Mine's pretty straight. Sorry I couldn't resist! :-d

 

Mine is vertical but upside down. The head of the seamonster is under the 6 o'clock mark.

 

The "top" of my 45 PO is at 2:00. Not even close to centered.

 

Mine is pretty close so I answered yes. Not off by much at all.

 

At the risk of seeming facetious: it really depends how tightly I tighten it. I guess that, as there is a single screw-thread, if you were screwing onto a fresh gasket you could position it in most positions if you didn't mind compromising the depth rating. My guess is that Omega would have a uniform threading process and that they would thus set it up so that close to perfect torque would occur with the back correctly oriented. The head of my beastie is pointing to eight o'clock and was waterproof in this position at 18 metres a while back.

 

My Seamaster GMT (which I am wearing today) is almost exactly - dead on - lined up to 12 o'clock. Very, very close to lined up vertically centered.

 

Nope. Mine came like this from the factory.

 

Mine goes both ways....



Bi-rotational.

 

Thanks everyone for your input.

 

The head of seahorse on my watch pointing to 9, but i've never had any problem under the water.
"Dave"

 

the orientation of the caseback has nothing to do with the "tightness" of the caseback. the orientation differs because of how the threads were cut. it's extremely difficult to control that type of an operation, even with CNC machinery. add to that you have threads cut into the case and the caseback and i'm sure you will find an infinite number of orientations.

 

This manufacturer seems to do it with Titanium as well as stainless steel.

My guess is that after the threads are made, the casebacks are then cut with the case tied together.

 

The head on mine is aligned to the 3 o'clock position.

 

The head on mine is aligned to the 3 o'clock position.

same as mine ( 2254.50 )

 

My 42mm has the head of the monster aligned almost exactly with the HEV at 51-52.

Regards,
Eric

 

The head of mine is aligned with my Helium Valve

 

the orientation of the caseback has nothing to do with the "tightness" of the caseback. the orientation differs because of how the threads were cut.

Hang on, I'll just check that with reality...

Tight case:

Less tight case:

Oh damn, that should read: inverted less tight case.

Either way, it looks like my caseback lines up perfectly now. As I said:

At the risk of seeming facetious: it really depends how tightly I tighten it. I guess that, as there is a single screw-thread, if you were screwing onto a fresh gasket you could position it in most positions if you didn't mind compromising the depth rating.

I think it has something to do with the compressibility of the silicone rubber seal.

As for CNC not being able to control for a particular position, well I know I can with a simple 1960's tap and die set (and I'm rubbish) so I really don't think it would be too much of a problem for Omega.

 

Hang on, I'll just check that with reality...

Tight case:

Less tight case:

Oh damn, that should read: inverted less tight case.

Either way, it looks like my caseback lines up perfectly now. As I said:

I think it has something to do with the compressibility of the silicone rubber seal.

As for CNC not being able to control for a particular position, well I know I can with a simple 1960's tap and die set (and I'm rubbish) so I really don't think it would be too much of a problem for Omega.

touche. let's assume that omega tightens the casebacks to a set torque value or number of turns. that said, I think the variations in hippocampus orientation are dependant on threads.

you working in your garage with a tap and die set vs. mass production are different things. you aren't cutting threads on hundreds of thousands of casebacks and cases each year.

 

The head of the 'seamonster' on mine points to 3 o'clock. From the looks of the poll results I'm not alone in not having it lined up with the 12. :-!

 

What does it matter? As long as the watch is legit, I don't mind if my Seamonster is upside down and inside out! Now if it were on the face of the watch, I'd be singing a different tune.

;-) KAT

 

That said, I think the variations in hippocampus orientation are dependant on threads.

Ok, you caught me out, I didn't loosen the caseback, I recut the threads instead. :-d

As it happens, I agree that they will tighten to a set torque, however the idea that this always gives the same orientation (relative to the thread) seems uncertain as there are quite a few variables here, not least the compression of the gasket and temperature.

However, I am certain that a modern computer controlled system can set a thread to start wherever they want it to - if it matters enough. I may not be cutting large numbers, but I also don't have the technology and experience of Swatch group.

The real question is: does orientation actually matter enough to Omega. I suspect not.

 

Ok, you caught me out, I didn't loosen the caseback, I recut the threads instead. :-d

As it happens, I agree that they will tighten to a set torque, however the idea that this always gives the same orientation (relative to the thread) seems uncertain as there are quite a few variables here, not least the compression of the gasket and temperature.

However, I am certain that a modern computer controlled system can set a thread to start wherever they want it to - if it matters enough. I may not be cutting large numbers, but I also don't have the technology and experience of Swatch group.

The real question is: does orientation actually matter enough to Omega. I suspect not.

ahem...

its with threads, its possible but realy additional work and time, which most companys are avoiding because of the cost.

:-x

 

Mine is rotated about 268 deg. And I still love my PO as much

 

Mine lines up with the 3 on my PO. I think it is one of the best looking watch backs regardless of where it lines up.

 

Here's the reason why I asked. The Kazimon DREI was designed so that every watch lined up perfectly and it's supposed to tighten back down to this position as well with fresh gaskets. It's an intereting design concept and a nice finishing touch. The caseback does require a special tool from Kazimon to open, it's usually included. I'll be doing a full review on it later on next week.

Full Set: http://www.jae-designs.com/lightroom/watches3/

 

Is it a friction fit? Meaning no threads, it locks, or torques down into place with tongue and grooves? It just does not seem possible to me to ALWAYS line up perfectly with threads. I am not saying it is not possible, it is just not something I expect with threads, but I can understand with other methods. But I am open to be pleasantly surprised if the designer has made a control method with threads that works! (I guess the caseback could be designed to bottom out on the case at a maximum point of torque, no matter the gasket used...)

 

My Bond 9 o'clock
My PO 8 o'clock

 

the allignement is done on all of my watches.
its additional work but i think its worth.

 

my seahorse head is pointing at 10 o-clock(2234.50)