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pumped · 1 May 2011, 05:33 AM

I was recently at my local rolex AD, and was trying on the Daytona. We got talking about the rolex emblem etched at the 6 o clock position on the crystal.
He was stating that there is NOT always a etching on the crystal and its a random occurrence.

I've also been told to always look for this as one of the counterfit checks.

anyone care to shed some light for me.

thanks!

MonBK · 1 May 2011, 05:35 AM

Goes to show that you can't always listen to your AD.

Welcome to the forum.

Speed · 1 May 2011, 05:36 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Hmm...As one of our Mods, Padi likes to say, "Many ADs talk out of where the sun don't shine"

Seriously...the emblem is on all modern Rolexes, with the possible exception of the Milgauss GV - although one of my TRF brethren / sistren can check me on that.

Grumpy Badger · 1 May 2011, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Welcome to TRF!

Hmm...As one of our Mods, Padi likes to say, "Many ADs talk out of where the sun don't shine"

Seriously...the emblem is on all modern Rolexes, with the possible exception of the Milgauss GV - although one of my TRF brethren / sistren can check me on that.

They talk out of Scotland?

I've always wondered what the correct term for female brethren was!

Roja · 1 May 2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

They talk out of Scotland?

I've always wondered what the correct term for female brethren was!

Sistren

The GMT Master · 1 May 2011, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Welcome to TRF!

Hmm...As one of our Mods, Padi likes to say, "Many ADs talk out of where the sun don't shine"

Seriously...the emblem is on all modern Rolexes, with the possible exception of the Milgauss GV - although one of my TRF brethren / sistren can check me on that.

You're spot on, Bill. Maybe what the guy was trying to say is that the crown isn't always in the 6 o'clock position, although this only happens (rarely) on non-date models. But every single model in the range, bar the Milgauss GV, has the LEC, and it's been that way for a long time now

Speed · 1 May 2011, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

You're spot on, Bill. Maybe what the guy was trying to say is that the crown isn't always in the 6 o'clock position, although this only happens (rarely) on non-date models. But every single model in the range, bar the Milgauss GV, has the LEC, and it's been that way for a long time now

Thanks Chris

My post was not meant to be a dig at the AD per se...but Padi's oft-used saying came to mind.

The GMT Master · 1 May 2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Thanks Chris

My post was not meant to be a dig at the AD per se...but Padi's oft-used saying came to mind.

I think, on this occasion, the saying is spot on unfortunately! I always feel like I'm cleaning up after other ADs' incompetence!

Jocke · 1 May 2011, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

You're spot on, Bill. Maybe what the guy was trying to say is that the crown isn't always in the 6 o'clock position, although this only happens (rarely) on non-date models. But every single model in the range, bar the Milgauss GV, has the LEC, and it's been that way for a long time now

Sometimes the cyclop is not at the 3 o'clock position either.

Chris B · 1 May 2011, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Sometimes the cyclop is not at the 3 o'clock position either.

Bravo

The GMT Master · 1 May 2011, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Sometimes the cyclop is not at the 3 o'clock position either.

Ahh, the fabled Drunkmariner!

usbzoso · 1 May 2011, 05:37 AM

since 2002 every Rolex has rolex emblem etched at the 6 o clock position on the crystal aka "coronet"

Grumpy Badger · 1 May 2011, 05:40 AM

Do we know why the GV Millie doesn't get it?

The GMT Master · 1 May 2011, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Do we know why the GV Millie doesn't get it?

No one knows for sure - some say that the green hue of the crystal stops the laser from working properly, but whether that's true or not, I can't say definitely

pumped · 1 May 2011, 05:55 AM

Interesting, because while i was there the ss daytona had the etching on the 6 o clock position while the everose version did not. This was done viewing through a 10x scope.

Roja · 1 May 2011, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by pumped

Interesting, because while i was there the ss daytona had the etching on the 6 o clock position while the everose version did not. This was done viewing through a 10x scope.

Aftermarket crystal?

mpkRolex · 1 May 2011, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pumped

Interesting, because while i was there the ss daytona had the etching on the 6 o clock position while the everose version did not. This was done viewing through a 10x scope.

the coronet is there. For daytona it may not be exactly at 6 though. My daytona had it at 11. typical with watches without cyclop

subtona · 1 May 2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mpkRolex

the coronet is there. For daytona it may not be exactly at 6 though. My daytona had it at 11. typical with watches without cyclop

coronet is indeed at 6 on my daytona.

does anyone believe the coronet is placed in a random position on a watch if there is no cyclops????
or
perhaps a watch got some bad service somewhere??

Grumpy Badger · 1 May 2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

coronet is indeed at 6 on my daytona.

does anyone believe the coronet is placed in a random position on a watch if there is no cyclops????
or
perhaps a watch got some bad service somewhere??

Bang on six on my 14060m.

Jake B · 1 May 2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Bang on six on my 14060m.

Mine too...You can see it in this pic. (lucky shot)

tnt · 1 May 2011, 06:37 AM

by using 10x, I have still turn the 6 o'clock position up side down in order to see it on my lady platinum president.

jonathon555 · 1 May 2011, 07:57 AM

I cant see the etching on either of my two watches

Explorer 2011 · 1 May 2011, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jonathon555

I cant see the etching on either of my two watches

"some" watches have a crown thats so "well" etched that u can see it all the time

imono · 1 May 2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathon555

I cant see the etching on either of my two watches

You need a loupe to see it. Hard to see with the naked eye.
Here is a picture where it is.

Perdu · 1 May 2011, 12:05 PM

On some watches its VERY faint and easy to think it's not there.

subtona · 1 May 2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Perdu

On some watches its VERY faint and easy to think it's not there.

it wasn't intended to be obvious, but it is very easy to see with the right circumstances. lighting / loupe / angle.

similar to the Cartier "V" (VII) at 7 oclock, it has the microprint on the thin leg of the "V"

MonBK · 1 May 2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

it wasn't intended to be obvious, but it is very easy to see with the right circumstances. lighting / loupe / angle.

similar to the Cartier "V" (VII) at 7 oclock, it has the microprint on the thin leg of the "V"

Depends on what model year it is, mine is on the X at 10 o'clock.

ArcticMoose · 1 May 2011, 06:24 PM

Here's how to find it:

Tri-Tip · 19 May 2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

Here's how to find it:

Using this method, I can see it on my Sub-C with my naked eye.

Annan · 18 June 2011, 10:59 AM

I appreciate the LEC spotting technique posted by ArcticMoose. After 3 unsuccessful days of trying on my new Datejust, this worked like a charm! My crown is just where it should be, at the 6 o'clock position.

1 May 2011, 05:33 AM	#1
pumped "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: vancouver Watch: 116610LN Posts: 12	rolex emblem etching on crystal? I was recently at my local rolex AD, and was trying on the Daytona. We got talking about the rolex emblem etched at the 6 o clock position on the crystal. He was stating that there is NOT always a etching on the crystal and its a random occurrence. I've also been told to always look for this as one of the counterfit checks. anyone care to shed some light for me. thanks!

1 May 2011, 05:40 AM	#13
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Do we know why the GV Millie doesn't get it? __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

1 May 2011, 06:37 AM	#21
tnt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 868	by using 10x, I have still turn the 6 o'clock position up side down in order to see it on my lady platinum president. __________________ Style may change but taste remains !

1 May 2011, 12:05 PM	#25
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	On some watches its VERY faint and easy to think it's not there. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

1 May 2011, 05:35 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Goes to show that you can't always listen to your AD. Welcome to the forum.

1 May 2011, 05:36 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Welcome to TRF! Hmm...As one of our Mods, Padi likes to say, "Many ADs talk out of where the sun don't shine" Seriously...the emblem is on all modern Rolexes, with the possible exception of the Milgauss GV - although one of my TRF brethren / sistren can check me on that.

1 May 2011, 05:37 AM	#12
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	since 2002 every Rolex has rolex emblem etched at the 6 o clock position on the crystal aka "coronet"

1 May 2011, 05:55 AM	#15
pumped "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: vancouver Watch: 116610LN Posts: 12	Interesting, because while i was there the ss daytona had the etching on the 6 o clock position while the everose version did not. This was done viewing through a 10x scope.

1 May 2011, 07:57 AM	#22
jonathon555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 582	I cant see the etching on either of my two watches

1 May 2011, 06:24 PM	#28
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	Here's how to find it:

18 June 2011, 10:59 AM	#30
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	I appreciate the LEC spotting technique posted by ArcticMoose. After 3 unsuccessful days of trying on my new Datejust, this worked like a charm! My crown is just where it should be, at the 6 o'clock position.

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