ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

MartinK · 19 March 2008, 01:08 AM

Some Rolex models (Sub for instance) have "ROLEX ROLEX" etched all around the inside of the case below the lens. I have seen this on "Z" models, yet my local AD's Sub no-date in the window does not have this etching.

Does anyone know when this was introduced, and wether the etching appears on all "M" series?

Cheers

cbrenthus · 19 March 2008, 01:11 AM

I believe the Sea Dweller and no date Sub never got the CRB.

mfer · 19 March 2008, 01:11 AM

Some Z's have the CRB
Some M's have the CRB
Some Z's don't have the CRB
Some M's don't have the CRB

Some AD's don't know what they sell....

mfer · 19 March 2008, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbrenthus

I believe the Sea Dweller and no date Sub never got the CRB.

SD true,
Sub no date, not true

SPACE-DWELLER · 19 March 2008, 01:13 AM

The RBR (Rolex Branded Rehaut) does seem to be on most M-series by now. Only exception - as stated - is the SD.

The RBR was introduced in 2004 with the new Datejust style (only on the YG ones on a leather strap to start with, though). A Rolex sport's model got it a year later with the YG GMT IIc ("Anniversary" version with green dial) and in 2007 the SS GMT IIc was launched, sporting the RBR.

mfer · 19 March 2008, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

The RBR (Rolex Branded Rehaut) does seem to be on most M-series by now. Only exception - as stated - is the SD.

The RBR was introduced in 2004 with the new Datejust style (only on the YG ones on a leather strap to start with, though). A Rolex sport's model got it a year later with the YG GMT IIc ("Anniversary" version with green dial) and in 2007 the SS GMT IIc was launched, sporting the RBR.

RBR = correct
CBR (chapter branding ring) = incorrect

Bo is correct more than Mik.

nsolga · 19 March 2008, 01:32 AM

Did the no date sub get the RBR? Just wondering as it wasn't answered yet.

If so, then SD is the only one left.

SPACE-DWELLER · 19 March 2008, 01:34 AM

Yes, the Sub ND (14060M with COSC rated Cal. 3130) has the RBR.

Even the Explorer ("1") received the RBR recently (a pic was posted here somewhere), and my guess is that the SD will get it, eventually. The SD with M35XXXX serial number I just bought did not have it, though, and thank God for that!

MartinK · 19 March 2008, 01:34 AM

Ah "Rehaut" appears to be the correct term for the item I was meaning. So the question really is when was the RBR introduced on Subs/GMT....

MartinK · 19 March 2008, 01:35 AM

There was a nodate Sub on this very forum for sale recently, with the RBR on a "Z"

DSJ · 19 March 2008, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinK

Ah "Rehaut" appears to be the correct term for the item I was meaning. So the question really is when was the RBR introduced on Subs/GMT....

I was trying to figure this out a couple weeks ago, by querying people with newer 16613's. My Z990XXX has the RBR. The clasp code mfr date is July 2007 FWIW.

timackerman · 19 March 2008, 01:54 AM

My COSC Sub ND has the CRB and RBR

mike · 19 March 2008, 02:08 AM

A Z series,

I believe recently there was a discussion about M series GMTs with the 3186 movement that did not have an engraved rehault.

dkpw · 19 March 2008, 02:10 AM

My Z SubDate bought three days ago does not have the RBR, of which I am glad.

mdx77 · 19 March 2008, 02:15 AM

M LV w/ RBR......

JJ Irani · 19 March 2008, 02:54 AM

My Platty's a Z-62XXXX but still came with the inscribed ring.

mfer · 19 March 2008, 03:27 AM

Ok, since everyone else is doing it, my 16610 with RBR...
And remember, it is just not the ROLEXROLEXROLEX, but also the serial number. You can see the first three digits of mine...

rescue7 · 19 March 2008, 03:39 AM

My wife's Everose Datejust is a D series and I do recall it having the RBR.
I will look again under a 10x loupe and check her serial number.

DRKBC · 19 March 2008, 03:44 AM

My YM is a Z and a pretty late prodcution date Z but no RBR, I have seen others where the case was produced earlier than mine that have it so I guess it depends when the movement goes in to the case or who's on the bench at the time. Maybe its like recycling and they put RBR's in on Tuesday's (-:
Dwayne

19 March 2008, 01:08 AM	#1
MartinK "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silverdale Watch: 16233 & 14060M Posts: 44	"M" or "Z" with "ROLEX ROLEX" inscription Some Rolex models (Sub for instance) have "ROLEX ROLEX" etched all around the inside of the case below the lens. I have seen this on "Z" models, yet my local AD's Sub no-date in the window does not have this etching. Does anyone know when this was introduced, and wether the etching appears on all "M" series? Cheers

19 March 2008, 01:11 AM	#2
cbrenthus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: FL Watch: ing my second hand Posts: 869	I believe the Sea Dweller and no date Sub never got the CRB. __________________ www.bknicholas.com www.myspace.com/bknicholas

19 March 2008, 01:11 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Some Z's have the CRB Some M's have the CRB Some Z's don't have the CRB Some M's don't have the CRB Some AD's don't know what they sell.... __________________ member#3242

19 March 2008, 01:13 AM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	The RBR (Rolex Branded Rehaut) does seem to be on most M-series by now. Only exception - as stated - is the SD. The RBR was introduced in 2004 with the new Datejust style (only on the YG ones on a leather strap to start with, though). A Rolex sport's model got it a year later with the YG GMT IIc ("Anniversary" version with green dial) and in 2007 the SS GMT IIc was launched, sporting the RBR. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

19 March 2008, 01:32 AM	#7
nsolga "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Nick Location: Sonoma Co., CA Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 798	Did the no date sub get the RBR? Just wondering as it wasn't answered yet. If so, then SD is the only one left. __________________ Present: 116710LN SS GMT-Master II C Past: 16610 SS Sub Date

19 March 2008, 01:34 AM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Yes, the Sub ND (14060M with COSC rated Cal. 3130) has the RBR. Even the Explorer ("1") received the RBR recently (a pic was posted here somewhere), and my guess is that the SD will get it, eventually. The SD with M35XXXX serial number I just bought did not have it, though, and thank God for that! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

19 March 2008, 01:35 AM	#10
MartinK "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silverdale Watch: 16233 & 14060M Posts: 44	There was a nodate Sub on this very forum for sale recently, with the RBR on a "Z"

19 March 2008, 01:54 AM	#12
timackerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Calgary Posts: 1,117	My COSC Sub ND has the CRB and RBR __________________ Daytona 116520

19 March 2008, 02:08 AM	#13
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	A Z series, I believe recently there was a discussion about M series GMTs with the 3186 movement that did not have an engraved rehault.

19 March 2008, 02:10 AM	#14
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	My Z SubDate bought three days ago does not have the RBR, of which I am glad. __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

19 March 2008, 02:15 AM	#15
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	M LV w/ RBR...... __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

19 March 2008, 02:54 AM	#16
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	My Platty's a Z-62XXXX but still came with the inscribed ring. __________________ 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!!

19 March 2008, 03:27 AM	#17
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Ok, since everyone else is doing it, my 16610 with RBR... And remember, it is just not the ROLEXROLEXROLEX, but also the serial number. You can see the first three digits of mine... __________________ member#3242

19 March 2008, 03:39 AM	#18
rescue7 Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Rescueguy Location: Here Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,129	My wife's Everose Datejust is a D series and I do recall it having the RBR. I will look again under a 10x loupe and check her serial number.

19 March 2008, 03:44 AM	#19
DRKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 114060, BLNR Posts: 739	Really seems to be random My YM is a Z and a pretty late prodcution date Z but no RBR, I have seen others where the case was produced earlier than mine that have it so I guess it depends when the movement goes in to the case or who's on the bench at the time. Maybe its like recycling and they put RBR's in on Tuesday's (-: Dwayne

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