Another Rolex Quality Control Thread.

[gabrielc]

in my SD4K, the same...the crown

[ryan.uk]

Originally Posted by gabrielc

in my SD4K, the same...the crown

Nice pic!

Just to say to the OP, looking at my DSSD everything that I can see is in perfect alignment (it's too tricky to get a pic with my phone because of the crystal being domed and its thickness; you have to really struggle to see the engraving on the rehaut as it is).

My dial fonts are crisp, clear and sharp.

None of the white gold indices are marked.

It's also keeping perfect time from what I can tell; certainly I've not had to touch the crown since I bought it over a month ago.

Rolex can make a 'perfect' a watch from my experience alone, so why shouldn't you have one? (you've got a very nice piece by the way.. blemishes/issues notwithstanding)

I can understand why you posted - like anyone, you want to know if the things you have found would warrant some remediation by the AD, or whether you'd be laughed out of the shop.

For the price paid, and for the reputation of the brand you've bought in to for their attention to detail and pursuit of perfection; I think the RSC would probably try to help and I think the AD would be fairly sympathetic.

Clearly some people here wouldn't notice the things you have, or wouldn't mind about them - but if you personally do; it's your watch, you paid your money, and you are well within your rights to at least ask/see if the AD/RSC can do anything.

[vman]

The misalignment is not unusual for Rolex. If you don't like it, bring it back to the Rolex AD and see what they have to say.

FIY, I had spotted some issues on my non-Rolex watch. The issue was apparent under magnification and the manufacturer agreed to replace the dial. I doubt that Rolex will do the same. If you want to get that level of craftsmanship, you either have to get a Grand Seiko or play in the big league where such defects will be fixed w/o questions asked.

[maton12]

Thought the human touch is what we all appreciated from Rolex

These tiny imperfections don't look to bother most, and maybe one of the reasons a mechanical watch isn't for everyone

[AlbertOC]

It's really minor but if you send it in to the service center they will fix it in a heartbeat!

[AK797]

We all have our little peccadillos that we can or cannot live with, this forum tries to encourage you to let the little things go, as it should, so take a few days for pause and if it still bothers you then get it fixed; ultimately, it's your watch and your daily view and you have to like it.

[CYKBC]

The crown isn't lined up on both my new Rolex acquisitions. The bezel on my subc doesn't line up at the 12 triangle on the click. It's kind of halfway in between clicks.

Would I like for rolex to ensure the crown lines up and the bezel clocks exactly at 12? Absolutely because they should care more than I do because why not then have the rehaut crown positioned randomly anywhere on dial? Am I going to return them because of my disappointment? Nah.

There's no champagne room. It's just a watch end of day. So people here worshipping Rolex or anything material is comical.


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[Old Geezer]

Wondering if I missed an update on what the OP decided. I do understand many of us want perfection for our money.
Myself, I'd be leery of sending to RSC for these minor defects. The potential for actual damage during a non-necessary opening and attempt to fix scares me more.

[Spoonage]

Every Rolex I purchased has an issue. Haven't sent 1 in yet...

My wife's DJ has the under powered cyclops that she actually prefers
My SubC bezel doesn't line up exactly
My BLNR second hand lume has a dark spot, triangle on the bezel slightly discolored.

In Contrast my BBN was perfect out of the box as many of my other watches (no loop inspection). I'm sure with enough time and a loop I would find something but I'm not perfect and don't expect my things to be either.

[landroverking]

OP is tolling right?

[StarryNights]

The watch looks fine to me, I can't see any dust under the hour marker? Great watch btw!

[jaySL350]

loupes are the devils work,,lol,lol,,,jay

[Pavlos]

Please keep us updated if you decide to go to the AD or RSC.

[Bluside]

OCD can be a bitch. But, I get it.

Glad I don't have it.

[shawn13ca]

I am now understanding why Grand Seiko charges a little more for their watches. They deliver perfection, they don't just talk about it. It's all good to be able to send a watch for warranty work, but it deprives you of your watch for at least 5 weeks if you don't live close to a rsc.