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6 July 2023, 11:04 PM | #31 |
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Jodi from 'one more watch' on YouTube covered this in his review of the Rootbeer. He blamed poor QC and I agree. It shouldnt happen and people would be quick to jump on it if it was on a budget Seiko.
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6 July 2023, 11:33 PM | #32 | |
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One situation represents poor QC and the other represents (effectively) wear and tear...I'll take wear and tear on a properly assembled good everytime. Gouge shouldn't have happened, period, but such is life with careless people out there. |
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6 July 2023, 11:43 PM | #33 | |
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I've had a few Rolex models, I think of the 5 or so modern references I've had 2 were what I'd consider perfect and 3 were off slightly one way or another (though not to the extent of that prevoius photo). It really doesn't bother me, in part because I understand how it happens and what the cause is and how it's an easy fix during service. My current 126610 is pretty close but it's not perfectly aligned, dial is ever so slighted shifted counter clockwise. Of all the possible imperfections on a watch this one bothers me the least since it's an easy correction next time the watch needs to be opened up. Plus it's just not something you notice in regular use. Only if you're looking for it do you ever see it. |
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6 July 2023, 11:58 PM | #34 |
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How does everything look when the second hand is hacked at 12? That gives the whole alignment situation another reference.
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7 July 2023, 12:05 AM | #35 | |
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I acknowledge these are mass produced and if it were misaligned by just a touch then it wouldn't bother me, but what the other poster showed? I'll take the RSC induced lug gouge every time. As you said, it's an easy fix to align, but look what happened to the other poster...tried to get it aligned at the RSC and still came out with damaged lugs. Unfortunate and unacceptable for sure. Neither situation is ideal, but I'll take the gouged lugs if I have no choice but to pick one or the other. The misaligned dial will bother me forever knowing it could/should/can be fixed and I wouldn't rest until trying to get it dealt with. But gouged lug? That's life and bound to happen during daily wear regardless. |
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7 July 2023, 09:37 AM | #36 | |
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This is my new sub 41. Please excuse the weird angle cause I had to use a fish eye lense. It’s the no dates that are prone to this alignment problem. Honestly not worth the stress. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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16 June 2024, 08:47 AM | #37 |
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Sorry to bring back old thread
Recently purchased a 126519LN Ghost from Japan reseller in Nakano broadway (time walker watch) as a full set minus the white swing tag. We later on got home to realise the laser etched crown is sitting in the 7 o clock position unlike other Rolex I got at 6 o clock. Should this be a red flag? The watch itself seems ok where the weight feels and other details are impeccable. Thanks guys. |
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16 June 2024, 02:22 PM | #39 | |
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I’m no expert on LEC. But that’s far off. Doubt it was out on that way on brand new 2024 watch. All mine are at 6. Not cool Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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16 June 2024, 03:26 PM | #41 | |
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16 June 2024, 08:41 PM | #42 |
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I always check mine and the position of the LEC just for fun when I buy them. All my rehauts and dials align perfectly, so I guess none of them are extra valuable oddities. Damn!
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19 June 2024, 05:22 PM | #43 |
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According to the watchmaker, the new 41 model has undergone changes to its dial feet or related components, which complicates adjustments. Despite this, I've observed numerous instances where alignments are off, including issues with the date not being centered within the cyclops or the cyclops itself appearing misaligned. It's a noticeable trend, although the exact cause remains unclear.
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