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SPACE-DWELLER · 31 December 2007, 06:23 AM

....just a bit:

Noticed it today. The date is not perfectly centered in the date display window!

There is more space on top of the date than underneath it.

Would you tolerate this or get it fixed?

Or is your date like it? I haven't any other Rolex to compare it with than my SS Cos that naturally has no date.

Thurnau · 31 December 2007, 06:27 AM

I think it is fine. The bubble can play tricks on you. When I took a pic of mine people thought it was a fake. But I took it at a different angle and it looked dead on.

ratmotortom · 31 December 2007, 06:28 AM

I don think I'd let it bother me, Bo. I sure wouldn't have it opened up just for that. You might get an AD to offer a second opinion on this, but I'd let it go. JMO.

Welshwatchman · 31 December 2007, 06:30 AM

Mine is perfectly centred, Bo.

Tools · 31 December 2007, 06:30 AM

I don't know..

You judge..

Spark · 31 December 2007, 06:36 AM

Looking at the pic it looks to be over to the left too.
I would think you would have to have the date wheel changed to sort that Bo.
Does it bother you that much?

Both of my Explorers are not exactly spot on either, but this is a good way to stop me worrying about it

SSonly · 31 December 2007, 06:43 AM

1 month old LV and it is exactly like yours Bo! I will keep it that way.Sorry no camera,so no pics.

rjw0501 · 31 December 2007, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

....just a bit:

Noticed it today. The date is not perfectly centered in the date display window!

There is more space on top of the date than underneath it.

Would you tolerate this or get it fixed?

Or is your date like it? I haven't any other Rolex to compare it with than my SS Cos that naturally has no date.

Maybe if you post some icons

It will jump back to normal.

FastBurner · 31 December 2007, 06:48 AM

I know how obsessive watch owners like us can be, but honestly, I would just let it be.

A) It doesn't look bad at all
B) Unless you were to hold it side by side with another of the same exact model, you would never notice that it was off a little and not inteded to be that way
C) Do you really want to turn over your brand new watch to someone that might accidently scratch it all up?

Personnaly I prefer not to send my watch back unless absolutely necessary. I'm like that with my car too. Everythime I get it back, there are all these mystery scratches that I didn't put there. I'd rather deal with a little imperfection like that than risk getting it all messed up worse.

Just my opinion here. But honestly, it may just work itself out on it's own anyway. Nice watch by the way, enjoy it!

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 December 2007, 06:49 AM

Here is a pic as close as I could get (the camera actually really on the cyclops!):

Baptistman · 31 December 2007, 06:53 AM

I have to say, i probably would not of noticed it, and still really only just can pick it out. But if your like me, once a niggle gets under your skin, I'm not happy until it's resolved, and i guess now you've noticed it, you'll always keep glancing at it. Particularly if it's a keeper.

davidwatts · 31 December 2007, 06:58 AM

After a quick check, my "30" is bang-on centre on the Sub and maybe ever so slightly out on the datejust (It's hard to be sure)
From the pics you've posted, I wouldn't let it bother me.

rjw0501 · 31 December 2007, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Here is a pic as close as I could get (the camera actually really on the cyclops!):

You're kidding, right?

marshallr47 · 31 December 2007, 07:00 AM

Bo, I wouldn't worry about it. But if it bothers you to the point that you can't get any sleep then you really need to get some help...

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davidwatts · 31 December 2007, 07:03 AM

I'm pretty sure the "1" that comes up at midnight tomorrow will seem wonky

fear · 31 December 2007, 07:09 AM

A bunch of my watches have off dates. I don't think it's a mechanical problem. Nothing's perfect, otherwise you'd be flipping like crazy. kinda like a man/woman looking for the perfect mate. Ain't no such thing. I think they call it the "looking for prince charming" complex. I wouldn't be so OCD about it.

Chris B · 31 December 2007, 07:14 AM

Mines the same Bo, on a scale of 1 - 10 it doesn't warrant 0.5, put the loupe down & just enjoy it pal,

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 December 2007, 07:14 AM

But maybe it is just a matter of how you look at it / take pics of it??

Just to some pics from a different angle and distance:

Then I thought that the eleventh would show it the date's off or not:

What do you think now?

FastBurner · 31 December 2007, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

What do you think now?

I think your crazy.

But sadly, I've been there. Put it down for a while, you're going to make yourself mad.

pegase747 · 31 December 2007, 07:23 AM

Bo,

It looks more than fine too me !

Cheers / Pierre

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 December 2007, 07:25 AM

Well, maybe just a wee bit crazy!

Anyway, that 11th. number gave me some comfort. Seems to be perfectly centered!

So every 11th. I will be a happy man!

mikey · 31 December 2007, 07:30 AM

my date wheel is broken and my date is all over the place but my watch still works so it doesnt bother me

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 December 2007, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey

(...)and my date is all over the place but my watch still works so it doesnt bother me

Sounds nice! What's her name??

pegase747 · 31 December 2007, 07:50 AM

Bo,

Actually I have noticed on some watches that if you quick set the date with the crown in first position, as it jumps quite fast, it often goes off centered, but if the date change is normally done around midnight or by moving hands as well with the crown in second position, then it will snap right in position.

That is why when I set a watch after a long stop, I will set it to the date before the actual day, and set the whole movement ( second crown position ) to the actual date and time.

I don't know if it applies to Rolex jumping date though.

Cheers / Pierre

bran · 31 December 2007, 07:58 AM

It may be offset in the window but it is level...if you raise it a little to center it, it will no longer be level.

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 December 2007, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pegase747

Bo,

Actually I have noticed on some watches that if you quick set the date with the crown in first position, as it jumps quite fast, it often goes off centered, but if the date change is normally done around midnight or by moving hands as well with the crown in second position, then it will snap right in position.

That is why when I set a watch after a long stop, I will set it to the date before the actual day, and set the whole movement ( second crown position ) to the actual date and time.

I don't know if it applies to Rolex jumping date though.

Cheers / Pierre

I made the same thoughts about that, Pierre.

Seems like it makes no difference with the quick-changing date mechanism.

Jocke · 31 December 2007, 08:03 AM

My YM is perfect.

Jocke

Baptistman · 31 December 2007, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

But maybe it is just a matter of how you look at it / take pics of it??

Just to some pics from a different angle and distance:

Then I thought that the eleventh would show it the date's off or not:

What do you think now?

looks perfect to me.

arttay10 · 31 December 2007, 08:35 AM

Looks good to me Bo

gaopa · 31 December 2007, 08:43 AM

It looks fine to me, Bo....

31 December 2007, 06:23 AM	#1
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Date's off! ....just a bit: Noticed it today. The date is not perfectly centered in the date display window! There is more space on top of the date than underneath it. Would you tolerate this or get it fixed? Or is your date like it? I haven't any other Rolex to compare it with than my SS Cos that naturally has no date. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

31 December 2007, 06:30 AM	#4
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Mine is perfectly centred, Bo. __________________ ..33

31 December 2007, 06:30 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	I don't know.. You judge.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

31 December 2007, 06:43 AM	#7
SSonly Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Rafael Location: Puerto Rico Watch: SS Daytona,LV Sub Posts: 77	Off too 1 month old LV and it is exactly like yours Bo! I will keep it that way.Sorry no camera,so no pics.

31 December 2007, 06:49 AM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Here is a pic as close as I could get (the camera actually really on the cyclops!): __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

31 December 2007, 06:27 AM	#2
Thurnau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Watch: DateJust Posts: 738	I think it is fine. The bubble can play tricks on you. When I took a pic of mine people thought it was a fake. But I took it at a different angle and it looked dead on.

31 December 2007, 06:28 AM	#3
ratmotortom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Tom Location: Ohio Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 447	I don think I'd let it bother me, Bo. I sure wouldn't have it opened up just for that. You might get an AD to offer a second opinion on this, but I'd let it go. JMO.

31 December 2007, 06:48 AM	#9
FastBurner Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Watch: Aquanaut/AK/PAM000 Posts: 43	I know how obsessive watch owners like us can be, but honestly, I would just let it be. A) It doesn't look bad at all B) Unless you were to hold it side by side with another of the same exact model, you would never notice that it was off a little and not inteded to be that way C) Do you really want to turn over your brand new watch to someone that might accidently scratch it all up? Personnaly I prefer not to send my watch back unless absolutely necessary. I'm like that with my car too. Everythime I get it back, there are all these mystery scratches that I didn't put there. I'd rather deal with a little imperfection like that than risk getting it all messed up worse. Just my opinion here. But honestly, it may just work itself out on it's own anyway. Nice watch by the way, enjoy it!

31 December 2007, 06:53 AM	#11
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	I have to say, i probably would not of noticed it, and still really only just can pick it out. But if your like me, once a niggle gets under your skin, I'm not happy until it's resolved, and i guess now you've noticed it, you'll always keep glancing at it. Particularly if it's a keeper. __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

31 December 2007, 06:58 AM	#12
davidwatts "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ian Location: Hampshire,England Watch: TT Datejust Posts: 446	After a quick check, my "30" is bang-on centre on the Sub and maybe ever so slightly out on the datejust (It's hard to be sure) From the pics you've posted, I wouldn't let it bother me. __________________ No present like the time.

31 December 2007, 07:00 AM	#14
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Bo, I wouldn't worry about it. But if it bothers you to the point that you can't get any sleep then you really need to get some help.... __________________ Ron

31 December 2007, 07:03 AM	#15
davidwatts "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ian Location: Hampshire,England Watch: TT Datejust Posts: 446	I'm pretty sure the "1" that comes up at midnight tomorrow will seem wonky __________________ No present like the time.

31 December 2007, 07:09 AM	#16
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	A bunch of my watches have off dates. I don't think it's a mechanical problem. Nothing's perfect, otherwise you'd be flipping like crazy. kinda like a man/woman looking for the perfect mate. Ain't no such thing. I think they call it the "looking for prince charming" complex. I wouldn't be so OCD about it.

31 December 2007, 07:14 AM	#17
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Mines the same Bo, on a scale of 1 - 10 it doesn't warrant 0.5, put the loupe down & just enjoy it pal,

31 December 2007, 07:23 AM	#20
pegase747 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: France/HKG/Japan Posts: 194	Bo, It looks more than fine too me ! Cheers / Pierre

31 December 2007, 07:25 AM	#21
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Well, maybe just a wee bit crazy! Anyway, that 11th. number gave me some comfort. Seems to be perfectly centered! So every 11th. I will be a happy man! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

31 December 2007, 07:30 AM	#22
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	my date wheel is broken and my date is all over the place but my watch still works so it doesnt bother me

31 December 2007, 07:50 AM	#24
pegase747 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: France/HKG/Japan Posts: 194	Bo, Actually I have noticed on some watches that if you quick set the date with the crown in first position, as it jumps quite fast, it often goes off centered, but if the date change is normally done around midnight or by moving hands as well with the crown in second position, then it will snap right in position. That is why when I set a watch after a long stop, I will set it to the date before the actual day, and set the whole movement ( second crown position ) to the actual date and time. I don't know if it applies to Rolex jumping date though. Cheers / Pierre

31 December 2007, 07:58 AM	#25
bran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Bran Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 225	It may be offset in the window but it is level...if you raise it a little to center it, it will no longer be level.

31 December 2007, 08:03 AM	#27
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	My YM is perfect. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

31 December 2007, 08:35 AM	#29
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	Looks good to me Bo

31 December 2007, 08:43 AM	#30
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	It looks fine to me, Bo....

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