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17 October 2018, 12:18 AM | #151 |
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I wouldn't pay anymore.
Given the general cost of a Rolex, I think it should be a detail included. |
17 October 2018, 12:19 AM | #152 |
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Would you pay more for a correctly oriented crown?
My late 2014 daytona happens to line up but I wouldn’t have paid extra for it.
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17 October 2018, 12:39 AM | #153 |
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seriously?????
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17 October 2018, 12:43 AM | #154 |
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it should be perfect every time
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17 October 2018, 01:29 AM | #155 |
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How about your steering wheel then? A correctly aligned car will drive straight even if the steering wheel is off a few splines on the shaft. But it sure is nice if it’s on straight. Absolutely, positively, not a must....but it’s nice.
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17 October 2018, 01:44 AM | #156 | |
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I don’t think this analogy works. There is some degree of a visual reference point with functionality behind it for a steering wheel. I’ve never had one misaligned... At any rate, the wheel logo / crown situations are more cosmetic and do not imply anything else...and they are equally silly |
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17 October 2018, 02:56 AM | #157 | |
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17 October 2018, 02:58 AM | #158 |
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Lol, no.
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17 October 2018, 03:02 AM | #159 | |
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I think it’s all out prerogative to disagree and pontificate. It’s an Internet forum after all. I just find the Rolex crown topic to be as tiresome as the “is it safe” topic and “price increase rumors”...but I get that new folks join every day and ask the same old questions....another Internet forum artifact. 🤷🏻*♂️ |
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17 October 2018, 03:06 AM | #160 |
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omg, no
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17 October 2018, 03:38 AM | #162 |
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That does not matter in my universe
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Apples vs Oranges. A steering wheel on a car that is "off" is very noticeable as your hands are on it and it is right in front of you. How do you manage to "see" the little coronet on the crown with your watch strapped onto your wrist? I can't see it no matter which wrist my watch sits on. You must have awesome vison in your eyes!
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17 October 2018, 06:19 AM | #166 | |
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It depends somewhat on the steering mechanism used but there are certainly considerations around hydraulic power steering variable ratio mechanisims like recirculating ball and nut setups and Rack and pinion setups. It's customary to have a different ratio comming into play whilst the steering is actually on center with the ratio essentially changing progressively as it's turned further toward the stop on either side. Modern electric assisted power steering has a similar arrangement around the centre(straight ahead). Whilst they are still hydraulic there is added electronic technology to make work, with a common criticism of the system being a certain type of "vagueness" to the feeling or feedback when positioned "on centre". With reference to the comment about a steering wheel being positioned a few splines out on the shaft. It would take some serious massaging of the wheel allignment settings to make it anywhere near feeling correct whilst driving in general. Actually i would consider it an impossibility unless one were on drugs on anebriated. Anyway, as you so rightly point out it bears no corelation what so ever to the effect of a random positioning of the emblem on a Winding crown when snugged down to an unspecified torque value |
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But the overall setup of the vehicle will be wrong and not in accordance with the manufacturers specifications. I put it to you that increased tyre wear and increased fuel economy will almost certainly result. And steering feel "off centre" will be different from one side to the other |
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17 October 2018, 06:30 AM | #168 |
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17 October 2018, 06:34 AM | #169 |
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So slightly loose as you screw down and you’ll be fine
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17 October 2018, 06:36 AM | #170 | |
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And not an issue for other brand forums or necessarily other Rolex forums. I have been a member of watch forums pretty much since they started up, and this one has a particular culture. |
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17 October 2018, 06:37 AM | #171 |
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Nope
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17 October 2018, 06:39 AM | #172 |
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Ridiculous.
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17 October 2018, 07:17 AM | #173 |
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Bas you can correct this to a crown at 12 position by how far you screw the tube in correct? Or if the tube has to be bottomed out then by how far above the watch case it sits? I would think it would be very time consuming to get this spot on and its why it isnt currently done.
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17 October 2018, 07:23 AM | #174 | |
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So members don’t keep asking about discounts on Subs and spotting Rolex watches at Costco in other Forums? |
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17 October 2018, 07:28 AM | #175 |
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Sky-D is always straight up
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You have come to your own logical conclusion. To set it up with the tube inserted into the case as required to have the Coronet alligned. It would require a fair amount of time and resources not allowed for currently. There will be a good many extra steps and proceedures required. Even with careful prior matching of components. It's not inconceivable the Coronet allignment process could take as long as the assembly of the entire watch. I should imagine it would put the exercise at the very bottom of the priorities list. Perhaps when Rolex can charge more for the watches and servicing, then it will be viable to them |
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17 October 2018, 08:32 AM | #178 |
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Just tighten it to where it is straight up and down.
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17 October 2018, 08:42 AM | #180 |
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$10 more. Maybe.
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