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Old 30 May 2022, 07:25 AM   #1
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Does my clasp crown look real or fake?

I have a SS Daytona with a 78490 bracelet and clasp. Production Date: PJ6, which puts it in June 2008. I always thought that the crown on my clasp does not look as well-defined as some other clasps that I have seen in pictures.

Here are two pictures of my clasp. For comparison, I am also including two pictures of two different original clasps that were sold right here on TRF. I think that my crown does not look as sharp as TRF Clasp #1, but does look a little similar to TRF Clasp #2. Are these all true variations in the quality and sharpness of Rolex crowns on clasps, or is it just a good photo versus a bad one?

I would be interested to hear opinions about whether my clasp is real or fake.
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Old 30 May 2022, 07:31 AM   #2
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I’m having trouble seeing a problem
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Old 30 May 2022, 07:41 AM   #3
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I’m having trouble seeing a problem
- TRF Clasp #1 shows a very well-defined crown, with deep gaps between the spikes. it looks almost like the crown is a separate object placed on top of the clasp.

- TRF Clasp #2 (and my clasp as well) look like the crown is made of half-melted chocolate, with a "puddle" of raised metal surrounding it. Am I imagining this?
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Old 30 May 2022, 07:44 AM   #4
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- TRF Clasp #1 shows a very well-defined crown, with deep gaps between the spikes. it looks almost like the crown is a separate object placed on top of the clasp.

- TRF Clasp #2 (and my clasp as well) look like the crown is made of half-melted chocolate, with a "puddle" of raised metal surrounding it. Am I imagining this?
Polishing can do this
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Old 30 May 2022, 07:48 AM   #5
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Looks fine.
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Old 30 May 2022, 07:54 AM   #6
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lol this is some next level OCD.
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Old 30 May 2022, 07:59 AM   #7
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lol this is some next level OCD.
Ok... Maybe, I deserve that :)
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Old 30 May 2022, 08:04 AM   #8
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Ok... Maybe, I deserve that :)
Yeah, I think they are right. Polishing is probably responsible for the differences you are seeing. Put The Loupe Away and Enjoy Your Watch!
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Old 30 May 2022, 08:06 AM   #9
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looks polished
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Old 30 May 2022, 08:25 AM   #10
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looks polished
Agree.
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Old 30 May 2022, 09:04 AM   #11
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Old 30 May 2022, 11:49 AM   #12
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Another polish and that crown will look like melted ice cream on that clasp.

Other than that its OEM and kosher.
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Old 30 May 2022, 11:51 AM   #13
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Looks polished.
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Old 30 May 2022, 12:18 PM   #14
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Did anybody say polished yet?
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Old 30 May 2022, 12:46 PM   #15
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seems polished to death
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Old 30 May 2022, 01:09 PM   #16
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Looks fake but who knows.
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Old 30 May 2022, 03:42 PM   #17
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Polish issue
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Old 30 May 2022, 04:18 PM   #18
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Ignore the previous replies, it's been polished.
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Old 31 May 2022, 04:32 AM   #19
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Old 31 May 2022, 07:03 AM   #20
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Polished by someone inexperienced or polished multiple times. If it snips and snaps tightly it’s genuine, but can’t tell without it in hand.
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Old 31 May 2022, 07:14 AM   #21
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Real-ly polished
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Old 31 May 2022, 08:58 AM   #22
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Polish issue
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Old 31 May 2022, 10:05 AM   #23
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Don’t underestimate angles playing a factor in these photos. They can make a polished crown look more or less defined.
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