Stephane Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Excellent post I'm jalous. I wish my first has been as good as this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 I know what the secret is to solve these issue: Do not walk aound with macro pics. Nobody will ever notice your logo issue anyway unless they have billion dollars man eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xac Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 I can't believe you can critique an almost unnoticeable (without reference lines and macro images) tilt in the logo when the entire logo on these watches is the completely wrong shape. I find that to be a much bigger issue. Also, mine looks perfectly straight :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdo2milger Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Thanks guys... I know the logo ain't that far off You are right with your pic Anreww & ChubbChubb.... I took two other pics as straight as I could.... it's kinda hard without my lightbox, so sorry for the poor quality. I think it's fair to conclude that I'm a nitpick Hey RM if you look at the backside of the dial itself, you will see 2 prongs attaching the logo to the dial itself. It is possible to "ever so gently nudge the logo" to realign it to its proper position. Just take your time, and you will do fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted April 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 (edited) Hey RM if you look at the backside of the dial itself, you will see 2 prongs attaching the logo to the dial itself. It is possible to "ever so gently nudge the logo" to realign it to its proper position. Just take your time, and you will do fine Thanks for the tip but I can live with it... If I try to fix it it will end up even worse (has always been the case) Edited April 17, 2007 by Rolexman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 I am getting one of these in the mail and I am sure that it will have the same problem. When it comes to logos - i am really nitpicky. So - i would have to take the chance of screwing this up in order to fix it. If i didn't get it fixed - i simly would never wear the watch. So - question for the board (since I know mine will be the same) - how does one take these logo's off? Hairdryer? i know that is has the two holes with which it attaches - but will keep it from coming off? What is behind these logos - glue? Also - i was at the AD today - are the logos on the Gen 42 and Gen 45.5 they same size? it seemed that way to me. Sorry for all the questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Thanks for the tip but I can live with it... If I try to fix it it will end up even worse (has always been the case) I hope you really can, dude... RWG has turned us all into nit-picking asshats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Look at my Logo.. Hmm, interesting ok then since this is a nitpicking thread...aside from the alignment, your logo actually looks different to mine (2006 model U-PO) - yours looks thin and has a rounded almost 'bas relief' profile, whereas mine is bolder with flat profile. On a more general note, I think there are three types of flaws: Category A - Glaring flaws Malformed pearls, iffy datefonts, bracelet gaps, broken clasps, DOA movements etc. These are the flaws we should not accept and that the dealer should make right - QC rejects usually dropshipped. Replacement watch should be the norm. Category B - Minor flaws Misaligned datewheels, crooked markers, movement issues etc. These are flaws that usually can be easily corrected by buyer, more often than not the easiest route (compared with shipping back etc.) and should be reconciled by dealer with either replacement part or an appropriate % discount on next purchase as goodwill. Category C - Microscopic/Loupe-only flaws Far too many to list here but the logo alignment showcased by the OP fits this category IMO. I don't think any of us have a right to demand dealers replace. If anything, I've sometimes reported an issue, just in case it was a wider QC thing which the dealer ought to be aware of (similar to adverse event reporting with medicines) but with no implied or direct request to be compensated. I think anything otherwise is poor form. These flaws, we all know them, we've all suffered with them....very often it's these and these alone that haunt our nightmares! But you know what, if there's one thing I've learned is that you shouldn't wind yourself up into a frenzy over such things. If you really can't see it with the naked eye then let go, crack open a beer and relax and enjoy this hobby and your life - the latter is too short by far. Case in point, my grandfather once told me about the time he bought a new Bentley. He loved that car and drove it every weekend for a year. One day though he thought heard a rattle coming from behind the dashboard when idling. It was only intermittent and consequently drove him mad literally, trying to recreate it and locate the exact source. After 5 or so visits to the service yard without success, they finally announced they had found the cause and fixed it. Initially he was delighted, but soon after my grandfather sold the car he once loved so much - for him, the enjoyment was gone because from that point on, he was always listening for the rattle. Of course, he found out years later from the mechanic, there was no rattle. "Whatever you do with your life..." he used to say to me, "never ever listen for 'the rattle'". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Case in point, my grandfather once told me about the time he bought a new Bentley. He loved that car and drove it every weekend for a year. One day though he thought heard a rattle coming from behind the dashboard when idling. It was only intermittent and consequently drove him mad literally, trying to recreate it and locate the exact source. After 5 or so visits to the service yard without success, they finally announced they had found the cause and fixed it. Initially he was delighted, but soon after my grandfather sold the car he once loved so much - for him, the enjoyment was gone because from that point on, he was always listening for the rattle. Of course, he found out years later from the mechanic, there was no rattle. "Whatever you do with your life..." he used to say to me, "never ever listen for 'the rattle'". great story and life lesson doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
space Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Great story My orange UPO has the same crocked logo. Many of you sais it's just visible in macropictures etc, but this is not the case. It is very easy to spot. Not on the wrist but from 20-30 cm it is no prob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Bad idea the A B C thing... if the logo is milaligned like on my picture... it stands out... you notice it in few seconds.. even if you are a not a watchgeek... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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