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Filipão · 26 November 2022, 02:07 PM

Hi all,

My 16700 from 1998 (U serial) already has the LEC.

It doesn't have an "s" etched, implying either an original crystal or a service one from >March 2009.

Is it possible for a U serial to have a LEC so soon?

Thank you so much for your insights!

Filipe

springer · 27 November 2022, 09:44 AM

Seems early for the LEC, but it is nothing to worry about. Either way, having an original or genuine replacement crystal on a late 1990s watch doesn't equate to much of anything value wise.

Tools · 27 November 2022, 12:10 PM

I agree that this is probably a service replacement at some point in time, unless you got it new and know what has been replaced.

I have a '95 16700 with an "S" coronet crystal and I hope that I never have to change it. They don't make them any more.

Chester01 · 28 November 2022, 12:27 AM

I have a u series sub, and it’s been mine from the AD and no laser etched crown.

Filipão · 28 November 2022, 07:46 AM

Thanks so much to all that chimed in.

Maybe it's a service crystal, I have bought this 16700 only a few days ago, without any service bills.

Have a great week,

Filipe

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27 November 2022, 12:10 PM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,457	I agree that this is probably a service replacement at some point in time, unless you got it new and know what has been replaced. I have a '95 16700 with an "S" coronet crystal and I hope that I never have to change it. They don't make them any more. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	I have a u series sub, and it’s been mine from the AD and no laser etched crown.

28 November 2022, 07:46 AM	#5
Filipão "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Filipe Location: Lisbon & Wadesdah Watch: Never too many Posts: 1,898	Thanks so much to all that chimed in. Maybe it's a service crystal, I have bought this 16700 only a few days ago, without any service bills. Have a great week, Filipe

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