New BLNR Bezel Alignment

[jabbawock545]

If the bezel annoys you send it in, i did with my sub and it came back perfect.


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[Burlington]

looks within spec to me

[puckbw11]

Thanks all. I think that close up of the crown is a bit much for me. The bezel bothers me because it is easily detectable. I will see if it bothers me during the next month and if so I will go back to the AD. It’s not a huge deal anyway., so maybe I will learn to love my 9k imperfection ;).


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[Buzzlite]

Originally Posted by jabbawock545

If the bezel annoys you send it in, i did with my sub and it came back perfect.


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I personally would just wait till service time. Why depart with a new watch. Just enjoy it. It's nothing that can't be fixed in service.

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[puckbw11]

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[jabbawock545]

Originally Posted by Buzzlite

I personally would just wait till service time. Why depart with a new watch. Just enjoy it. It's nothing that can't be fixed in service.

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Each to their own, once i saw the misalignment my ocd would not let it drop. 2 week turn around and a nice service pouch.


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[Seibei]

It is slightly off, but it would not bother me. If you need perfect QC, then Grand Seiko is the go to brand.

[uansari1]

Rotate the bezel on click in either direction. Is the dot on the bezel aligned with the lime plot and minute marker?


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[puckbw11]

I will also just say... this watch is so awesome.


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[liu_watch]

You have every eight to be disappointed. Some may be bother by slight misalignment, others may be bothered by a speck of dust. If it bothers you and it is a manufacture defect, it should be corrected. That’s what product warranty is for.

In this particular case, it will not bother me. However, if the minute track is mis-printed by this much, it would drive me nuts.



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[puckbw11]

Originally Posted by liu_watch

You have every eight to be disappointed. Some may be bother by slight misalignment, others may be bothered by a speck of dust. If it bothers you and it is a manufacture defect, it should be corrected. That’s what product warranty is for.

In this particular case, it will not bother me. However, if the minute track is mis-printed by this much, it would drive me nuts.



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Thankfully the minute track looks good to me!


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[onemany]

Originally Posted by s.m.b.

That’s laughable.

Why is it laughable?

[MUSTAQT]

Paralax... No issue... Even if you were able to "fix" it one click to the right, then just imagine how far off the 6 would look at the 15 min. mark?

You gots to chill, buddy... Pics are all about angles--take that pic just slightly from the left, and everything would look off going the other way!

I promise you: Your pics are not perfectly centered. So relax and enjoy.

[Colin G]

Originally Posted by lenfried29

Yes, and people who's view "So what it's not perfect" IMO are wrong. If all thinks like that we wouldn't be progressing.

Progressing with OCD or first world problems?

Nothing is perfect. Not even Rolex.

[R G]

It’s a millimetre out in that photo but if you don’t have the watch face exactly square on facing the lens of your camera, it will look off.

I bet if you took another photo, it would be fine.

[Colin G]

Originally Posted by onemany

Why is it laughable?

Maybe because some can't accept that there are higher end and better watches than Rolex.

I would never know because I can't afford to go that high up the food chain. I am perfectly happy with Rolex so I feel no need to move on or up.

[s.m.b.]

Originally Posted by onemany

Why is it laughable?

Well, uh, I just don’t view Rolex as "mid-tier manufacturer." I say that as an owner of both Rolex and Patek Phillipe watches...

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[bonovox]

Happy to take it off your hands if you can't take it ;)

j/k. Mine was that way too. Slightly off. Nothing noticeable on a regular basis.

[SeaAndSky]

Originally Posted by Irtsi

It seems that the crown is off as well.

Lol. A whole new ocd vein to mine!

[bmrisko]

Of course it will vary based on the viewing angle, as you originally stated...

[BVLDARI]

It looks a little to the left... I am same way though. I also care about the crown orientation...

[alphasports]

Originally Posted by s.m.b.

That’s laughable.

Ummm, not really.

Completely agree with OP and other supporting comments. If Seiko, Timex, and Casio can do it, Rolex should too. Crown orientation? Couldn't care less.

[bmrisko]

Originally Posted by puckbw11

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That's not even a straight-on view of the watch....look at the thickness of the rehault on the left side vs the right side of the dial. Obviously at this angle everything will be skewed to the left.

[s.m.b.]

Originally Posted by alphasports

Ummm, not really.

Completely agree with OP and other supporting comments. If Seiko, Timex, and Casio can do it, Rolex should too. Crown orientation? Couldn't care less.

Man-o-man. What I find to be laughable is someone referring to Rolex as a “mid-tier manufacturer.” BTW, it wasn’t the OP who stated this. The OPs expectations are a separate issue, and only he can decide if he’s comfortable living with the flaws.

[jstan9]

Originally Posted by s.m.b.

I really don’t think it’s rude to find someone thinking of Rolex as a mid-tier company as laughable.

Yes, what you say in explanation is fine. Telling someone their comment is laughable is rude. Why not take a moment and say what you mean.

For example, I’ve read many comments from many people over my past 15 months or so here on TRF who are far more experienced than I, about how the fit and finish of a Rolex doesn’t compare to higher-end watches. Since Rolex is as high as I can consider financially, it’s high end to me. But apparently many do consider it a mid-tier, mass-production brand. That is not “laughable” but a respectable position. Positions can be discussed. Insults cannot.

That’s my point.


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[blue lion]

My Sub seems to be a bit off until I move it over. My GMT, no issues. Wear it and enjoy.

[s.m.b.]

Originally Posted by jstan9

Yes, what you say in explanation is fine. Telling someone their comment is laughable is rude. Why not take a moment and say what you mean.

For example, I’ve read many comments from many people over my past 15 months or so here on TRF who are far more experienced than I, about how the fit and finish of a Rolex doesn’t compare to higher-end watches. Since Rolex is as high as I can consider financially, it’s high end to me. But apparently many do consider it a mid-tier, mass-production brand. That is not “laughable” but a respectable position. Positions can be discussed. Insults cannot.

That’s my point.


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I honestly have no idea what you just attempted to convey. Anyway, time to say goodbye to this thread. Sorry to offend. Regarding your watch, hoping for a positive outcome OP!

[xtra3cats]

Originally Posted by R G

It’s a millimetre out in that photo but if you don’t have the watch face exactly square on facing the lens of your camera, it will look off.

I bet if you took another photo, it would be fine.

Either that or photo will show another (issue?).

[bmrisko]

Originally Posted by s.m.b.

Man-o-man. What I find to be laughable is someone referring to Rolex as a “mid-tier manufacturer.” BTW, it wasn’t the OP who stated this. The OPs expectations are a separate issue, and only he can decide if he’s comfortable living with the flaws.

Well, they aren't a top-tier, so I would think mid-tier is an accurate description.

[doubleclass]

I don't see a problem here, looks okay to me.