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speedo · 1 May 2011, 07:55 PM

i have a little canon ixus pocket camera and even with this you can catch the small crown.
not as good as on the professional photos, but clearly visible.

padi56 · 1 May 2011, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roja

Aftermarket crystal?

What on a new Everose Daytona from a AD I would doubt it. With Rolex today like a colleague of mine Mike says, nothing today is written in stone with Rolex.And if watch is bought from a AD with a official receipt,cannot even see any point of straining your eyes to even look for it.

Jake B · 1 May 2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Bang on six on my 14060m.

Mine too...You can see it in this pic. (lucky shot)

amg55 · 1 May 2011, 08:43 PM

I think it shows up much better against the black dial back ground. White on white is bit harder to take.

alanma · 19 May 2011, 12:53 PM

you need to zoom in with microscope inorder to see it!!!!

Megalobyte · 19 May 2011, 01:02 PM

Was at the mcdonalds drive thru today, :), and I actually saw it for the first time on my new Sub-C, at first I thought it was a smudge, upon closer inspection at the right angle, I was able to see it at 6 without any magnification. I have pretty good up close vision, my distance vision is horrible.

bewithabob · 19 May 2011, 01:31 PM

this...on my Meteorite Daytona

East Bay Rider · 19 May 2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pumped

I was recently at my local rolex AD, and was trying on the Daytona. We got talking about the rolex emblem etched at the 6 o clock position on the crystal.
He was stating that there is NOT always a etching on the crystal and its a random occurrence.

I've also been told to always look for this as one of the counterfit checks.

anyone care to shed some light for me.

thanks!

FYI the LEC (laser etched crystal) is not a guarantee of an authentic Rolex.

tomee · 19 May 2011, 02:18 PM

my 116610

Tri-Tip · 19 May 2011, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

Here's how to find it:

Using this method, I can see it on my Sub-C with my naked eye.

Annan · 18 June 2011, 10:59 AM

I appreciate the LEC spotting technique posted by ArcticMoose. After 3 unsuccessful days of trying on my new Datejust, this worked like a charm! My crown is just where it should be, at the 6 o'clock position.

Runnin' Rebel · 18 June 2011, 12:06 PM

I didn't notice it on this picture until one of you pointed it out

rogerrabbit168 · 18 June 2011, 12:45 PM

agree with black face, i can spot it on my SD and DS under sunlight very easily, my wife's silver face took me forever to find it, wife just got a new pink face floral datejust and i have yet to spot it

on a side note, i can even the spot it on my DS under indoor lighting, is it because of the domed crystal?

wot_fan · 18 June 2011, 03:33 PM

After some trial and error, here is the best shot I could get of the LEC on my SubC.

klayface · 18 June 2011, 03:38 PM

In some cases like watches with white dials the LEC is even harder to see due to the lack of contrast and that usually leads the person to believe that it doesn't have it, when infact it actually does.

Example : the white dial daytona . I went a whole month thinking mind didn't have it but due to some miracle and very special lighting and angles I was finally able to see it.

Gaijin · 18 June 2011, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wot_fan

After some trial and error, here is the best shot I could get of the LEC on my SubC.

Best shot you could get!?

That is an amazing shot! Wow!

Andad · 18 June 2011, 04:45 PM

Good work Tom.

wot_fan · 19 June 2011, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaijin

Best shot you could get!?

That is an amazing shot! Wow!

Thanks

.

rickyinrio · 19 June 2011, 01:59 AM

I found on my GMT II. This means that the crown identifies an original from a fake?

ArcticMoose · 19 June 2011, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rickyinrio

I found on my GMT II. This means that the crown identifies an original from a fake?

Makes it less likely, but there are plenty of fakes with a LEC.

never2late · 19 June 2011, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

Makes it less likely, but there are plenty of fakes with a LEC.

That's true . . . but my understanding is the fake LEC's are usually larger and can be seen easier with the naked eye. If that helps.

rickyinrio · 19 June 2011, 08:36 AM

Thank you ArcticMoose and never2late.

Joey_V · 19 June 2011, 08:39 AM

Stupid AD. The etch is on all contemporary Rolexes not including the GV since the green hue makes the etch far too visible for Rolex Corp's comfort.

astrazen · 19 June 2011, 09:05 AM

It was very hard to locate on my DSSD but with a loupe I did find it.

18 June 2011, 04:45 PM	#47
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19 June 2011, 08:39 AM	#53
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Stupid AD. The etch is on all contemporary Rolexes not including the GV since the green hue makes the etch far too visible for Rolex Corp's comfort. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

1 May 2011, 08:43 PM	#34
amg55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Me Location: Australia Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 676	I think it shows up much better against the black dial back ground. White on white is bit harder to take.

19 May 2011, 12:53 PM	#35
alanma "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 8	you need to zoom in with microscope inorder to see it!!!!

19 May 2011, 01:02 PM	#36
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Was at the mcdonalds drive thru today, :), and I actually saw it for the first time on my new Sub-C, at first I thought it was a smudge, upon closer inspection at the right angle, I was able to see it at 6 without any magnification. I have pretty good up close vision, my distance vision is horrible.

19 May 2011, 02:18 PM	#39
tomee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 446	my 116610

18 June 2011, 10:59 AM	#41
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	I appreciate the LEC spotting technique posted by ArcticMoose. After 3 unsuccessful days of trying on my new Datejust, this worked like a charm! My crown is just where it should be, at the 6 o'clock position.

18 June 2011, 12:45 PM	#43
rogerrabbit168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 413	agree with black face, i can spot it on my SD and DS under sunlight very easily, my wife's silver face took me forever to find it, wife just got a new pink face floral datejust and i have yet to spot it on a side note, i can even the spot it on my DS under indoor lighting, is it because of the domed crystal?

18 June 2011, 03:33 PM	#44
wot_fan Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Wade Location: Chicagoland Watch: OP, SubC, GMT II Posts: 152	After some trial and error, here is the best shot I could get of the LEC on my SubC.

18 June 2011, 03:38 PM	#45
klayface Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Chuck Norris Location: So. California Watch: SS Daytona w/ dial Posts: 346	In some cases like watches with white dials the LEC is even harder to see due to the lack of contrast and that usually leads the person to believe that it doesn't have it, when infact it actually does. Example : the white dial daytona . I went a whole month thinking mind didn't have it but due to some miracle and very special lighting and angles I was finally able to see it.

19 June 2011, 01:59 AM	#49
rickyinrio Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Brasil Watch: GMT MasterII Posts: 36	I found on my GMT II. This means that the crown identifies an original from a fake?

19 June 2011, 08:36 AM	#52
rickyinrio Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Brasil Watch: GMT MasterII Posts: 36	Thank you ArcticMoose and never2late.

19 June 2011, 09:05 AM	#54
astrazen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 328	It was very hard to locate on my DSSD but with a loupe I did find it.

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