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krattzz · 8 September 2016, 08:31 AM

Hello all,

I recently purchased a Rolex GMT Batman or otherwise known as the BLNR. I've owned other Rolex watches iand know that they have an etched crown I think after the 2002 they went production date. However this watch does not have an etched crown in the crystal. Can anyone tell me if they do not do this for the GMT as I know my sight is going as I'm getting older but with my glasses on I still can't see it. Thanks in advance!

Al1969 · 8 September 2016, 08:33 AM

Numerous threads on the LEC. Simply do a search. I'm sure it's there.

krattzz · 8 September 2016, 08:34 AM

I don't know what an LEC is.

cwieb · 8 September 2016, 08:41 AM

LEC stands for laser etched coronet. Bounce some light off the side of the crystal and it will appear around the 6'o clock position. In general, the crown etching is not visible to the human eye.

cwieb · 8 September 2016, 08:42 AM

An LED flashlight works best.

Masteryacht · 8 September 2016, 08:46 AM

It's there. A flashlight, loupe, and various angles will reveal that sucker.

krattzz · 8 September 2016, 08:49 AM

I'm sure it's there, just my lack of seeing but will take it back to AD to cerify��

Alpino · 8 September 2016, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by krattzz

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I recently purchased a Rolex GMT Batman or otherwise known as the BL and R.
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GMT batman is not a Rolex name.

From Rolex standpoint it's a GMT BLNR , not a batman nor a BL and R ...

BLNR stand for BLeue NoiRe (blue black in English).

krattzz · 8 September 2016, 08:54 AM

Text to talk error, thanks for being the spelling police.

Dchen · 8 September 2016, 09:02 AM

Led light at one angle and a photo from another, then zoom in and you should see it.

Should be above the '6' hour marker.

You want to be viewing it side on also

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maxutil · 8 September 2016, 09:09 AM

It's barely visible, and alsmost transparent to the naked eye. You have to hold it at an angle and really look close.

krattzz · 8 September 2016, 09:18 AM

Thanks guys, will check into it further tomorrow.

Kevin of Larchmont · 8 September 2016, 09:22 AM

Needed a 30x loupe to see mine.

watchwatcher · 8 September 2016, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dchen

Led light at one angle and a photo from another, then zoom in and you should see it.

Should be above the '6' hour marker.

You want to be viewing it side on also

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Nice shot!

krattzz · 8 September 2016, 09:25 AM

Nice shot!

fskywalker · 9 September 2016, 03:26 AM

Found it already? Sometimes very hard to see it, even harder to capture in picture like above

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krattzz · 9 September 2016, 03:29 AM

Found it this morning with a magnifying glass the small, more, high intensity, circle inside the glass. Yep, she is there and all is well.

8 September 2016, 08:31 AM	#1
krattzz Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, Philly. Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 695	Etched Crown on my GMT BLNR? Hello all, I recently purchased a Rolex GMT Batman or otherwise known as the BLNR. I've owned other Rolex watches iand know that they have an etched crown I think after the 2002 they went production date. However this watch does not have an etched crown in the crystal. Can anyone tell me if they do not do this for the GMT as I know my sight is going as I'm getting older but with my glasses on I still can't see it. Thanks in advance!

8 September 2016, 08:33 AM	#2
Al1969 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,694	Numerous threads on the LEC. Simply do a search. I'm sure it's there. __________________ WG SUB-116619 GMT MASTER II 126719

9 September 2016, 03:26 AM	#16
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8 September 2016, 08:34 AM	#3
krattzz Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, Philly. Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 695	I don't know what an LEC is.

8 September 2016, 08:41 AM	#4
cwieb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 2,702	LEC stands for laser etched coronet. Bounce some light off the side of the crystal and it will appear around the 6'o clock position. In general, the crown etching is not visible to the human eye.

8 September 2016, 08:42 AM	#5
cwieb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 2,702	An LED flashlight works best.

8 September 2016, 08:46 AM	#6
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 1,035	It's there. A flashlight, loupe, and various angles will reveal that sucker.

8 September 2016, 08:49 AM	#7
krattzz Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, Philly. Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 695	I'm sure it's there, just my lack of seeing but will take it back to AD to cerify��

8 September 2016, 08:54 AM	#9
krattzz Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, Philly. Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 695	Text to talk error, thanks for being the spelling police.

8 September 2016, 09:02 AM	#10
Dchen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: London Posts: 27	Led light at one angle and a photo from another, then zoom in and you should see it. Should be above the '6' hour marker. You want to be viewing it side on also Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 September 2016, 09:09 AM	#11
maxutil "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 53	It's barely visible, and alsmost transparent to the naked eye. You have to hold it at an angle and really look close.

8 September 2016, 09:18 AM	#12
krattzz Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, Philly. Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 695	Thanks guys, will check into it further tomorrow.

8 September 2016, 09:22 AM	#13
Kevin of Larchmont 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 4,042	Needed a 30x loupe to see mine.

8 September 2016, 09:25 AM	#15
krattzz Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, Philly. Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 695	Nice shot!

9 September 2016, 03:29 AM	#17
krattzz Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, Philly. Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 695	Found it this morning with a magnifying glass the small, more, high intensity, circle inside the glass. Yep, she is there and all is well.

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