ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

monkfish · 24 June 2009, 12:21 PM

After god knows how long of "iffing and butting" I decided to get myself a GMT IIc. Absolutely love it now but does it not come with the Laser Etched Crown type thing?

swissautopro · 24 June 2009, 12:21 PM

Yes, it does.

Latrodectus · 24 June 2009, 12:30 PM

...not so easy to find!

Mosco · 24 June 2009, 01:12 PM

You have to rub the crystal with your thumbnail for exactly 7 seconds to awaken it (under room temperature - if it is too hot/cold, it scares the etching away), then look at it at a 37 degree angle while shining a fluorescent light from the opposite direction. Then you MAY see it, depending on the date of the month.

GMTJOHNNY · 24 June 2009, 02:06 PM

I nearly went blind from trying to find it on my GMTIICTT. Man is it tiny!

monkfish · 24 June 2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

You have to rub the crystal with your thumbnail for exactly 7 seconds to awaken it (under room temperature - if it is too hot/cold, it scares the etching away), then look at it at a 37 degree angle while shining a fluorescent light from the opposite direction. Then you MAY see it, depending on the date of the month.

IT WORKS!

I did find it not quite the way you suggested, I went for the rub with gypsy tears and say XELOR 3 times whilst looking in a mirror. It is absolutely tiny though. I was under the impression it was noticeable. Is it bigger on other watches or the same for all?

I was quite confused when I first got it because I knew the Etching started before the new GMT came out but couldnt for the life of me see it.

Tools · 24 June 2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkfish

IT WORKS!

I did find it not quite the way you suggested, I went for the rub with gypsy tears and say XELOR 3 times whilst looking in a mirror. It is absolutely tiny though. I was under the impression it was noticeable. Is it bigger on other watches or the same for all?

I was quite confused when I first got it because I knew the Etching started before the new GMT came out but couldnt for the life of me see it.

Good for you..........

They are tiny....... but they are the same size on all Rolex crystals.. Many replica makers either press, glue, or scratch a crown, but it is much more visible... That's the whole point with the tiny, tiny intricate dots that make it up.......

monkfish · 24 June 2009, 03:04 PM

Apolgies this should have been posted in the normal forum.

Watchdog · 24 June 2009, 04:51 PM

Congrats on a GREAT watch.

Mosco · 24 June 2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkfish

IT WORKS!

I did find it not quite the way you suggested, I went for the rub with gypsy tears and say XELOR 3 times whilst looking in a mirror. It is absolutely tiny though. I was under the impression it was noticeable. Is it bigger on other watches or the same for all?

I was quite confused when I first got it because I knew the Etching started before the new GMT came out but couldnt for the life of me see it.

BTW - your avatar scares me a bit

And your watch is my DREAM watch. Go figure - I have the YG version and would love nothing more than to own a SS version.... The GMT Hand is always greener on the other watch!

gmt master x · 24 June 2009, 09:53 PM

Look and you shall see, the gmt 11c has become my favorite every day watch,

heresiarh · 24 June 2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkfish

After god knows how long of "iffing and butting" I decided to get myself a GMT IIc. Absolutely love it now but does it not come with the Laser Etched Crown type thing?

I noticed in your sig you have a PAM 114. I'm looking to buy one myself. Do you happen to have any wrist shots?

Rolex116520 · 24 June 2009, 10:43 PM

Congrats with a great model , if you bought your watch from your AD the etching is there . It took me hours and some luck to finally see the etching on my SDDS where on my 116520 I found it within seconds .

heresiarh · 24 June 2009, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

You have to rub the crystal with your thumbnail for exactly 7 seconds to awaken it (under room temperature - if it is too hot/cold, it scares the etching away), then look at it at a 37 degree angle while shining a fluorescent light from the opposite direction. Then you MAY see it, depending on the date of the month.

On my EXP II / Noir it is very visible at a certain angle, but I can't view it at any other angle ...??? should i be worried?

sexner · 24 June 2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heresiarh

On my EXP II / Noir it is very visible at a certain angle, but I can't view it at any other angle ...??? should i be worried?

No.

kcmo · 25 June 2009, 12:38 AM

Congrats! Enjoy it!

mck22 · 25 June 2009, 01:33 AM

congrats

SmokeDogNeil · 25 June 2009, 02:51 AM

Congrats on a great watch.
I had the same trouble trying to find the laser etched crown on mine.
I can only see it with a jewellers loupe.
Its very hard to see with the naked eye.

Atomant · 25 June 2009, 04:50 AM

lolol I have the same problem too. With my Daytona.

Z-Sub · 25 June 2009, 05:41 AM

congratulations!

jiibo · 25 June 2009, 06:33 AM

congrats on your watch! I like your choice.

mike · 25 June 2009, 06:36 AM

Congrats on a supurb reference.

Welcome to the four hand club.

Nakow · 25 June 2009, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkfish

After god knows how long of "iffing and butting" I decided to get myself a GMT IIc. Absolutely love it now but does it not come with the Laser Etched Crown type thing?

You did not buy a Rolex watch ,you have bought the Best of the Rolex watches!

Wear in good health and enjoy !

24 June 2009, 12:21 PM	#1
monkfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 208	Finally got a GMT After god knows how long of "iffing and butting" I decided to get myself a GMT IIc. Absolutely love it now but does it not come with the Laser Etched Crown type thing? __________________

24 June 2009, 12:21 PM	#2
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	Yes, it does. __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

24 June 2009, 12:30 PM	#3
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,041	...not so easy to find! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

24 June 2009, 01:12 PM	#4
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	You have to rub the crystal with your thumbnail for exactly 7 seconds to awaken it (under room temperature - if it is too hot/cold, it scares the etching away), then look at it at a 37 degree angle while shining a fluorescent light from the opposite direction. Then you MAY see it, depending on the date of the month. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

24 June 2009, 02:06 PM	#5
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I nearly went blind from trying to find it on my GMTIICTT. Man is it tiny! __________________ 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)

24 June 2009, 03:04 PM	#8
monkfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 208	Apolgies this should have been posted in the normal forum. __________________

24 June 2009, 04:51 PM	#9
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,815	Congrats on a GREAT watch.

24 June 2009, 09:53 PM	#11
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	Look and you shall see, the gmt 11c has become my favorite every day watch,

24 June 2009, 10:43 PM	#13
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	Congrats with a great model , if you bought your watch from your AD the etching is there . It took me hours and some luck to finally see the etching on my SDDS where on my 116520 I found it within seconds .

25 June 2009, 12:38 AM	#16
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats! Enjoy it!

25 June 2009, 01:33 AM	#17
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	congrats __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

25 June 2009, 02:51 AM	#18
SmokeDogNeil Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 80	Congrats on a great watch. I had the same trouble trying to find the laser etched crown on mine. I can only see it with a jewellers loupe. Its very hard to see with the naked eye.

25 June 2009, 04:50 AM	#19
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	lolol I have the same problem too. With my Daytona. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

25 June 2009, 05:41 AM	#20
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	congratulations! __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

25 June 2009, 06:33 AM	#21
jiibo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Helsinki Watch: 116710 Posts: 12	congrats on your watch! I like your choice.

25 June 2009, 06:36 AM	#22
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats on a supurb reference. Welcome to the four hand club.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)