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crocrr · 15 September 2007, 11:04 AM

When did Rolex start doing this? Do all Rolex models have it?

My Daytona has it, but my LV does not. Both purchased from AD a couple of months ago.

nimm12 · 15 September 2007, 11:06 AM

some models have it , some dont , not sure what Rolex is planning for this

Gaijin · 15 September 2007, 11:50 AM

I like it either way, so it makes no difference to me.

BiG JeEzY · 15 September 2007, 11:54 AM

The inner chapter ring is so subtle, you cannot really notice the engraving unless you actually go to look for it. So even though I do not own a watch with the chapter ring engraved, Im sure that I would not be bothered by it if it was engraved.

Not all Rolex models have the engraving but its been gradually making its way through the Oyster line of models.

I have just seen it on the Explorer II.

Mr. K · 15 September 2007, 11:58 AM

I have done a lot of digging through old posts here and TZ regarding this very question concerning the new DJ .

Some early D SN new style DJs do not have the chapter ring. Most late D SN new Style DJs and afterwards have the chapter ring.

There have been members here and TZ that have posted pics of their own watches to confirm this.

And you may wonder why the research?

I'll post pics soon!

Flyjet601 · 15 September 2007, 12:11 PM

Recently(past couple of years) they have been introducing the ROLEX ring.

My 116713LN has it and my Z 16710 does not.

My understanding is that it is a anti-counterfieting thing.

Green Arrow · 15 September 2007, 12:47 PM

I didn't think I would like it from the photos, but in real life it is very subtle, plus your serial number is engraved on the ring, inside the watch but visible from the outside if you look carefully at 6 O'Clock. Pretty cool, actually, and might help against counterfeiting, I suppose.

SPACE-DWELLER · 15 September 2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by crocrr

When did Rolex start doing this? Do all Rolex models have it?

My Daytona has it, but my LV does not. Both purchased from AD a couple of months ago.

Rolex introduced the chapter ring branding in year 2004 in connection with the introduction of the new-style DJ. First examples of branding did only have "ROLEXROLEX" (and the Rolex Coronet between the "Rolex" but no serial number at 6 o'clock. The serial number branding came later.

Not every Rolex has the chapter ring branding, YET!

Rolex just introduced the COSC version of the Sub 14060 and it has the chapter ring branding.

I have also seen pics of SS Daytonas that have it.

The new GMT II's have it as well.

15 September 2007, 11:04 AM	#1
crocrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: us Posts: 113	Rolex around the inner ring When did Rolex start doing this? Do all Rolex models have it? My Daytona has it, but my LV does not. Both purchased from AD a couple of months ago.

15 September 2007, 11:54 AM	#4
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	The inner chapter ring is so subtle, you cannot really notice the engraving unless you actually go to look for it. So even though I do not own a watch with the chapter ring engraved, Im sure that I would not be bothered by it if it was engraved. Not all Rolex models have the engraving but its been gradually making its way through the Oyster line of models. I have just seen it on the Explorer II. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

15 September 2007, 12:11 PM	#6
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Recently(past couple of years) they have been introducing the ROLEX ring. My 116713LN has it and my Z 16710 does not. My understanding is that it is a anti-counterfieting thing. __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

15 September 2007, 12:47 PM	#7
Green Arrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,060	I have it on my new TT GMT Master II C "Green Arrow" I didn't think I would like it from the photos, but in real life it is very subtle, plus your serial number is engraved on the ring, inside the watch but visible from the outside if you look carefully at 6 O'Clock. Pretty cool, actually, and might help against counterfeiting, I suppose.

15 September 2007, 11:06 AM	#2
nimm12 Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: singapore Posts: 101	some models have it , some dont , not sure what Rolex is planning for this

15 September 2007, 11:50 AM	#3
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I like it either way, so it makes no difference to me.

15 September 2007, 11:58 AM	#5
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	I have done a lot of digging through old posts here and TZ regarding this very question concerning the new DJ . Some early D SN new style DJs do not have the chapter ring. Most late D SN new Style DJs and afterwards have the chapter ring. There have been members here and TZ that have posted pics of their own watches to confirm this. And you may wonder why the research? I'll post pics soon!

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