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Tiggilawson · 1 October 2009, 12:23 AM

Probably a silly question but should I be able to see an etched crown on the crystal of my newly acquired Explorer II? What is it I need to see the thing?

Tim

AK Blackhawk · 1 October 2009, 12:52 AM

Should be at the 6 o'clock position. The light and angle needs to be just right to see it. I've read that a laser pointer really lights it up.

Sub · 1 October 2009, 01:01 AM

At my age, I needed a loupe to see it but it was worth the effort

Blueoctopus007 · 1 October 2009, 01:41 AM

They are very difficult to see - but very cool when you do . : )

warrior · 1 October 2009, 02:17 AM

yes...very difficult to see! as others have mentioned, you need just the right angle and light. a loupe would be very helpful

Tiggilawson · 1 October 2009, 04:20 AM

Got it!

Good old fashioned linen tester magnifier with a glaring light bouncing of the crystal and there it is.

Thanks guys!

Jocke · 1 October 2009, 05:01 AM

I just point a lamp at it and then the lens and here is what I got.

Sub · 1 October 2009, 05:15 AM

That's a great shot!

thanks for sharing

mfer · 1 October 2009, 05:39 AM

L A S E R ! ! !

mfer · 1 October 2009, 05:40 AM

Plus you can have fun with it once you found the crown.

mustangbrad · 1 October 2009, 05:42 AM

Oh, it took me a long time to find mine in my 16613. I had to use many different angles, light sources with a magnifying glass. Mine was at the end of the Swiss. Not directly under the 6 or in between the swiss made. Reflect that light close to watch and move around looking for that micro etching. You'll be happy once you finally find it. I was.

BLM2 · 1 October 2009, 07:56 AM

Remember that the LEC is engraved in the middle of the crystal. With a loupe, I have to focus on the dial and then slowly back out.

Lee

Rolesor · 1 October 2009, 09:11 AM

That laser makes the crystal look like the GV only red! Man that would look sweet with a red ceramic bezel!

Tiggilawson · 1 October 2009, 09:19 PM

Fantastic shots!

I'll have a go myself (now that I've found the thing!)

Thanks everyone

1 October 2009, 12:23 AM	#1
Tiggilawson Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Scarborough UK Watch: Exp II , YMaster Posts: 66	Just a quick question about the Etched Crown Probably a silly question but should I be able to see an etched crown on the crystal of my newly acquired Explorer II? What is it I need to see the thing? Tim

1 October 2009, 01:41 AM	#4
Blueoctopus007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London, UK Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 163	They are very difficult to see - but very cool when you do . : ) __________________ DEEPSEA SEA-DWELLER 116660 V SERIES DAYTONA SS 116520 V SERIES SEA-DWELLER 16600 V SERIES

1 October 2009, 05:01 AM	#7
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I just point a lamp at it and then the lens and here is what I got. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

1 October 2009, 05:39 AM	#9
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	L A S E R ! ! ! __________________ member#3242

1 October 2009, 05:40 AM	#10
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Plus you can have fun with it once you found the crown. __________________ member#3242

1 October 2009, 12:52 AM	#2
AK Blackhawk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: Florida, USA Posts: 118	Should be at the 6 o'clock position. The light and angle needs to be just right to see it. I've read that a laser pointer really lights it up.

1 October 2009, 01:01 AM	#3
Sub Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston Watch: Submariner, GMTIIc Posts: 53	At my age, I needed a loupe to see it but it was worth the effort

1 October 2009, 02:17 AM	#5
warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: massachusetts Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,692	yes...very difficult to see! as others have mentioned, you need just the right angle and light. a loupe would be very helpful

1 October 2009, 04:20 AM	#6
Tiggilawson Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Scarborough UK Watch: Exp II , YMaster Posts: 66	Got it! Good old fashioned linen tester magnifier with a glaring light bouncing of the crystal and there it is. Thanks guys!

1 October 2009, 05:15 AM	#8
Sub Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston Watch: Submariner, GMTIIc Posts: 53	That's a great shot! thanks for sharing

1 October 2009, 05:42 AM	#11
mustangbrad Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: brad Location: il Watch: 16613 Posts: 286	Oh, it took me a long time to find mine in my 16613. I had to use many different angles, light sources with a magnifying glass. Mine was at the end of the Swiss. Not directly under the 6 or in between the swiss made. Reflect that light close to watch and move around looking for that micro etching. You'll be happy once you finally find it. I was.

1 October 2009, 07:56 AM	#12
BLM2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 360	Remember that the LEC is engraved in the middle of the crystal. With a loupe, I have to focus on the dial and then slowly back out. Lee

1 October 2009, 09:11 AM	#13
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	That laser makes the crystal look like the GV only red! Man that would look sweet with a red ceramic bezel!

1 October 2009, 09:19 PM	#14
Tiggilawson Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Scarborough UK Watch: Exp II , YMaster Posts: 66	Fantastic shots! I'll have a go myself (now that I've found the thing!) Thanks everyone

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