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ROLEX MAN · 27 February 2008, 09:57 PM

Does anyone know the correct meaning behind the Rolex Crown Symbol

I read some time ago It represents the five fingers??

On the crown itself the symbol has three dots under it, I have seen some watches with two??

SPACE-DWELLER · 27 February 2008, 10:01 PM

Yeah, the "five finger" hypothesis derives from bjsonline where it says:

"The logo - a crown with five branches tipped with pearls - may possibly be the five fingers of the hand, although this hypothesis is not confirmed by Rolex archives."

Personally, I don't know what to think about that theory.

I believe the Rolex with the coronet wants to signal that Rolex is the king of watches (at least that's what Rolex wants us to believe).

ROLEX MAN · 27 February 2008, 10:07 PM

Thanks Bo,
didn't know that one what about the dots under the symbol on the crown of every watch?

padi56 · 27 February 2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLEX MAN

Thanks Bo,
didn't know that one what about the dots under the symbol on the crown of every watch?

Quite simple two dots for twinlock newer models just a small line SS and Y/gold normally 100m W/R watches ,three dots for triplock crowns, like on Sub SD etc 300m plus W/R

SPACE-DWELLER · 27 February 2008, 10:14 PM

That's right. And there is a third symbol, too: The line.

Plus there are some variations of the dots (thickness of the dots), depending on what case material is used for the watch:

(Pic from watchlounge).

Furthermore, there is an interesting note about rose gold models. The RG Twinlock crowns have a two dots (like the WG one), and not a line.

Here is an overview:

Steel: Line
YG: Line
RG: Two dots
WG: Two dots
Plat.: ONE dot.

mickeydainish · 26 March 2008, 11:18 PM

tx for the info Bo :-)

mike · 26 March 2008, 11:37 PM

I'm aware of the "Five Fingers" theory. There's also another put forth by some that Hans wanted to draw a veiled reference to British Royality and chose the Coronet as his symbol.

wanasub · 27 March 2008, 02:47 AM

Great info Bo, thanks!! Jonathan

daveathall · 27 March 2008, 02:51 AM

Tis certainly great info, thank you.

Boopie · 27 March 2008, 02:02 PM

Regarding the dots or dash under the crown...I have the ladies' SS/platinum YM (same as in my avatar), and there is a line, not a dot, under the crown. It's my understanding that the men's watch has dots. I'm presuming it's different because the ladies' model is much smaller.

I just had my watch serviced at the BH RSC and they replaced the crown. The original crown also had a line under it.

27 February 2008, 09:57 PM	#1
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,714	Rolex Crown - Meaning and History?? Does anyone know the correct meaning behind the Rolex Crown Symbol I read some time ago It represents the five fingers?? On the crown itself the symbol has three dots under it, I have seen some watches with two??

27 February 2008, 10:01 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Yeah, the "five finger" hypothesis derives from bjsonline where it says: "The logo - a crown with five branches tipped with pearls - may possibly be the five fingers of the hand, although this hypothesis is not confirmed by Rolex archives." Personally, I don't know what to think about that theory. I believe the Rolex with the coronet wants to signal that Rolex is the king of watches (at least that's what Rolex wants us to believe). __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

27 February 2008, 10:14 PM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	That's right. And there is a third symbol, too: The line. Plus there are some variations of the dots (thickness of the dots), depending on what case material is used for the watch: (Pic from watchlounge). Furthermore, there is an interesting note about rose gold models. The RG Twinlock crowns have a two dots (like the WG one), and not a line. Here is an overview: Steel: Line YG: Line RG: Two dots WG: Two dots Plat.: ONE dot. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

27 March 2008, 02:51 AM	#9
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	Tis certainly great info, thank you. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

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27 February 2008, 10:07 PM	#3
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,714	Thanks Bo, didn't know that one what about the dots under the symbol on the crown of every watch?

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mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	tx for the info Bo :-)

26 March 2008, 11:37 PM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I'm aware of the "Five Fingers" theory. There's also another put forth by some that Hans wanted to draw a veiled reference to British Royality and chose the Coronet as his symbol.

27 March 2008, 02:47 AM	#8
wanasub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Jonathan Location: wisconsin Posts: 386	Great info Bo, thanks!! Jonathan

27 March 2008, 02:02 PM	#10
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,942	Regarding the dots or dash under the crown...I have the ladies' SS/platinum YM (same as in my avatar), and there is a line, not a dot, under the crown. It's my understanding that the men's watch has dots. I'm presuming it's different because the ladies' model is much smaller. I just had my watch serviced at the BH RSC and they replaced the crown. The original crown also had a line under it.

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