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JoeyTwoToes · 23 July 2010, 04:49 AM

Hey all, new to the forums. Just picked up a 2010 stainless steel / platinum yachtmaster. Came with all papers, box, warranty card, tags, etc. However, when I look for the engraved Rolex crown near the six I do not see it. I am not sure if the yachtmasters come with this security feature or not. Should I be concerned?

The GMT Master · 23 July 2010, 04:53 AM

Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your purchase

It will be there, but it's very hard to see - you need to catch it in the right light under magnification. The light background of the platinum dial won't make things easy either

Cheers

Chris

JoeyTwoToes · 23 July 2010, 05:01 AM

Thank you. for the kind words.

Can feel for the engraving? Are their any other marks or signs I should look for on the watch? I've been reading the forums, so I checked for the triple lock, and the winding crown with the three dots under it. That matches. It sounds exactly like my other Rolex, in terms of ticking. Magnification looks right too, 2.5. Spent almost 6k on it, just making sure. I can send it to Rolex, but that's pain and a half. After verification and shipping, there goes another 200.00.

Open for suggestions. :)

The GMT Master · 23 July 2010, 05:05 AM

Well, it should have the engraved rehaut ring (piece of metal between the dial and crystal), with the serial number at 6 o'clock - you can check that all matches up with the paperwork. As for the LEC, there's no way of feeling for it as it's actually inside the crystal - I find the best way to see it is to hold it in bright light, and look at it at a very shallow angle (normally so you can just see the top of the 6 o'clock baton) with a jeweller's eyeglass.

You could also submit some photos here, we have some real experts who can spot tiny discrepencies

JoeyTwoToes · 23 July 2010, 05:09 AM

Yep. The serial is at 6. Will attempt to take some picks and post.

sakuraba · 23 July 2010, 05:23 AM

Most ADs will authenticate verbally for a fee. The one nearest me did it for $30. Their watchmaker basically just took a look at it and said, "It's legit". Most expensive one-liner I've paid!

If you can post pics, most members here will do it for free!

JoeyTwoToes · 23 July 2010, 05:26 AM

Only AD here s Tourney. They said they wouldn't do it.

sakuraba · 23 July 2010, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyTwoToes

Only AD here s Tourney. They said they wouldn't do it.

Is that Turdneau?

How typical.

Your best recourse would be the pics.

Oh and congratulations on a really great reference!

DRAWTOOL · 23 July 2010, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

If you can post pics, most members here will do it for free!

X2

jevans41 · 23 July 2010, 05:40 AM

I have the plat yachty and have never seen the engraved crown without magnification. The platinum makes it very difficult to see the light colored crown absent magnification. No need to be concerned!

HockeyBrand · 23 July 2010, 05:52 AM

Ditto, mine is a 2008 16622 YM. I actually haven't even attempted to search for the laser engraving on the crystal.

I'll try to get the right amount of light to shine on this spot. Unless Jocke has a pic already?

Here is a blown up pic of that section, but my Macro lens wasn't trying to focus on that spot and light is an issue as mentioned above.

Evan614 · 23 July 2010, 05:55 AM

I have seen the crystal etching but you need to look at it at a certain angle with the light coming at a certain angle and when I see it... it looks a little like a smudge on the surface. Let the light flash over the area, you'll see it, you just can't identify it without a loupe.

JoeyTwoToes · 23 July 2010, 06:53 AM

I finally found a jeweler here that sells Rolexes and has agreed to authenticate it for me. :) Hope he knows what he's doing. The watch is spotless.

HockeyBrand · 23 July 2010, 06:56 AM

If you take some pics (camera or phone), the Members here and the WatchOut Section can do it for free!

JJ Irani · 23 July 2010, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyTwoToes

Hey all, new to the forums. Just picked up a 2010 stainless steel / platinum yachtmaster. Came with all papers, box, warranty card, tags, etc. However, when I look for the engraved Rolex crown near the six I do not see it. I am not sure if the yachtmasters come with this security feature or not. Should I be concerned?

Hi Joey,

Welcome to TRF!! Question is where did you pick the watch up from? Was it a reliable source? If so, you have nothing to worry about. The laser etching will be there, but it's hard to see against the Platinum background. Try using a 10x loupe under a reading lamp. Might help.

One more question, buddy!! What happened to your remaining 8 toes?

Welcome to this madhouse!!

Cheers - JJ

Paracentesis · 3 July 2011, 11:27 PM

23 July 2010, 04:49 AM	#1
JoeyTwoToes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: US Posts: 5	2010 Yachtmaster question Hey all, new to the forums. Just picked up a 2010 stainless steel / platinum yachtmaster. Came with all papers, box, warranty card, tags, etc. However, when I look for the engraved Rolex crown near the six I do not see it. I am not sure if the yachtmasters come with this security feature or not. Should I be concerned?

23 July 2010, 05:23 AM	#6
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Most ADs will authenticate verbally for a fee. The one nearest me did it for $30. Their watchmaker basically just took a look at it and said, "It's legit". Most expensive one-liner I've paid! If you can post pics, most members here will do it for free! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

23 July 2010, 05:40 AM	#10
jevans41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Watch: Rollie Posts: 136	I have the plat yachty and have never seen the engraved crown without magnification. The platinum makes it very difficult to see the light colored crown absent magnification. No need to be concerned! __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 TT Rolex Yachtmaster 16622 SS/PL Rolex Explorer II 16570 SS Polar

23 July 2010, 05:52 AM	#11
HockeyBrand Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burnaby Posts: 265	Ditto, mine is a 2008 16622 YM. I actually haven't even attempted to search for the laser engraving on the crystal. I'll try to get the right amount of light to shine on this spot. Unless Jocke has a pic already? Here is a blown up pic of that section, but my Macro lens wasn't trying to focus on that spot and light is an issue as mentioned above. Attached Images

23 July 2010, 05:55 AM	#12
Evan614 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckeye Nation Watch: out 4 Panerai bug Posts: 414	I have seen the crystal etching but you need to look at it at a certain angle with the light coming at a certain angle and when I see it... it looks a little like a smudge on the surface. Let the light flash over the area, you'll see it, you just can't identify it without a loupe. __________________ #1 Two-Tone Yachtmaster, Blue -Z series #2 White Daytona SS - Z series #3 PAM 88 M Future dissolution of monetary funds will be for a Panerai 212

23 July 2010, 04:53 AM	#2
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your purchase It will be there, but it's very hard to see - you need to catch it in the right light under magnification. The light background of the platinum dial won't make things easy either Cheers Chris

23 July 2010, 05:01 AM	#3
JoeyTwoToes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: US Posts: 5	Thank you. for the kind words. Can feel for the engraving? Are their any other marks or signs I should look for on the watch? I've been reading the forums, so I checked for the triple lock, and the winding crown with the three dots under it. That matches. It sounds exactly like my other Rolex, in terms of ticking. Magnification looks right too, 2.5. Spent almost 6k on it, just making sure. I can send it to Rolex, but that's pain and a half. After verification and shipping, there goes another 200.00. Open for suggestions. :)

23 July 2010, 05:05 AM	#4
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Well, it should have the engraved rehaut ring (piece of metal between the dial and crystal), with the serial number at 6 o'clock - you can check that all matches up with the paperwork. As for the LEC, there's no way of feeling for it as it's actually inside the crystal - I find the best way to see it is to hold it in bright light, and look at it at a very shallow angle (normally so you can just see the top of the 6 o'clock baton) with a jeweller's eyeglass. You could also submit some photos here, we have some real experts who can spot tiny discrepencies

23 July 2010, 05:09 AM	#5
JoeyTwoToes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: US Posts: 5	Yep. The serial is at 6. Will attempt to take some picks and post.

23 July 2010, 05:26 AM	#7
JoeyTwoToes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: US Posts: 5	Only AD here s Tourney. They said they wouldn't do it.

23 July 2010, 06:53 AM	#13
JoeyTwoToes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: US Posts: 5	I finally found a jeweler here that sells Rolexes and has agreed to authenticate it for me. :) Hope he knows what he's doing. The watch is spotless.

23 July 2010, 06:56 AM	#14
HockeyBrand Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burnaby Posts: 265	If you take some pics (camera or phone), the Members here and the WatchOut Section can do it for free!

3 July 2011, 11:27 PM	#16
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454

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