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rolexsubdate · 12 July 2009, 12:30 AM

hi,

please look at this pic. To me, the position of the date font (writing) appears to be a little higher than it should be. Is this a sign of concern or relatively normal? Or is this indicative of something wrong with the movement?

thnx

Prince · 12 July 2009, 12:39 AM

It looks like the numbers on the date wheel are just a little off dead center. I have seen this slight misalignment before, and it happens from time to time. Not really a problem, but if it gets progressively worse it should be corrected.

Idle Swede · 12 July 2009, 12:42 AM

More likely that the camera angle is a couple of degrees high.

acce1999 · 12 July 2009, 12:42 AM

The picture is taken from an angle, from sligthly above and to the right (of the watch). Check the rehaut/flange, that also looks asymmetrical, as does the reflections in the edge of the crystal.

That is why the cyclops looks out of place.

Best,

A

Z-Sub · 12 July 2009, 12:48 AM

Mine has a tiny shift up as well but only if I stare on the date window.
my LV is down a bit too much though

STEELINOX · 12 July 2009, 01:46 AM

the picture is definitely shot "off axis" .

zidaneong · 12 July 2009, 01:52 AM

The angle is slighly off.

AndersB · 12 July 2009, 02:14 AM

I think the angle can account for the cyclops not looking exactly aligned with the window but I definitely think the date reel is slighly high compared to the window (the reel is so close to the window that the angle shouldn't make much of a difference). Is this a watch that you own?

Prince · 12 July 2009, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndersB

I think the angle can account for the cyclops not looking exactly aligned with the window but I definitely think the date reel is slighly high compared to the window (the reel is so close to the window that the angle shouldn't make much of a difference)...

I agree 100% with this assessment!

Jet · 12 July 2009, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

I agree 100% with this assessment!

I'll join the bandwagon on that one!

SLS · 12 July 2009, 03:45 AM

IMHO, it's really a crappy picture! To make certain its off center, ask for a few more pics.
Scott

12 July 2009, 12:30 AM	#1
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	Does the date window alignment look ok? hi, please look at this pic. To me, the position of the date font (writing) appears to be a little higher than it should be. Is this a sign of concern or relatively normal? Or is this indicative of something wrong with the movement? thnx Attached Images

12 July 2009, 12:39 AM	#2
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	It looks like the numbers on the date wheel are just a little off dead center. I have seen this slight misalignment before, and it happens from time to time. Not really a problem, but if it gets progressively worse it should be corrected. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

12 July 2009, 12:48 AM	#5
Z-Sub 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Mine has a tiny shift up as well but only if I stare on the date window. my LV is down a bit too much though __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

12 July 2009, 01:52 AM	#7
zidaneong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex YG Datejust Posts: 274	The angle is slighly off. __________________ [1] Rolex TT Blue Dial Submariner 16613 (M serial) [2] Rolex YG Datejust 16018 (8 mil Serial) [3] Rolex YG Datejust 16238 (L Serial) [4] Rolex YG Gold Crystal Daytona 116518 [5] Patek Philippe SS Aquanaut 5065

12 July 2009, 03:45 AM	#11
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	IMHO, it's really a crappy picture! To make certain its off center, ask for a few more pics. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

12 July 2009, 12:42 AM	#3
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	More likely that the camera angle is a couple of degrees high.

12 July 2009, 12:42 AM	#4
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	The picture is taken from an angle, from sligthly above and to the right (of the watch). Check the rehaut/flange, that also looks asymmetrical, as does the reflections in the edge of the crystal. That is why the cyclops looks out of place. Best, A

12 July 2009, 01:46 AM	#6
STEELINOX 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,024	the picture is definitely shot "off axis" .

12 July 2009, 02:14 AM	#8
AndersB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 605	I think the angle can account for the cyclops not looking exactly aligned with the window but I definitely think the date reel is slighly high compared to the window (the reel is so close to the window that the angle shouldn't make much of a difference). Is this a watch that you own?

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