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n0gga · 12 January 2018, 09:20 PM

Anyone else experiencing OCD-issues when looking at the notches not perfectly aligning on the Bezel?

One would think that Rolex would nail this one, but my experience is that it’s completely random whether or not your notches on the bezel are aligned correctly.
Have seen a dozen of Seikos getting this right, same goes for my DeepBlue Daynight.

My own hulk lines up 90% perfect, but look at the attached image - this image is used by Rolex themselves on their website

Not hating Rolex for this, but I thought we could expect near impeccable work from such a watchmaker.

EDIT: Please post photos of your own Rolex and how it lines up.

Old Expat Beast · 12 January 2018, 09:25 PM

I have seen, and can well understand, many complaints about the triangle not lining up with the dial, but this is the first time I'm seeing anyone concerned about insert alignment with the bezel notches. Not an issue, IMO.

n0gga · 12 January 2018, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I have seen, and can well understand, many complaints about the triangle not lining up with the dial, but this is the first time I'm seeing anyone concerned about insert alignment with the bezel notches. Not an issue, IMO.

Doesn't bother me a lot, but my point being that if it's a simple solution for QC at Rolex, why not spend the extra calorie on getting it right? Things that potentially can be adjusted to create symmetry should, in my opinion, always be mounted symmetrical.

Dan Pierce · 12 January 2018, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I have seen, and can well understand, many complaints about the triangle not lining up with the dial, but this is the first time I'm seeing anyone concerned about insert alignment with the bezel notches. Not an issue, IMO.

Agreed, Adam.

This might be a bezel notch too far.

dP

KBM · 13 January 2018, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Agreed, Adam.

This might be a bezel notch too far.

dP

Swiss Mad! · 12 January 2018, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I have seen, and can well understand, many complaints about the triangle not lining up with the dial, but this is the first time I'm seeing anyone concerned about insert alignment with the bezel notches. Not an issue, IMO.

100% agree.
OP - you are looking at a massively magnified image.
Under normal everyday conditions the bezel notches are so small one can hardly see them in any great detail let alone see that they aren't in line with the 12 o'clock triangle and bezel pip.
They are just a machined edge designed to give grip only and it's not 'a thing' that they should line up with anything.
I thought I was a bit OCD but this is next level stuff...

Seriously, just enjoy your watch - it's fine and not faulty..
Cheers

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heygawgaw · 13 January 2018, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

100% agree.
OP - you are looking at a massively magnified image.
Under normal everyday conditions the bezel notches are so small one can hardly see them in any great detail let alone see that they aren't in line with the 12 o'clock triangle and bezel pip.
They are just a machined edge designed to give grip only and it's not 'a thing' that they should line up with anything.
I thought I was a bit OCD but this is next level stuff...

Seriously, just enjoy your watch - it's fine and not faulty..
Cheers

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heygawgaw · 13 January 2018, 07:34 AM

OK, so after my last post on this topic, OCD plaged me...so looking through a magnifying glass, not a loop, plain lighted magnifying glass. I discovered that I am left eye dominant. Each time I looked at the trough the glass alignment was off to the right. when I looked through single eye loop it all lines up.....now I guess it all just matter of perspective?????

OCD will take years off your life,,,,,enjoy the world and all it's imperfections.

woodruffm · 12 January 2018, 10:16 PM

Unfortunately the two ceramic pieces that I have are both affected by this issue. I bought my 114060 used over a year ago, and at first it really, really bothered me and I contacted the service centre in regards to having it fixed under warranty but I then had second thoughts about being without a watch that I had just purchased for an undefined amount of time. I purchased a new BLNR 3 weeks ago and it too has the exact same issue, I thought to myself here we go again....but in all honesty it doesn't bother me.
I used to have real OCD issues with keeping everything looking pristine but having 4 young children has thankfully beaten that out of me now. Both will get fixed when they go in for their first service, whenever that may be.

n0gga · 12 January 2018, 10:19 PM

Unfortunately OCD cannot be controlled, it just triggers naturally

Dan Pierce · 12 January 2018, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by n0gga

Unfortunately OCD cannot be controlled, it just triggers naturally

Ah, but there you are wrong, grasshopper. Sometimes you have to learn to let go. It can be quite liberating.
dP

SeaAndSky · 12 January 2018, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Ah, but there you are wrong, grasshopper. Sometimes you have to learn to let go. It can be quite liberating.
dP

Truth. OCD is a choice not a disease. I don’t care what anyone says in the pyschology community. One decides a great many things simply by choosing.

c0de · 13 January 2018, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaAndSky

Truth. OCD is a choice not a disease. I don’t care what anyone says in the pyschology community. One decides a great many things simply by choosing.

OCD is not a disease, it's a disorder.
And you'd be amazed what a chemical imbalance cane do to your brain. You can also not care what any of the "scientists" say and declare the Earth flat, doesn't mean that it is.

BristolCavendish · 13 January 2018, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaAndSky

Truth. OCD is a choice not a disease. I don’t care what anyone says in the pyschology community. One decides a great many things simply by choosing.

Curious. What is the difference between OCD and a stringent/unwavering attention to detail?

CRM114 · 13 January 2018, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Curious. What is the difference between OCD and a stringent/unwavering attention to detail?

Good question.

mtgjr · 12 January 2018, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by n0gga

Unfortunately OCD cannot be controlled, it just triggers naturally

That is not true, according to this website. Maybe you just don't want help.

http://beyondocd.org/expert-perspect...o-overcome-ocd

rudestew · 12 January 2018, 10:20 PM

Then look at the 9 o clock marker

Muzz · 12 January 2018, 10:26 PM

Ummm, okay. It isn’t an issue on any of my pieces as they are perfect but honestly I have never looked at something with that level of detail.

Mystro · 12 January 2018, 10:35 PM

I am critical of fit and finish. As long as the triangle lines up, the watch is 100% perfect by my standards.

NeoAnderson · 12 January 2018, 10:42 PM

Fit and finish doesnt fit price point. Then your suggested to over look it and not pay attention to the way their advertised.

n0gga · 12 January 2018, 10:48 PM

Oh believe me, I do enjoy my watch. Alot!

Just saying I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Seiko makes their Bezel symmetrical. I know that the image is magnified, and I totally agree that the alignment of the triangle is most important.
The thread was simply an attempt to find people just as ill as myself, which I obviously failed to do

Regarding the 9-position, I think this is due to the angle of the camera when taking the picture. The position is exactly like on the 3-position.

joli160 · 13 January 2018, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by n0gga

Oh believe me, I do enjoy my watch. Alot!

Just saying I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Seiko makes their Bezel symmetrical. I know that the image is magnified, and I totally agree that the alignment of the triangle is most important.
The thread was simply an attempt to find people just as ill as myself, which I obviously failed to do

Regarding the 9-position, I think this is due to the angle of the camera when taking the picture. The position is exactly like on the 3-position.

I never noticed it, but I agree with you. It should be aligned. It's just a matter of taking a little bit more care when fitting the ceramic insert.
Btw Seiko quality control is second to none.

Devildog · 12 January 2018, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by n0gga

Anyone else experiencing OCD-issues when looking at the notches not perfectly aligning on the Bezel?

One would think that Rolex would nail this one, but my experience is that it’s completely random whether or not your notches on the bezel are aligned correctly.
Have seen a dozen of Seikos getting this right, same goes for my DeepBlue Daynight.

My own hulk lines up 90% perfect, but look at the attached image - this image is used by Rolex themselves on their website

Not hating Rolex for this, but I thought we could expect near impeccable work from such a watchmaker.

EDIT: Please post photos of your own Rolex and how it lines up.

Have you checked the Rolex crown alignment when your winding crown is fully screwed in?

If you're concerned about the bezel serrations that one mught just tip the balance for you

Bladeshot · 13 January 2018, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

Have you checked the Rolex crown alignment when your winding crown is fully screwed in?

If you're concerned about the bezel serrations that one mught just tip the balance for you

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Devildog · 12 January 2018, 11:07 PM

Mine appears pretty much spot on. Certainly not "off" enough to make me worry in the slightest about it

(my winding crown on the other hand is enough to make someone with acute OCD suicidal.....)

karmatp · 12 January 2018, 11:11 PM

I have never even thought about this before after owning many Rolex sport watches over the decades. I honestly think that I could not enjoy wearing a nice watch if something like this bothered me. What do you do about scratches?

watchwatcher · 12 January 2018, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by n0gga

Anyone else experiencing OCD-issues when looking at the notches not perfectly aligning on the Bezel?

Not hating Rolex for this, but I thought we could expect near impeccable work from such a watchmaker.

Nope. The notches on the bezel would no more need to "line up" with anything than the flutes on a fluted bezel would.

IMO the Rolex watch matches this description quite well.

mtgjr · 12 January 2018, 11:34 PM

Where is cat's whisper (padi) when you need him? No, seriously, where is he?

TitanCi · 13 January 2018, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mtgjr

Where is cat's whisper (padi) when you need him? No, seriously, where is he?

Lmao. I think he says whisker. Hahaha I was thinking the same!

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Chadridv · 13 January 2018, 01:41 AM

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Lmao. I think he says whisker. Hahaha I was thinking the same!

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unless he meant Where' "Cat's Whisper" like that's Padi's nickname. I know Padi's not much for nicknames but that's a pretty cool nickname.

12 January 2018, 10:35 PM	#19
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,711	I am critical of fit and finish. As long as the triangle lines up, the watch is 100% perfect by my standards. __________________

12 January 2018, 11:07 PM	#25
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,638	Mine appears pretty much spot on. Certainly not "off" enough to make me worry in the slightest about it (my winding crown on the other hand is enough to make someone with acute OCD suicidal.....) __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

12 January 2018, 11:11 PM	#26
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I have never even thought about this before after owning many Rolex sport watches over the decades. I honestly think that I could not enjoy wearing a nice watch if something like this bothered me. What do you do about scratches? __________________ My grails:

12 January 2018, 09:25 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	I have seen, and can well understand, many complaints about the triangle not lining up with the dial, but this is the first time I'm seeing anyone concerned about insert alignment with the bezel notches. Not an issue, IMO.

13 January 2018, 07:34 AM	#8
heygawgaw "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: California Watch: 16233, 16600 Posts: 119	OK, so after my last post on this topic, OCD plaged me...so looking through a magnifying glass, not a loop, plain lighted magnifying glass. I discovered that I am left eye dominant. Each time I looked at the trough the glass alignment was off to the right. when I looked through single eye loop it all lines up.....now I guess it all just matter of perspective????? OCD will take years off your life,,,,,enjoy the world and all it's imperfections.

12 January 2018, 10:16 PM	#9
woodruffm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Surrey, UK Watch: 116600 Posts: 51	Unfortunately the two ceramic pieces that I have are both affected by this issue. I bought my 114060 used over a year ago, and at first it really, really bothered me and I contacted the service centre in regards to having it fixed under warranty but I then had second thoughts about being without a watch that I had just purchased for an undefined amount of time. I purchased a new BLNR 3 weeks ago and it too has the exact same issue, I thought to myself here we go again....but in all honesty it doesn't bother me. I used to have real OCD issues with keeping everything looking pristine but having 4 young children has thankfully beaten that out of me now. Both will get fixed when they go in for their first service, whenever that may be.

12 January 2018, 10:19 PM	#10
n0gga "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Norway Watch: 116610LV Posts: 21	Unfortunately OCD cannot be controlled, it just triggers naturally

12 January 2018, 10:20 PM	#17
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	Then look at the 9 o clock marker

12 January 2018, 10:26 PM	#18
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Ummm, okay. It isn’t an issue on any of my pieces as they are perfect but honestly I have never looked at something with that level of detail.

12 January 2018, 10:42 PM	#20
NeoAnderson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: NeoAnderson Location: Tax Free Shopping Posts: 725	Fit and finish doesnt fit price point. Then your suggested to over look it and not pay attention to the way their advertised.

12 January 2018, 10:48 PM	#21
n0gga "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Norway Watch: 116610LV Posts: 21	Oh believe me, I do enjoy my watch. Alot! Just saying I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Seiko makes their Bezel symmetrical. I know that the image is magnified, and I totally agree that the alignment of the triangle is most important. The thread was simply an attempt to find people just as ill as myself, which I obviously failed to do Regarding the 9-position, I think this is due to the angle of the camera when taking the picture. The position is exactly like on the 3-position.

12 January 2018, 11:34 PM	#28
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Where is cat's whisper (padi) when you need him? No, seriously, where is he?

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