Q

Are there any poorly made watches from Rolex?

A

yes. rolex air king Ref. 116900 has an unusual episode that confounded the watch market.

Air King double nine ⓒ WatchFinder

Can you see it? The number 9 is sitting where the number 3 should be. This is a typical mistake made by Rolex, which conducts all processes in-house and has the strictest quality control in the industry. Even though it is a genuine product, it is surprising that everyone overlooked this mistake during the dial production, assembly, QC, store, and purchase process.
This product is said to be fiercely sought after by collectors as it is rumored to be a rather unique Rolex. In addition, there are Rolex products that have unusual mistakes, such as discoloration from white to black or missing text.