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ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 7 February 2012, 01:29 AM

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?

esm · 7 February 2012, 01:30 AM

its frustrating, but hey, life goes on.....

michigander · 7 February 2012, 01:31 AM

Doesn't bother me, as mine is almost upside down. But I can see how it can bother people.

MonBK · 7 February 2012, 01:31 AM

Quote:

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?

1. Yes

2. No

johnbeth · 7 February 2012, 01:31 AM

There has been lots of debate about this, personally it bothered me at first, after a while, did not anymore. Personal preference.

FremStar · 7 February 2012, 01:32 AM

Interesting enough my Tudor Heritage Chrono I recently acquired lines up perfectly, none of my Rolex timepieces line up! I will post pictures later on tonight.

dddrees · 7 February 2012, 01:34 AM

It's not something Rolex does. But then again they don't do other things either. I would imagine the seal on the crown that provides water protection makes this a challenge. For me it's not something that bugs me, heck I haven't even checked this out on any of mine.

But if it bugs you that much why not buy one of those who are able to do this?

padi56 · 7 February 2012, 01:35 AM

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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?

Its a winding crown for winding and setting your watch why has it got to be upright or any other position.And who will look or even notice where the rolex emblem is. Perhaps Rolex should remove the emblem from there winding crowns then everyones would line up somwhere.

FremStar · 7 February 2012, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Its a winding crown for winding and setting your watch why has it got to be upright or any other position.And who will look or even notice where the rolex emblem is. Perhaps Rolex should remove the emblem from there winding crowns then everyones would line up somwhere.

Not the point. I can understand the OP's concern. Some folks who pay large sums for their Rolex timepieces expect everything to be perfect aesthetically. Ultimately we use these expensive instruments to tell time, however, you should know better than anyone else that we are not discussing Fossil timepieces where imperfections can be overlooked. By the way thanks for your response on my Valjoux query

ChristianN · 7 February 2012, 01:45 AM

I find this both annoying and needless as well. This is something they could have overcame if they wanted to.

rms · 7 February 2012, 01:50 AM

[sigh]

subtona · 7 February 2012, 01:52 AM

its only upside down if you look at it.

Lion · 7 February 2012, 01:59 AM

This minor point does not bother me at all and is not frustrating in the least. I mean who actually looks at the crown when you are wearing the watch as I look at the dial to see what time it is.....also who is going to walk up to you and say your watch would be really nice if the crown lined up properly!!!

smallcandle · 7 February 2012, 02:19 AM

Oh good, this again...

humvee · 7 February 2012, 02:24 AM

What is the significance of upright anyways?

I think for Rolex to spend time doing this, they might as well engrave their spring bars and screws with ROLEX also ---- just not worth it----

azguy · 7 February 2012, 02:26 AM

I wish I could see that well

Pretty soon I'm gonna need a Flavor Flav watch

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masterserg · 7 February 2012, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by humvee

What is the significance of upright anyways?

I think for Rolex to spend time doing this, they might as well engrave their spring bars and screws with ROLEX also ---- just not worth it----

Only if the R on the spring bar aligns with the beginning of the bracelet hole ...

mfer · 7 February 2012, 02:30 AM

I guess I'm lucky, but my understanding is that when I service it, it will most likely change.

GradyPhilpott · 7 February 2012, 02:36 AM

To properly align the coronet on the Rolex crown, all one needs is a common set of household pliers.

More difficult cases may require one of these.

STEELINOX · 7 February 2012, 02:40 AM

Why cant you dig that you are wearin a "mother beautiful" watch, man !

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 7 February 2012, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Not the point. I can understand the OP's concern. Some folks who pay large sums for their Rolex timepieces expect everything to be perfect aesthetically. Ultimately we use these expensive instruments to tell time, however, you should know better than anyone else that we are not discussing Fossil timepieces where imperfections can be overlooked.

Thank you, I believe you get what I was trying to say. Dont get me wrong, I would buy my two watches again no matter where the crown is when tightened. I appreciate the Quality and the Brand tremendously. I just look at the crowns and wonder, why not? If IWC can do it on their big pilot, why not Rolex?
I am 100% positive it would be achievable to them, heck they can do it and make some crazy name for it like Superlative parallel tightening system and advertise the S*** out of it. (i am sure they would)
And to anyone who will tell me just go buy an IWC... I dont want an IWC I want Rolexes and lots of them

masterserg · 7 February 2012, 02:54 AM

you mean like this?

Chris B · 7 February 2012, 02:57 AM

Remove the coronet with a Cape Cod, end of problem. lol

RRGHOST1 · 7 February 2012, 03:04 AM

As far as i know,Rolex use a one start thread so the crown will always end up at the same place. The ideal would be to remove the crown off the crown(a suggestion by padi numerous times) or make the crown with four little crowns on and at least one of the crowns will be in line somehow. Myself i am not bothered

dddrees · 7 February 2012, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Why cant you dig that you are wearin a "mother beautiful" watch, man !

Nothing but positive waves.

cdweller · 7 February 2012, 03:11 AM

Maybe Rolex should use "spinner rim" technology and make a crown that can be spun independently from the actual winding stem.

Numismatist · 7 February 2012, 03:11 AM

It would take some interesting mechanics to achieve this...

Consider that right now the alignment can change depending upon how much force you use when you tighten it each time; therefore, changing the position each time.

There would have to be a mechanical 'stop' put in and then you would have to worry about water tightness...

Roxas · 7 February 2012, 03:14 AM

I think Rolex should change the pictures on their website. If they make the crown points randomly in their pictures, it might change expectations of people.

I believe they have some technical issues. If they don't care at all, why the crown in all the pictures on their website points upright?

Personally, if I can choose, I wouldn't buy a Rolex that the crown points upside down. But it's just me.

Postnikov · 7 February 2012, 03:17 AM

Which crown? :-)

Numismatist · 7 February 2012, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Roxas

I think Rolex should change the pictures on their website. If they make the crown points randomly in their pictures, it might change expectations of people.

I believe they have some technical issues. If they don't care at all, why the crown in all the pictures on their website points upright?

Personally, if I can choose, I wouldn't buy a Rolex that the crown points upside down. But it's just me.

They are also all set to 10:10:32 on the 28th, I wouldn't expect my watch to always be that time either

7 February 2012, 01:29 AM	#1
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	Why cant Rolex make the crown when screwed in completely upright? 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?

7 February 2012, 01:32 AM	#6
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Interesting enough my Tudor Heritage Chrono I recently acquired lines up perfectly, none of my Rolex timepieces line up! I will post pictures later on tonight. __________________ "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, 01:34 AM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	It's not something Rolex does. But then again they don't do other things either. I would imagine the seal on the crown that provides water protection makes this a challenge. For me it's not something that bugs me, heck I haven't even checked this out on any of mine. But if it bugs you that much why not buy one of those who are able to do this? __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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7 February 2012, 01:52 AM	#12
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	its only upside down if you look at it. __________________

7 February 2012, 01:30 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	its frustrating, but hey, life goes on.....

7 February 2012, 01:31 AM	#3
michigander Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Terry Location: Detroit/Socal Watch: GMT-Master 16700 Posts: 173	Doesn't bother me, as mine is almost upside down. But I can see how it can bother people.

7 February 2012, 01:31 AM	#5
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	There has been lots of debate about this, personally it bothered me at first, after a while, did not anymore. Personal preference.

7 February 2012, 01:45 AM	#10
ChristianN Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 229	I find this both annoying and needless as well. This is something they could have overcame if they wanted to.

7 February 2012, 01:59 AM	#13
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	This minor point does not bother me at all and is not frustrating in the least. I mean who actually looks at the crown when you are wearing the watch as I look at the dial to see what time it is.....also who is going to walk up to you and say your watch would be really nice if the crown lined up properly!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

7 February 2012, 02:19 AM	#14
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7 February 2012, 02:24 AM	#15
humvee Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 451	What is the significance of upright anyways? I think for Rolex to spend time doing this, they might as well engrave their spring bars and screws with ROLEX also ---- just not worth it----

7 February 2012, 02:26 AM	#16
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I wish I could see that well Pretty soon I'm gonna need a Flavor Flav watch

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7 February 2012, 02:57 AM	#23
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Remove the coronet with a Cape Cod, end of problem. lol

7 February 2012, 03:04 AM	#24
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	As far as i know,Rolex use a one start thread so the crown will always end up at the same place. The ideal would be to remove the crown off the crown(a suggestion by padi numerous times) or make the crown with four little crowns on and at least one of the crowns will be in line somehow. Myself i am not bothered

7 February 2012, 03:11 AM	#26
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	Maybe Rolex should use "spinner rim" technology and make a crown that can be spun independently from the actual winding stem.

7 February 2012, 03:11 AM	#27
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	It would take some interesting mechanics to achieve this... Consider that right now the alignment can change depending upon how much force you use when you tighten it each time; therefore, changing the position each time. There would have to be a mechanical 'stop' put in and then you would have to worry about water tightness... __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

7 February 2012, 03:14 AM	#28
Roxas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth Watch: 14060M Posts: 516	I think Rolex should change the pictures on their website. If they make the crown points randomly in their pictures, it might change expectations of people. I believe they have some technical issues. If they don't care at all, why the crown in all the pictures on their website points upright? Personally, if I can choose, I wouldn't buy a Rolex that the crown points upside down. But it's just me.

7 February 2012, 03:17 AM	#29
Postnikov "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 163	Which crown? :-) __________________ Rolex GMT 1675 Rolex Submariner 16610 LV Audemars Piguet ROYAL OAK SG Patek Philippe GOLDEN ELLIPSE Panerai LUMINOR GMT

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