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Old 7 December 2023, 08:32 AM   #1
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Rolelx 16610 text alignment

Hello everyone.

I recently purchased this 16610 from a second hand dealer and I am not sure if my eyes are off or if the bottom 'Swiss Made' text is misaligned.

To my eyes the 'Swiss' part seems more centre aligned to the 6'oclock minute markers while the 'Made' text seems more right aligned.

What does everyone think?
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Old 7 December 2023, 08:58 AM   #2
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Yes, looks like it. So what? Would not be an issue for me
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Old 7 December 2023, 09:08 AM   #3
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The alignment looks good. It's evenly spaced from after the 23 marker to before the 32 marker.

I doubt I would have spotted it.
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Old 7 December 2023, 09:09 AM   #4
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The phrase Swiss made looks perfectly aligned relative to the 28 and 32 minute marks.
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Old 7 December 2023, 09:15 AM   #5
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It looks right you’re all good


But just an fyi - Rolex watches are mass produced and there are little imperfections on all the watches .. I’ve bought 12-15 by now and more than half have imperfections by way of misalignments .. specs of debris on dials etc .. basically all watch brands suffer from this - eventually even if you’re ocd you have to learn that it’s part of watch ownership .. it’s no big deal! Enjoy !!
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Old 7 December 2023, 09:21 AM   #6
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5 letters vs 4 letters.. Put the loupe away.
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Old 7 December 2023, 10:19 AM   #7
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Did you see the print of made appears brighter than the Swiss. Maybe just the lighting.
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Old 7 December 2023, 10:42 AM   #8
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Cool no dramas then, I was just worried it may have been indication of a non-gen watch but I did buy it from a reputable dealer. I'm not bothered by it.
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Old 7 December 2023, 10:56 AM   #9
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5 letters vs 4 letters.. Put the loupe away.
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Old 7 December 2023, 11:30 AM   #10
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It’s a genuine dial if that’s what you’re driving at. Mine is similar - D serial sub from 06’, no holes case, SEL.

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Old 7 December 2023, 11:51 AM   #11
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Overthinking this…
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Old 7 December 2023, 11:59 AM   #12
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My dial looks exactly like yours…..all is good.


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Old 7 December 2023, 12:06 PM   #13
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The first “S” of “Swiss” and the last “e” of “made” are the same distance from their respective minute markers which should tell you someone much smarter and more observant than you created this timepiece.

This is what you paid for. Enjoy it in good health.
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Old 7 December 2023, 12:07 PM   #14
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This doesn't seem like an issue honestly.
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