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4 February 2011, 07:57 AM
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Crystal Scratch
If the crystal of a Rolex is changed by Rolex themselves will you ever be able to tell that the work was done?
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4 February 2011, 08:00 AM
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If there is an LEC, there is an "s" under the crown if replaced.
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4 February 2011, 08:12 AM
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sorry what? what is an LEC?
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4 February 2011, 08:14 AM
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LEC= Laser Etched Crown
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4 February 2011, 08:17 AM
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and why is this done?
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4 February 2011, 08:17 AM
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For the past decade Rolex has etched a small crown on the crystal at the 6 oclock position to help deter counterfeits..
If it has been replaced, it will have an S in the etching for Service Replacement.. For watches before that, or acrylic crystals, you can't tell.. 
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4 February 2011, 08:20 AM
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Well will this reduce the value of the watch, or its' integrity in any way? My concern being that the scratch was present when i bought the watch brand new so it wasn't my fault that it got scratched in the first place.
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4 February 2011, 08:23 AM
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4 February 2011, 08:33 AM
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Light scratches can be polished out, even on sapphire.
Do a search...
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4 February 2011, 08:33 AM
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It's hard enough trying to spot the etched crown,
let alone see a "S" inside it!  But thanks for the great info!
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4 February 2011, 08:34 AM
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Is the crystal stuck on with glue?
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4 February 2011, 08:35 AM
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4 February 2011, 08:38 AM
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4 February 2011, 08:41 AM
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thanks for being so helpful guys, just one last question, is there any way of knowing if the dial of the watch was changed?
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