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Old 2 March 2019, 10:14 PM   #1
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Never use a loupe!

And now I know why..

It’s not a Rolex but bear with me. You guys have sharper eyes than mine.

I think the ‘S’ is printed lower than the rest of the text, right? Or am I imagining it?




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Old 2 March 2019, 10:16 PM   #2
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Fake.

JK.

I think I see what you’re referring to.

Small “imperfections” = character

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Old 2 March 2019, 10:19 PM   #3
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THE definition of OCD!

You will be checking power reserve hand alignment next...
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Old 2 March 2019, 10:19 PM   #4
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Hmm yes. The ‘V’ looks upside down too.
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Old 2 March 2019, 10:20 PM   #5
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Fake
LOL no way. Straight from the Knightsbridge Boutique.
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Old 2 March 2019, 10:20 PM   #6
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It does not look lower to me.


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Old 2 March 2019, 10:23 PM   #7
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LOL no way. Straight from the Knightsbridge Boutique.
Ha! It’s legit. It’s an amazing piece.
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Old 2 March 2019, 10:26 PM   #8
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Luckily its only a Seiko!
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Old 2 March 2019, 10:27 PM   #9
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Not worried about it and it won’t be a problem. Guess I’m just curious if it’s normal or I’ve spotted a tiny issue.

My eyes aren’t the best any more but I know some people on here have eyes like owls.


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Old 2 March 2019, 10:27 PM   #10
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Sorry I don’t see it.

Put away the loupe and enjoy your beautiful GS
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Old 2 March 2019, 10:28 PM   #11
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It’s in its perfect place. Relax and enjoy.
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Old 2 March 2019, 10:29 PM   #12
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I don't see it either, Enjoy! nice piece.
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Old 2 March 2019, 10:30 PM   #13
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Luckily its only a Seiko!


Quite. If it were a Rollie I wouldn’t be surprised by a minor imperfection. Only reason I’m surprised by this is because it’s a GS.


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Old 2 March 2019, 10:31 PM   #14
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It’s in its perfect place. Relax and enjoy.


Really? OK thanks guys! Must be my eyes then!


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Old 2 March 2019, 10:32 PM   #15
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It might be the textured dial underneath giving the S a slightly askew appearance. I wouldn’t sweat it.
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Old 2 March 2019, 10:35 PM   #16
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I can't see it to be honest. Nice watch though
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Old 2 March 2019, 10:43 PM   #17
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The P looks tilted ...
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Old 2 March 2019, 10:47 PM   #18
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Old 2 March 2019, 10:49 PM   #19
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Looks normal to me. Great watch.
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Old 2 March 2019, 10:56 PM   #20
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Wow! The glimpse of the power reserve in post #9 looks like a Japanese rock garden. Just awesome!!
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looks spot on to me
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Old 2 March 2019, 11:07 PM   #22
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Old 2 March 2019, 11:10 PM   #23
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It looks but it is not...




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Old 2 March 2019, 11:16 PM   #24
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It's fine. Optical illusion.
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Old 2 March 2019, 11:17 PM   #25
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It's fine. Optical illusion.


That’s what I was thinking....


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Old 2 March 2019, 11:17 PM   #26
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Thanks! Looks fine now. Optical illusion. I swear it’s half a mm lower without the box


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Old 2 March 2019, 11:36 PM   #27
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Wow! The glimpse of the power reserve in post #9 looks like a Japanese rock garden. Just awesome!!


Oh wow!

That’s true Brew

The attention to detail
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Old 2 March 2019, 11:43 PM   #28
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There is a diference in DR - IVE as well.
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Old 2 March 2019, 11:57 PM   #29
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There is a diference in DR - IVE as well.


Surely not? The kerning looks spot on there. Don Knuth couldn’t have done a better job with LaTeX!


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Old 3 March 2019, 12:12 AM   #30
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I think it’s fine- often with letters/numerals that have curvature they can often look irregular/misaligned. Nothing to worry about


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