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bardm · 16 July 2008, 12:14 AM

I just realized that I can't see any lazer etched coronet on my new GMT IIc! It's an M71xxxxx series bought i week ago just delivered to my AD from Rolex so it's one of the newest from the factory I guess.

It's supposed to be at the edge of the crystal 6 o'clock right? Is it this hard to see it or have Rolex stopped engraving it?

I am actuallya little worried right now

Regards

BigHat · 16 July 2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bardm

I just realized that I can't see any lazer etched coronet on my new GMT IIc! It's an M71xxxxx series bought i week ago just delivered to my AD from Rolex so it's one of the newest from the factory I guess.

It's supposed to be at the edge of the crystal 6 o'clock right? Is it this hard to see it or have Rolex stopped engraving it?

I am actuallya little worried right now

Regards

You using a loupe and trying to spot it at an acute angle? These little guys are super hard to see with the naked eye unless conditions are perfect.
Yes, your watch should have it.

RolexNoob · 16 July 2008, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bardm

I just realized that I can't see any lazer etched coronet on my new GMT IIc! It's an M71xxxxx series bought i week ago just delivered to my AD from Rolex so it's one of the newest from the factory I guess.

It's supposed to be at the edge of the crystal 6 o'clock right? Is it this hard to see it or have Rolex stopped engraving it?

I am actuallya little worried right now

Regards

You got a fake one......

:justki ddi

You can get a Loupe (10X) and angle it a certain direction. You can do a search of this board to see how it's done.

sambone274 · 16 July 2008, 12:39 AM

You can also shine a light down on the watch from the 12 o'clock position and it should pop out. Either way, your m serial GMTIIC should have the LEC.

Land Dweller · 16 July 2008, 01:14 AM

This was my trick for revealing the LEC. Hold you watch into the setting sun at waste height, sloped down at around 45 degrees, then a slight tilt to the left or right will show the crown. Trust me, i could not find mine for ages! But rest assured the little blighter is there.

Defiancekofb · 16 July 2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bardm

I just realized that I can't see any lazer etched coronet on my new GMT IIc! It's an M71xxxxx series bought i week ago just delivered to my AD from Rolex so it's one of the newest from the factory I guess.

It's supposed to be at the edge of the crystal 6 o'clock right? Is it this hard to see it or have Rolex stopped engraving it?

I am actuallya little worried right now

Regards

What did I tell you about buying a GMT-C for $1,000 was too good to be true?

LOL Just Kidding, patience my friend you will find the LEC sooner or later.

hicksds · 16 July 2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bardm

I just realized that I can't see any lazer etched coronet on my new GMT IIc! It's an M71xxxxx series bought i week ago just delivered to my AD from Rolex so it's one of the newest from the factory I guess.

It's supposed to be at the edge of the crystal 6 o'clock right? Is it this hard to see it or have Rolex stopped engraving it?

I am actuallya little worried right now

Regards

My GMT IIc is brand new as well. I found its LEC by taking a flashlight and illuminating it from the 12 o'clock position, down toward the 6 o'clock position. With watch in hand (facing the dial) ever so slightly (and slowly) turn of the watch to the left. You should see it then.

bardm · 16 July 2008, 02:05 AM

Okay, thanks.

I still can't see it, but if it's that hard to see I guess I have no reason to worry

bardm · 16 July 2008, 02:10 AM

Holding the watch in my hand, looking closely from the 12 o'clock position and using a flashlight from 6 o'clock I saw it.

Wow! Thats incredible hard to see unless you get it right, and then suddenly it's so visible.

newrolexman · 16 July 2008, 02:11 AM

It took me a while to see it too.

My camera made it easier to see under the macro setting.

Its there!!

dotcomakazee · 16 July 2008, 04:14 AM

Should the Z serial GMT II c's also have it?

JJ Irani · 16 July 2008, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dotcomakazee

Should the Z serial GMT II c's also have it?

Definitely!! These etchings started like 5 years ago.

JJ

f16570 · 16 July 2008, 04:23 AM

Would n ot worry about it is there. Took me about a year and half.
Welcome, relax & enjoy.

JP. · 16 July 2008, 04:41 AM

The best way to find the etching is to take a macro picture of the crystal. Shoot in highest resolution and good lighting... you'll find it.

OYSTERMANN · 16 July 2008, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bardm

Holding the watch in my hand, looking closely from the 12 o'clock position and using a flashlight from 6 o'clock I saw it.

Wow! Thats incredible hard to see unless you get it right, and then suddenly it's so visible.

Hey - well done

!!

Tools · 16 July 2008, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bardm

Holding the watch in my hand, looking closely from the 12 o'clock position and using a flashlight from 6 o'clock I saw it.

Wow! Thats incredible hard to see unless you get it right, and then suddenly it's so visible.

Glad you found it...

Knowing it is there is a great weight off your shoulders......

16 July 2008, 12:14 AM	#1
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	No lazer etched coronet on new GMT IIc? I just realized that I can't see any lazer etched coronet on my new GMT IIc! It's an M71xxxxx series bought i week ago just delivered to my AD from Rolex so it's one of the newest from the factory I guess. It's supposed to be at the edge of the crystal 6 o'clock right? Is it this hard to see it or have Rolex stopped engraving it? I am actuallya little worried right now Regards __________________ Bård

16 July 2008, 12:39 AM	#4
sambone274 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: Denver Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 33	You can also shine a light down on the watch from the 12 o'clock position and it should pop out. Either way, your m serial GMTIIC should have the LEC. __________________ SS GMT Master II C SS Daytona Black

16 July 2008, 02:05 AM	#8
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	Still can't see it Okay, thanks. I still can't see it, but if it's that hard to see I guess I have no reason to worry __________________ Bård

16 July 2008, 02:10 AM	#9
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	Yesss! I got it! Holding the watch in my hand, looking closely from the 12 o'clock position and using a flashlight from 6 o'clock I saw it. Wow! Thats incredible hard to see unless you get it right, and then suddenly it's so visible. __________________ Bård

16 July 2008, 04:23 AM	#13
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Would n ot worry about it is there. Took me about a year and half. Welcome, relax & enjoy. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

16 July 2008, 01:14 AM	#5
Land Dweller Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London U.K. Posts: 62	This was my trick for revealing the LEC. Hold you watch into the setting sun at waste height, sloped down at around 45 degrees, then a slight tilt to the left or right will show the crown. Trust me, i could not find mine for ages! But rest assured the little blighter is there.

16 July 2008, 02:11 AM	#10
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	It took me a while to see it too. My camera made it easier to see under the macro setting. Its there!!

16 July 2008, 04:14 AM	#11
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	Should the Z serial GMT II c's also have it?

16 July 2008, 04:41 AM	#14
JP. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Juho Location: Finland Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 1,906	The best way to find the etching is to take a macro picture of the crystal. Shoot in highest resolution and good lighting... you'll find it.

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