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entropydave · 24 March 2008, 05:12 AM

So, there's been lots of posts about the fact that the winder crown on most Rolexes is at a random position when tightened correctly.
So, my question is... why DON'T Rolex make them so it does line up? i know that there is a bit of 'give' with the gaskets, but they could do a better job.
It would be hard for replicas to be made, and would IMHO lot better - can you imagine buying a Rolls to find the Flying Lady mascot was off-centre on the bonnet?!
It can't be that difficult to do, especially given the care they take making their watches, and their attention to detail - just seems odd to me that they don't bother!

BTW - some pics that Bo would do infinitely better than me - but I rather point and snap - my tripod would have been better but I am SO lazy. I was trying to use a HeNe laser (handheld as well) to hit the side of the crystal to get a red colour ( like the MG's green glass!).

Bama · 24 March 2008, 05:20 AM

I wish I could explain this but I can't. I know it doesn't alter the performance of the watch but for the cost of these things I'd like to see Rolex align them correctly.

frostie · 24 March 2008, 05:22 AM

I thing that the assembly of the crown is made by machines and it's not hand made that's why the crown has a random position. Imagine trying to align the crown in 2000 watches on a daily basis. That would be time consuming

I don't mind at all that my crown is not aligned but i think that this attention to detail would add more value as the customers would feel more pleased

Gurmot · 24 March 2008, 06:29 AM

Yes, this has been covered before but there isn't really a satisfactory answer. Some brands manage to do it but Rolex either can't or aren't bothered. The funny thing is that most modern Sea Dwellers I've seen are exactly upside down. Funny how they can repeatedly get them upside down!! Perhaps it's a perverse kind of security feature like the LEC. Even the fakers could get them the "right" way up, thus getting them "wrong".

entropydave · 24 March 2008, 07:07 AM

Is there anyway the Rolex company itself be asked? Surely someone on this forum must have a contact??!
Such an obviuos glitch!

frostie · 24 March 2008, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entropydave

Is there anyway the Rolex company itself be asked? Surely someone on this forum must have a contact??!
Such an obviuos glitch!

acouaid works for rolex in geneva

Send him a pm if you want

f16570 · 24 March 2008, 07:14 AM

Another Rolex fioable. Only they know why.

entropydave · 24 March 2008, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

acouaid works for rolex in geneva

Send him a pm if you want

Good idea! Thanks

frostie · 24 March 2008, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entropydave

Good idea! Thanks

I am sure that there are more people here that work for rolex but they don't reveal their identities cause they are going be bombarded with requests and complaints

nsolga · 24 March 2008, 09:33 AM

They should line up unless there's a better answer... But, my crown on sub is directly down and GMTIIC is up directly.

For the quality, why stop at the movt. - do it all!

entropydave · 24 March 2008, 09:53 AM

Intresting feedback... Rolex, are you listening?!

Perdu · 24 March 2008, 09:58 AM

Even it Rolex lined them up, your first service would change that when the gasket is replaced. I really don't see it as a big deal at all. Sorry guys, don't get this one?

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 March 2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

I thing that the assembly of the crown is made by machines and it's not hand made that's why the crown has a random position. Imagine trying to align the crown in 2000 watches on a daily basis. That would be time consuming
(...)

"a crown for every achievement", so to speak.

frostie · 24 March 2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

"a crown for every achievement", so to speak.

n9zez · 24 March 2008, 09:17 PM

I couldn't agree more! I would appreciate the attention to detail as well as the craftsmanship!

koronet-kid · 24 March 2008, 10:42 PM

A friend of mine has had several rolex's over the years and he has sent some of them back under warranty (at least two since i have known him) to have the crown aligned straight up, and rolex have been happy to do this for him at no cost. if more people did this i am sure rolex would address the issue.

regards sean

rarebear · 24 March 2008, 10:47 PM

Getting answers from Rolex Geneva is like getting a word from the creator....

Over the years I sent some letters with questions about my 6541 to Geneva.. never got an answer ! thank you very much
p.s. the 6541 collected 60k after 35 years on my wrist ... so I laugh all the way to the bank.

bullatagate · 24 March 2008, 10:53 PM

So in other words it would be their Crowning Achievement!

24 March 2008, 05:12 AM	#1
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	That ol' crown alignment business again... So, there's been lots of posts about the fact that the winder crown on most Rolexes is at a random position when tightened correctly. So, my question is... why DON'T Rolex make them so it does line up? i know that there is a bit of 'give' with the gaskets, but they could do a better job. It would be hard for replicas to be made, and would IMHO lot better - can you imagine buying a Rolls to find the Flying Lady mascot was off-centre on the bonnet?! It can't be that difficult to do, especially given the care they take making their watches, and their attention to detail - just seems odd to me that they don't bother! BTW - some pics that Bo would do infinitely better than me - but I rather point and snap - my tripod would have been better but I am SO lazy. I was trying to use a HeNe laser (handheld as well) to hit the side of the crystal to get a red colour ( like the MG's green glass!). Attached Images

24 March 2008, 05:22 AM	#3
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I thing that the assembly of the crown is made by machines and it's not hand made that's why the crown has a random position. Imagine trying to align the crown in 2000 watches on a daily basis. That would be time consuming I don't mind at all that my crown is not aligned but i think that this attention to detail would add more value as the customers would feel more pleased __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

24 March 2008, 07:14 AM	#7
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Another Rolex fioable. Only they know why. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

24 March 2008, 09:33 AM	#10
nsolga "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Nick Location: Sonoma Co., CA Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 798	They should line up unless there's a better answer... But, my crown on sub is directly down and GMTIIC is up directly. For the quality, why stop at the movt. - do it all! __________________ Present: 116710LN SS GMT-Master II C Past: 16610 SS Sub Date

24 March 2008, 09:58 AM	#12
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Even it Rolex lined them up, your first service would change that when the gasket is replaced. I really don't see it as a big deal at all. Sorry guys, don't get this one? __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

24 March 2008, 05:20 AM	#2
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	I wish I could explain this but I can't. I know it doesn't alter the performance of the watch but for the cost of these things I'd like to see Rolex align them correctly.

24 March 2008, 06:29 AM	#4
Gurmot Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Posts: 568	Yes, this has been covered before but there isn't really a satisfactory answer. Some brands manage to do it but Rolex either can't or aren't bothered. The funny thing is that most modern Sea Dwellers I've seen are exactly upside down. Funny how they can repeatedly get them upside down!! Perhaps it's a perverse kind of security feature like the LEC. Even the fakers could get them the "right" way up, thus getting them "wrong".

24 March 2008, 07:07 AM	#5
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	Is there anyway the Rolex company itself be asked? Surely someone on this forum must have a contact??! Such an obviuos glitch!

24 March 2008, 09:53 AM	#11
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	Intresting feedback... Rolex, are you listening?!

24 March 2008, 09:17 PM	#15
n9zez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Jordan Location: Indiana Watch: GMT Master II C Posts: 418	I couldn't agree more! I would appreciate the attention to detail as well as the craftsmanship! __________________ 116710 GMT Master II Ceramic Black Bezel M Serial (HAVE) 16710 GMT Master II Coke (HAD) 16622 Yacht-Master Platinum / SS (WANT) 116509 Daytona WG Meteorite (GRAIL)

24 March 2008, 10:42 PM	#16
koronet-kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: AT HOME Watch: deep-sea Comex Posts: 676	A friend of mine has had several rolex's over the years and he has sent some of them back under warranty (at least two since i have known him) to have the crown aligned straight up, and rolex have been happy to do this for him at no cost. if more people did this i am sure rolex would address the issue. regards sean

24 March 2008, 10:47 PM	#17
rarebear "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Real Name: Dolf Location: The Netherlands Watch: Sub 14060M Posts: 78	Getting answers from Rolex Geneva is like getting a word from the creator.... Over the years I sent some letters with questions about my 6541 to Geneva.. never got an answer ! thank you very much p.s. the 6541 collected 60k after 35 years on my wrist ... so I laugh all the way to the bank.

24 March 2008, 10:53 PM	#18
bullatagate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Watch: Tag Posts: 76	So in other words it would be their Crowning Achievement! __________________ FTW 81

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