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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:

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: 43,502	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

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