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SemperFi · 6 March 2021, 11:27 AM

Here’s a photo of the bezel of my new Sub.
There’s something that Rolex did with the new Sub that probably 99.9% of owners don’t know about. It only came to my attention because of an article that I read yesterday titled something like, “things you didn’t know about the new Submariner”.
Check out the photo below and look at the numbers 50 and 10 on the bezel. See how the top of the 5 and top of the 1 are ever so slightly further away from the zero than at the bottom. The difference is very slight, but it’s there.
Someone who noticed this might think it’s a design flaw but in fact was done purposely by Rolex to give the illusion of the numbers curving to coincide with the curve of the bezel.
That’s just incredible attention to detail and just like the mindset of Rolex to do something to trick the eye that in the great majority of instances only they know about.

TheVTCGuy · 6 March 2021, 11:33 AM

Of course, I noticed that the first 10 minutes I owned my new sub!

OK, so I’m a Liar

Jster · 6 March 2021, 11:39 AM

Really cool. Thanks for pointing that out.

Moondoggy · 6 March 2021, 11:42 AM

The 4 and the 2 also ever so slightly. the 30 looks uniform to me.

Andad · 6 March 2021, 11:43 AM

Pass me my glasses Angelo.

SemperFi · 6 March 2021, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andad

Pass me my glasses Angelo.

SemperFi · 6 March 2021, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Of course, I noticed that the first 10 minutes I owned my new sub!

OK, so I’m a Liar

Well, of course you did Paul. After all you’re a fighter pilot with super human eyesight.

TheVTCGuy · 6 March 2021, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SemperFi

Well, of course you did Paul. After all you’re a fighter pilot with super human eyesight.

What? Huh? Is.... is there something on my screen?

Ed99 · 6 March 2021, 11:55 AM

Is it just me because I can't seem to see it lol!!!

SemperFi · 6 March 2021, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed99

Is it just me because I can't seem to see it lol!!!

It’s there. Expand the photo and give it another look.
It must be true. I read it on the internet.

Rebel · 6 March 2021, 11:57 AM

Ed99 · 6 March 2021, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SemperFi

It’s there. Expand the photo and give it another look.
It must be true. I read it on the internet.

I still can't see it lol

rambo99 · 6 March 2021, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed99

Is it just me because I can't seem to see it lol!!!

the gap at A is bigger than B.

Ed99 · 6 March 2021, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rambo99

the gap at A is bigger than B.

Thanks for that and I can see it now but it is barely noticeable. Is that only for the newer SUBs because I don't see it on my TT Bluesy Sub.

Andad · 6 March 2021, 04:24 PM

I see it now but of course it it - it’s a round bezel.

On square bezel would look this.

|__

TheVTCGuy · 6 March 2021, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andad

I see it now but of course it it - it’s a round bezel.

On square bezel would look this.

|__

I am so confused!!!!!

Mr. Superlative · 6 March 2021, 05:25 PM

That’s cool. Never noticed / knew that. Can you share the top 10 article with us?
Please PM me to avoid any forum violation. Thank you.

saxo3 · 6 March 2021, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SemperFi

Here’s a photo of the bezel of my new Sub.
There’s something that Rolex did with the new Sub that probably 99.9% of owners don’t know about. It only came to my attention because of an article that I read yesterday titled something like, “things you didn’t know about the new Submariner”.
Check out the photo below and look at the numbers 50 and 10 on the bezel. See how the top of the 5 and top of the 1 are ever so slightly further away from the zero than at the bottom. The difference is very slight, but it’s there.
Someone who noticed this might think it’s a design flaw but in fact was done purposely by Rolex to give the illusion of the numbers curving to coincide with the curve of the bezel.
That’s just incredible attention to detail and just like the mindset of Rolex to do something to trick the eye that in the great majority of instances only they know about.

Nice find for the new Sub

The BLRO and CHNR also have these slightly tilted numbers at the bottom of the 10,12,14,....22. Afraid to be part of your 0,1 %. The numbers on the SD43 don't show that.

PS: visible w/o a loupe

Loevhagen · 6 March 2021, 06:43 PM

...now we just wait until someone invents a nickname for this "...incredible attention to detail..."

* facepalm *

OmegaJJH · 6 March 2021, 06:50 PM

If my wife could see this thread she’d certainly roll her eyes at us all

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Number3 · 6 March 2021, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SemperFi

It’s there. Expand the photo and give it another look.
It must be true. I read it on the internet.

SS Oyster · 6 March 2021, 06:54 PM

But they will change it slightly in a year and people will call it a Mk2 bezel ... Geez!

YGRLX · 6 March 2021, 06:58 PM

It even looks like the 1 on the 10 is slightly tilted

saxo3 · 6 March 2021, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

If my wife could see this thread she’d certainly roll her eyes at us all

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Same here

Brew · 6 March 2021, 07:01 PM

I read that if you spin the bezel really really fast, the numbers will blur and then focus to read, "I Buried Omega."

SeaDweller50 · 6 March 2021, 07:10 PM

It’s also noticeable on the Explorer 216570 bezel too.

Andad · 6 March 2021, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

If my wife could see this thread she’d certainly roll her eyes at us all

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My wife said “why is that a surprise”.

.........academics.........

OG1982 · 6 March 2021, 07:23 PM

And there was me thinking that I knew my watches... I’ve got both the new sub and a polar explorer and I’ve never even noticed...

Largoshark · 6 March 2021, 07:51 PM

I love it when Rolex does stuff like this. A lot of people take issue with the asymmetrical lugs on the SS Daytona, but it's one of my favorite details because of the thought that went into the design.

asisrich · 6 March 2021, 08:14 PM

Quite a cool fact. Love my Rolex even more now.

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6 March 2021, 11:27 AM	#1
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Look What Rolex Did Here’s a photo of the bezel of my new Sub. There’s something that Rolex did with the new Sub that probably 99.9% of owners don’t know about. It only came to my attention because of an article that I read yesterday titled something like, “things you didn’t know about the new Submariner”. Check out the photo below and look at the numbers 50 and 10 on the bezel. See how the top of the 5 and top of the 1 are ever so slightly further away from the zero than at the bottom. The difference is very slight, but it’s there. Someone who noticed this might think it’s a design flaw but in fact was done purposely by Rolex to give the illusion of the numbers curving to coincide with the curve of the bezel. That’s just incredible attention to detail and just like the mindset of Rolex to do something to trick the eye that in the great majority of instances only they know about. Attached Images __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

6 March 2021, 11:42 AM	#4
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Knackers Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,299	The 4 and the 2 also ever so slightly. the 30 looks uniform to me. __________________ The educated often only know what they have read or been lectured on.

6 March 2021, 11:43 AM	#5
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,532	Pass me my glasses Angelo. __________________ E

6 March 2021, 11:57 AM	#11
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	__________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

6 March 2021, 04:24 PM	#15
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,532	I see it now but of course it it - it’s a round bezel. On square bezel would look this. \|__ __________________ E

6 March 2021, 11:33 AM	#2
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Of course, I noticed that the first 10 minutes I owned my new sub! OK, so I’m a Liar

6 March 2021, 11:39 AM	#3
Jster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 1,250	Really cool. Thanks for pointing that out.

6 March 2021, 11:55 AM	#9
Ed99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto MapleLeaf Watch: Submariner Posts: 235	Is it just me because I can't seem to see it lol!!!

6 March 2021, 05:25 PM	#17
Mr. Superlative "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Me Now Posts: 858	That’s cool. Never noticed / knew that. Can you share the top 10 article with us? Please PM me to avoid any forum violation. Thank you.

6 March 2021, 06:43 PM	#19
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	...now we just wait until someone invents a nickname for this "...incredible attention to detail..." * facepalm *

6 March 2021, 06:50 PM	#20
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	If my wife could see this thread she’d certainly roll her eyes at us all Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 March 2021, 06:54 PM	#22
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	But they will change it slightly in a year and people will call it a Mk2 bezel ... Geez!

6 March 2021, 06:58 PM	#23
YGRLX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: N/A Posts: 554	It even looks like the 1 on the 10 is slightly tilted

6 March 2021, 07:01 PM	#25
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I read that if you spin the bezel really really fast, the numbers will blur and then focus to read, "I Buried Omega."

6 March 2021, 07:10 PM	#26
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	It’s also noticeable on the Explorer 216570 bezel too. Attached Images

6 March 2021, 07:23 PM	#28
OG1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Ollie Location: UK Watch: Sub41 OP36 & DJ36 Posts: 2,032	And there was me thinking that I knew my watches... I’ve got both the new sub and a polar explorer and I’ve never even noticed...

6 March 2021, 07:51 PM	#29
Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,754	I love it when Rolex does stuff like this. A lot of people take issue with the asymmetrical lugs on the SS Daytona, but it's one of my favorite details because of the thought that went into the design.

6 March 2021, 08:14 PM	#30
asisrich "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Singapore Watch: Daytona C Panda Posts: 65	Quite a cool fact. Love my Rolex even more now. Sent from my SM-N9860 using Tapatalk

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