Would you pay more for a correctly oriented crown?

[Jake B]

Oh, for the love of God.

[Oat Willy]

the crown position changes when you set the time, doesn't it??

[The Libertine]

Not a penny more.

[DRKBC]

I Would pay $10 more just to set the tone for the negotiation. In so doing I would be letting them know they are dealing with someone that's not only flush for cash, but also has an eye for the details ... oh yah.

[WJGESQ]

It’s a must.


Mine Hulk is spot on.

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by Mystro

The crown alignment is the fun meaningless lottery. Some get it perfect and some don’t. Paying more for a aligned crown implies a issue if they are not and that isn’t true.

That said, my DJII is strait but I don’t care or even notice.

That crown is perpendicular. Should follow the natural lines of the case, the north side of the case.

[16610v]

No..

[Sweetswisssteel]

Hell NO. Would rather buy a nice bottle of scotch.

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[wrxsti]

u guys better get outta here before Padi shows up!

[cop414]

Nope

[Linzjnr]

Nope, just looked at the orientation on my 17 year old Sub and it is totally upside down, it’s actually the first time I’ve ever looked

[Speed]

Originally Posted by notknifescience

Hey everyone! New to these forums and thought I’d start a discussion around something that’s been interesting to me. Rolex makes incredibly high quality timepieces...and the fact that the crown isn’t always right side up has always bothered me. They’ve fixed this in the newer OP watches, so it’s clearly within their capabilities, but not yet on their other models.



But occasionally you find a watch that just so happens to have the crown oriented correctly. Would you pay extra for such a watch? If it was a grail watch for you, would you care about the perfect orientation? Or do most people not care?



Anyone have any idea if on future sports models Rolex will try and orient the crowns just like on the newer OPs?

No.

Even if you found a Rolex (save for a Skydweller) with an “aligned” crown...it would gradually align itself differently after prolonged use.

[pickettt]

I wouldn't pay more, I would expect it for what I've already paid.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Floorguy

And mostly every other brand including Seiko.
It's only a problem on this forum.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Oat Willy

the crown position changes when you set the time, doesn't it??

Not necessarily and not normaly on a screw down crown.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Padi!!

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by notknifescience

Hey everyone! New to these forums and thought I’d start a discussion around something that’s been interesting to me. Rolex makes incredibly high quality timepieces...and the fact that the crown isn’t always right side up has always bothered me. They’ve fixed this in the newer OP watches, so it’s clearly within their capabilities, but not yet on their other models.

But occasionally you find a watch that just so happens to have the crown oriented correctly. Would you pay extra for such a watch? If it was a grail watch for you, would you care about the perfect orientation? Or do most people not care?

Anyone have any idea if on future sports models Rolex will try and orient the crowns just like on the newer OPs?

Don't know about the OP's.
Why would they put the resources into a base model watch?
The only watch Rolex makes to date with a crown that alignes is the PM Skydweller.

You need to get out more and get some more life experience

[subtona]

No.

Function of the crown is to wind , set and maintain water resistance.

Orientation is not a consideration for me.

[brandrea]

Thanks, I never noticed they dont line up perfectly

[Wcdhtwn]

If it bothers you not to have a perfectly aligned crown I'd suggest polishing it off.

[Brian Page]

no.

[Dsmith1974]

No. But given the choice between two otherwise equal pieces it would hold some sway.

I think it’s something you could get adjusted at service time easy enough so no big deal?

[Amileon]

Nope, why? Careful you will give so heart condition to our Padi ;-)

[Old Geezer]

I wouldn’t pay more. I’d be nice if they lined up.

[zengineer]

Who decided it is supposed to point in any particular direction?

No, it makes no difference to me.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

No. But given the choice between two otherwise equal pieces it would hold some sway.

I think it’s something you could get adjusted at service time easy enough so no big deal?

Not so simple i think

[CNDguy]

Oh my goodness no

[oroloi]

I just put my rolex on and had a quick look, my crown is completely upside down and I'm loving it

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by WJGESQ

That crown is perpendicular. Should follow the natural lines of the case, the north side of the case.

No it’s correct if there is such a standard.
Take a look on the Rolex website and see how the Skydweller’s crown is presented. In fact all Rolex models are presented in their catalog with the crown as pictured.

https://www.rolex.com/watches/sky-dw.../magazine.html

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

No. But given the choice between two otherwise equal pieces it would hold some sway.

I think it’s something you could get adjusted at service time easy enough so no big deal?

No room for adjustment here Duncan.

On the models we are discussing the final position of a correctly torqued new crown tube is not adjustable and the crown with its own internal gasket will again stop at a finger tight random position.