Rehaut real estate.
I don’t know about you guys but a deep blank Rehaut seems a little wasteful to me.
Per the pics you can see on my sea dweller that Rolex have laser etched it with their name - a nice touch and of course those ever important numbers at the six o’clock position.
Now the other two pics of my budget milsubs from watchdives one quartz the other auto are both afflicted with the aforementioned blank Rehaut.
In future , I’d like to see them add something there - maybe model number or their name etc.
they are a sister brand of San Martin whom have demonstrated quality in the past so I doubt this sort of thing isn’t within their technical grasp.
What’s your thoughts folks ?
Ps: I know the two are homage brands so if by engraving their Rehaut is too much like aping Rolex … then I’d say that particular horse bolted the stable a while ago.
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That may be a step too far for a brand that sells most of their watches for below $200.
Imagine if you could get personalised messages engraved onto that part..
For a brand that’s supposedly all about hype and marketing, it’s odd that they would put the random serial number plainly visible on the front so that you can’t take a decent photo of it for social media without leaving your serial number open to fraud.
I actually hate having the serial number so visible.
I prefer a plain rehaut because when I look at the laser engraved rolexes my brain just goes: Rolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolex...
And then I wake up in a unfamiliar place with a coppery taste in my mouth and blood on my hands...
Yeah it would be nice as long as the design is well done and consistent with the aesthetic.
I prefer a plain rehaut because when I look at the laser engraved rolexes my brain just goes: Rolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolexrolex...
And then I wake up in a unfamiliar place with a coppery taste in my mouth and blood on my hands...
Ooh! I got my rolex badge with that post!
Depends on the watch. I went with an older Explorer because it didn’t have an engraved rehaut, making it a cleaner look imo.
I have a Vaer that has a large rehaut and it seems kind of like an unintentional design. It could maybe benefit from 5 minute intervals or something on the rehaut.
Some GMTs use the rehaut to discretely display hrs.
I like to think that the designer is making a conscious choice when choosing an engraving or markers vs a polished look. So far I like both styles.
I do like an engraved rehaut,I think marathon watches should do something with the large rehaut on the SAR watches
It’s like I always say, there’s hot and then there’s rehaut! 😂 😆
The rehaut on a Rolex is actually helpful in a way. The R in Rolex on the left side of the dial should line up center of the indices and the X should line up center of the indices on the right side of the dial. This can help in determining if the watch is real or fake. If they don't line up it is 100% fake. A few people here on WC don't know this and post on WRUW. If they don't get a lot of likes or whatever emoji one selects, they will now know why if they read this comment.
Depends on the watch. I went with an older Explorer because it didn’t have an engraved rehaut, making it a cleaner look imo.
I have a Vaer that has a large rehaut and it seems kind of like an unintentional design. It could maybe benefit from 5 minute intervals or something on the rehaut.
Some GMTs use the rehaut to discretely display hrs.
Yes that’s another fine use I’d say
PAGANI DESIGN does that actually.
The rehaut on a Rolex is actually helpful in a way. The R in Rolex on the left side of the dial should line up center of the indices and the X should line up center of the indices on the right side of the dial. This can help in determining if the watch is real or fake. If they don't line up it is 100% fake. A few people here on WC don't know this and post on WRUW. If they don't get a lot of likes or whatever emoji one selects, they will now know why if they read this comment.
I have heard/read of slightly misaligned engravings. As far as I am aware the rehaut is always centred because is is part of the case but there is a bit of play where the dial is mounted. When it's secured to the case it may therefore end up in the wrong spot and won't line up exactly unless the watchmaker/technician is careful. It can't be off by a massive amount but a little seems possible and actually not that uncommon.
I can believe that it happens. Rolex is better than Seiko in that regard but the engine turned bezel on my very real 15210 is ever so slightly misaligned and the service centre also didn't bother "fixing" it while they had it for maintenance.
Probably depends on the era of the watch. I definitely like the clean look on my “neo vintage” sub and explorer. It doesn’t make me feel anything special on my datejust 41. Will definitely get a gmt without the engraving.
I have heard/read of slightly misaligned engravings. As far as I am aware the rehaut is always centred because is is part of the case but there is a bit of play where the dial is mounted. When it's secured to the case it may therefore end up in the wrong spot and won't line up exactly unless the watchmaker/technician is careful. It can't be off by a massive amount but a little seems possible and actually not that uncommon.
I can believe that it happens. Rolex is better than Seiko in that regard but the engine turned bezel on my very real 15210 is ever so slightly misaligned and the service centre also didn't bother "fixing" it while they had it for maintenance.
My 124300 is misaligned a tiny bit too. This is after service and a new lens. Now it needs another lens again. Sapphire crystal will scratch when doing ceramic tile work. 😂
It is wasteful but that'll cost the consumer. It's not all that important in my personal opinion and buying decisions. Cheers 🍻👊🏽
I suspect that Rolex came up with this to combat the ease at which their older models could be counterfeited. You'd likely need specialized tooling, a multi axis setup, and an indexer to automate the process. That's before any considerations about getting the font appearance / engraved depth right!
San Martin seems to really consider where they spend money when building a watch. For example they will spend money on a clasp but not a caseback. The clasp on their new watches is fantastic but the casebacks have zero engraving on them, not a word. This is the caseback on an older model.
San Martin seems to really consider where they spend money when building a watch. For example they will spend money on a clasp but not a caseback. The clasp on their new watches is fantastic but the casebacks have zero engraving on them, not a word. This is the caseback on an older model.
SM ape a lot of Rolex sub design - I think that may be the reason for the blank case backs.
I have heard/read of slightly misaligned engravings. As far as I am aware the rehaut is always centred because is is part of the case but there is a bit of play where the dial is mounted. When it's secured to the case it may therefore end up in the wrong spot and won't line up exactly unless the watchmaker/technician is careful. It can't be off by a massive amount but a little seems possible and actually not that uncommon.
I can believe that it happens. Rolex is better than Seiko in that regard but the engine turned bezel on my very real 15210 is ever so slightly misaligned and the service centre also didn't bother "fixing" it while they had it for maintenance.
It makes you wonder why Rolex & watch makers in general do not have this part indexed or dowelled to the case to avoid misalignment.
It makes you wonder why Rolex & watch makers in general do not have this part indexed or dowelled to the case to avoid misalignment.
I think it's like with screws and crowns and such. Most normal people don't care. We are not normal 🤪