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charles · 14 December 2006, 10:46 AM

It took some doing but thought I'd post a pic of the etching on my SD. My macro lens is on loan but this was a pretty decent attempt with a mag filter!

C.J. · 14 December 2006, 10:53 AM

Nice pic's

mike · 14 December 2006, 11:04 AM

Cool shot Charles.

I've tried several times and failed miserably.

mailman · 14 December 2006, 11:16 AM

Nice job

Rockrolex · 14 December 2006, 01:58 PM

Very nice, Charles. Good shots of the etching.

JJ Irani · 14 December 2006, 03:55 PM

Great shot, Charles.....not the easiest of pics to produce successfully!!

charles · 14 December 2006, 11:16 AM

Thanks! It's NOT easy! I had no idea it would be so hard...it helps to have an SLR and to put it in manual focus since auto-focusing on that seemed to confuse more than anything else.

padi56 · 14 December 2006, 08:20 PM

Great shot Charles yes its quite hard to do.

charles · 14 December 2006, 11:39 PM

Thanks everyone...it's really amazing the way you can turn the crystal just a hair and all of a sudden it's clear as day. I've tried to show it to people and no one believes it's there. :) "I swear I'm not making this up!"

Naitch · 15 December 2006, 07:23 AM

That's a relief! I thought it was just me being inept, but I'm glad other people found it difficult too. (If you know what I mean)

charles · 15 December 2006, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Naitch

That's a relief! I thought it was just me being inept, but I'm glad other people found it difficult too. (If you know what I mean)

No way...it's definitely not easy. I have no idea how guys are doing it with point & shoot cams in macro mode. I used my SLR in manual mode on a 200mm zoom with a mag filter and it was still a challenge. It'll be a lot easier when I get my macro back from loanership but I tried with a decent point & shoot just to try and quickly gave up.

SLRdude · 16 December 2006, 04:07 AM

That thing is a PITA to capture...

I only attempted once, and it literally was a one picture deal.

JJ Irani · 16 December 2006, 04:09 AM

Great pic, Chip. That is a replacement crystal, hence the "S" for Service.

JJ

charles · 17 December 2006, 04:58 AM

And a few more...finally got some sun here to reflect and that makes a big difference.

JJ Irani · 17 December 2006, 05:01 AM

WOW!! Very good, Charles. Notice how the "knobs" on top of the coronet are well rounded. The hallmark of a genuine Rolex!!

charles · 17 December 2006, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WOW!! Very good, Charles. Notice how the "knobs" on top of the coronet are well rounded. The hallmark of a genuine Rolex!!

Thanks! Those first two pix really show how amazing that etching really is...and apparently my bezel is dusty.

karwath · 17 December 2006, 10:06 AM

What year did they start etching?

JJ Irani · 17 December 2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by karwath

What year did they start etching?

Around late 2003.

14 December 2006, 10:46 AM	#1
charles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 445	Etching pic It took some doing but thought I'd post a pic of the etching on my SD. My macro lens is on loan but this was a pretty decent attempt with a mag filter!

14 December 2006, 10:53 AM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Nice pic's __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

14 December 2006, 11:16 AM	#4
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Nice job __________________ JJ

14 December 2006, 01:58 PM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,966	Very nice, Charles. Good shots of the etching. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

14 December 2006, 03:55 PM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great shot, Charles.....not the easiest of pics to produce successfully!! __________________ 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!!

14 December 2006, 11:04 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Cool shot Charles. I've tried several times and failed miserably.

14 December 2006, 08:20 PM	#8
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14 December 2006, 11:39 PM	#9
charles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 445	Thanks everyone...it's really amazing the way you can turn the crystal just a hair and all of a sudden it's clear as day. I've tried to show it to people and no one believes it's there. :) "I swear I'm not making this up!"

15 December 2006, 07:23 AM	#10
Naitch Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: BHam - England Watch: DJ/ SS Sub/ 111 Posts: 49	That's a relief! I thought it was just me being inept, but I'm glad other people found it difficult too. (If you know what I mean)

16 December 2006, 04:07 AM	#12
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	That thing is a PITA to capture... I only attempted once, and it literally was a one picture deal. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

16 December 2006, 04:09 AM	#13
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great pic, Chip. That is a replacement crystal, hence the "S" for Service. 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!!

17 December 2006, 04:58 AM	#14
charles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 445	And a few more...finally got some sun here to reflect and that makes a big difference.

17 December 2006, 05:01 AM	#15
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	WOW!! Very good, Charles. Notice how the "knobs" on top of the coronet are well rounded. The hallmark of a genuine Rolex!! __________________ 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!!

17 December 2006, 10:06 AM	#17
karwath "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: 216570 white Posts: 521	What year did they start etching?

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