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kanton1 · 6 February 2020, 12:50 AM

Hey guys is it me or does the hole in the crown seem small????? Just got this 214270

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IndianRider · 6 February 2020, 12:54 AM

Smaller than on my sub

Rogdogg · 6 February 2020, 12:58 AM

I always thought it was quite small on that reference compared to other watches but that one looks smaller to me, but it might just be the photograph that's playing tricks with me.

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Joe_Row · 6 February 2020, 01:01 AM

Normal on the 214270

jay_kay · 6 February 2020, 01:03 AM

My 214270 is exactly the same. One of the early ones with full WG numerals too and short hands.

kanton1 · 6 February 2020, 01:07 AM

Here is the listing and also a photos I just took. Got a great deal. Everything with the seller was perfect fyi. Just thrown off a tad by the crown. Am I over thinking this? Cheers guys!

http://pduggan.com/products/34768/?a...910&height=756

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kieselguhr · 6 February 2020, 01:17 AM

If the seller was reputable then you are overthinking this. If you have any doubts, best to take to an AD and have them open it up.

Icebergs can be deceiving.

Yuri.Popov · 6 February 2020, 01:27 AM

Have someone look at it

Rori · 6 February 2020, 01:38 AM

It seems off yes. Too small.

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Originally Posted by kanton1

Hey guys is it me or does the hole in the crown seem small????? Just got this 214270

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1665fan · 6 February 2020, 01:41 AM

Looks fine

schoolboy · 6 February 2020, 02:19 AM

Smaller than the applied logo on my Datejust

But idk how it’s supposed to look on explorers

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schoolboy · 6 February 2020, 02:19 AM

Although I would assume it should look the same wether applied or not

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bp1000 · 6 February 2020, 02:29 AM

I think you need to have someone look at this. I didn't notice the crown gap straight away, but I always look at the hands. They don't seem right, but I don't know enough about explorer version history to be sure.

Minute hand looks short, the hour hand looks a bit off too, proportions of the lume triangle etc.

Zaslice · 6 February 2020, 02:35 AM

Hmmm bottom looks small compared to mine and the printing looks thicker.. Also your bezel looks strange.

Mines a G serial bought at AD for comparison

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kanton1 · 6 February 2020, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaslice

Hmmm bottom looks small compared to mine and the printing looks thicker.. Also your bezel looks strange.

Mines a G serial bought at AD for comparison

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wow yeah I see the difference - will do

Ian Macdermott · 6 February 2020, 02:59 AM

Here's mine looks pretty much the same bought new from AD 2nd Jan 2020.

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Meyrin · 6 February 2020, 03:01 AM

Looks quite small to me, but might be down to manufacturing tolerances? Here's what it looks like on my 14060:
Unbenannt-1.jpg

Chewbacca · 6 February 2020, 03:03 AM

It does.

kanton1 · 6 February 2020, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaslice

Hmmm bottom looks small compared to mine and the printing looks thicker.. Also your bezel looks strange.

Mines a G serial bought at AD for comparison

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Looking at mine in person the font seems fine. The picture quality/movement/blur seems to be the cause of the thicker look.

2nastie · 6 February 2020, 03:31 AM

My MK2 seems to have slightly bigger hole than that.

I won't necessarily think there is anything wrong with this one when everything else seems to match up. Rolex does change up text, spacing, coronets, etc. (without saying much) and being a more recent Explorer model many would probably not realise it until now.

I'm not an expert, but I would compare examples online that you can find with roughly the same month and year you purchased the watch.

Or let us know and we try to help out.

I'm genuinely curious now. Hahaha

kanton1 · 6 February 2020, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2nastie

My MK2 seems to have slightly bigger hole than that.

I won't necessarily think there is anything wrong with this one when everything else seems to match up. Rolex does change up text, spacing, coronets, etc. (without saying much) and being a more recent Explorer model many would probably not realise it until now.

I'm not an expert, but I would compare examples online that you can find with roughly the same month and year you purchased the watch.

Or let us know and we try to help out.

I'm genuinely curious now. Hahaha

So the serial number starts with G and from what Ive found online that's 2010. I just acquired it yesterday - no box or papers for 5k on the dot. Please help you guys are the best of the best!!!

Rodrigo082 · 6 February 2020, 04:01 AM

It looks fake or it’s what I’m reading lately Rolex is doing chaotic things with their quality

kanton1 · 6 February 2020, 04:04 AM

Some additional pics

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kanton1 · 6 February 2020, 04:09 AM

It feels legit (for whatever that is worth) I also own a 16610 and speedy

GONZO2LR · 6 February 2020, 04:20 AM

looks great...but if you still not happy...take it to Rolex and if your still not happy..sell it.

037 · 6 February 2020, 04:20 AM

Print looks a little thick, almost like the printing pad was somehow dipped twice. Kerning and alignment of the text looks correct. That's usually where the tells happen.

Compare it to this dial and everything seems to match other than how 'heavy' the print is on yours.

kanton1 · 6 February 2020, 04:20 AM

Here is the photo from the listing. I guess starting small is this even the same watch?

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kanton1 · 6 February 2020, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GONZO2LR

looks great...but if you still not happy...take it to Rolex and if your still not happy..sell it.

I love it - just happened to look down and notice the crown and my heart skipped a beat. But as far as the watch itself I hope everything works out because I'm in love w the piece.

Also should re mention the seller is an established biz and the transactions was perfect - wasn't sure if maybe worst case they were duped

Rori · 6 February 2020, 04:36 AM

Just a tip, your images are all blurry which makes the crown hole look smaller. Same is true regarding the serif on the R of Rolex, it looks chopped. Better pictures help the exports more.
Ease your mind and get it checked. Next time never purchase a Rolex without papers. Buy your piece of mind first.

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Originally Posted by kanton1

I love it - just happened to look down and notice the crown and my heart skipped a beat. But as far as the watch itself I hope everything works out because I'm in love w the piece.

Also should re mention the seller is an established biz and the transactions was perfect - wasn't sure if maybe worst case they were duped

kanton1 · 6 February 2020, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 037

Print looks a little thick, almost like the printing pad was somehow dipped twice. Kerning and alignment of the text looks correct. That's usually where the tells happen.

Compare it to this dial and everything seems to match other than how 'heavy' the print is on yours.

Thank you! This helps!!!

6 February 2020, 12:50 AM	#1
kanton1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: rhode island Posts: 58	Crown logo seem off?? Hey guys is it me or does the hole in the crown seem small????? Just got this 214270 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 February 2020, 12:58 AM	#3
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I always thought it was quite small on that reference compared to other watches but that one looks smaller to me, but it might just be the photograph that's playing tricks with me. Sent from my SM-N975F using Tapatalk __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

6 February 2020, 01:03 AM	#5
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6 February 2020, 02:35 AM	#14
Zaslice "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Chamblee GA Posts: 226	Hmmm bottom looks small compared to mine and the printing looks thicker.. Also your bezel looks strange. Mines a G serial bought at AD for comparison Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Zaslice; 6 February 2020 at 02:38 AM.. Reason: Add

6 February 2020, 02:59 AM	#16
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	Here's mine looks pretty much the same bought new from AD 2nd Jan 2020. Sent from my HRY-LX1 using Tapatalk __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

6 February 2020, 12:54 AM	#2
IndianRider Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: on the road Watch: ing shameless Posts: 569	Smaller than on my sub

6 February 2020, 01:07 AM	#6
kanton1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: rhode island Posts: 58	Here is the listing and also a photos I just took. Got a great deal. Everything with the seller was perfect fyi. Just thrown off a tad by the crown. Am I over thinking this? Cheers guys! http://pduggan.com/products/34768/?a...910&height=756 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 February 2020, 01:17 AM	#7
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,615	If the seller was reputable then you are overthinking this. If you have any doubts, best to take to an AD and have them open it up. Icebergs can be deceiving.

6 February 2020, 01:27 AM	#8
Yuri.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Yuri Location: New York Watch: Rolex Submariner C Posts: 1,224	Have someone look at it

6 February 2020, 01:41 AM	#10
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,659	Looks fine

6 February 2020, 02:19 AM	#11
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Smaller than the applied logo on my Datejust But idk how it’s supposed to look on explorers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 February 2020, 02:29 AM	#13
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,971	I think you need to have someone look at this. I didn't notice the crown gap straight away, but I always look at the hands. They don't seem right, but I don't know enough about explorer version history to be sure. Minute hand looks short, the hour hand looks a bit off too, proportions of the lume triangle etc.

6 February 2020, 03:01 AM	#17
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,160	Looks quite small to me, but might be down to manufacturing tolerances? Here's what it looks like on my 14060: Unbenannt-1.jpg

6 February 2020, 03:03 AM	#18
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	It does.

6 February 2020, 03:31 AM	#20
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	My MK2 seems to have slightly bigger hole than that. I won't necessarily think there is anything wrong with this one when everything else seems to match up. Rolex does change up text, spacing, coronets, etc. (without saying much) and being a more recent Explorer model many would probably not realise it until now. I'm not an expert, but I would compare examples online that you can find with roughly the same month and year you purchased the watch. Or let us know and we try to help out. I'm genuinely curious now. Hahaha

6 February 2020, 04:01 AM	#22
Rodrigo082 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 616	It looks fake or it’s what I’m reading lately Rolex is doing chaotic things with their quality

6 February 2020, 04:04 AM	#23
kanton1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: rhode island Posts: 58	Some additional pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 February 2020, 04:09 AM	#24
kanton1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: rhode island Posts: 58	It feels legit (for whatever that is worth) I also own a 16610 and speedy

6 February 2020, 04:20 AM	#25
GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,383	looks great...but if you still not happy...take it to Rolex and if your still not happy..sell it.

6 February 2020, 04:20 AM	#26
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Print looks a little thick, almost like the printing pad was somehow dipped twice. Kerning and alignment of the text looks correct. That's usually where the tells happen. Compare it to this dial and everything seems to match other than how 'heavy' the print is on yours.

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