2024 - Explorer II 226570 - No laser-etched crown on the crystal

[the_horologist]

In December 2024, I bought my first Rolex from my local AD. Brand new Rolex Explorer II 226570.

I was having fun with a microscope and a loupe trying to spot the "laser-etched crown" on the crystal. Well, it's absolutely nowhere to be seen. I looked under every angles, very strong magnification, different lighting conditions. I can guarantee the "laser-etched crown" is not here.

I was actually quite surprised about this. Have Rolex stopped to put it on new models ? Is it coming on absolutely every models or crystals ? Or sometimes it's missed or forgotten (which would be weird) ?

It honestly doesn't bother me, I have no doubt about the authenticity (it comes new from the AD), I'm just curious :)

EDIT: I actually found it ;)