Rolex Chapter ring on my new 16610

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Superlative

I wonder why your Z-series has the CRB and I seen several new M series with out the CRB?? something dont sound right??

Originally Posted by Tools

Here's my take on that....

Rolex currently has many "Z" and "M" cases already stamped and ready for assembly.

They also have all the parts (including CRB and non CRB) waiting to be mated up in the finish process.

Whether you get a "Z" or an "M" case with or without the CRB is much like a crap shoot..

Then how does Rolex know what the original watch looked like when it was made. Some Z's with, some M's without ,seems more like the 'parts bin specials' that Ducati made in the old days. Bit like the Sea Dweller D, Z & M minute markers at 6 oclock.
Its about time Rolex got their act together IMO.

[Downing]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Its about time Rolex got their act together IMO.

Or you'll do what exactly, Eddie? Buy another one?

[gha]

So the RRRolex stamped inside the watch is the chapter ring, and they are not doing that anymore, so this will/has become a collectors item? Or is it an "option" ?(Sorry if this is a dumb ?)
thanks, gha

[ohlins]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Then how does Rolex know what the original watch looked like when it was made. Some Z's with, some M's without ,seems more like the 'parts bin specials' that Ducati made in the old days. Bit like the Sea Dweller D, Z & M minute markers at 6 oclock.
Its about time Rolex got their act together IMO.

i think rolex is trying to confuse us.......haha

[Transient]

G'day mate. Congrats on the purchase of a timeless classic!! I'm sure it will give you years of satisfaction. Wear in good health.

[Downing]

Originally Posted by gha

So the RRRolex stamped inside the watch is the chapter ring, and they are not doing that anymore, so this will/has become a collectors item? Or is it an "option" ?(Sorry if this is a dumb ?)
thanks, gha

Gha, definitely not dumb. Rolex started introducing "Rolex Rolex Rolex" and the watch's serial number on the inside of the ring under the crystal fairly recently in an attempt to thwart counterfeits. As with most changes by Rolex, it's being introduced slowly and not on every model yet. It's not an option. It's more like a feature. Some watches have it; at this point most don't.

I agree with the earlier posters who said it's barely noticeable. You really have to look for it to see it.

[gha]

Thank's for clearing that up.....sounds like it's eventually going to be a standard thing. If it's discrete & classy (of course, it's Rolex), sounds great to me. gha

[Taurus75]

I think the CRB is a great feature. With the serial number of the watch also being part of the CRB (as some have said), it will be great to distinctively differentiate 1 rolex from the other (assuming both are the same model) simply by just looking down at the dial. I'm especially thrilled to see it becoming a standard feature for all Rolex. But thats just my personal preference.


nick

[John H.]

Originally Posted by mattyo

Hi all just brought a new 16610 Z series and it has the chapter ring. Yes it is a sub with date.

Will post pics in an hour when I get home..

All very exciting...

Matt O

Several weeks ago, I discovered a Z series with the chapter ring. Looked sharp.

From what info I have been able to gather, only the Z series has this feature. I have yet to hear and/or see any M series with such.

This may be a short run for Rolex, which will make the watch a potentially limited transitional type. With the noticeble minor changes that are taking place with the Sub, I suspect a change in design in the near future. Basel is right around the corner. We will just have to wait.