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ronricks · 14 June 2014, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Would agree to a point but very doubtful if dial could rotate as much as in picture.Myself have never seen anything like this in all the years of Rolex forums unless of coarse photo-shopped.

someone has already had this exact thing happen and post about it here. A pin on the back of the dial broke.

submariner123 · 14 June 2014, 04:35 AM

that was strange to look at :O

ejvette · 14 June 2014, 07:07 AM

I kinda like it

anothernewphone · 14 June 2014, 07:50 AM

Not a problem really, just set the time an hour ahead and you're good to go!

darthmouse · 14 June 2014, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake B

Yeah, not only on Rolex, but on any watch. I can't think of any event supported by the laws of physics that would cause for this to happen.

Sorry OP, but I'm calling full on BS

Source: I'm a watchmaker.

Happened to one of my cheap watches years ago. Never checked to see why/how. Just tossed it. My case may have been incurred during battery changing but I'm not sure.

HogwldFLTR · 14 June 2014, 01:24 PM

Cock your head a bit; it will be fine.

zama · 14 June 2014, 01:28 PM

You pay a fortune to Patek to get one on that angle.

Jake B · 14 June 2014, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darthmouse

Happened to one of my cheap watches years ago. Never checked to see why/how. Just tossed it. My case may have been incurred during battery changing but I'm not sure.

In a cheap watch that doesn't have the movement secured in the case, the stem breaking will result in the movement/dial shifting around in the case.

The Rolex's movement is secured in place by screws and the dial is not only secured to the movement by pins but is also pressed against the rehaut as a result of the tightening of the screws. I cannot think of any event that would cause the dial and only the dial to just rotate in the case given the setup. For it to happen, both screws would have to be loosened or broken, and then coincidentally the pins would have to break & then some event would have to rotate the dial inside the case.

Alternately, in another scenario, the screws would have to be loosened or broken, and then the stem snapped, allowing the whole movement/dial to move inside the case.

The odds of all this happening? I think photoshop is a heckuva lot more probable.

Onikage · 14 June 2014, 01:43 PM

I'm going with Jake on this one. Seems an unlikely amount of force would be required for such dial migrating shenanigans...

Rags · 14 June 2014, 02:26 PM

As Col. Potter from M*A*S*H would say horse hockey..

GradyPhilpott · 14 June 2014, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rags

As Col. Potter from M*A*S*H would say horse hockey..

Mule muffins!--Col. Potter

Starbucksboss · 14 June 2014, 03:10 PM

Well?
Real or fake?

Rock · 14 June 2014, 03:13 PM

Look, what's the problem, if you want a watch with a dial that sits at the right angle go buy a Citizen or a Lorus. These are a mechanical masterpiece, you don't expect them to be correct to the second or have aligned dials.
Sheesh! picky people.

XZACM102 · 14 June 2014, 03:22 PM

There is only one explanation how this could have happened.
Who on the forum performs Rolex exorcism and can help ?

Andad · 14 June 2014, 03:28 PM

That gives me a idea for a Sub GMT Peter.

TheMethod · 14 June 2014, 03:33 PM

It wanted to become a Vacheron Constantin 1921

CWIN · 14 June 2014, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

That's a Rolex American 1921.

SeaAndSky · 14 June 2014, 04:01 PM

Not BS at all. This happened to Sieko automatic I had.

Nycturbovr6 · 14 June 2014, 04:55 PM

Sounds fishy!

bayerische · 14 June 2014, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnnyang

You were just wearing it and it just magically became dirty/scratched?

Edit: Sorry I reread my post and it came across wrong. Did it instantenously discolor on your wrist or did you put it away somewhere and didn't look at it for along time to find it in bad condition.

Did you even see the OP's post?

Rashid.bk · 14 June 2014, 05:38 PM

Its the new ergonomic dial option, Basel 2015. You heard it here first...

redsea10021 · 14 June 2014, 07:38 PM

It is absolutely 100% true. It happened. The watch was not mishandled. It is only 6 months old. I have several watches and I have never seen before. It is not photoshopped. I am taking it to the Rolex shop in Jeddah today.

submariner66 · 14 June 2014, 11:16 PM

That is the rare prototype of the Americas cup keel boat edition I've only seen it in pictures once before. Was a collaboration between rolex and sailing legend Gary Jobson. Quite a beauty if you ask me.

redsea10021 · 17 June 2014, 02:05 AM

The Rolex workshop in Jeddah said they have never seen this before and said it will have to go to Geneva. They said it was clear it was not due to impact as there are no scratches. To all of those who said it was a photoshop job or impossible I assure you it is true.

Sportwatchmania · 17 June 2014, 02:09 AM

I'm curious what Geneva's statement will be. Keep us posted. Good luck with it

Tri-Tip · 17 June 2014, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rags

As Col. Potter from M*A*S*H would say horse hockey..

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Mule muffins!--Col. Potter

What in the name of Marco 'BLESSED' Polo has happened here? -- Sherman T. Potter.

fai9al · 17 June 2014, 02:33 AM

Man that sucks!!!

Good luck with Rolex in Jeddah. I just had an episode with them re: my 116610LV and it wasn't pretty!

rmfnla · 17 June 2014, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake B

In a cheap watch that doesn't have the movement secured in the case, the stem breaking will result in the movement/dial shifting around in the case.

The Rolex's movement is secured in place by screws and the dial is not only secured to the movement by pins but is also pressed against the rehaut as a result of the tightening of the screws. I cannot think of any event that would cause the dial and only the dial to just rotate in the case given the setup. For it to happen, both screws would have to be loosened or broken, and then coincidentally the pins would have to break & then some event would have to rotate the dial inside the case.

Alternately, in another scenario, the screws would have to be loosened or broken, and then the stem snapped, allowing the whole movement/dial to move inside the case.

The odds of all this happening? I think photoshop is a heckuva lot more probable.

These are indeed the facts but the OP insists it is not a hoax.

Can't wait to hear what Rolex Geneva has to say about it...

locutus49 · 17 June 2014, 02:52 AM

Also, it is only 6 months old, been sitting around for at least a month, and the bezel looks like it has been in combat??? The story does not hang together.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake B

In a cheap watch that doesn't have the movement secured in the case, the stem breaking will result in the movement/dial shifting around in the case.

The Rolex's movement is secured in place by screws and the dial is not only secured to the movement by pins but is also pressed against the rehaut as a result of the tightening of the screws. I cannot think of any event that would cause the dial and only the dial to just rotate in the case given the setup. For it to happen, both screws would have to be loosened or broken, and then coincidentally the pins would have to break & then some event would have to rotate the dial inside the case.

Alternately, in another scenario, the screws would have to be loosened or broken, and then the stem snapped, allowing the whole movement/dial to move inside the case.

The odds of all this happening? I think photoshop is a heckuva lot more probable.

AK797 · 17 June 2014, 02:59 AM

Where's Inspector Gadget when you need him?

14 June 2014, 07:07 AM	#33
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14 June 2014, 01:43 PM	#39
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14 June 2014, 04:35 AM	#32
submariner123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: England Watch: 116610LN Posts: 643	that was strange to look at :O

14 June 2014, 07:50 AM	#34
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Not a problem really, just set the time an hour ahead and you're good to go!

14 June 2014, 03:10 PM	#42
Starbucksboss Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Reno Posts: 1,028	Well? Real or fake?

14 June 2014, 03:13 PM	#43
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	Look, what's the problem, if you want a watch with a dial that sits at the right angle go buy a Citizen or a Lorus. These are a mechanical masterpiece, you don't expect them to be correct to the second or have aligned dials. Sheesh! picky people. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

14 June 2014, 03:22 PM	#44
XZACM102 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: CA Posts: 380	There is only one explanation how this could have happened. Who on the forum performs Rolex exorcism and can help ?

14 June 2014, 03:28 PM	#45
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	That gives me a idea for a Sub GMT Peter. __________________ E

14 June 2014, 03:33 PM	#46
TheMethod "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex, AP, GS, JLC Posts: 790	It wanted to become a Vacheron Constantin 1921

14 June 2014, 04:01 PM	#48
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	Not BS at all. This happened to Sieko automatic I had.

14 June 2014, 04:55 PM	#49
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Sounds fishy!

14 June 2014, 05:38 PM	#51
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Its the new ergonomic dial option, Basel 2015. You heard it here first...

14 June 2014, 07:38 PM	#52
redsea10021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 227	It is absolutely 100% true. It happened. The watch was not mishandled. It is only 6 months old. I have several watches and I have never seen before. It is not photoshopped. I am taking it to the Rolex shop in Jeddah today.

14 June 2014, 11:16 PM	#53
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	That is the rare prototype of the Americas cup keel boat edition I've only seen it in pictures once before. Was a collaboration between rolex and sailing legend Gary Jobson. Quite a beauty if you ask me.

17 June 2014, 02:05 AM	#54
redsea10021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 227	Update The Rolex workshop in Jeddah said they have never seen this before and said it will have to go to Geneva. They said it was clear it was not due to impact as there are no scratches. To all of those who said it was a photoshop job or impossible I assure you it is true.

17 June 2014, 02:09 AM	#55
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17 June 2014, 02:33 AM	#57
fai9al "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Jeddah, KSA Posts: 413	Man that sucks!!! Good luck with Rolex in Jeddah. I just had an episode with them re: my 116610LV and it wasn't pretty!

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