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dbvisa1 · 3 January 2007, 01:01 PM

I've been told that my Sea Dweller should have a rolex trademark etched on the crystal right over the 6'o clock. I've looked at a friends daytona and he does have one. My Y-series sea dweller does not. Is this normal or has the crystal been replaced ~ I bought it used.

Looking for your expertise..... Thx

montecristo · 3 January 2007, 01:04 PM

Y series means 2002, it should have one I think.

Rockrolex · 3 January 2007, 01:55 PM

A Y series will probably have the etched crown. But it's very difficult to see. You need to have the light just right and it helps to have something like a 10x loupe. Took me 3 years to find mine on my Y series GMT. Good luck with the search.

dman · 3 January 2007, 01:56 PM

They are tough to see, I would bet it is there.

TexasRolex · 3 January 2007, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

A Y series will probably have the etched crown. But it's very difficult to see. You need to have the light just right and it helps to have something like a 10x loupe. Took me 3 years to find mine on my Y series GMT. Good luck with the search.

3 years! Wow, maybe your next purchase should be "lazex".

ROLEX4EvEr · 3 January 2007, 02:53 PM

Etching started in 2002?

Mr. K · 3 January 2007, 03:01 PM

It should be there, and if the crystal is replaced it should still be there.

Took me forever to find it but this is by far the best tip I have heard.

Get one of those superwhite led keychain flashlights. They can be bought these days at the dollar store. Hold it right up to the crystal at an angle and tilt the watch away from you. It usually does the trick.

Mark

DIVER4USN · 3 January 2007, 03:34 PM

Go in a dark room and shine a flashlight from the 6 o'clock position to noon. (shine through the elevated part of the crystal where it extends above the bezel.) You will find it. If your friends is too obvious, he might have a problem.

Blue Bull · 3 January 2007, 04:07 PM

Easy to find.Strong light ,view at an angle.Easy with the naked eye and loupe for the detail ... Loupe,3 different magnifying glasses,made in China,bought at a informal market for $0.70 ... !!

JJ Irani · 3 January 2007, 04:27 PM

Hi DB,

Welcome to TRF.

Important question here should be....does your SD have the lug holes or not.

If not, then the etching should be postiively there.

Second question: Is it an early Y-series or a late one? So if we can have the first 3 numbers of your serial numbers after the Y, that is important. Some of the early Y-series did not have the etching yet.

JJ

RogerF · 3 January 2007, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

A Y series will probably have the etched crown. But it's very difficult to see. You need to have the light just right and it helps to have something like a 10x loupe. Took me 3 years to find mine on my Y series GMT. Good luck with the search.

It took some chinaman in Toronto to find it with the naked eye..... no wonder you complain about the size of the date on the SD

JJ Irani · 3 January 2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

It took some chinaman in Toronto to find it with the naked eye..... no wonder you complain about the size of the date on the SD

What SD?

Ed owns a GMT-II!!

jac67 · 3 January 2007, 11:11 PM

My 2001 P-series DD has the etched crown on the crystal.

John.

Rockrolex · 3 January 2007, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

What SD?

Ed owns a GMT-II!!

That Canuck Chinaman has an SD with a wimpy little date window. He thinks he's a smarta$$ because he found the etched crown.

dbvisa1 · 4 January 2007, 12:53 PM

Thanks for your help.......

The experts......

Timascus · 4 January 2007, 02:15 PM

Shining light from 6 -> 12 o clock in the dark room works for me.

Happy Hunting.

Ed - 3 Years?!?! You are a patient man.

3 January 2007, 01:01 PM	#1
dbvisa1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 4	Do you know my Rolex I've been told that my Sea Dweller should have a rolex trademark etched on the crystal right over the 6'o clock. I've looked at a friends daytona and he does have one. My Y-series sea dweller does not. Is this normal or has the crystal been replaced ~ I bought it used. Looking for your expertise..... Thx

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi DB, Welcome to TRF. Important question here should be....does your SD have the lug holes or not. If not, then the etching should be postiively there. Second question: Is it an early Y-series or a late one? So if we can have the first 3 numbers of your serial numbers after the Y, that is important. Some of the early Y-series did not have the etching yet. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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dbvisa1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 4	Found It......... Thanks for your help....... The experts......

3 January 2007, 01:04 PM	#2
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Y series means 2002, it should have one I think.

3 January 2007, 02:53 PM	#6
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	Etching started in 2002?

3 January 2007, 03:01 PM	#7
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,074	It should be there, and if the crystal is replaced it should still be there. Took me forever to find it but this is by far the best tip I have heard. Get one of those superwhite led keychain flashlights. They can be bought these days at the dollar store. Hold it right up to the crystal at an angle and tilt the watch away from you. It usually does the trick. Mark

3 January 2007, 03:34 PM	#8
DIVER4USN "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: JASON Location: Chesapeake, VA Watch: 116660 Posts: 183	Go in a dark room and shine a flashlight from the 6 o'clock position to noon. (shine through the elevated part of the crystal where it extends above the bezel.) You will find it. If your friends is too obvious, he might have a problem.

3 January 2007, 04:07 PM	#9
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Easy to find.Strong light ,view at an angle.Easy with the naked eye and loupe for the detail ... Loupe,3 different magnifying glasses,made in China,bought at a informal market for $0.70 ... !!

3 January 2007, 11:11 PM	#13
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	My 2001 P-series DD has the etched crown on the crystal. John.

4 January 2007, 02:15 PM	#16
Timascus Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 78	Shining light from 6 -> 12 o clock in the dark room works for me. Happy Hunting. Ed - 3 Years?!?! You are a patient man.

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