerances are astonishingly accurate.
The marketing, labelling, hype, press views and public opinion less so. FWIW, I’m wearing a 42mm Exp II as I type this and the main view on most forums is it’s a big watch. I’m actually astounded how neat it is due to the relatively thin case and wrist hugging profile. Feels smaller than 40/41mm I’ve had from other manufacturers. Easier said than done these days but I’d ignore the social media photos and press and try on the ones that appeal - the numbers don’t tell you how they feel and look. |
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23 December 2022, 09:58 AM | #5 |
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When was your caliper last calibrated?
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