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Hello Speedy owners! Hope all is well with you guys,

I have a small question, I wanted to see if any of you speedy owners (speedy pro case ref 145.xxx) have ever noticed that the crown guard on the bottom of the crown, sits slightly higher (but ever sooooo slightly higher) than the crown guard at the top?

Meaning that on the top part the crown is a slightly bit more exposed than the bottom part.

See pictures for reference!

I know the model being shown is a broad arrow from 1997-2002 but they use the same case as a pro.

Thanks guys!
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I do not see why it matters...

There is a slight variation on these due to mfg processes.
 
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I do not see why it matters...

There is a slight variation on these due to mfg processes.
I thought that Omega would have standardized their processes to have no variations,

Do you mean that even the cases of watches can have tiny variations for the same models?
 
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I thought that Omega would have standardized their processes to have no variations,

Do you mean that even the cases of watches can have tiny variations for the same models?
It happens with every company. Search up 'manufacturing tolerances' and you'll get a clearer understanding as to how things in general are made and how differences may occur.

That said, a lot of the pictures posted don't actually show a huge discrepancy. Misalignments are typically exacerbated by if not wholly a result of parallax and lens distortion. On top of that, the lines you've drawn don't seem to be aligned to any concrete point of reference.
 
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It happens with every company. Search up 'manufacturing tolerances' and you'll get a clearer understanding as to how things in general are made and how differences may occur.

That said, a lot of the pictures posted don't actually show a huge discrepancy. Misalignments are typically exacerbated by if not wholly a result of parallax and lens distortion. On top of that, the lines you've drawn don't seem to be aligned to any concrete point of reference.
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So even at Omega, a case for a speedmaster can varie, huh interesting gulp

What about this one?

This one is mine, and I used the line drawn from 12 to 6 as a reference point and a ruler
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What about this one?

This one is mine, and I used the line drawn from 12 to 6 as a reference point and a ruler
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Your camera is tilted.
 
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I thought that Omega would have standardized their processes to have no variations,

Do you mean that even the cases of watches can have tiny variations for the same models?
It is standardized, you have a blank Made from a mold which can slight variation from other molds made at the same time. Then variation added in repeated use. Then the hand finishing and polishing…

the fact you need a loupe and it’s barely noticeable should show you how good they are for a mass production piece. The fact that bezels pare interchangeable over 60 plus years of production should also key you in.
 
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I thought that Omega would have standardized their processes to have no variations,

Do you mean that even the cases of watches can have tiny variations for the same models?

Yes.
 
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imho
1. lens distortion + camera tilt + angle, esp macro
2. different case suppliers, tolerance to spec not (need to be) supertight
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It is standardized, you have a blank Made from a mold which can slight variation from other molds made at the same time. Then variation added in repeated use. Then the hand finishing and polishing…

the fact you need a loupe and it’s barely noticeable should show you how good they are for a mass production piece. The fact that bezels pare interchangeable over 60 plus years of production should also key you in.

Ah I see I see, thanks for that, For some reason (as unrealistic as it is) i drilled it in my head that Watches by brands like Rolex, Omega and stuff are perfection. But I completely understand what you said.

Thus bassically I should no longer worry myself with this?
 
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1. lens distortion + camera tilt + angle, esp macro
2. different case suppliers, tolerance to spec not (need to be) supertight
yea true im using a iphone on top of that, the zoom is not great and make things pixelated, and holding a phone to the perfect angle is near impossible haha

different case suppliers huh, are you saying in yoru second point that Omega does not have supertight tolerances?
 
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As you can see in the next 2 picture with the red circles, you can now kind of clearly see on side of the guards slightly pertrudes more than the other
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As you can see in the next 2 picture with the red circles, you can now kind of clearly see on side of the guards slightly pertrudes more than the other
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And ? If the answers given do not satisfy you, just worry .
 
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nono I agree with what you said about manufacturing tolerances and stuff.

I only put those two additional pictures to show its not me going crazy and seing things but they actually are there.

But I do understand your answers about manufacturing variations
 
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To put things in perspective, let's remember that this is a watch that is at the very least over a decade old. It's likely seen a polishing wheel at least once and seems to have been worn a decent amount throughout its life. If the 'protrusion' actually existed, it could very well be the result of an optical illusion caused by a slightly bent crown tube, or a poor refinishing job.

That said, I don't think the protrusion actually exists. I don't mean to throw shade, but the OP's measurement techniques are not exactly reliable.

In what is two photos of the same setup, we can see this:
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So while you have been posting additional pictures, I'm still not convinced the issue is 'actually there.' In fact, I would suggest that the images clearly show that the problem doesn't exist at all.
 
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To put things in perspective, let's remember that this is a watch that is at the very least over a decade old. It's likely seen a polishing wheel at least once and seems to have been worn a decent amount throughout its life. If the 'protrusion' actually existed, it could very well be the result of an optical illusion caused by a slightly bent crown tube, or a poor refinishing job.

That said, I don't think the protrusion actually exists. I don't mean to throw shade, but the OP's measurement techniques are not exactly reliable.

In what is two photos of the same setup, we can see this:
misaligned.jpg aligned.jpg


So while you have been posting additional pictures, I'm still not convinced the issue is 'actually there.' In fact, I would suggest that the images clearly show that the problem doesn't exist at all.
Ah I see! Thanks for your indepth analysis of the pictures I have posted! Your explanation really makes sense.

And also true about potentially having been polished being a cause of the illusion.

I will leave this as merely an optical illusion of a guy with OCD, and since Archer himself liked your comment, I guess the verdict has been hammered!

Thanks again for your analysis
 
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