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r00t · 13 January 2022, 08:17 AM

My first JLC. Is is ok or should I demand clasp replacement?

Nav01L · 13 January 2022, 08:42 AM

It’s just not what it used to be with that brand. They will likely tell you that’s due to it being händ finished or something of that nature, but if all the hands do is make the piece that fell out of the CNC machine worse, then what is the point really.

r00t · 13 January 2022, 09:00 AM

BTW clasp is made in France for whatever reason. ;)

denmanproject · 13 January 2022, 10:58 AM

Too picky IMO (and I'm pretty picky)

Andad · 13 January 2022, 12:14 PM

Possibly a bit picky?

jed11 · 13 January 2022, 12:27 PM

Now that you've seen it, I suspect you can't unsee it...

Willyjo · 13 January 2022, 09:30 PM

I would not be happy. That is rather sloppy.

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1William · 13 January 2022, 10:33 PM

Easy fix, ask for a replacement. No issues with wanting it to be right. They should get you one and off you go. Let us know what they say.

r00t · 13 January 2022, 11:29 PM

Wow. Went to the boutique, the replacement was in much worse shape then mine. Funny thing that fake clasps look better than original when you search online. And they charge £350 for that.

Tomas Eriksson · 13 January 2022, 11:49 PM

It's handmade, A-team works on cases, B-team on clasps

In all seriousness, I would just live with it. See it as a personal touch, if you were to put your watch in a pile if same model ones you would be able to know exactly which is yours.

r00t · 14 January 2022, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomas Eriksson

It's handmade, A-team works on cases, B-team on clasps

In all seriousness, I would just live with it. See it as a personal touch, if you were to put your watch in a pile if same model ones you would be able to know exactly which is yours.

Yep. Starting to appreciate rolex more and more after trying other brands. ;) But that dial on Polaris Mariner is outstanding, and timekeeping is spot on.

VonSomething · 14 January 2022, 01:02 AM

I can't see it? I'm usually one for complaining about imperfections but in this case I really can't see what the issue is - even with all the drawings?

JakeK · 14 January 2022, 01:16 AM

if the brushing was done by hand, then the fact it made it all the way to a "finished" product is disappointing. Clearly the hole for the strap to slide through is off-center, which means there are probably a whole batch that look like this.

Me, I'm not sure i would have ever noticed it.

ajw45 · 14 January 2022, 01:31 AM

Totally understand that sucks and I would try to get it replaced too if it bothers you. I wouldn't be that upset though, these days most of those parts pop out of a machine so the fact that someone bothered to finish that by hand is a plus imho and maybe the challenge is just getting a least imperfect one.

I just got a deployant from another brand, and yeah, it's perfect, but also just popped out of a machine with some edges so sharp I'm going to hit the edges with a file myself. These days I prefer a little imperfect hand finishing than none at all.

PhilLynott · 14 January 2022, 01:33 AM

Wouldn't bother me at all personally

joli160 · 14 January 2022, 05:15 AM

It’s not that you need a loupe, it would bother me everytime using the clasp

enjoythemusic · 14 January 2022, 05:28 AM

I'd ask for a replacement.

Heff · 14 January 2022, 05:31 AM

Too picky. Is it that big of a deal?

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VonSomething · 14 January 2022, 05:36 AM

Can someone explain what the problem is? I really can't see anything wrong here?

Burlington · 14 January 2022, 05:50 AM

Send it back

enjoythemusic · 14 January 2022, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VonSomething

Can someone explain what the problem is? I really can't see anything wrong here?

Different angles to sides. Maybe someone at the factory had Monday hangover after a football weekend?

VonSomething · 14 January 2022, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Different angles to sides. Maybe someone at the factory had Monday hangover after a football weekend?

Okay.. hm..

@OP.. I would just forget about it, I'm taking the watch is fine. You could ask about it at the AD next time you're there, I wouldn't make a trip out of it specifically just for this though.

curre0 · 15 January 2022, 08:02 AM

Looks good to me

RoscoPico · 15 January 2022, 11:40 AM

Well I for one will never have such a close look at my watches, but I'm not a picky person by any means.
But I'd say if you applied this scrutiny to probably any Rolex, or PP for that matter, you'd get the same result.
In the end it's your call and I think you have to simply come to and live with your decision

DJ2020 · 15 January 2022, 12:13 PM

To picky?, maybe just a wee bit. Wouldn't concern me at all.

SaintMickey · 17 January 2022, 04:36 AM

I don't even see what the issue is so I'd say too picky. Also if worn as it should be and not babied the clasp will be toast soon enough anyway...and that's ok. Wear it. Enjoy it.

13 January 2022, 08:17 AM	#1
r00t "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: World Posts: 50	JLC quality, am I too picky? My first JLC. Is is ok or should I demand clasp replacement?

13 January 2022, 08:42 AM	#2
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	It’s just not what it used to be with that brand. They will likely tell you that’s due to it being händ finished or something of that nature, but if all the hands do is make the piece that fell out of the CNC machine worse, then what is the point really. __________________ Greetings from Switzerland Remember, the dignity you surrender at your AD‘s doorstep will never be recovered by wearing the watch he may get you.

13 January 2022, 11:49 PM	#10
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 1,986	It's handmade, A-team works on cases, B-team on clasps In all seriousness, I would just live with it. See it as a personal touch, if you were to put your watch in a pile if same model ones you would be able to know exactly which is yours. __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

14 January 2022, 01:33 AM	#15
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 703	Wouldn't bother me at all personally __________________ Breguet 5547BB Marine Alarm, 7067 Tradition, 5817 Marine Black, Blue, Silver Omega NTTD Seamaster Vacheron Constantin FiftySix Complete Calendar Glashutte Original PanomaticLunar Chopard Alpine Eagle

14 January 2022, 05:15 AM	#16
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,355	It’s not that you need a loupe, it would bother me everytime using the clasp __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

13 January 2022, 09:00 AM	#3
r00t "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: World Posts: 50	BTW clasp is made in France for whatever reason. ;)

13 January 2022, 10:58 AM	#4
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,356	Too picky IMO (and I'm pretty picky)

13 January 2022, 12:27 PM	#6
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,602	Now that you've seen it, I suspect you can't unsee it...

13 January 2022, 09:30 PM	#7
Willyjo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,268	I would not be happy. That is rather sloppy. Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

13 January 2022, 10:33 PM	#8
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	Easy fix, ask for a replacement. No issues with wanting it to be right. They should get you one and off you go. Let us know what they say.

13 January 2022, 11:29 PM	#9
r00t "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: World Posts: 50	Wow. Went to the boutique, the replacement was in much worse shape then mine. Funny thing that fake clasps look better than original when you search online. And they charge £350 for that.

14 January 2022, 01:02 AM	#12
VonSomething "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Europe Posts: 821	I can't see it? I'm usually one for complaining about imperfections but in this case I really can't see what the issue is - even with all the drawings?

14 January 2022, 01:16 AM	#13
JakeK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: USA Watch: VCO Posts: 785	if the brushing was done by hand, then the fact it made it all the way to a "finished" product is disappointing. Clearly the hole for the strap to slide through is off-center, which means there are probably a whole batch that look like this. Me, I'm not sure i would have ever noticed it.

14 January 2022, 01:31 AM	#14
ajw45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NYC Posts: 425	Totally understand that sucks and I would try to get it replaced too if it bothers you. I wouldn't be that upset though, these days most of those parts pop out of a machine so the fact that someone bothered to finish that by hand is a plus imho and maybe the challenge is just getting a least imperfect one. I just got a deployant from another brand, and yeah, it's perfect, but also just popped out of a machine with some edges so sharp I'm going to hit the edges with a file myself. These days I prefer a little imperfect hand finishing than none at all.

14 January 2022, 05:28 AM	#17
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,450	I'd ask for a replacement. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

14 January 2022, 05:31 AM	#18
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	Too picky. Is it that big of a deal? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 January 2022, 05:36 AM	#19
VonSomething "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Europe Posts: 821	Can someone explain what the problem is? I really can't see anything wrong here?

14 January 2022, 05:50 AM	#20
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	Send it back __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

15 January 2022, 08:02 AM	#23
curre0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: NJ Posts: 23	Looks good to me

15 January 2022, 11:40 AM	#24
RoscoPico "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: ingMe,WatchingYou. Posts: 1,462	Well I for one will never have such a close look at my watches, but I'm not a picky person by any means. But I'd say if you applied this scrutiny to probably any Rolex, or PP for that matter, you'd get the same result. In the end it's your call and I think you have to simply come to and live with your decision

15 January 2022, 12:13 PM	#25
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,478	To picky?, maybe just a wee bit. Wouldn't concern me at all. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

17 January 2022, 04:36 AM	#26
SaintMickey Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: USA Posts: 885	I don't even see what the issue is so I'd say too picky. Also if worn as it should be and not babied the clasp will be toast soon enough anyway...and that's ok. Wear it. Enjoy it.

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