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ocwatching · 20 February 2009, 04:25 PM

when did the etching start by rolex? I found it on the the K series Sub but my Y series DJ is missing...

I know..this was probably covered by some other thread...sorry!

BiG JeEzY · 20 February 2009, 05:50 PM

It was first seen on some of the Oyster line around 2001-2002 but the coronet was not on all models until about 2003.

Rolex had gradually introduced the coronet engraved on the crystal throughout their line of models and did not introduce it to every model all at once.

SLS · 20 February 2009, 07:15 PM

The daytona was first to have it in the late 90's, but as posted above it was integrated into mist of the lineup by 2003
Scott

DanP · 20 February 2009, 08:05 PM

wonder why they didn't put one on the GV?

Starwalker · 20 February 2009, 08:08 PM

they didnt put it on the GV?, i had no clue, but its reallly really though to see. i only saw it for the first time last night, there was a thread on how to find it...hahhahahha (this sentance sounds weirdly strange). anyways i was wondering the same thing, so thanks...

DanP · 20 February 2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kfsal

they didnt put it on the GV?, i had no clue, but its reallly really though to see. i only saw it for the first time last night, there was a thread on how to find it...hahhahahha (this sentance sounds weirdly strange). anyways i was wondering the same thing, so thanks...

yup buddy not on the GV.
I can see it on the GMTIIC.
mabye it had to do with synthesizing thhe green crystal.
I think they look very cool when you can see them though

AIKO · 20 February 2009, 08:33 PM

It is very hard to see with the naked eye, a jewlrey loupe is very helpful.

padi56 · 20 February 2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ocwatchnewbie

when did the etching start by rolex? I found it on the the K series Sub but my Y series DJ is missing...

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daveathall · 20 February 2009, 08:34 PM

Caught this by accident on my Sea Dweller.

eminere™ · 21 February 2009, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Caught this by accident on my Sea Dweller.

Can I ask which part of the crystal this was?

turboBB · 21 February 2009, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by eminere™

Can I ask which part of the crystal this was?

Should typically be perfectly aligned over the hour marker at 6. I find it easier to catch it at an angle rather than dead on.

Jocke · 21 February 2009, 03:59 AM

I will say the first laser coronet was at the SS/Plat YM in 1999.

About the green Milgauss so is there a problem where the crystal is more fragile than a regular.
So Rolex didn't get it to work at the green one because the dots are "drilled" at the crystal in
different deeps and the crystal will crack if they put on the logo.

Here is how the orginal logo looks.

And here is the replacement logo with the "S" that stands for Rolex Service Division
and shows that is not the crystal that was on the watch from the start.

I hope it helps.

Jocke

eminere™ · 21 February 2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turboBB

Should typically be perfectly aligned over the hour marker at 6. I find it easier to catch it at an angle rather than dead on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

Certainly, 6 O clock, shot taken at an angle though.

Thanks for that!

ImEvil1 · 21 February 2009, 02:04 PM

+1 for what Jocke said. My 168000 went for its' first and only service in 1999(or 2000...have to double-check the paperwork) and its got the etched service replacement.

daveathall · 21 February 2009, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eminere™

Can I ask which part of the crystal this was?

Certainly, 6 O clock, shot taken at an angle though.

A1000 · 21 February 2009, 04:44 AM

Nice photo.

bodybump · 21 February 2009, 03:22 PM

i found one on my ss daytona by accident too...

20 February 2009, 04:25 PM	#1
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Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I will say the first laser coronet was at the SS/Plat YM in 1999. About the green Milgauss so is there a problem where the crystal is more fragile than a regular. So Rolex didn't get it to work at the green one because the dots are "drilled" at the crystal in different deeps and the crystal will crack if they put on the logo. Here is how the orginal logo looks. And here is the replacement logo with the "S" that stands for Rolex Service Division and shows that is not the crystal that was on the watch from the start. I hope it helps. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

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