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Tools · 6 August 2008, 05:59 AM

We have had a few questions lately about changing the Sapphire crystal, and even some concern about unscrupulous vendors who might exchange a Rolex crystal for a cheaper knock-off.

Since 2001, the Sapphire crystals have had the crown etched at the 6 o'clock position, and this remains true to today with the exception of the green sapphire on the GV Milgauss.

But, how do you tell ??

Well, any genuine Rolex Crystal Service replacement will have an S etched in the circle at the base of the crown..

I had to have the Crystal replaced on my early GMT Master that was manufactured before the etching. Here is the replacement:

f16570 · 6 August 2008, 06:01 AM

This is a great photo and yet again proves Rolex's willingness to thwart the unscrupulous.
(What a great word)

Wolfgang427 · 6 August 2008, 08:50 AM

Nice combo.

A tritium dial and a laser etched crystal, only at Rolex.

6 August 2008, 05:59 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,499	Service Crystal... Do You Have One ?.. Do You Know ?? We have had a few questions lately about changing the Sapphire crystal, and even some concern about unscrupulous vendors who might exchange a Rolex crystal for a cheaper knock-off. Since 2001, the Sapphire crystals have had the crown etched at the 6 o'clock position, and this remains true to today with the exception of the green sapphire on the GV Milgauss. But, how do you tell ?? Well, any genuine Rolex Crystal Service replacement will have an S etched in the circle at the base of the crown.. I had to have the Crystal replaced on my early GMT Master that was manufactured before the etching. Here is the replacement: __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

6 August 2008, 06:01 AM	#2
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	This is a great photo and yet again proves Rolex's willingness to thwart the unscrupulous. (What a great word) __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

6 August 2008, 08:50 AM	#3
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Nice combo. A tritium dial and a laser etched crystal, only at Rolex.

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