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Closs1909 · 2 January 2022, 06:52 AM

Recent pick up from my AD, and noticed the Pearl on the bezel is a tad off-center…and yes I know I have OCD.

Not too concerned, but wonder if this is a common imperfection folks have seen on their subs. 🤷🏻*♂️

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inadeje · 2 January 2022, 06:57 AM

Very rare and bizarre. I guess without the high magnification it would be imperceptible.

illiguy · 2 January 2022, 06:59 AM

I’m not seeing it?

Closs1909 · 2 January 2022, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by illiguy

I’m not seeing it?

It’s just off-center to the left…you can see a slight gap where some of the silver inverted triangle peeks through on the right side, and there’s no silver visible on the left.

SaintMickey · 2 January 2022, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Closs1909

Recent pick up from my AD, and noticed the Pearl on the bezel is a tad off-center…and yes I know I have OCD.

Not too concerned, but wonder if this is a common imperfection folks have seen on their subs. 🤷🏻*♂️

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KathleenL · 2 January 2022, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Closs1909

It’s just off-center to the left…you can see a slight gap where some of the silver inverted triangle peeks through on the right side, and there’s no silver visible on the left.

That photo was taken ever-so-slightly left of center. Take another one from straight above it - totally centered.

EagleBear · 2 January 2022, 09:49 AM

It’s an optical illusion because of the angle of capture, take a snapshot of it with the date perfectly centered in the Cyclops in much better lighting and you’ll see the difference. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Closs1909 · 2 January 2022, 10:29 AM

Sure, here are a few more pictures. I’m struggling to photograph it well, but this is the best I was able to get. Not fully certain if it shows what I’m seeing any better, but it is apparent to me when just looking at the watch in person.

It happens to not really annoy me, just happened to notice it…if it is actually off-center, I’m glad to leave it as is.

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Mattt · 2 January 2022, 11:13 AM

OP... this is nothing.

Unfortunately, Rolex isn't 100% perfect.

Krash · 2 January 2022, 11:14 AM

I used to think mine was misaligned, but then when I laid it perfectly flat, took zoomed in pictures or used a magnifier, it always looked perfectly aligned.

It could look misaligned depending upon the angle of view. At least that was the case for me. I suppose in some cases it could actually be misaligned.

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Jocke · 2 January 2022, 11:15 AM

Lucky you that your fingerprints are perfectly centered.

I guess you will find more things that is wrong if you buy a loupe. Maybe a partly handmade watch is not for you?

TunaTuna · 2 January 2022, 12:02 PM

I'd take it back for a new one

Bladeshot · 2 January 2022, 12:11 PM

I think it’s your angle. I’d let it go, even if upon close examination it’s a hair off… have them address it by changing bezel inserts at the first service in 7 years.

Dirt · 2 January 2022, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Closs1909

Sure, here are a few more pictures. I’m struggling to photograph it well, but this is the best I was able to get. Not fully certain if it shows what I’m seeing any better, but it is apparent to me when just looking at the watch in person.

It happens to not really annoy me, just happened to notice it…if it is actually off-center, I’m glad to leave it as is.

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Viewing angles will vary and the chances of noticing it day to day are extremely small, the reality is that you are likely going to be the only person who will query this aspect.
There is a degree of hand assembly so this may account for some variation between watches and they are seriously mass produced with estimates of up around 1 million watches per year which is well in excess of any other manufacturers in this class

Also keep in mind that the absolute precise alignment of the bezel insert with another reference point doesn't fundamentally affect the functionality of the watch in any regard.
If it bothers you aesthetically, you can turn it just that little bit further to align the pip better if you wish

Andad · 2 January 2022, 12:19 PM

Bezel pearl looks ok but isn’t your 12 o’clock marker a thousand miles to the left?

aayates · 2 January 2022, 12:20 PM

I think it's definitely not worth worrying about. Between the parallax effect and viewing with the naked eye it's imperceptible.

Closs1909 · 2 January 2022, 12:32 PM

Thanks for all the feedback, not worried in the slightest and it doesn’t bother me whatsoever, I sorta find the imperfection pretty cool…love that they’re not perfectly assembled by machines. Just figured I’d point out what I think I saw here.

TomLou · 2 January 2022, 01:59 PM

It is definitely off center.
I see often the Rolex Pearl arrow not to be spot on
For a company that professes perfection in watch making is a lot
I do not see a gap like that in any Seiko rotating bezel.

rolexpure · 2 January 2022, 02:17 PM

Pretty common with plenty of examples Ive seen.

Obi Wan · 2 January 2022, 06:37 PM

This is unnaceptable! Sell me the watch at retail price and go for another new one!

Joke. Do not worry and enjoy the watch, it is almost perfect and it does not matter ��

padi56 · 2 January 2022, 06:49 PM

Another case of loupes and high magnification that can and will be a Rolex owners worst enemy.

Andad · 2 January 2022, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Another case of loupes and high magnification that can and will be a Rolex owners worst enemy.

Megalobyte · 2 January 2022, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TomLou

It is definitely off center.
I see often the Rolex Pearl arrow not to be spot on
For a company that professes perfection in watch making is a lot
I do not see a gap like that in any Seiko rotating bezel.

You’re using SEIKO as your standard of bezel alignment???

afmars · 2 January 2022, 07:52 PM

Nothing wrong here. The blunt reality is that making things perfectly aligned and symmetrical under close inspection is not a part of Rolex DNA. Little things slightly off center is quite common in Rolex.

T.Mas · 2 January 2022, 08:53 PM

I wouldn’t have ever noticed it.

Bigmozza · 2 January 2022, 09:37 PM

Definitely a fault I will take it off your hands with a discount, only joking my friend it’s fine nothing to worry about just enjoy it, great watch by the way

illiguy · 2 January 2022, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illiguy

I’m not seeing it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Closs1909

It’s just off-center to the left…you can see a slight gap where some of the silver inverted triangle peeks through on the right side, and there’s no silver visible on the left.

Do you mean the pearl or the triangle?

Kap007 · 2 January 2022, 10:08 PM

I feel extremely fortunate that I can get on a forum and write about a pearl that is off center. We all seem to have too much time on our hands which is a great problem to have. It is totally fine. This is coming from someone who definitely has some ocd issues. I was going to seek therapy, but after reading the op suddenly realized I'm just fine.

brandrea · 2 January 2022, 10:18 PM

If you can’t unsee it you could send photos to RSC and see what they have to say. Most likely you’d need to replace the entire bezel assembly if the triangle and pearl don’t match.

Henrimontgomery · 2 January 2022, 10:27 PM

OP, start by taking pictures with a real camera, aligned and with a tripod. Then we can discuss if this is misaligned or not. So far it’s impossible to tell anything from the quality of the images.

2 January 2022, 06:52 AM	#1
Closs1909 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S. Watch: DaytonaC Posts: 172	Misaligned Bezel Pearl in Sub Recent pick up from my AD, and noticed the Pearl on the bezel is a tad off-center…and yes I know I have OCD. Not too concerned, but wonder if this is a common imperfection folks have seen on their subs. 🤷🏻*♂️

2 January 2022, 06:57 AM	#2
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,906	Very rare and bizarre. I guess without the high magnification it would be imperceptible. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

2 January 2022, 11:14 AM	#10
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,248	Misaligned Bezel Pearl in Sub I used to think mine was misaligned, but then when I laid it perfectly flat, took zoomed in pictures or used a magnifier, it always looked perfectly aligned. It could look misaligned depending upon the angle of view. At least that was the case for me. I suppose in some cases it could actually be misaligned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 January 2022, 11:15 AM	#11
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Lucky you that your fingerprints are perfectly centered. I guess you will find more things that is wrong if you buy a loupe. Maybe a partly handmade watch is not for you? __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

2 January 2022, 12:11 PM	#13
Bladeshot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,850	I think it’s your angle. I’d let it go, even if upon close examination it’s a hair off… have them address it by changing bezel inserts at the first service in 7 years. __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

2 January 2022, 06:59 AM	#3
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,661	I’m not seeing it?

2 January 2022, 09:49 AM	#7
EagleBear 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,867	It’s an optical illusion because of the angle of capture, take a snapshot of it with the date perfectly centered in the Cyclops in much better lighting and you’ll see the difference. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

2 January 2022, 10:29 AM	#8
Closs1909 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S. Watch: DaytonaC Posts: 172	Sure, here are a few more pictures. I’m struggling to photograph it well, but this is the best I was able to get. Not fully certain if it shows what I’m seeing any better, but it is apparent to me when just looking at the watch in person. It happens to not really annoy me, just happened to notice it…if it is actually off-center, I’m glad to leave it as is.

2 January 2022, 11:13 AM	#9
Mattt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 269	OP... this is nothing. Unfortunately, Rolex isn't 100% perfect.

2 January 2022, 12:02 PM	#12
TunaTuna 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Merica Posts: 1,331	I'd take it back for a new one

2 January 2022, 12:19 PM	#15
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,522	Bezel pearl looks ok but isn’t your 12 o’clock marker a thousand miles to the left? __________________ E

2 January 2022, 12:20 PM	#16
aayates "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 914	I think it's definitely not worth worrying about. Between the parallax effect and viewing with the naked eye it's imperceptible.

2 January 2022, 12:32 PM	#17
Closs1909 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S. Watch: DaytonaC Posts: 172	Thanks for all the feedback, not worried in the slightest and it doesn’t bother me whatsoever, I sorta find the imperfection pretty cool…love that they’re not perfectly assembled by machines. Just figured I’d point out what I think I saw here.

2 January 2022, 01:59 PM	#18
TomLou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Real Name: Tom Lou Location: Hanoi Suburbs Watch: Rlx 1807 President Posts: 285	It is definitely off center. I see often the Rolex Pearl arrow not to be spot on For a company that professes perfection in watch making is a lot I do not see a gap like that in any Seiko rotating bezel.

2 January 2022, 02:17 PM	#19
rolexpure Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: San Fran Posts: 405	Pretty common with plenty of examples Ive seen.

2 January 2022, 06:37 PM	#20
Obi Wan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Spain Posts: 200	This is unnaceptable! Sell me the watch at retail price and go for another new one! Joke. Do not worry and enjoy the watch, it is almost perfect and it does not matter ��

2 January 2022, 06:49 PM	#21
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	Another case of loupes and high magnification that can and will be a Rolex owners worst enemy. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

2 January 2022, 07:52 PM	#24
afmars "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: BLRO Posts: 738	Nothing wrong here. The blunt reality is that making things perfectly aligned and symmetrical under close inspection is not a part of Rolex DNA. Little things slightly off center is quite common in Rolex.

2 January 2022, 08:53 PM	#25
T.Mas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Switzerland Posts: 316	I wouldn’t have ever noticed it.

2 January 2022, 09:37 PM	#26
Bigmozza "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Uk Posts: 659	Definitely a fault I will take it off your hands with a discount, only joking my friend it’s fine nothing to worry about just enjoy it, great watch by the way

2 January 2022, 10:08 PM	#28
Kap007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Philadelphia Watch: 116900 Posts: 323	I feel extremely fortunate that I can get on a forum and write about a pearl that is off center. We all seem to have too much time on our hands which is a great problem to have. It is totally fine. This is coming from someone who definitely has some ocd issues. I was going to seek therapy, but after reading the op suddenly realized I'm just fine.

2 January 2022, 10:18 PM	#29
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,074	If you can’t unsee it you could send photos to RSC and see what they have to say. Most likely you’d need to replace the entire bezel assembly if the triangle and pearl don’t match.

2 January 2022, 10:27 PM	#30
Henrimontgomery "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Switzerland Watch: yourself Posts: 1,301	OP, start by taking pictures with a real camera, aligned and with a tripod. Then we can discuss if this is misaligned or not. So far it’s impossible to tell anything from the quality of the images.

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