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Letsgodiving · 11 August 2007, 07:18 AM

I was just outside in the bright sun and I finally saw the crystal etching on my SD w/ out a loupe after looking for it for the last month. I think I was trying to focus too far into the crystal before and couldn't see it.

In the right light you can actually see it from the side of the crystal that protrudes from the bezel due the thickness of the SD crystal. It almost looks like it is etched just below the surface.

Rockrolex · 11 August 2007, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

I was just outside in the bright sun and I finally saw the crystal etching on my SD w/ out a loupe after looking for it for the last month. I think I was trying to focus too far into the crystal before and couldn't see it.

In the right light you can actually see it from the side of the crystal that protrudes from the bezel due the thickness of the SD crystal. It almost looks like it is etched just below the surface.

Congratulations, Mike. It's a good feeling, isn't it.

It took me years to find the one on my GMT. I had to be shown it by some Canuck I was visiting.

SPACE-DWELLER · 11 August 2007, 07:22 AM

Nice, isn't it, Mike?

I spotted mine, too, recently

Cool little feature

I keep being amazed that some members here are actually capturing it on a macro pic!

Blue Bull · 11 August 2007, 07:25 AM

Cogratulations !! You will receive the "I spotted the Coronet" floating trophy.Only for those exclusive members that spot it within the first year of ownership ...

Easiest on the blue dial,then the black dial,most difficult on the white dial.

Letsgodiving · 11 August 2007, 09:39 AM

Thanks guys! I was beginning to think my eyes were going and I should have gone with the cyclops b/c not being able to read the date would be next.

JJ Irani · 11 August 2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Congratulations, Mike. It's a good feeling, isn't it.

It took me years to find the one on my GMT. I had to be shown it by some Canuck I was visiting.

I could have shown it to you, tosser.....when we met in Feb.!!

waltk1026 · 11 August 2007, 12:59 PM

I must be blind also. Is there a chance they don't put one on certain models? My DD is F series that I got new a couple years ago. I can't see anything with a 10 power loupe.

JJ Irani · 12 August 2007, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by waltk1026

I must be blind also. Is there a chance they don't put one on certain models? My DD is F series that I got new a couple years ago. I can't see anything with a 10 power loupe.

An F-series will definitely have it. Try viewing the watch under a reading lamp and with the help of a powerful loupe.

You may have to try different angles and have a lot of patience....but you will eventually spot it!!

frostie · 12 August 2007, 05:59 AM

Congrats

waltk1026 · 12 August 2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

An F-series will definitely have it. Try viewing the watch under a reading lamp and with the help of a powerful loupe.

You may have to try different angles and have a lot of patience....but you will eventually spot it!!

Thanks JJ, since you said it is on a F series I knew I had to find it. I finally seen it. I did try the flashlight and my 10x loupe, moving the flashlight around at a certain angle I did see it. Knowing it's there I can see it under a reading light but more difficult that the flashlight, thanks for the help and the flashlight idea.

Mrdi · 12 August 2007, 03:25 PM

My SD has a mark at 6 O;clock, at the bottom of the crystal.
It got there on the bottom of a reef in Belize.
I don't need a loupe to see it either.
But the sheep don't mind.

11 August 2007, 07:18 AM	#1
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Finally, I see it. I was just outside in the bright sun and I finally saw the crystal etching on my SD w/ out a loupe after looking for it for the last month. I think I was trying to focus too far into the crystal before and couldn't see it. In the right light you can actually see it from the side of the crystal that protrudes from the bezel due the thickness of the SD crystal. It almost looks like it is etched just below the surface.

11 August 2007, 07:22 AM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Nice, isn't it, Mike? I spotted mine, too, recently Cool little feature I keep being amazed that some members here are actually capturing it on a macro pic! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

11 August 2007, 07:25 AM	#4
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Cogratulations !! You will receive the "I spotted the Coronet" floating trophy.Only for those exclusive members that spot it within the first year of ownership ... Easiest on the blue dial,then the black dial,most difficult on the white dial.

11 August 2007, 09:39 AM	#5
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Thanks guys! I was beginning to think my eyes were going and I should have gone with the cyclops b/c not being able to read the date would be next.

11 August 2007, 12:59 PM	#7
waltk1026 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: phila pa Watch: 116610 5513 Posts: 341	I must be blind also. Is there a chance they don't put one on certain models? My DD is F series that I got new a couple years ago. I can't see anything with a 10 power loupe.

12 August 2007, 05:59 AM	#9
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Congrats

12 August 2007, 03:25 PM	#11
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	My SD has a mark at 6 O;clock, at the bottom of the crystal. It got there on the bottom of a reef in Belize. I don't need a loupe to see it either. But the sheep don't mind.

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