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Old 7 May 2010, 09:18 PM   #1
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Rolex Crown Dots or Bar
Dear All,

I have just purchased a Rolex GMT 11 2004/5 version from a reputable dealer. I have read that the crown should have 3 dots at the bottom and mine has a bar, should I be worried or is this normal.

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Old 7 May 2010, 09:33 PM   #2
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My "V" has dots... I have noticed that GMTs for sale in the TRF classified have a bar. I would not be worried.
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Old 7 May 2010, 09:37 PM   #3
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My crown has neither........just an oblong circle.
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Old 7 May 2010, 10:32 PM   #4
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Dear All,

I have just purchased a Rolex GMT 11 2004/5 version from a reputable dealer. I have read that the crown should have 3 dots at the bottom and mine has a bar, should I be worried or is this normal.

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Bar for twin lock watches like the TT and S.steel GMT 11, 3 dots all same size triplock on S.Steel Subs etc.

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Old 8 May 2010, 12:08 AM   #5
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Great diagram Padi!! Have not seen this before.

Thanks mate!
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Old 8 May 2010, 12:44 AM   #6
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A 2004 GMT would be the 16710 which would have the twinlock crown, hence the bar.

A V serial GMT would be the 116710 II-C which came with the triplock crown and would have the 3 dots.

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Old 8 May 2010, 12:53 AM   #7
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a great diagram indeed! Thanks for sharing that.
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Old 8 May 2010, 04:07 AM   #8
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Crown Diagram...
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Bar for twin lock watches like the TT and S.steel GMT 11, 3 dots all same size triplock on S.Steel Subs etc.
Nice chart Padi, what's the difference between the 3 Triplock's ?
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Old 8 May 2010, 04:20 AM   #9
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Old 26 July 2010, 03:02 AM   #10
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I agree.. 'coz I was wondering the same thing after receiving my new DJ...
Thanks Padi...
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Old 26 July 2010, 03:05 AM   #11
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handy diagram ,,, ta
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Old 26 July 2010, 03:13 AM   #12
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I have read that the crown should have 3 dots at the bottom
The new GMT IIc has a trip-lock crown and hence three dots I believe, so that's probably what you've read. Old version has a twinlock crown, as people have already answered.
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Old 26 July 2010, 03:17 AM   #13
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Bar for twin lock watches like the TT and S.steel GMT 11, 3 dots all same size triplock on S.Steel Subs etc.
Very cool thanks for posting it!
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Old 26 July 2010, 04:03 AM   #14
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Great info Padi ...... thanks for sharing.
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Old 26 July 2010, 04:06 AM   #15
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Twin lock crown that's all. Good pickup.
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Old 26 July 2010, 04:07 AM   #16
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Nice chart Padi, what's the difference between the 3 Triplock's ?
It describes the 3 different types of precious metals............just above each symbol.

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