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Alcan · 3 February 2007, 01:47 PM

After reading lots of posts and seeing pix of the coronet etched into the crystal of newer Rolex, I got to thinking last evening. I had my 1993 N serial TT Sub overhauled at the Toronto RSC last summer, including a new crystal. I phoned them today and the girl there confirmed that the new replacement crystal should have the coronet. It took me a while with my cheesy magnifying glass to find it, but it's there. I'll be darned. A 1993 with the coronet!

G&T Master · 3 February 2007, 02:13 PM

It's definitely hard to spot but, once you do, it's quite something.

montecristo · 3 February 2007, 02:24 PM

I heard that the ones thats been serviced has a letter S or R inside... couldn't remember which.

colemanitis · 3 February 2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

I heard that the ones thats been serviced has a letter S or R inside... couldn't remember which.

S for Service.

Alcan · 3 February 2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

I heard that the ones thats been serviced has a letter S or R inside... couldn't remember which.

Is that the crystal or the caseback?

Lol-x · 3 February 2007, 04:00 PM

The "S" is supposed to be laser etched inside the laser etched coronet on the crystal

JJ Irani · 4 February 2007, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

After reading lots of posts and seeing pix of the coronet etched into the crystal of newer Rolex, I got to thinking last evening. I had my 1993 N serial TT Sub overhauled at the Toronto RSC last summer, including a new crystal. I phoned them today and the girl there confirmed that the new replacement crystal should have the coronet. It took me a while with my cheesy magnifying glass to find it, but it's there. I'll be darned. A 1993 with the coronet!

Hey Al,

Grab a hold of a 10x loupe and take a close look at the new etching on your crystal at '6'. It should look like this!!

Alcan · 4 February 2007, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey Al,

Grab a hold of a 10x loupe and take a close look at the new etching on your crystal at '6'. It should look like this!!

Thanks, J.J., I'll do that. Now I see where the S should be that all the other guys mentioned.

dweb · 30 November 2008, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey Al,

Grab a hold of a 10x loupe and take a close look at the new etching on your crystal at '6'. It should look like this!!

Thanks for this good pic. I never looked for the etching, as I always assumed it was not visible to the naked eye. Also, I wear my Mil GV most the time and that does not have any etching (i think?). When I looked closely at my others, I could see it (even though my eyesight isn't what it used to be!).

David

Art 1 · 30 November 2008, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey Al,

Grab a hold of a 10x loupe and take a close look at the new etching on your crystal at '6'. It should look like this!!

That's a good shot.

Nakow · 30 November 2008, 03:59 AM

Use the flashlight on the dial and it would be visible with the naked eye !

Spark · 30 November 2008, 06:58 AM

Well I never just found it on my 1994 Explorer II that had the crystal replace in July

Seems weird to have a laser etched coronet just over Swiss-T<25

Old threads are still good threads

Cheers Al

Tools · 30 November 2008, 08:54 AM

This is an old thread...

But it's still valid..

Here is the replacement sapphire crystal on my 1997 GMT that did not come etched..

Andad · 30 November 2008, 08:58 AM

Great pix.

GMTJOHNNY · 30 November 2008, 12:20 PM

I had my DD JUST serviced for complete overhaul in NYC RSC and there is NO laser etched coronet to be found on my crystal. I have a 1997 model DD and they never etched it. I also had my GMT serviced 2.5 years ago for complete overhaul and new crystal [acrylic] and they never etched it either.

My Air King is NOW at RSC ad we will see if it comes back etched becasue I requested a NEW crystal [saphire] as the original one had a ever-so-small chip on the edge at 7 o'clock.

I will keep you posted.....

ttannert · 30 November 2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dweb

Thanks for this good pic. I never looked for the etching, as I always assumed it was not visible to the naked eye. Also, I wear my Mil GV most the time and that does not have any etching (i think?). When I looked closely at my others, I could see it (even though my eyesight isn't what it used to be!).

David

That is correct. The GV does not have it.

Letsgodiving · 30 November 2008, 02:07 PM

Also some great shots of the comparison:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=32671

Trurolexer · 30 November 2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

This is an old thread...

But it's still valid..

Here is the replacement sapphire crystal on my 1997 GMT that did not come etched..

Nice clear shot, Larry.

3 February 2007, 01:47 PM	#1
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GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I had my DD JUST serviced for complete overhaul in NYC RSC and there is NO laser etched coronet to be found on my crystal. I have a 1997 model DD and they never etched it. I also had my GMT serviced 2.5 years ago for complete overhaul and new crystal [acrylic] and they never etched it either. My Air King is NOW at RSC ad we will see if it comes back etched becasue I requested a NEW crystal [saphire] as the original one had a ever-so-small chip on the edge at 7 o'clock. I will keep you posted..... __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

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Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Also some great shots of the comparison: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=32671 __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

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