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WS9D · 24 April 2016, 12:14 PM

Before I go walking into the AD, I'm curious to hear what you think my options are. I bought this Tudor NF on March 31st. Something seemed off, but I thought maybe I just wasn't used to the sharp lines of the case. Today I was really staring at it, and figured out what it was. The 12 on the dial is not aligned properly. Either the 1 is too high or the 2 is too low. Either way, it bothers me. I compared it to pics on the Internet and saw all of the others are not like this. I'm not sure how I did not pick up on this prior to forking out my money, but that is besides the point.

So, what are my options? Have them send it to RSC? Ask for an exchange? Ask for a refund/credit towards a different piece? I'm curious what you all would do. Sorry for the poor iPhone pics. They really don't convey what I see in person. It's much more noticeable at the bottom of the two numbers.

TimeRookie · 24 April 2016, 12:17 PM

They will likely say send it in. I doubt if you're given any other options. Tudor will likely change the dial for you

asmfa5 · 24 April 2016, 03:17 PM

Maybe its not misaligned?

Mine's similar to yours.

Here's some random googled pics, including a couple of pics released by Tudor that look like ours :

One of the first images released by Tudor:

The lume helps you see the "2" is definitely higher than the "1". This is why I believe the higher "2" is normal.

I have found pics in which the "2" is lower, and for me those watches would contain the misaligned "2"...

Try to enjoy the watch. If not send it in and see what they say.

beer · 24 April 2016, 07:53 PM

yes they all look that way its fine imo

ppalasthira · 24 April 2016, 09:23 PM

All of them are misaligned. I wouldn't worry about it.

RC2 · 24 April 2016, 10:48 PM

Maybe it's supposed to be that way. All the pics look the same. Maybe optical illusion or something. At least it's 12 and not 21. Lol

1William · 24 April 2016, 11:02 PM

I think that is the way it is suppose to be. It will be interesting to see what the AD has to say. Also compare to another NF they have in stock.

anothernewphone · 24 April 2016, 11:04 PM

If it bothers you that much, it looks like your recourse is to sell it off. They all look like that.

superdog · 24 April 2016, 11:22 PM

That's a nice watch.

Would be non plussed about the 12.

cop414 · 24 April 2016, 11:29 PM

That definitely looks just a bit off, maybe reach out to Tudor and see how they respond? Hopefully you won't get the canned "that's within spec" answer.

watchwatcher · 25 April 2016, 01:12 AM

From all the pics, that looks to be the design of the thing...doesn't look bad to me, I would leave it be.

fullcourt · 25 April 2016, 01:27 AM

looks fine

harry in montreal · 25 April 2016, 01:30 AM

It is such a beautiful watch

WS9D · 25 April 2016, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RC2

Maybe it's supposed to be that way. All the pics look the same. Maybe optical illusion or something. At least it's 12 and not 21. Lol

yeah, looking at those images they all do appear to be that way. Even the one released by Tudor. The ones I looked at yesterday did not appear to have it. Maybe it is an illusion.

lol your right about the 21. I remember the thread from the Vegas GTG with the new tudor pic that had two 9's on the dial.

I guess this is the design and I will have to decide if I can live with it. Over all, I like the watch. I'm impressed it's only gained 3 seconds since I bought it on 3/31/16.

GGGMT · 25 April 2016, 01:46 AM

It would bug me forever.

Micha · 25 April 2016, 02:07 AM

it's an error dial...worth a premium in the future...

Friar · 25 April 2016, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ks6pd

yeah, looking at those images they all do appear to be that way. Even the one released by Tudor. The ones I looked at yesterday did not appear to have it. Maybe it is an illusion.

lol your right about the 21. I remember the thread from the Vegas GTG with the new tudor pic that had two 9's on the dial.

I guess this is the design and I will have to decide if I can live with it. Over all, I like the watch. I'm impressed it's only gained 3 seconds since I bought it on 3/31/16.

+3s in a month?? Yes, that's a keeper! Mine is -1s/d on the wrist but offset by nightly positioning. Incredible watch isn't it. BTW, my "12" looks an awfully lot like yours. Enjoy!

Friar · 25 April 2016, 03:24 AM

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Globule · 25 April 2016, 03:27 AM

No problem IMHO.

TheRolexKingofLV · 25 April 2016, 04:34 AM

That would definitely drive me crazy every time I looked at it. If I'm spending that kind of money, can I at least get the numbers put on straight! Not a lot to ask for IMO

navjing0614 · 27 April 2016, 04:15 AM

This is mine for reference. I had an issue before with the marker (a very small chipped paint) and my AD gave me a new one. If it's on the dial i believe they would change it if they agree with your assessment. Best of luck.

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fskywalker · 27 April 2016, 06:18 AM

I think looks fine that way, but I'm not OCD!

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tudorluv · 27 April 2016, 06:30 AM

looks great to me

Daytona88 · 27 April 2016, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by navjing0614

This is mine for reference. I had an issue before with the marker (a very small chipped paint) and my AD gave me a new one. If it's on the dial i believe they would change it if they agree with your assessment. Best of luck.

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This one looks fine to me...I agree that yours looks a little off, the 2 being higher, at least compared to this close up. I would take it in. If it bothers you now, it will only get worse IMO.

Bobby83 · 28 April 2016, 04:04 AM

Here's one k tried on

JeremyS · 28 April 2016, 05:28 AM

I really can't tell anything. Your pic looks exactly like my North Flag, and all the other pics that have been posted this far.

albmich · 28 April 2016, 06:05 AM

In my opinion the subsequent photos are not as misaligned as OP's. I would look into getting this fixed but it likely requires a new dial which may take a while. If it bugs you, I would pursue it further.

24 April 2016, 12:17 PM	#2
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24 April 2016, 07:53 PM	#4
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24 April 2016, 10:48 PM	#6
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Maybe it's supposed to be that way. All the pics look the same. Maybe optical illusion or something. At least it's 12 and not 21. Lol __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

24 April 2016, 11:22 PM	#9
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24 April 2016, 11:29 PM	#10
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,123	That definitely looks just a bit off, maybe reach out to Tudor and see how they respond? Hopefully you won't get the canned "that's within spec" answer. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

24 April 2016, 03:17 PM	#3
asmfa5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Here Watch: 116610LN Posts: 137	Maybe its not misaligned? Mine's similar to yours. Here's some random googled pics, including a couple of pics released by Tudor that look like ours : One of the first images released by Tudor: The lume helps you see the "2" is definitely higher than the "1". This is why I believe the higher "2" is normal. I have found pics in which the "2" is lower, and for me those watches would contain the misaligned "2"... Try to enjoy the watch. If not send it in and see what they say.

24 April 2016, 09:23 PM	#5
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	All of them are misaligned. I wouldn't worry about it.

24 April 2016, 11:02 PM	#7
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,580	I think that is the way it is suppose to be. It will be interesting to see what the AD has to say. Also compare to another NF they have in stock.

24 April 2016, 11:04 PM	#8
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	If it bothers you that much, it looks like your recourse is to sell it off. They all look like that.

25 April 2016, 01:12 AM	#11
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	From all the pics, that looks to be the design of the thing...doesn't look bad to me, I would leave it be.

25 April 2016, 01:27 AM	#12
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	looks fine __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

25 April 2016, 01:30 AM	#13
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	It is such a beautiful watch

25 April 2016, 01:46 AM	#15
GGGMT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,328	It would bug me forever.

25 April 2016, 02:07 AM	#16
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	it's an error dial...worth a premium in the future... __________________ life is good

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25 April 2016, 03:27 AM	#19
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25 April 2016, 04:34 AM	#20
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	That would definitely drive me crazy every time I looked at it. If I'm spending that kind of money, can I at least get the numbers put on straight! Not a lot to ask for IMO __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

27 April 2016, 04:15 AM	#21
navjing0614 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 73	This is mine for reference. I had an issue before with the marker (a very small chipped paint) and my AD gave me a new one. If it's on the dial i believe they would change it if they agree with your assessment. Best of luck. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

27 April 2016, 06:18 AM	#22
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,154	I think looks fine that way, but I'm not OCD! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

27 April 2016, 06:30 AM	#23
tudorluv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Erich Location: -5 Posts: 742	looks great to me

28 April 2016, 04:04 AM	#25
Bobby83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 271	Here's one k tried on

28 April 2016, 05:28 AM	#26
JeremyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 273	I really can't tell anything. Your pic looks exactly like my North Flag, and all the other pics that have been posted this far.

28 April 2016, 06:05 AM	#27
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	In my opinion the subsequent photos are not as misaligned as OP's. I would look into getting this fixed but it likely requires a new dial which may take a while. If it bugs you, I would pursue it further. __________________ ♛ SD4k 116600 ♛ SD43 126600 Ω PloProf 224.32.55.21.01.001

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