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Alcan · 11 April 2009, 12:26 PM

No problem guys, just use this Rolex Crown-a-Matic. Its guaranteed to align the coronet on your crown to exactly 12:00. Winding the watch and setting the time afterwards might be a bit of an issue, however. We're working on that glitch.

postiff · 11 April 2009, 02:22 PM

GMT Master REF 1675 upside down

GMT Master II REF 116710LN 11:45 position dang so close.

I forgot to say at first with the 1675 I thought this was wrong. After that I paid attention to everyone’s photos and saw I was not alone.

Latrodectus · 11 April 2009, 02:26 PM

It bothered me in the beginning...not any more!

bodybump · 11 April 2009, 02:48 PM

i think there more things to do in the kitchen than looking at your watch...

entropydave · 11 April 2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

It baffles me as to why Rolex don't bother with this. Omega get their crowns bang on.

totally! My crown is perfectly perp but I know that over time it will change as the gasket beds in - however my timepiece is 18 months old and still pretty much bang on.
I have always maintained that for thousands of quid a pop Rolex can sort this aesthetic issue out. It is important - mught only be a detail but an important detail. Remember some of these pieces cost as much as a house or a Rolls!

kudosguy · 11 April 2009, 07:07 PM

All of mine are at: 7:05 apart from the Sub which is at: 3:50.

handdoc · 11 April 2009, 08:36 PM

my daytona doesn't line up

by the look of responses and helpful links above, looks normal to TRF members

hw323 · 11 April 2009, 10:50 PM

5:30 on mine.

Jazz · 11 April 2009, 11:04 PM

My 16610 is at 2pm. No biggie, however, it would be nice if the crown were to be perfectly aligned. Just my opinion.

nylawbiz · 11 April 2009, 11:15 PM

My GMTIIC is at 6PM. Which is pretty good I guess. Looks right side up, when standing on my head!

airhkg · 11 April 2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

It baffles me as to why Rolex don't bother with this. Omega get their crowns bang on.

Umm not really. I have an Omega SMP GMT Co-Ax. The logo on the crown is aligns perfectly but the one on the He valve is upside down.

Lamone · 12 April 2009, 12:33 AM

It's so random.

Goldmember · 2 January 2010, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomant

Padi, if memory serves me right, Rolls Royce made an effort on the PHantom for all the hubcaps with ROlls Royce logo to point straight up.

Does it bothers me that the coronet doesn't align at 12? Yes it does.

(mine points to 2 o'clock)

Yoreese · 2 January 2010, 07:24 AM

As long as it's waterproof who cares! But mine is at 12.

BASSETHOUNDS · 2 January 2010, 07:28 AM

Don't screw it tight and leave at the position you like it most if it bothers you that much .... just don't push your luck and don't go diving with it .

larrysb · 2 January 2010, 07:36 AM

On my recently bought day-date, the crown is perfectly straight up when the stem is locked and screwed down.

I suspect that it will change as wear sets in over time. As long as the seals are good, that's what counts.

Safetrends · 2 January 2010, 07:37 AM

I keep my snug and I do not worry about the location of the crown. Knowing my luck I would end up with a watch full of water.

PeterT · 2 January 2010, 07:40 AM

Out of my watches, 2 of the crowns are upward pointers, the rest are totally random!

Peter

Nicko · 2 January 2010, 07:48 AM

5 O'clock on my Sub! I kinda like it!

armoredsaint · 2 January 2010, 07:58 AM

mine points at 9 o'clock

Rscmaine · 2 January 2010, 07:59 AM

Over the last 30 years I've owned 12 different Rolex watches - not ONE had the tiny crown crown pointing straight up.

It is a function of where the case tube sits in the case. You have a 1:360 chance of having it line up - so I just need to buy 347 more watches.

STEELINOX · 2 January 2010, 09:19 AM

Sonny Crockett · 2 January 2010, 09:39 AM

My Deep Sea crown is straight up at 12:00

Andad · 2 January 2010, 10:10 AM

Screw the crown in.

Unscrew it until the crown points up.

Take your pix.

Screw it back in (optional).

Job done.

We don't go deep sea diving every day?

nyyankees · 2 January 2010, 10:20 AM

On my Sub it's upside down. On my Datejust it's right side up...go figure

JBat · 2 January 2010, 11:02 AM

I can't think of one thing about my watches that concerns me less than how the crown lines up. To my mind, it's completely irrelevant.

LovesRolexes123 · 2 January 2010, 11:10 AM

To me, it does not matter one iota if the "crown on the crown" is straight up and down or not. What DOES annoy me (and is an easy fix) is that of the many Rolexes I have owned, very rarely has the "pearl" on the bezel lined up perfectly with theh 12 o'clock marker. (To me, that is something that is an easy fix and should come out of the factory done properly...in fact, I have had my AD adjust one or two for me so that the pearl lines up with the 12 marker).

chopperboy · 2 January 2010, 11:16 AM

I Don't Look At Mine, And Could Careless Which Way It's Facing!

11 April 2009, 12:26 PM	#31
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	No problem guys, just use this Rolex Crown-a-Matic. Its guaranteed to align the coronet on your crown to exactly 12:00. Winding the watch and setting the time afterwards might be a bit of an issue, however. We're working on that glitch. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

11 April 2009, 02:26 PM	#33
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	It bothered me in the beginning...not any more! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

11 April 2009, 02:48 PM	#34
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11 April 2009, 11:04 PM	#39
Jazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Raymond Location: London, UK Watch: Sub Date 116610LN Posts: 686	My 16610 is at 2pm. No biggie, however, it would be nice if the crown were to be perfectly aligned. Just my opinion. __________________ Rolex OP 116300 Datejust II - Random Rolex OP 116610LN Sub C - V series Rolex OP 116200 SS DateJust Z series - lost/stolen Rolex OP 16613 TT 'Bluesy' M series Rolex OP 16600 SS Sea-Dweller M series Rolex OP 116523 TT Cosmograph Daytona Z series Rolex OP 16610 SS Submariner Date Z series - lost/stolen Santos de Cartier TT 2004 silver dial (Limited Edition)

12 April 2009, 12:33 AM	#42
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	It's so random. Attached Images

11 April 2009, 02:22 PM	#32
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	GMT Master REF 1675 upside down GMT Master II REF 116710LN 11:45 position dang so close. I forgot to say at first with the 1675 I thought this was wrong. After that I paid attention to everyone’s photos and saw I was not alone.

11 April 2009, 07:07 PM	#36
kudosguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: London Watch: DeepSea Posts: 323	All of mine are at: 7:05 apart from the Sub which is at: 3:50.

11 April 2009, 08:36 PM	#37
handdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 328	my daytona doesn't line up by the look of responses and helpful links above, looks normal to TRF members

11 April 2009, 10:50 PM	#38
hw323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 32	5:30 on mine.

11 April 2009, 11:15 PM	#40
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	My GMTIIC is at 6PM. Which is pretty good I guess. Looks right side up, when standing on my head!

2 January 2010, 07:24 AM	#44
Yoreese Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Maurice Location: Margaritaville Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 212	As long as it's waterproof who cares! But mine is at 12.

2 January 2010, 07:28 AM	#45
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Don't screw it tight and leave at the position you like it most if it bothers you that much .... just don't push your luck and don't go diving with it .

2 January 2010, 07:36 AM	#46
larrysb Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 155	On my recently bought day-date, the crown is perfectly straight up when the stem is locked and screwed down. I suspect that it will change as wear sets in over time. As long as the seals are good, that's what counts.

2 January 2010, 07:37 AM	#47
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	I keep my snug and I do not worry about the location of the crown. Knowing my luck I would end up with a watch full of water. Attached Images

2 January 2010, 07:40 AM	#48
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	Out of my watches, 2 of the crowns are upward pointers, the rest are totally random! Peter

2 January 2010, 07:48 AM	#49
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	5 O'clock on my Sub! I kinda like it!

2 January 2010, 07:58 AM	#50
armoredsaint "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bubba Location: Ohio, USA Watch: GMT Master IIc SS Posts: 318	mine points at 9 o'clock

2 January 2010, 07:59 AM	#51
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	Just made a quick tally - Over the last 30 years I've owned 12 different Rolex watches - not ONE had the tiny crown crown pointing straight up. It is a function of where the case tube sits in the case. You have a 1:360 chance of having it line up - so I just need to buy 347 more watches.

2 January 2010, 09:19 AM	#52
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2 January 2010, 09:39 AM	#53
Sonny Crockett Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fla Watch: TT Yacht Master Posts: 309	My Deep Sea crown is straight up at 12:00

2 January 2010, 10:10 AM	#54
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Screw the crown in. Unscrew it until the crown points up. Take your pix. Screw it back in (optional). Job done. We don't go deep sea diving every day? __________________ E

2 January 2010, 10:20 AM	#55
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	On my Sub it's upside down. On my Datejust it's right side up...go figure

2 January 2010, 11:02 AM	#56
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I can't think of one thing about my watches that concerns me less than how the crown lines up. To my mind, it's completely irrelevant.

2 January 2010, 11:10 AM	#57
LovesRolexes123 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England Posts: 69	To me, it does not matter one iota if the "crown on the crown" is straight up and down or not. What DOES annoy me (and is an easy fix) is that of the many Rolexes I have owned, very rarely has the "pearl" on the bezel lined up perfectly with theh 12 o'clock marker. (To me, that is something that is an easy fix and should come out of the factory done properly...in fact, I have had my AD adjust one or two for me so that the pearl lines up with the 12 marker).

2 January 2010, 11:16 AM	#58
chopperboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Florida USA Watch: Rolex Baby!! Posts: 442	I Don't Look At Mine, And Could Careless Which Way It's Facing! __________________

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