Drunk Wimbledon Dial, AKA Serena Willams Special

[Vlad]

Came across this watch and had to buy it. Model 116333, box/papers, all original ... and a DRUNK dial.

Somehow Rolex allowed such a glaring mistake to pass quality control. Take a look at the Roman numerals - they are perfect! Now take a look at the white chapter ring - whoever printed this dial was drunk, as everything in white is turned counter clockwise.

Vlad

P.S. Serena Williams was accused of being drunk at the 2014 Wimbledon tournament.

[RogerOP]

If Rolex made a mistake on the dial, best believe I wouldn’t pay more for it.

Hope you enjoy!

[enjoythemusic]

Rolex... just slightly ahead of our time.

[fskywalker]

[TimeAZ]

nice, when someone asks you what time it is you can tell them it's 4:61 pm

[Vlad]

I'm just surprised this dial made it to the market. Yes, Rolex had issues with their dials - spider dials, cream dials, chocolate dials, etc. but all these defect were identified way way after the dials entered circulation.

Has anyone else seen anything like this?

I like it a lot, as I like weird and unique things - and one of a kind Rolex dial, especially on a popular model really makes me smile.

[Harry-57]

That looks like something you would see on a cheap fake.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

That looks like something you would see on a cheap fake.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=871017

[HogwldFLTR]

Interesting watch; looks unnoticeable until looking closely. Enjoy it and wear the hell out of it. I think it's a beautiful combination!!

[joli160]

I would have it changed, looks ugly imho

[1William]

Not for me.

[justdate]

At least you know you don’t have OCD!

[Cambo]

Like a Ferrari with the horse badge slightly askew….I could never unsee it.

[rmagoo57]

Looks like it's only off by 1/2 second. Well within specs!

[Wahlberg]

I had to look way too long into this to see it.

[Mystro]

The appeal of these "error" dial watches runs both ways. Many wont touch them even at a discount and some will want them because of the quality control mistake. Its a interesting topic why someone would buy or not buy these models.

[smarttechlover1717]

Big fake, Rolex will never make such mistake


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[BayouBengal1865]

My Wimbledon 41 is SS so it may be different but it doesn’t have a ‘30’ a the 6:00 position, it just says ‘Swiss Made’ with the crown between the words…

[28mm]

Originally Posted by Vlad

P.S. Serena Williams was accused of being drunk at the 2014 Wimbledon tournament.

and I'm thinking that's bs..



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZeA...nnel=Wimbledon

[101031-28]

Originally Posted by justdate

At least you know you don’t have OCD!

This. I could never unsee the chapter ring being askew!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by 1william

not for me.

x2

[mountainjogger]

Interesting. But would not wear this, ever.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by joli160

I would have it changed, looks ugly imho

I agree. Needs to go to RSC.

[Asumer]

I bought a 116600 from a well known grey dealer a few years back. I noticed on closer inspection the bezel had articulations only up to 15 mins like a sub instead of all 60 mins like the seadweller should have. Sent it back in a heartbeat and got a full refund. Looking at that dial you have op would drive me crazy, but to each their own.

[Jack T]

Am I seeing this right, off by about one half minute? Are the numerals set in place after the minute markers are set? I’ll have to look closely at mine.

[blufinz52]

Originally Posted by BayouBengal1865

My Wimbledon 41 is SS so it may be different but it doesn’t have a ‘30’ a the 6:00 position, it just says ‘Swiss Made’ with the crown between the words…

I think you're right. The 2-tone Wimbledon on the Rolex site doesn't have '30' at the 6 position either.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Mystro

The appeal of these "error" dial watches runs both ways. Many wont touch them even at a discount and some will want them because of the quality control mistake. Its a interesting topic why someone would buy or not buy these models.

It depends on the error. I would buy something like a double three or double nine Explorer, or an OP with all single batons, or a professional model with an unusual typescript (depending on the typescript), but the chapter ring in the OP strikes me as just sloppy and irritating rather than interesting. Each to our own.

[dshin525]

Would Rolex replace these error dials if you got it serviced?

[OrangeSport]

Why would you buy that?

[28mm]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

the chapter ring in the OP strikes me as just sloppy and irritating rather than interesting. Each to our own.

I can't imagine wanting that sort of reminder either.