Is it Normal for the Ring Arrow to be Off!

[Gold Crown]

As you can see in both pictures its not possible to get the ring arrow exactly above the 12 oclock arrow. Can this be adjusted or will the whole ceramic ring need ti be repositioned?

[cdmorenot]

Mine is a bit off also and it has been on all previous subs I've owned (4 total) I usually go to the next click and slide it back.

Ps. I don't really think it is "off" possibly just the viewing angles.

[Gold Crown]

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Mine is a bit off also and it has been on all previous subs I've owned (4 total) I usually go to the next click and slide it back.

Ps. I don't really think it is "off" possibly just the viewing angles.

Thanks, I figured that too, I'll just have to get over it.

[Speed]

Ok. I've never heard "Ring Arrow" before.

[Gold Crown]

Originally Posted by Speed

Ok. I've never heard "Ring Arrow" before.

Well now you have.

[Bobby T]

Originally Posted by Speed

Ok. I've never heard "Ring Arrow" before.

Maybe "The Green Arrow".......must be a comic book fan.......

[ltmgeller]

I do the slight turn back to align mine.

[padi56]

But to the original poster no, but I think your Ring Arrow might be Off,its a simple time lapse bezel thats meant to be turned. And not left permanently left within a fraction of a cats whisker of the 12 marker,trouble today Rolex have stopped making watches as they now seem to only make alignment points with some.

[LuminousMaximus]

Originally Posted by padi56

But to the original poster no, but I think your Ring Arrow might be Off,its a simple time lapse bezel thats meant to be turned. And not left permanently left within a fraction of a cats whisker of the 12 marker,trouble today Rolex have stopped making watches as they now seem to only make alignment points with some. .

What he said...

However, I'm not sure if it's covered under warranty, but any squeaky wheel will eventually get some grease. Let us know if you pursue this...

[Speed]

Originally Posted by Gold Crown

Well now you have.

I can die happy.

[GradyPhilpott]

Let's just say it's common and not a problem.

[jabbawock545]

Drove me mad on mine once i saw it, sent it back under warranty and got it fixed. Took 2 weeks and got a nice green pouch. All depends what you can live with.


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[mtgjr]

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Gold Crown

Well now you have.

OP, you're gonna hear a lot of talk belittling your concern. Don't worry about all that.

Although I don't think it's that big a deal I don't blame you for your concern. I had the same issue with my SubC. It's not something I would normally go too far out of my way to have fixed but a couple years ago, I had to have my bezel insert replaced at RSC, under warranty for another reason. Since I was there I asked them about the "ring arrow" alignment, and in their words they said... "Oh yes, that's not right, we'll fix that too."

I've had plenty of not so great experiences with RSC and one thing they don't like to do is take responsibility for an issue with your watch, so for them to say they would "fix that" (which obviously implies that it is broken) means to me that you have a valid concern regardless of what anyone here says.

If it's really bothering you, get it sorted out at RSC. Of course if you can get over and not worry about it, that's the easiest solution, but do whatever will be you happiest and get you quicker back on the path to enjoying your watch.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by mtgjr

that sir is an arrow ring.

[christo4]

Kudos to Chadri.

[tomchicago]

if it were an aluminum insert, you could fix it yourself. but with the ceramic, no way lest you break it and then you're out $800

[Gold Crown]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

OP, you're gonna hear a lot of talk belittling your concern. Don't worry about all that.

Although I don't think it's that big a deal I don't blame you for your concern. I had the same issue with my SubC. It's not something I would normally go too far out of my way to have fixed but a couple years ago, I had to have my bezel insert replaced at RSC, under warranty for another reason. Since I was there I asked them about the "ring arrow" alignment, and in their words they said... "Oh yes, that's not right, we'll fix that too."

I've had plenty of not so great experiences with RSC and one thing they don't like to do is take responsibility for an issue with your watch, so for them to say they would "fix that" (which obviously implies that it is broken) means to me that you have a valid concern regardless of what anyone here says.

If it's really bothering you, get it sorted out at RSC. Of course if you can get over and not worry about it, that's the easiest solution, but do whatever will be you happiest and get you quicker back on the path to enjoying your watch.

Thanks, I will wait, if something happens to go wrong with the watch over the next 5 years I will do the same as you did bundle it into the other repair otherwise I'm going to try and look past it. Thanks.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Gold Crown

Thanks, I will wait, if something happens to go wrong with the watch over the next 5 years I will do the same as you did bundle it into the other repair otherwise I'm going to try and look past it. Thanks.

good idea! Was gonna suggest the same thing. Best of luck to you!

[climbwithahelmet]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

OP, you're gonna hear a lot of talk belittling your concern. Don't worry about all that.

Although I don't think it's that big a deal I don't blame you for your concern. I had the same issue with my SubC. It's not something I would normally go too far out of my way to have fixed but a couple years ago, I had to have my bezel insert replaced at RSC, under warranty for another reason. Since I was there I asked them about the "ring arrow" alignment, and in their words they said... "Oh yes, that's not right, we'll fix that too."

I've had plenty of not so great experiences with RSC and one thing they don't like to do is take responsibility for an issue with your watch, so for them to say they would "fix that" (which obviously implies that it is broken) means to me that you have a valid concern regardless of what anyone here says.

If it's really bothering you, get it sorted out at RSC. Of course if you can get over and not worry about it, that's the easiest solution, but do whatever will be you happiest and get you quicker back on the path to enjoying your watch.

Well said.

[TK-710]

Every time.

[shay2nak]

There is play in the bezel and can be moved in either direction very, very carefully/slowly and you can align the arrow to any mark. If you go too far, the bezel will click to the next position and you'll have to go all the way around again. As far as I've read around here it is normal.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Gold Crown

Thanks, I will wait, if something happens to go wrong with the watch over the next 5 years I will do the same as you did bundle it into the other repair otherwise I'm going to try and look past it. Thanks.

There is probably some allowable tolerance for the insert triangle to be considered "correct" by Rolex. It doesn't really correlate to the inner dial in any way, so it's more of your own comfort level than it is any functional issue.

[jabbawock545]

Originally Posted by shay2nak

There is play in the bezel and can be moved in either direction very, very carefully/slowly and you can align the arrow to any mark. If you go too far, the bezel will click to the next position and you'll have to go all the way around again. As far as I've read around here it is normal.

The man at RSC told me they should line up bang on the markers which mine does after it was tweaked. Wind it to the 12 position and take the back lash out and it should be perfect. Remember to allow for the parallax effect.


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[Old Expat Beast]

The triangle gently locks in place at 12 on the Black Bay. I don't know why Rolex doesn't make that happen on Subs.

[Adamk]

Originally Posted by mtgjr

nice one mtgjr

[bigjon]

Interesting. Just looked at my subC and noticed that the ring arrow was also off just slightly to the left. Then I saw Shay2nak's post about play in the bezel. I was able to gently turn it to the right and now the alignment is perfect.

[Gold Crown]

Originally Posted by bigjon

Interesting. Just look D at my subC and noticed that the ring arrow was also off just slightly to the left. Then I saw Shay2nak's post about play in the bezel. I was able to gently turn it to the right and now the alignment is perfect.

I just tried it now and it did align too! So glad I asked the question now!

[TitanCi]

I Think if I had your watch I'd be doubly annoyed
1) the marker not being centered over 12
2) the ceramic insert/PIP not being directly lined underneath the "tooth" or dip of the bezel.

#2 is what's wrong with mine, like yours but I see them on the Smurf, Bluesy, the solid YG sub... so if those ones have the issue, I'll just leave mine be. Who knows what may happen if you send it into RSC? Comes back with a scratch or mar on the watch, etc.

If the crown on the rehaut is off too... oh man...


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[landroverking]

Why didn't anyone respond with the right answer? "yes"