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kradcliffe · 28 March 2007, 09:10 AM

Is there a price point or some other metric used to determine when Rolex will inscribe their name on the inside face wall? I notice it's on the GMT anniversary but not some other pricier models like the gold YMs.

Nobody seems to mention this inscription on these or other forums. Are they popular?

karwath · 28 March 2007, 09:17 AM

I assume they are doing that on all watches now, and the reason you do not see it on all watches in the dealer's case is that some of the watches are from older stock. I might be wrong, but I have seen it on a SS datejust, which is one of the less expensive models, but not on an all gold YM, which is more expensive by multiples.

I figured the SS datejust was newer stock and that YM might have been in the case for a while.

montecristo · 28 March 2007, 11:33 AM

I personally hated the new feature, especially with the serial showing. Pretty tacky IMO.

JJ Irani · 28 March 2007, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kradcliffe

Is there a price point or some other metric used to determine when Rolex will inscribe their name on the inside face wall? I notice it's on the GMT anniversary but not some other pricier models like the gold YMs.

Nobody seems to mention this inscription on these or other forums. Are they popular?

The repeat Rolex inscription on the CHAPTER ring can only be seen on the new GMT as well as the new style TOGs and DJs.

In actual fact, the inscription is very subtle and cannot be noticed that easily until you go looking for it. I quite like it.

JJ

nko51 · 28 March 2007, 11:37 AM

I seen it on the TT GMT-MASTER II. Annivesary Edition! I think!

Rto · 28 March 2007, 12:45 PM

JJ, actually is also at the SS Daytonas (at least I just got one that I am selling) that has the inscription "Rolex" all over and serial number as well at 6.

JJ Irani · 28 March 2007, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rto

JJ, actually is also at the SS Daytonas (at least I just got one that I am selling) that has the inscription "Rolex" all over and serial number as well at 6.

Hi Renato,

You could be right....haven't seen a new Daytona in a very long time.

JJ

Solo118 · 29 March 2007, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rto

JJ, actually is also at the SS Daytonas (at least I just got one that I am selling) that has the inscription "Rolex" all over and serial number as well at 6.

I thought it was on the WG Daytona (the model with black face and red hands which is stunning)

padi56 · 29 March 2007, 03:49 AM

Cannot see any need for Rolex Rolex around chapter ring,and IMHO its quite tacky,but like the serial number where you can check it very easy

HK33 · 29 March 2007, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Cannot see any need for Rolex Rolex around chapter ring,and IMHO its quite tacky,but like the serial number where you can check it very easy

I initially agreed with you but while I was deciding if I wanted to get my TT GMTII Anniversary I realized that I had looked at the watch twice at the ADs and forgot to check to see if the “rolexrolexro...” was there. It is so subtle, in my opinion, that if you don’t know it is there you are unlikely to notice. It is certainly hard to see when the watch is on someone else’s wrist.

These close-up pictures on this website are a lot better than my eyesight and are lighted so they reflect the inscription.

Chris B · 29 March 2007, 04:37 AM

I've yet to decide whether I like the "triple R", I think it looks better on some models than others,

although if I owned a model that had it I bet I'd think it were cool,

Ironstark · 29 March 2007, 05:36 AM

The inscription on the reflector ring is part of their continuing battle against fakes watches.
Both the Rolex and the visible serial number are there to make copying it more difficult and identifing each watch easier since it`s no longer necessary to remove the bracelet to see the case number.
I have been told it is something that will eventually be seen on all Rolex models.

Solo118 · 29 March 2007, 07:45 AM

might anyone have a closeup of how the serial number looks? It sounds pretty cool but its one of those things you would have to see to appreciate

ohlins · 29 March 2007, 01:57 PM

i think u can just about see the s/n here...although i have masked it off...

Blue Bull · 29 March 2007, 03:10 PM

Dont like the repeat Rolex inscription on the reflector ring.I dont think the Folex scum will have a problem in copying it.I do like the idea of a visible serial nr.It can be very small,where loupes are required to see it.This can be on the reflector dial.

Mr. K · 29 March 2007, 03:19 PM

I did not like the chapter ring when it first came out. Do not mind in now though. A lot had to do with photos I saw which made the writing really stand out. But in real life I hardly notice it.

Incurable · 29 March 2007, 03:26 PM

I dislike the feature... A watch only needs to say Rolex once. Kind of reminds me of THIS

ohlins · 29 March 2007, 03:27 PM

that is very true.....hardly noticeable........subtle subtle.......:P

bwalkerVintage · 29 March 2007, 03:58 PM

I like it . Not really noticeable in person.

mikey · 29 March 2007, 04:33 PM

Its cool to me

28 March 2007, 09:10 AM	#1
kradcliffe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis Watch: 14060M & TT GMT Posts: 120	Rolex Inscription on Dial Wall Is there a price point or some other metric used to determine when Rolex will inscribe their name on the inside face wall? I notice it's on the GMT anniversary but not some other pricier models like the gold YMs. Nobody seems to mention this inscription on these or other forums. Are they popular?

28 March 2007, 11:33 AM	#3
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29 March 2007, 03:49 AM	#9
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29 March 2007, 01:57 PM	#14
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28 March 2007, 09:17 AM	#2
karwath "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: 216570 white Posts: 521	I assume they are doing that on all watches now, and the reason you do not see it on all watches in the dealer's case is that some of the watches are from older stock. I might be wrong, but I have seen it on a SS datejust, which is one of the less expensive models, but not on an all gold YM, which is more expensive by multiples. I figured the SS datejust was newer stock and that YM might have been in the case for a while.

28 March 2007, 12:45 PM	#6
Rto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Renato T. Location: Sunny Florida Watch: FPJ-AP-PP-Rolex Posts: 538	JJ, actually is also at the SS Daytonas (at least I just got one that I am selling) that has the inscription "Rolex" all over and serial number as well at 6.

29 March 2007, 04:37 AM	#11
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I've yet to decide whether I like the "triple R", I think it looks better on some models than others, although if I owned a model that had it I bet I'd think it were cool,

29 March 2007, 05:36 AM	#12
Ironstark TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rolex world Watch: SS/W Skydweller Posts: 527	The inscription on the reflector ring is part of their continuing battle against fakes watches. Both the Rolex and the visible serial number are there to make copying it more difficult and identifing each watch easier since it`s no longer necessary to remove the bracelet to see the case number. I have been told it is something that will eventually be seen on all Rolex models.

29 March 2007, 07:45 AM	#13
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,088	might anyone have a closeup of how the serial number looks? It sounds pretty cool but its one of those things you would have to see to appreciate

29 March 2007, 03:10 PM	#15
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Dont like the repeat Rolex inscription on the reflector ring.I dont think the Folex scum will have a problem in copying it.I do like the idea of a visible serial nr.It can be very small,where loupes are required to see it.This can be on the reflector dial.

29 March 2007, 03:19 PM	#16
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,075	I did not like the chapter ring when it first came out. Do not mind in now though. A lot had to do with photos I saw which made the writing really stand out. But in real life I hardly notice it.

29 March 2007, 03:26 PM	#17
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	I dislike the feature... A watch only needs to say Rolex once. Kind of reminds me of THIS __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

29 March 2007, 03:27 PM	#18
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	that is very true.....hardly noticeable........subtle subtle.......:P __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

29 March 2007, 03:58 PM	#19
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	I like it . Not really noticeable in person.

29 March 2007, 04:33 PM	#20
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Its cool to me

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