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subtona · 9 February 2012, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ChristianN

Honestly, I do see your point. This does not make me like my watches any less, but I would like it if Rolex made something that made them stand out from the rest even for something like this. Mechanical soltuons to complex problems are awesome.

I don't see this as a "whine" about the issue either, it's just an interesting discussion to me.

Will be cool to see if that patent drawing turns into something real some day :).

this is a great point.
I would also enjoy the engineering development of a simple foolproof method for this detail to be worked out... thats all it is a problem waiting for a clever solution.

as far as the direction of the crown from an aesthetic point of view, i have no concerns.

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Originally Posted by padi56

I have a better idea get rid of the emblem all together, then everyones crown would line up somewhere.Just wish Rolex would post a few pictures in there brochures and on there web site.Just how the watches are in the real world with the crown at various positions and not all lined up for photo shoots.Then everyone would be happy and forget about the CPUOD (crown pointing upright obsession disorder) then perhaps get back to the real important things about Rolex watches.

also a great point, be honest in the photos, leave the emblem off or perhaps use a patek cross design which doesn't have a top side?

liuk3 · 9 February 2012, 04:26 AM

To be honest, I kind of like that not everyone's is the same. I like to find specific identifiers for my watch so that if ever separated from me, I'll be able to identify it as MY watch.

imono · 9 February 2012, 04:46 AM

Soon this will be a good marketing boost for selling a Rolex.

"FS. Perfectly Aligned Crown Rolex Watch. Price $500 more than misalign ones."

Just saying. That's all.

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 9 February 2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by liuk3

To be honest, I kind of like that not everyone's is the same. I like to find specific identifiers for my watch so that if ever separated from me, I'll be able to identify it as MY watch.

Isn't that what serial numbers are for. When will my thread be sticky status by the way?

liuk3 · 9 February 2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

Isn't that what serial numbers are for. When will my thread be sticky status by the way?

On the DSSD, it's hard to read the serial number on the haute due to the convexity of the glass and ring system position. I was thinking more along the lines of if a bunch of buddies got together and accidentally mixed up our watches. But, you do make a great point for the other watches in the Rolex line up. They are probably much easier to read the serial numbers.

Anyway, good (funny) drama stirred up on this topic.

Formulansx · 9 February 2012, 09:26 AM

Bad news. I replaced my crown seal last night and now the crown is at a different angle. We're all screwed.

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 9 February 2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Formulansx

Bad news. I replaced my crown seal last night and now the crown is at a different angle. We're all screwed.

When will the Rolex gods answer our prayers.

Btw I am joking for those who will surely say its not their prayer and
They are happy with their crown and they are atheist and pray to no one ect...

mrbill2mrbill2 · 9 February 2012, 09:50 AM

Relax!! It's just a watch - a wonderful one.

gslaskin · 9 February 2012, 10:47 AM

I got lucky with my Exp II

FremStar · 9 February 2012, 10:52 AM

as imono said you can use that as a selling point since you're selling yours!

z0mghenry · 9 February 2012, 10:52 AM

I'm sure Rolex would oblige to have this but raise the price by another $1000 at least

Megalobyte · 9 February 2012, 11:22 AM

It seems only fair, that the Crown should point up, same direction their prices keep going! :)

padi56 · 9 February 2012, 06:33 PM

Just got to ask all the guys with the CPUOD (crown pointing upright obsession disorder) when you bought your watches,did you inspect your watches for a perfect crown upright alignment. And if the crown emblem was not upright, why did you buy a Rolex watch. Or is it today most just wear the brand, and was the CPUOD factor mainly after reading about it on internet forums.

Oyster1982 · 9 February 2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Just got to ask all the guys with the CPUOD (crown pointing upright obsession disorder) when you bought your watches,did you inspect your watches for a perfect crown upright alignment. And if the crown emblem was not upright, why did you buy a Rolex watch. Or is it today most just wear the brand, and was the CPUOD factor mainly after reading about it on internet forums.

I wonder if that is a treatable condition.

Lion · 9 February 2012, 08:58 PM

I'm still trying to figure out why this factor is so important to some of you.....I mean it's just a watch!!!

padi56 · 9 February 2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Oyster1982

I wonder if that is a treatable condition.

I would doubt it first it was the hologram stickers,now it case serial stamps,outdated warranty papers,rehaut crown and insert alignment points.Don't think there will ever be a cure for these,but if there was perhaps there would not be anything to post about.Gone now are the important things about Rolex watches and the history of the RWC.Now its all about £££££$$$$$$$ will this or that go up in-value etc,perhaps I am getting old and its time to hang my hat up and retire.

dddrees · 9 February 2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

I would doubt it first it was the hologram stickers,now it case serial stamps,outdated warranty papers,rehaut crown and insert alignment points.Don't think there will ever be a cure for these,but if there was perhaps there would not be anything to post about.Gone now seems to be the important things about Rolex watches and the history of the RWC.Now its all about £££££$$$$$$$ will this or that go up in-value etc.Perhaps I am getting old and its time to hang my hat up and retire.

Never say die. Besides there are some who are still listening and learning.

masterserg · 9 February 2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

never say die. Besides there are some who are still listening and learning.

x2

Ebruner · 9 February 2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by koronet-kid

If you send your watch for a service or buy a new one, if you request the crown to be aligned vertically Rolex will carry out this operation for you. I am not bothered where mine ends up, a friend however is very fussy and all four of his Rolex watches are perfectly aligned, because they have been returned to Rolex before he would take delivery of them.

So you can have what ever suits you

Sean

I find this almost impossible to believe.

-Eddie

Numismatist · 10 February 2012, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

I find this almost impossible to believe.

-Eddie

If it's true, it's the FIRST I've ever heard of it - and I spend a LOT of time on watch forums...

joe100 · 10 February 2012, 01:35 AM

I hate symmetry. Long live the cyclops and long live the offset crown!

Dr.Brian · 10 February 2012, 02:05 AM

I don't even line up my timing bezel. I just leave it where I last used it.
(I think I hear heads exploding!)

Ebruner · 10 February 2012, 05:08 AM

I usually leave it where my last dive ended.

-Eddie

FremStar · 10 February 2012, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

I would doubt it first it was the hologram stickers,now it case serial stamps,outdated warranty papers,rehaut crown and insert alignment points.Don't think there will ever be a cure for these,but if there was perhaps there would not be anything to post about.Gone now are the important things about Rolex watches and the history of the RWC.Now its all about £££££$$$$$$$ will this or that go up in-value etc,perhaps I am getting old and its time to hang my hat up and retire.

Your statement is only applicable to flippers and folks who think Rolex timepieces are investments. There are some young folks out there such as myself who truly enjoy collecting and hoarding these precision instruments. I still don't see anything wrong with us poking fun at our timepieces from time to time... Oh well (insert face palm here)...

FYI if you hang it up where would we get our history lessons from? Remember there are a bunch of us out here that actually read your meaningful post (no pun intended).

sid8 · 10 February 2012, 06:33 AM

hi i followed the advise from a previous thread on (back winding) and got both ours to line up http://www.rolexforums.com/attachmen...1&d=1328819548

Postnikov · 10 February 2012, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sid8

hi i followed the advise from a previous thread on (back winding) and got both ours to line up http://www.rolexforums.com/attachmen...1&d=1328819548

This is done since years by the pedants!! What is next? A custom made silencer for the movement? Sunshades for the plexi and/or zyclope?
Someone will always find something - I am sure...

liuk3 · 10 February 2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sid8

hi i followed the advise from a previous thread on (back winding) and got both ours to line up

have a link to the thread?

sid8 · 10 February 2012, 07:24 AM

bumped the other thread
did not know how to attach (sorry folks)

Captain Kirkwood · 10 February 2012, 07:27 AM

The middle pearl of the coronet on my crown aligns at a perfect 90 degree angle with the case. If your's does not do this, it is defective. Send it to RSC immediately!

Better yet, send it to me!

subtona · 10 February 2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Never say die. Besides there are some who are still listening and learning.

x2

9 February 2012, 04:26 AM	#122
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	To be honest, I kind of like that not everyone's is the same. I like to find specific identifiers for my watch so that if ever separated from me, I'll be able to identify it as MY watch. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

9 February 2012, 09:50 AM	#128
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Relax!! It's just a watch - a wonderful one. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

9 February 2012, 10:52 AM	#130
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	as imono said you can use that as a selling point since you're selling yours! __________________ "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

9 February 2012, 06:33 PM	#133
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,571	Just got to ask all the guys with the CPUOD (crown pointing upright obsession disorder) when you bought your watches,did you inspect your watches for a perfect crown upright alignment. And if the crown emblem was not upright, why did you buy a Rolex watch. Or is it today most just wear the brand, and was the CPUOD factor mainly after reading about it on internet forums. __________________ 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

9 February 2012, 08:58 PM	#135
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I'm still trying to figure out why this factor is so important to some of you.....I mean it's just a watch!!! __________________ 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!!!

9 February 2012, 04:46 AM	#123
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Soon this will be a good marketing boost for selling a Rolex. "FS. Perfectly Aligned Crown Rolex Watch. Price $500 more than misalign ones." Just saying. That's all.

9 February 2012, 09:26 AM	#126
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,752	Bad news. I replaced my crown seal last night and now the crown is at a different angle. We're all screwed.

9 February 2012, 10:47 AM	#129
gslaskin Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 429	I got lucky with my Exp II

9 February 2012, 10:52 AM	#131
z0mghenry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Henry Location: GA Posts: 617	I'm sure Rolex would oblige to have this but raise the price by another $1000 at least

9 February 2012, 11:22 AM	#132
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	It seems only fair, that the Crown should point up, same direction their prices keep going! :)

10 February 2012, 01:35 AM	#141
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	I hate symmetry. Long live the cyclops and long live the offset crown! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

10 February 2012, 02:05 AM	#142
Dr.Brian 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,900	I don't even line up my timing bezel. I just leave it where I last used it. (I think I hear heads exploding!) __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

10 February 2012, 05:08 AM	#143
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	I usually leave it where my last dive ended. -Eddie __________________

10 February 2012, 07:24 AM	#148
sid8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: uk Watch: DJ 2 & Explorer 2 Posts: 230	bumped the other thread did not know how to attach (sorry folks)

10 February 2012, 07:27 AM	#149
Captain Kirkwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: Washington, DC Posts: 205	The middle pearl of the coronet on my crown aligns at a perfect 90 degree angle with the case. If your's does not do this, it is defective. Send it to RSC immediately! Better yet, send it to me!

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