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BuffaloRolex · 17 December 2007, 08:54 AM

After seeing the TT blue Sub with the CRB today, I had to ask: so what does everyone think of Chapter Ring Branding?

Welshwatchman · 17 December 2007, 09:11 AM

All three of my Rolex have the CRM so I would have to say yes.

progolferv1 · 17 December 2007, 09:13 AM

I think that it adds something extra to the watch. I Like it

equinox · 17 December 2007, 09:15 AM

Its a nive touch just finishes them off nicley

Equinox

Tools · 17 December 2007, 09:33 AM

I'm not sure I care one way or the other..

What it will do is help date a Rolex to this era if it has it.. it also makes checking the serial number less of a major pita..

BuffaloRolex · 17 December 2007, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I'm not sure I care one way or the other..

What it will do is help date a Rolex to this era if it has it.. it also makes checking the serial number less of a major pita..

Good points.

I like the subtlety. Certainly any Rolex aficionado will notice it, but I don't think that non-WISes will say "hey, that watch says ROLEXROLEXROLEX on that interior wall!"

Initially, I didn't care for it. Now I like it. It looked great on the TT blue Sub.

cocopeep · 17 December 2007, 09:43 AM

gives me something more to look at while examining my watch

seantk · 17 December 2007, 10:07 AM

I like it and I will make sure that my next submariner (which is my first) will have it

Sean

walds11 · 17 December 2007, 09:42 AM

I don't mind it at all. It's very subtle.

robrtx · 17 December 2007, 12:19 PM

I think that it is hardly noticeable (unless you are looking for it) but it allows for checking s/n w/out removing bracelet.

Bob

Robb · 17 December 2007, 12:20 PM

I like it!

Rawhyde · 17 December 2007, 12:52 PM

I am indifferent to the CRB. I can barely see it in real life. I'm glad it is more understated in real lif than it is in pictures.

Transient · 17 December 2007, 01:48 PM

It makes absolutely no difference to me at all.

JJ Irani · 17 December 2007, 04:05 PM

My new Platty has it and I love it....not bad at all!!

TARDIS · 17 December 2007, 04:10 PM

Some models have the serial number of the watch on the CRB.

I think it's the DD.....

Steve

erasuretim · 17 December 2007, 05:24 PM

Personally i detest it - i think it looks contrived and unnecessary. I prefer the minimalist look [less distracting script on the dial the better IMHO].

But thats the beauty of a friendly forum like this - all sorts of opinions are welcome

Regards

Tim

Incurable · 17 December 2007, 05:29 PM

Totally unnecessary... JHMO

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 December 2007, 06:14 PM

First I hated the CRB, but now I having nothing against it.

The CRB is actually quite subtle, so I don't mind it being on my watches.

What I like about the CRB is that you can easily check the serial number!

ashu2289 · 17 December 2007, 06:18 PM

I love the CRB

dzierler · 23 December 2007, 05:18 AM

Not sure if this has been covered previously, but has anyone seen a Sea Dweller with CRB?

Thanks,
Derrick

Leighton · 23 December 2007, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

The CRB is actually quite subtle, so I don't mind it being on my watches.

What I like about the CRB is that you can easily check the serial number!

My sentiments, exactly!

vukotab · 18 December 2007, 12:12 AM

I don`t have any opinion on it.However,it looks o.k.

TDH · 18 December 2007, 12:19 AM

Like it ....something to keep the counterfeiters busy

BuffaloRolex · 18 December 2007, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDH

Like it ....something to keep the counterfeiters busy

Exactly right.

There was an ebay post a week or so ago where the seller had actually added the CRB graphically, photoshopping it in horrendously, and on what was, if I recall correctly, an A series Daytona!

Incurable · 23 December 2007, 04:43 AM

I guess this new feature has relegated me to buying nothing but 'vintage' watches. I find this practice deplorable. We live in an oversaturated world where products compete for our attention and $$$ at ever increasing intensity. Instead of saying things more eloquently, we have been reduced to just saying things more loudly and repeatedly. There was absolutely no need to emblazen Rolex 10 more times on their watches, subtle or not. The only purpose it serves is to document Rolex's moral fall from subtle nuance to gauche billboard mentality. That being said, I think I'll be off to take my kitchen table and... Apply directly to the forehead, apply directly to the forehead, apply directly to the forehead...

Sorry for the rant... this one just got my motor running this morning.

KJacques · 23 December 2007, 04:49 AM

I don't care one way or the other as long as it is not on my watch. Other than that, I feel about the same as I would wearing a jacket with the manufacturer's logo emblazoned all over it. An obvious and unnecessary branding.

frostie · 23 December 2007, 05:07 AM

Don't care much about the CRB. It's not too noticeable also

JJ Irani · 23 December 2007, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

Don't care much about the CRB. It's not too noticeable also

Agreed.....it's only noticeable in massive blow-ups!!

frostie · 23 December 2007, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Agreed.....it's only noticeable in massive blow-ups!!

nikhsub1 · 23 December 2007, 05:13 AM

Why is it that JJ's CRM (and holograms for that matter) always say 'LEXRO'?

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17 December 2007, 08:54 AM	#1
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	Chapter Ring Branding After seeing the TT blue Sub with the CRB today, I had to ask: so what does everyone think of Chapter Ring Branding?

17 December 2007, 09:11 AM	#2
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	All three of my Rolex have the CRM so I would have to say yes. __________________ ..33

17 December 2007, 12:19 PM	#10
robrtx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Bob Location: Hawaii Watch: you talkin' 'bout Posts: 291	I think that it is hardly noticeable (unless you are looking for it) but it allows for checking s/n w/out removing bracelet. Bob __________________ "In youth and beauty wisdom is rare"

17 December 2007, 12:20 PM	#11
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17 December 2007, 09:13 AM	#3
progolferv1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: James Location: frisco TX Watch: GMTc Posts: 85	I think that it adds something extra to the watch. I Like it

17 December 2007, 09:15 AM	#4
equinox Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Watch: ROLEX GMT2 Z PEPSI Posts: 109	Its a nive touch just finishes them off nicley Equinox

17 December 2007, 09:33 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	I'm not sure I care one way or the other.. What it will do is help date a Rolex to this era if it has it.. it also makes checking the serial number less of a major pita..

17 December 2007, 09:43 AM	#7
cocopeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Watch: DJ 116234 Posts: 510	gives me something more to look at while examining my watch

17 December 2007, 10:07 AM	#8
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	I like it and I will make sure that my next submariner (which is my first) will have it Sean

17 December 2007, 09:42 AM	#9
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,658	I don't mind it at all. It's very subtle.

17 December 2007, 12:52 PM	#12
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	I am indifferent to the CRB. I can barely see it in real life. I'm glad it is more understated in real lif than it is in pictures.

17 December 2007, 01:48 PM	#13
Transient "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 697	It makes absolutely no difference to me at all.

17 December 2007, 04:05 PM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	My new Platty has it and I love it....not bad at all!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

17 December 2007, 04:10 PM	#15
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Some models have the serial number of the watch on the CRB. I think it's the DD..... Steve

17 December 2007, 05:24 PM	#16
erasuretim "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: cranfield, uk Watch: 14060m Posts: 251	Personally i detest it - i think it looks contrived and unnecessary. I prefer the minimalist look [less distracting script on the dial the better IMHO]. But thats the beauty of a friendly forum like this - all sorts of opinions are welcome Regards Tim

17 December 2007, 05:29 PM	#17
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Totally unnecessary... JHMO __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

17 December 2007, 06:14 PM	#18
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	First I hated the CRB, but now I having nothing against it. The CRB is actually quite subtle, so I don't mind it being on my watches. What I like about the CRB is that you can easily check the serial number! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

17 December 2007, 06:18 PM	#19
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	I love the CRB __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

23 December 2007, 05:18 AM	#20
dzierler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 4	Sd Crb Not sure if this has been covered previously, but has anyone seen a Sea Dweller with CRB? Thanks, Derrick

18 December 2007, 12:12 AM	#22
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	I don`t have any opinion on it.However,it looks o.k.

18 December 2007, 12:19 AM	#23
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Like it ....something to keep the counterfeiters busy

23 December 2007, 04:43 AM	#25
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	I guess this new feature has relegated me to buying nothing but 'vintage' watches. I find this practice deplorable. We live in an oversaturated world where products compete for our attention and $$$ at ever increasing intensity. Instead of saying things more eloquently, we have been reduced to just saying things more loudly and repeatedly. There was absolutely no need to emblazen Rolex 10 more times on their watches, subtle or not. The only purpose it serves is to document Rolex's moral fall from subtle nuance to gauche billboard mentality. That being said, I think I'll be off to take my kitchen table and... Apply directly to the forehead, apply directly to the forehead, apply directly to the forehead... Sorry for the rant... this one just got my motor running this morning. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

23 December 2007, 04:49 AM	#26
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	I don't care one way or the other as long as it is not on my watch. Other than that, I feel about the same as I would wearing a jacket with the manufacturer's logo emblazoned all over it. An obvious and unnecessary branding.

23 December 2007, 05:07 AM	#27
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Don't care much about the CRB. It's not too noticeable also

23 December 2007, 05:13 AM	#30
nikhsub1 Server Advisor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA & NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,118	Why is it that JJ's CRM (and holograms for that matter) always say 'LEXRO'?

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