Is there anything more beta than starting a thread on one forum just to point and laugh at someone on another forum?
Now this is quality....
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=687134
I wish I had my own Lab!
The OP would fit in well here.
PS check out post #36.
Last edited by Skyman; 20th July 2019 at 20:36.
Is there anything more beta than starting a thread on one forum just to point and laugh at someone on another forum?
It’s better than the usual ‘is it safe’ threads every other day
Perhaps we are on the wrong wavelength, I just thought the TRF OPs quality control inspections were totally OTT, as did the vast majority of the TRF population. Did I cut and paste the wrong thread?
Does this read morally sound?
It does make me wonder whether the apparent critics here read (or could read) the linked thread, in full.
And btw, my 126719 is perfect thank you.
Just to be clear. For those that objected to this thread on my part, please can you explain precisely why you took affront. Personally, I thought the TRF’s OP’s statements were truly laughable.
PS Mick P, CS and Der Amf, that’ll be you then. Please, don’t be shy gents.
Last edited by Skyman; 20th July 2019 at 22:30.
I'm in two minds about this. Firstly, I've never examined my own Rolex under a magnifying glass, and I'm not going to. Actually - I suppose I have in a way; I did this:
The OP's complaint about the GMT hand in the TRF thread does seem to me to be a bit churlish and petty.
But then again, considering what they cost these days, if you don't get attention to the miniscule details and stringent, immaculate quality control, what are you paying all that money for exactly?
Years ago on another forum someone posted an extreme macro shot of a Breitling second hand, and there was a tiny hair stuck in the paint.
Has anyone regained their humour?
I'm not OCD about my watches (took my ages to track down a Rolex lvc and I never had an issue with crown positioning, or wearing it in the gym etc) however I must admit that if I paid £30k for a WG GMT and the quality of the paint on the hand was like this, I'd be a little disappointed. Am I crazy? Surely you are paying for high quality craftsmanship?
Image from TRF thread:
If someone's going to swear on the open part of the forum do try not to quote it, I get the feeling the boss has to do more work to delete it all.
"A man of little significance"
Just to go off topic for a second.......is anyone else getting an outbound Trojan warning whenever they click on this thread? (Using malwarebytes/firefox). It's only this thread that's flagging up an issue.
Well, not me taking the p. Something weird's going on :-/
-Blocked Website Details-
Malicious Website: 1
, , Blocked, [-1], [-1],0.0.0
-Website Data-
Category: Trojan
Domain: truth.justdied.com
IP Address: 52.1.80.75
Port: [53652]
Type: Outbound
File: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
And this links to an apparently suspect site that was used to host some pictures posted on TZ in 2014.
Last edited by Mouse; 22nd July 2019 at 19:06.
Well enjoy that. Try this....
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=687134
That's my own domain, pointed currently at my Amazon AWS Linux instance and used to host images. I'm not aware that it's ever been hacked and certainly it's never been used for nefarious purposes by myself - but thanks, I'll take a look. I suspect that it was a false positive.
It's reasonably to expect perfect paintwork on a Rolex. They pride themselves on precision this, that and the other
And if someone wants to look at their watch in a lab, photograph it with the lights dim, photograph themselves wearing their watch in different settings, good luck to them. I'm happy they are enjoying their watch in their own way.
For anyone who thinks it's big one funny or acceptable to question another's choices, good luck to them. They'll need it.
I do not agree with the OPs hissy fit, but the quality of some of the paint is laughably poor, and he is right to be concerned by that.
I also do not agree with the fools who suggest that using a loupe is inappropriate.
If you buy a modern Rolex you should expect to be able use a loupe and you should expect to astounded by the quality you observe.
To be anything less than astounded would be to prove that you have bought into a branding confidence trick, or that you have bought a fake.
Rolex constantly justify their market position by referring to exemplary quality, what is wrong with looking at it?
The quality on that Watchfinder one is awful. Truly so.
Having used a loupe on all my watches, I would ask how can anyone fully appreciate the miracles of miniature engineering that are our watches without one?
Dave
A loupe is a watchmaker's best friend, but it's an enthusiast's worst enemy. Look hard enough at any watch and you'll find something wrong eventually - and it'll then proceed to drive you mad if you let it.
I agree though, the finishing on those pictured GMT hands is appalling. Should never have been passed by QC.
I think what escapes most people is there is no compulsion about buying a Rolex and there is certainly no need to hyperventilate screaming HOW DARE THEY? If quality is not acceptable don’t buy it or having bought it, sell it. That is how real world works. There is certainly no need to throw hissy or sissy fits on the inter webs. Certainly it is ok to post one’s findings on watch fora but all the drama is uncalled for. I don’t think Rolex has ever forced anyone to buy anything at gun point. As for all that talk about buying into a brand hype, some people need to get a life. Things like that can said only so many times. Repeating these in a shrill manner repeatedly suggests envy or bitterness.
At their price point, a Rolex should be pretty much perfect to the human eye. But quality control can easily miss something and especially after quality controlling shift after shift after shift where one can falter. Should one be outraged at picking up a watch with a fault? I think no.
I picked up a new Explorer approx 10 years ago and did not notice the poor lume on one of the hands. I subsequently returned the watch to WOS who surprisingly ordered a new watch rather than repair. I was not outraged at Rolex but more miffed at myself for missing this at pick up and having the inconvenience of making two trips to the AD to rectify.
On the other hand, it takes a year to make a Rolex so they have plenty of time and there is no excuse for this shoddy workmanship.
To be fair, the OP from the other thread, who apparently owns many Rolex’s said “EVERY mass produced product have flaws and its the flaws that make them unique.” He seems to enjoy finding any defects and that was the tone of the thread.
I also think the thread is appropriate for a Rolex specific forum. If people now know about the defects, they may now chose not to purchase a Rolex (unlikely, but it’s also unlikely for someone to bring a Loupe to the AD on collection day!)