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The GMT Master · 7 February 2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by steebee2

You mean false advertising. So what we buy is not as advertised. Wouldn't that be a no-no here on TRF for Sale section?

Really?

Is it also false advertisement that the watches always display 10:10? Mine tells the time, perhaps I should sue?

In any case, it would be impossible to have the crown line up perfectly for the entire life of the watch, the gaskets change over time and influences how far you need to screw the crown. As far as I'm concerned, I care more about the watch's crown doing its job properly than looking pretty

liuk3 · 7 February 2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

But what if I consider this to be correctly aligned?

Mine's actually 180 degrees aligned. Yours is upside down.

WhatTheDeuce · 7 February 2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by liuk3

Mine's actually 180 degrees aligned. Yours is upside down.

RolexguyinSF · 7 February 2012, 09:09 AM

This is such a silly thread. If people really obsess about their crowns not lining up when tight, maybe it's time to visit the Sale section on TRF, and sell your watch so you can pay for some much needed therapy!

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Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

Correct me if i am wrong but i believe other brands have the crown when screwed in to display their logo in the upright manner.
I have a Datejust II that when tightened the crown is almost upright (about 15 degrees to the right) and most frustratingly i have a 116610LN SUBc that has an almost completely upside down crown when closed. Am I crazy or is that frustrating to anyone else?

Dr.Brian · 7 February 2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Really?

Is it also false advertisement that the watches always display 10:10? Mine tells the time, perhaps I should sue?

In any case, it would be impossible to have the crown line up perfectly for the entire life of the watch, the gaskets change over time and influences how far you need to screw the crown. As far as I'm concerned, I care more about the watch's crown doing its job properly than looking pretty

I was quite disappointed that mine was NOT a 10:10 bracelet!
I'm surrounded by clocks and can use my phone for the time.

93 Turbo · 7 February 2012, 09:19 AM

Most of my winding crowns tighten upside down, but that's okay as I am in Australia.

So there the right way up here.

Grissom · 7 February 2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

I wish I could see that well

Pretty soon I'm gonna need a Flavor Flav watch

Attachment 254847

See those three little raised dots.....they are so even when visually challenged, we can still know when our crown is 'misaligned"

FremStar · 7 February 2012, 12:45 PM

Although it's silly it's also fun that we can talk about some of the most minute features of our timepieces!

Marty aka my Heritage Chrono wearing his crown right side up!

kkwn98 · 7 February 2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by steebee2

You mean false advertising. So what we buy is not as advertised. Wouldn't that be a no-no here on TRF for Sale section?

If you genuinely believe this, then I suggest you sue Rolex for the harm their false advertising has caused you.

Let us know how it goes.

Andad · 7 February 2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by masterserg

you mean like this?

No, not 90 degrees out.

Scott95 · 7 February 2012, 05:38 PM

My Rolex lines up perfectly, my Omega is off by 180 degrees. I suppose you could make that a buying criteria and wait to find the right one at your AD.

padi56 · 7 February 2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Really?

Is it also false advertisement that the watches always display 10:10? Mine tells the time, perhaps I should sue?

In any case, it would be impossible to have the crown line up perfectly for the entire life of the watch, the gaskets change over time and influences how far you need to screw the crown. As far as I'm concerned, I care more about the watch's crown doing its job properly than looking pretty

X2 Chris just cannot believe three pages on a crown alignment point its a shame today,that Rolex have stopped making one of the finest most reliable mechanical watches on the planet,as they now only make alignment point watches.

dooder202 · 7 February 2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

Correct me if i am wrong but i believe other brands have the crown when screwed in to display their logo in the upright manner.
I have a Datejust II that when tightened the crown is almost upright (about 15 degrees to the right) and most frustratingly i have a 116610LN SUBc that has an almost completely upside down crown when closed. Am I crazy or is that frustrating to anyone else?

Some of mine have lined up, some have not. It used to bother me, considering the price of the watch, but now it does not bother me at all.

I do feel though that since these watches are so expensive, and there isn't THAT much real estate on them, they should line up perfectly. IMHO.

kkwn98 · 7 February 2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

I had read in some reviews that certain IWC models screw down perfectly, What i did not do however is go through models to check so i am only relying on what i have read....
Perhaps I am wrong and it is a silly request? I partially made the thread to see if others had thought the same as me and it seems there are a few people that would like to see it happen.

I don't believe that's true. Why would only certain IWC models exhibit this feature and not others? Either they can do it consistently and throughout the range, or they cannot.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it wouldn't be a nice to have feature, but over all the years I have been interested in watches, I can tell you, based on my experience: no one does it (at least, not consistently). Not Patek. Not Vacheron. Not Audemars. Not Breguet. Not Parmigiani. Not Blancpain. So I have to ask, which brands do you understand to exhibit this feature consistently?

ecsub44 · 7 February 2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Really?

Is it also false advertisement that the watches always display 10:10? Mine tells the time, perhaps I should sue?

topgear · 8 February 2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Really?

Is it also false advertisement that the watches always display 10:10? Mine tells the time, perhaps I should sue?

In any case, it would be impossible to have the crown line up perfectly for the entire life of the watch, the gaskets change over time and influences how far you need to screw the crown. As far as I'm concerned, I care more about the watch's crown doing its job properly than looking pretty

this makes perfect sense

steebee2 · 8 February 2012, 12:55 AM

[QUOTE=The GMT Master;3050491]Really?

Is it also false advertisement that the watches always display 10:10? Mine tells the time, perhaps I should sue?

Sorry, I should have used a few of these.

Route 66 · 8 February 2012, 12:59 AM

I'm so glad that I'm not at all concerned about this issue. I couldn't even tell you what position my crowns are in.

MoBe · 8 February 2012, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fayed

Rolex has patented this apparently so maybe it will make an appearance at Basel this year:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/thread/1321741244

For those of you with the technical skills as well as French reading comprehension you can click on the EPO pdf file at the bottom of the drawing on this page,printed in blue.This is a copy of the european patent office document which describes,in french,the purpose and functioning of the new crown assembly(assemblies),there appear to be 2 different types.

Anyone out there with the skills want to give it a try,I`m sure the rest of us would like to know how this is going to work?

Numismatist · 8 February 2012, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MoBe

For those of you with the technical skills as well as French reading comprehension you can click on the EPO pdf file at the bottom of the drawing on this page,printed in blue.This is a copy of the european patent office document which describes,in french,the purpose and functioning of the new crown assembly(assemblies),there appear to be 2 different types.

Anyone out there with the skills want to give it a try,I`m sure the rest of us would like to know how this is going to work?

If true, it shows that Rolex is listening. I doubt they would go to the trouble if no one was asking for this in the first place?...

MoBe · 8 February 2012, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

If true, it shows that Rolex is listening. I doubt they would go to the trouble if no one was asking for this in the first place?...

I don`t think Rolex listens to anyone,they just do what they want and if what they do happens to suit us buyers then it`s a happy coincidence.

dddrees · 8 February 2012, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

If true, it shows that Rolex is listening. I doubt they would go to the trouble if no one was asking for this in the first place?...

You also have to wonder what they're going to call it. The Self Correcting Rolex Crown with amazing spin technology.

I still wouldn't be able to make heads or tails of this on my wrist anyways as my eye sight is no longer that good anyway.

dddrees · 8 February 2012, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MoBe

I don`t think Rolex listens to anyone,they just do what they want and if what they do happens to suit us buyers then it`s a happy coincidence.

You did however forget about the cost factor for the Self Correcting Rolex Crown with spin technology.

ChristianN · 8 February 2012, 03:46 AM

I think I may have realized why I want Rolex to do this; simply because it's hard to do and could involve needlessly complicated mechanicals.

Which, for all intents and purposes, is what makes me love these watches in the first place.

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 8 February 2012, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dooder202

Some of mine have lined up, some have not. It used to bother me, considering the price of the watch, but now it does not bother me at all.

I do feel though that since these watches are so expensive, and there isn't THAT much real estate on them, they should line up perfectly. IMHO.

Well said. Some members seem to just be outright mad that I would even question this. These are rolexes , why not strive for perfection?

MoBe · 8 February 2012, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

You did however forget about the cost factor for the Self Correcting Rolex Crown with spin technology.

If the cost of the watch is going up one way or the other then I think it`s only fair that we get some of what it is we are paying for.As far as I can tell there`s still no shortage of buyers for Rolex products and until that happens Rolex will continue to do as they please.

masterserg · 8 February 2012, 04:16 AM

I sincerely hope Rolex spends their R&D cash in ways more meaningful than a "crown pointing up" mechanism (btw, another potential point of failure?).

What is next? An illuminated crown logo, a la Apple?

dddrees · 8 February 2012, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MoBe

If the cost of the watch is going up one way or the other then I think it`s only fair that we get some of what it is we are paying for.As far as I can tell there`s still no shortage of buyers for Rolex products and until that happens Rolex will continue to do as they please.

I understand your position, I just don't consider this crown thing an issue.

meloncap78 · 8 February 2012, 04:18 AM

I actually kind of like the way mine came out.

FremStar · 8 February 2012, 04:26 AM

Cool pic Josh

lines up perfectly with the dial!

7 February 2012, 12:45 PM	#68
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Guess I lucked out! Although it's silly it's also fun that we can talk about some of the most minute features of our timepieces! Marty aka my Heritage Chrono wearing his crown right side up! Attached Images __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

7 February 2012, 05:38 PM	#71
Scott95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Greensboro GA Watch: GMT116713 - ATF Posts: 301	My Rolex lines up perfectly, my Omega is off by 180 degrees. I suppose you could make that a buying criteria and wait to find the right one at your AD. __________________ 116713 TT GMT II 116610 Sub C

8 February 2012, 04:16 AM	#87
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I sincerely hope Rolex spends their R&D cash in ways more meaningful than a "crown pointing up" mechanism (btw, another potential point of failure?). What is next? An illuminated crown logo, a la Apple? __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

8 February 2012, 04:18 AM	#89
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	I actually kind of like the way mine came out. Attached Images

8 February 2012, 04:26 AM	#90
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Cool pic Josh lines up perfectly with the dial! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

7 February 2012, 09:19 AM	#66
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	Most of my winding crowns tighten upside down, but that's okay as I am in Australia. So there the right way up here.

8 February 2012, 12:55 AM	#77
steebee2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: New York City Watch: 116233 Posts: 193	[QUOTE=The GMT Master;3050491]Really? Is it also false advertisement that the watches always display 10:10? Mine tells the time, perhaps I should sue? Sorry, I should have used a few of these.

8 February 2012, 12:59 AM	#78
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I'm so glad that I'm not at all concerned about this issue. I couldn't even tell you what position my crowns are in.

8 February 2012, 03:46 AM	#84
ChristianN Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 229	I think I may have realized why I want Rolex to do this; simply because it's hard to do and could involve needlessly complicated mechanicals. Which, for all intents and purposes, is what makes me love these watches in the first place.

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