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Clean new GMT with DD3285 QC pics and video release [finally]

KJ2020

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In case anyone was wondering, gen Rolex dials have often had some text height and spacing anomalies, primarily in these lines:

SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER
OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED

It's a common subject of debate as to why the anomalies exist, some have suggested it was an anti-counterfeiting measure, who knows?

There are many variations of these anomalies but mostly they are either present or absent with certain letters

These letters can be taller than others:

S C O L T F E D

Some font widths are noticeably less than others

O T F

Spacing is uneven at the end of CHRONOME TER

You can find all kinds of examples of these anomalies, here are just a couple quick ones to look at:



I've seen a few pics of the new CLEAN DD3285 GMT with a crooked bottom line on the final E in CERTIFIED (not acceptable), but the others shown here with an oversized CE and ED in CERTIFIED, C in OFFICIALLY, and maybe a few others are well within the standards of gen Rolex fonts.

These anomalies can even be present on Daytonas, where the text is in the upper half of the dial. Here's some actual gen 2023s (zoom in)


3loLID.jpg


From the above 2023 actual gen dial, there are many instances of uneven letter spacing. Here is just one example, in the word CHRONOMETER. Also note the E is taller than the R's and the H.

3l14Fk.jpg
 
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Does the transition on the bezel still look like this?
Only the number 8 and 6 are affected by this rough finishing. It definitely has something to do with their manufacturing process. All of the remaining numbers, in the green and black section are perfectly fine.
 

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In case anyone was wondering, gen Rolex dials have often had some text height and spacing anomalies, primarily in these lines:

SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER
OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED

It's a common subject of debate as to why the anomalies exist, some have suggested it was an anti-counterfeiting measure, who knows?

There are many variations of these anomalies but mostly they are either present or absent with certain letters

These letters can be taller than others:

S C O L T F E D

Some font widths are noticeably less than others

O T F

Spacing is uneven at the end of CHRONOME TER

You can find all kinds of examples of these anomalies, here are just a couple quick ones to look at:



I've seen a few pics of the new CLEAN DD3285 GMT with a crooked bottom line on the final E in CERTIFIED (not acceptable), but the others shown here with an oversized CE and ED in CERTIFIED, C in OFFICIALLY, and maybe a few others are well within the standards of gen Rolex fonts.

These anomalies can even be present on Daytonas, where the text is in the upper half of the dial. Here's a new 2023 (zoom in)


3loHhn.jpg

Finally…the voice of reason! Thank you KJ.
 

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Only the number 8 and 6 are affected by this rough finishing. It definitely has something to do with their manufacturing process. All of the remaining numbers, in the green and black section are perfectly fine.
8 on one side and 6 on the other side… but is it still as rough as in the picture above?
 

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In case anyone was wondering, gen Rolex dials have often had some text height and spacing anomalies, primarily in these lines:

SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER
OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED

It's a common subject of debate as to why the anomalies exist, some have suggested it was an anti-counterfeiting measure, who knows?

There are many variations of these anomalies but mostly they are either present or absent with certain letters

These letters can be taller than others:

S C O L T F E D

Some font widths are noticeably less than others

O T F

Spacing is uneven at the end of CHRONOME TER

You can find all kinds of examples of these anomalies, here are just a couple quick ones to look at:



I've seen a few pics of the new CLEAN DD3285 GMT with a crooked bottom line on the final E in CERTIFIED (not acceptable), but the others shown here with an oversized CE and ED in CERTIFIED, C in OFFICIALLY, and maybe a few others are well within the standards of gen Rolex fonts.

These anomalies can even be present on Daytonas, where the text is in the upper half of the dial. Here's some actual gen 2023s (zoom in)


3loLID.jpg


From the above 2023 actual gen dial, there are many instances of uneven letter spacing. Here is just one example, in the word CHRONOMETER. Also note the E is taller than the R's and the H.

3l14Fk.jpg
The depth of some of the member's knowledge on here is simply amazing! - Mate, I'm in awe!
 
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In case anyone was wondering, gen Rolex dials have often had some text height and spacing anomalies, primarily in these lines:

SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER
OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED

It's a common subject of debate as to why the anomalies exist, some have suggested it was an anti-counterfeiting measure, who knows?

There are many variations of these anomalies but mostly they are either present or absent with certain letters

These letters can be taller than others:

S C O L T F E D

Some font widths are noticeably less than others

O T F

Spacing is uneven at the end of CHRONOME TER

You can find all kinds of examples of these anomalies, here are just a couple quick ones to look at:



I've seen a few pics of the new CLEAN DD3285 GMT with a crooked bottom line on the final E in CERTIFIED (not acceptable), but the others shown here with an oversized CE and ED in CERTIFIED, C in OFFICIALLY, and maybe a few others are well within the standards of gen Rolex fonts.

These anomalies can even be present on Daytonas, where the text is in the upper half of the dial. Here's some actual gen 2023s (zoom in)


3loLID.jpg


From the above 2023 actual gen dial, there are many instances of uneven letter spacing. Here is just one example, in the word CHRONOMETER. Also note the E is taller than the R's and the H.

3l14Fk.jpg
This information is invaluable, I'm speechless 😶
That's a gorgeous GMT! Congrats!
Thanks mate 😊