Sub returned from rsc, BUT!

[gwozhog]

Now it bugs me. I can't find my pliars either to straighten it out.

[Jemspeed]

Was it polished? If so, they probably don't make sure they re-brush the back the same way it was before.

[imperio]

Originally Posted by zion_rasta

My GMT IIc carme back with a green date wheel and I did not care. Well maybe a little, but I like it better with green numbers now.

Lucky you!

[bradj]

Originally Posted by jmorin28

Called RSC. Its the same as screwing in the crown. They said it was normal.

Not sure I understand... my crown always screws down into the exact same position.. offset slightly,but the same every time. Unless they replaced the case I'd expect the caseback to screw down into the same position.. +/- a few degrees to account for a different gasket and torque applied.

[Glidelock]

C'mon guys...grain angle is some serious $h!t to deal with. It directly effects the angle at which your arm hair lays. If the grain angle is changed, it can cause the arm hairs to bend back, thus breaking at the follicle...and becoming ingrown!!!

[Jocke]

Rolex standard is the grain angle +-15 degree from the crown, if not you have to change backcase to be safe.

[tomchicago]

I would send it back.

[Lordofrolex]

Originally Posted by superdog

What is the problem with this question?

I find it a reasonable concern.

I feel the same way. Obviously i would be concerned if the brushed grain was not matched with the case maybe meaning it wasn't screwed on all the way. Does the receipt say pressure tested?

If so than you should be fine. You can always go swimming and see what happens.

[ppbskis]

Ya match the grain on wood finishes, never heard this before.

[Dirt]

There's no grain on the Titanium caseback on either of my DSSD"s.

Should I be worried about the water resistance of my watches due to insufficient torque on the caseback exerting enough crush on the seal?

It's all food for thought isn't it.
Maybe I need to relax a bit more, and simply trust that Rolex know a thing or two about how to engineer and put a water proof watch together as well as service it, then go and back it up with a full two year International Service Warranty

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Rock

Funny, seemed like a reasonable question to me.

Yes it is.
But only up to a point.

Assuming the metal parts(Mid-case and Caseback) are the originals.

Here are a few possible variables that come to mind.
1, The density of the new seal may be different, thereby the correct torque on the Caseback could theoretically be achieved with different orientation of the Caseback.
2, The seal may also be of slightly different sectional diameter.
3, There may be more or less lubrication on the recent seal and or thread interface from the original assembly, thereby facilitating a different orientation of the Caseback.
4, Or the Caseback may have needed to be refinished due to visible damage, and as part of the service process it got a tidy up with the grain going in a different direction.
5, The Caseback has been replaced out of good will, and is not the original.

[slorollin]

I bet it's a blast working the Rolex "help desk".

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Dirt

Yes it is.
But only up to a point.

Assuming the metal parts(Mid-case and Caseback) are the originals.

Here are a few possible variables that come to mind.
1, The density of the new seal may be different, thereby the correct torque on the Caseback could theoretically be achieved with different orientation of the Caseback.
2, The seal may also be of slightly different sectional diameter.
3, There may be more or less lubrication on the recent seal and or thread interface from the original assembly, thereby facilitating a different orientation of the Caseback.
4, Or the Caseback may have needed to be refinished due to visible damage, and as part of the service process it got a tidy up with the grain going in a different direction.
5, The Caseback has been replaced out of good will, and is not the original.

All good info for a reasonable question imho.

The OP simply noticed a difference in his watch and was asking if it could indicate The integrity might be of concern, I did not read it as simply being bothered that the grain was different.

1st thing that popped in my head was the possibility of unintentional cross threading, this has happened before and it would be better to ask?

[porschedude]

Seems like a reasonable question to me also, not sure why so many people have to post negative things poking fun at the guy.

[busytimmy]

This thread gave me some good lols. Thanks guys

[Speed]

As long as your crown lines up vertically all is well.

[peterskinner]

How do you spell 'neurosis'? Go through life worrying about stuff like this and you'll end up with permanent anxiety. I mean....really.
Just enjoy the watch, stop worrying.

[beer]

Originally Posted by Rock

Funny, seemed like a reasonable question to me.

agree

but there are a lot of trolls on here these days who just want any excuse to post something rude on a legitimate thread

[Beauregard]

Wow. Worse than BMW GS owners.

[liuk3]

Originally Posted by strongarms

Seriously?

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by beer

agree

but there are a lot of trolls on here these days who just want any excuse to post something rude on a legitimate thread

Actually when I first saw the start of the thread by the OP, my initial thought was that it was a troll post.

Then I saw the OP only has a few posts to their credit and assumed it was simply a question born out of inexperience.