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dcvelo · 3 August 2010, 01:16 AM

Do the late model 16600 M series have a crown etched on the crystal?
Please advise.
Cheers!!

Tools · 3 August 2010, 01:32 AM

All SD's since about 2003 models have an etched crown on the crystal..

padi56 · 3 August 2010, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcvelo

Do the late model 16600 M series have a crown etched on the crystal?
Please advise.
Cheers!!

Yes it should be there but difficult to see with naked eye, some reports on SD the LEC was not at the 6.oclock position.

watchmaker · 3 August 2010, 04:31 AM

The lec is engraved on the crystal, after the watch is completed. Like a badge of honour or the last piece of the puzzle. I have seen the machine that does it with my own eyes, so any etching not at 6; the watch has been tampered with.

sakuraba · 3 August 2010, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Yes it should be there but difficult to see with naked eye, some reports on SD the LEC was not at the 6.oclock position.

Apparently, non-cyclops models are hard to center.

Here's an excellent pic from forum member rocco1109 that shows how off the LEC can be.

watchmaker · 3 August 2010, 05:23 AM

Like I said, at Rolex, the watches are etched when they are finished products, so if the lec is off, somebody at the AD has had the crystal off. RSC's and Rolex qualified watchmakers are instructed VERY seriously to ensure the lec is at 6, as it is an aid to proving genuine products.

So if a no date model is off centre from 6, it has been removed by somebody who did not pay enough attention when replacing it, and it would not be the factory.

sleddog · 3 August 2010, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by watchmaker

Like I said, at Rolex, the watches are etched when they are finished products, so if the lec is off, somebody at the AD has had the crystal off. RSC's and Rolex qualified watchmakers are instructed VERY seriously to ensure the lec is at 6, as it is an aid to proving genuine products.

So if a no date model is off centre from 6, it has been removed by somebody who did not pay enough attention when replacing it, and it would not be the factory.

Interesting Scott,I did not know that!!

mjm800 · 3 August 2010, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcvelo

Do the late model 16600 M series have a crown etched on the crystal?
Please advise.
Cheers!!

Yes I have an M, it was hard to find and I knew where to look.

tgoose1 · 3 August 2010, 10:04 AM

Have V-series SD/4000, yes it is there at the 6.

ParisDakarBmw · 3 August 2010, 10:57 AM

My new Sub-c doesn't have one....

I just inspected it with a loupe, and there is NOTHING!

sleddog · 3 August 2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

My new Sub-c doesn't have one....

I just inspected it with a loupe, and there is NOTHING!

Are you sure Paul??
First I've heard of this......Interesting!!

dgr8dude · 4 August 2010, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

My new Sub-c doesn't have one....

I just inspected it with a loupe, and there is NOTHING!

can you post some pics?

3 August 2010, 01:16 AM	#1
dcvelo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 189	Etched crown on late model SD? Do the late model 16600 M series have a crown etched on the crystal? Please advise. Cheers!!

3 August 2010, 01:32 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	All SD's since about 2003 models have an etched crown on the crystal.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 August 2010, 04:31 AM	#4
watchmaker TechXpert Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: London Posts: 2,242	The lec is engraved on the crystal, after the watch is completed. Like a badge of honour or the last piece of the puzzle. I have seen the machine that does it with my own eyes, so any etching not at 6; the watch has been tampered with.

3 August 2010, 05:23 AM	#6
watchmaker TechXpert Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: London Posts: 2,242	Like I said, at Rolex, the watches are etched when they are finished products, so if the lec is off, somebody at the AD has had the crystal off. RSC's and Rolex qualified watchmakers are instructed VERY seriously to ensure the lec is at 6, as it is an aid to proving genuine products. So if a no date model is off centre from 6, it has been removed by somebody who did not pay enough attention when replacing it, and it would not be the factory.

3 August 2010, 10:04 AM	#9
tgoose1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 668	Have V-series SD/4000, yes it is there at the 6.

3 August 2010, 10:57 AM	#10
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	My new Sub-c doesn't have one.... I just inspected it with a loupe, and there is NOTHING!

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