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dooder202 · 18 November 2010, 11:57 PM

Just wondering when they stopped micro etching the crown at the 6:00 position? Is this then when they strarted to put ROLEXROLEXROLEX around the inner ring and also the serial no at 6:00?

Thanks!

The GMT Master · 18 November 2010, 11:57 PM

They haven't stopped, it's still there

Submarino · 18 November 2010, 11:58 PM

Micro etching hasn't stopped. The engraving on the inside is called 'rehaut engraving' and it's a regular practice for almost all models.

supercharged · 18 November 2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dooder202

Just wondering when they stopped micro etching the crown at the 6:00 position? Is this then when they strarted to put ROLEXROLEXROLEX around the inner ring and also the serial no at 6:00?

Thanks!

Thats what I was think ?? Its still there along with the enagaved rehaut

HL65 · 18 November 2010, 11:59 PM

X3--still there!

dsio · 19 November 2010, 12:03 AM

Milgauss GV excepted of course :)

The GMT Master · 19 November 2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dsio

Milgauss GV excepted of course :)

Chris B · 19 November 2010, 12:36 AM

And not necessarily at the 6 position on non-cyclops models

hanto · 19 November 2010, 01:19 AM

didn't notice it on my daytona v series

dooder202 · 19 November 2010, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

They haven't stopped, it's still there

Wow, I had no idea it was still there! I just purchased a mint mint 2007 model Datejust Turn-o-Graph, that should be delivered today! I didn't know that etched engraving is on the models with the rehaut also...

Any pics of this engraving??

Sunshine · 19 November 2010, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hanto

didn't notice it on my daytona v series

Use a black light. It needs to be a good one. The unpolished area from the etching will show up white. Also, I have seen it at 9 and 3 o'clock.

Numismatist · 19 November 2010, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dooder202

Wow, I had no idea it was still there! I just purchased a mint mint 2007 model Datejust Turn-o-Graph, that should be delivered today! I didn't know that etched engraving is on the models with the rehaut also...

Any pics of this engraving??

Do you mean this Laser Etched Coronet (LEC), if so, you should have one too?

dooder202 · 19 November 2010, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

Do you mean this Laser Etched Coronet (LEC), if so, you should have one too?

Haha, what did you do to make it stand out so good? I can't see that at all in any member's macro pictures! ?

Numismatist · 19 November 2010, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dooder202

Haha, what did you do to make it stand out so good? I can't see that at all in any member's macro pictures! ?

In a dimly lighted room, shine a penlight across the flat surface of the crystal from then 12 o'clock position to the 6 o'clock position. Then gently rock the watch a bit and it should reveal.

panxiaoyan · 19 November 2010, 03:51 AM

just a question , does all the rolex model have this micro etch thing crown ? i got a daytona k serial but i cant see one :(

ersnyder · 19 November 2010, 04:41 AM

Keep looking!

rfknauss · 19 November 2010, 06:08 AM

The easiest way to see it is to use an LED flashlight and a jeweler's loupe.

hng · 19 November 2010, 05:47 PM

The Laser Etched Crown still there and will always :D

thomas311 · 19 November 2010, 05:56 PM

still there, very nice.

Sunshine · 19 November 2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by panxiaoyan

just a question , does all the rolex model have this micro etch thing crown ? i got a daytona k serial but i cant see one :(

It's not on the 116400GV due to the green in the crystal.

Rolesor · 19 November 2010, 10:59 PM

If you can get the watch in some direct sun light and just tilt it back and forth you can pretty easily get it to pop out at you!

XXoF · 19 November 2010, 11:05 PM

And here is the coronet on a service crystal, notice the little 's' inside the circle.

I believe Rolex did stop doing this since 2007 or so.

Shade · 19 November 2010, 11:29 PM

Still there, but it may not always be at 6 position.

av8ors · 20 November 2010, 01:36 AM

Learn something new everyday!

steven.veres · 20 November 2010, 02:51 AM

Really difficult to see with the naked eye on watches with white dials in my opinion. You have to tilt the watch until the dial is no longer behind the logo from your viewing angle.

hanto · 20 November 2010, 08:00 AM

Anyone with daytona could check theirs? i can't seems to find on mine, might ask my AD about it...

Latrodectus · 20 November 2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

Do you mean this Laser Etched Coronet (LEC), if so, you should have one too?

Excellent picture, Chris!

songxu · 20 November 2010, 01:19 PM

you can clearly see. Or, when you are in the car,tilt your watch sideway against the sun beam.

jatco · 21 November 2010, 11:55 AM

Mine has it...!

exxondus · 21 November 2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by XXoF

And here is the coronet on a service crystal, notice the little 's' inside the circle.

I believe Rolex did stop doing this since 2007 or so.

I read somewhere that if there is an 'S' like symbol on the etched crown, it means that the watch had been serviced before.

18 November 2010, 11:57 PM	#1
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	When did Rolex stop the micro etched crown? Just wondering when they stopped micro etching the crown at the 6:00 position? Is this then when they strarted to put ROLEXROLEXROLEX around the inner ring and also the serial no at 6:00? Thanks!

18 November 2010, 11:58 PM	#3
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19 November 2010, 06:08 AM	#17
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18 November 2010, 11:57 PM	#2
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	They haven't stopped, it's still there

19 November 2010, 12:36 AM	#8
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	And not necessarily at the 6 position on non-cyclops models

19 November 2010, 01:19 AM	#9
hanto Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Indonesia Posts: 40	didn't notice it on my daytona v series

19 November 2010, 03:51 AM	#15
panxiaoyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Donny Location: perth ,australia Watch: rolex Posts: 67	just a question , does all the rolex model have this micro etch thing crown ? i got a daytona k serial but i cant see one :(

19 November 2010, 04:41 AM	#16
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Keep looking!

19 November 2010, 05:47 PM	#18
hng "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: HaNgat Location: Jakarta Watch: Sports Rolex Posts: 648	The Laser Etched Crown still there and will always :D __________________ Cartier Tank / Suunto Stinger / 16014 / 16610LV / PAM 233 / 116520 / 14060M / 16710 / Omega Constellation

19 November 2010, 05:56 PM	#19
thomas311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NorCal Watch: SD/LV Posts: 216	still there, very nice. __________________ using no way as way having no limitation as limitation

19 November 2010, 10:59 PM	#21
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	If you can get the watch in some direct sun light and just tilt it back and forth you can pretty easily get it to pop out at you! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

19 November 2010, 11:05 PM	#22
XXoF "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: Netherlands Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 33	And here is the coronet on a service crystal, notice the little 's' inside the circle. I believe Rolex did stop doing this since 2007 or so.

19 November 2010, 11:29 PM	#23
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Still there, but it may not always be at 6 position. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

20 November 2010, 01:36 AM	#24
av8ors Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Roger Location: California Posts: 182	Learn something new everyday!

20 November 2010, 02:51 AM	#25
steven.veres "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 152	Really difficult to see with the naked eye on watches with white dials in my opinion. You have to tilt the watch until the dial is no longer behind the logo from your viewing angle.

20 November 2010, 08:00 AM	#26
hanto Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Indonesia Posts: 40	Anyone with daytona could check theirs? i can't seems to find on mine, might ask my AD about it...

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