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mquintie · 16 June 2015, 09:57 PM

Hey everyone,

Has anyone compared non ROLEX ROLEX ROLEX. rehaut with one's with?

For submariner and explorer 2.

Is there a difference in height?

Is there a different wrist presence?

Was wondering if it was just aesthetics.

Thanks!
Mike

997.2 · 16 June 2015, 11:51 PM

no height difference

next to no wrist presence difference

my preference is for the smooth rehaut

mquintie · 16 June 2015, 11:52 PM

I have tried on without the rehaut, but I was wondering if I should go with one over the other.

No engraving looks cleaner to me.

tkerrmd · 16 June 2015, 11:53 PM

its just aesthetics, but I think it adds a little something cool…

tkerrmd · 16 June 2015, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mquintie

I have tried on without the rehaut, but I was wondering if I should go with one over the other.

No engraving looks cleaner to me.

seems you have answered your own question

mquintie · 16 June 2015, 11:55 PM

I was worried about the height.

If it had better presence, I would have to find one and try it on....not sure where I could do that though...

Rolex addict · 16 June 2015, 11:58 PM

I like it. In fact, I waited an extra 2 months when buying my first Rolex so I could have it. They were just starting to do it and I thought it was really cool. It's personal preference, though. My SS Yachtmaster is smooth and I still really love it. How can you NOT love ANY Rolex?

Speed · 17 June 2015, 12:32 AM

A bit too Louis Vuitton for me. Preference is without.

I think Subs / Sea Dwellers look better without the engraving as well.

Cru Jones · 17 June 2015, 12:38 AM

it's there on your wrist if you look for it, otherwise, not really visible/noticeable.

sickened1 · 17 June 2015, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

its just aesthetics, but I think it adds a little something cool…

Agree with Dr. Tom here. I think it'd look too plain without the engraved rehaut.

c41006 · 17 June 2015, 12:45 AM

I prefer the engraved rehaut

watchwatcher · 17 June 2015, 04:34 AM

No.
No. And,
No.

mquintie · 17 June 2015, 04:45 AM

Thank you all!

sco · 17 June 2015, 05:12 AM

Funny, I was wearing my Omega last week, and the Rehaut looked kinda... plain. Interestingly I wasn't a fan at first of Rolex choice, but now I really like it. As stated, you don't notice it unless you look for it..

Steve36Efc · 17 June 2015, 05:16 AM

I was looking at the engraving through a mag the other day (obviously not the one on my BLNR) I think it looks really cool

GradyPhilpott · 17 June 2015, 05:26 AM

My Explorer has the smooth rehaut.

At first, I thought the engraved rehaut was just a little much in terms of branding, but I was actually drawing a conclusion based on macro photography.

When I bought my DJ with the engraved rehaut, like a lot of people who get a new watch, I spent a lot of the day staring at it. It wasn't until I went home many hours later that I even noticed that the rehaut was engraved, even though I knew that it would have the engraving before I picked it up at the AD.

I've grown accustomed to the engraving, because three of my Rolexes have it, but honestly, while it's a nice touch, the engraving is as unobtrusive as any watch detail I can imagine.

Sublover2166 · 17 June 2015, 06:44 AM

I own both. And like them for their difference. Neat being able to see the serial number at 6 o'clock on the rehaut.

jhe888 · 17 June 2015, 06:45 AM

I prefer them without. That Louis Vuitton comment is on the mark, although I know it is touted as an anti-counterfeiting measure. I feel certain Rolex doesn't mind putting their name on it a few more times.

But, to be honest, you hardly notice it when it is on your wrist.

It doesn't matter much.

THC · 17 June 2015, 08:39 AM

The Rehaut engraving was a game changer for me... Had to have on my new day date... so done

JayLexo · 17 June 2015, 08:59 AM

Personally I love the engraved rehaut, and was delighted they did it on the sub for a short period before the subc came out, it really adds something to the watch I think and I admire it daily, sad I know but its a lovely bit of extra detail.

JayLexo · 17 June 2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

The Rehaut engraving was a game changer for me... Had to have on my new day date... so done

Agreed!

Mr. O.L. Field · 17 June 2015, 09:17 AM

I prefer it as well. Its a great "authenticating feature" IMO

Speed · 17 June 2015, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. O.L. Field

I prefer it as well. Its a great "authenticating feature" IMO

I think the counterfeiters would agree. That's why they replicate the Branding in the Rehaut as well.

AK797 · 17 June 2015, 09:30 AM

I never really notice it, except in my pics.

arinsd · 17 June 2015, 09:32 AM

My SubC has it and I was also looking at an older 16610 with out the ROLEX ROLEX ROLEX.

Really it doesn't make a difference on a daily basis.. However, I think it adds cool detail and helps to set distingush your watch from a fake.

SeaDweller50 · 17 June 2015, 09:34 AM

I prefer the engraved rehaut.

Ravager135 · 17 June 2015, 12:16 PM

I think it's a little unnecessary. It's maybe the only "upgrade" I still have not grown to love.

Mr. O.L. Field · 17 June 2015, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

I think the counterfeiters would agree. That's why they replicate the Branding in the Rehaut as well.

But anyone can tell from a mile away that it's a replica because the counterfeiters are piss poor at best making the rehaut. Most of the time the lettering is off from the markers and the engraving is either to deep or to dark or not enough, some are not even laser engraved. It's not a 100% "authentication feature" but in conjunction with the others used they work very well.

GradyPhilpott · 17 June 2015, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

I think the counterfeiters would agree. That's why they replicate the Branding in the Rehaut as well.

Yeah, but they do such a lousy job of it.

16 June 2015, 09:57 PM	#1
mquintie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Posts: 83	Rolex rolex rolex Hey everyone, Has anyone compared non ROLEX ROLEX ROLEX. rehaut with one's with? For submariner and explorer 2. Is there a difference in height? Is there a different wrist presence? Was wondering if it was just aesthetics. Thanks! Mike

17 June 2015, 05:26 AM	#16
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	My Explorer has the smooth rehaut. At first, I thought the engraved rehaut was just a little much in terms of branding, but I was actually drawing a conclusion based on macro photography. When I bought my DJ with the engraved rehaut, like a lot of people who get a new watch, I spent a lot of the day staring at it. It wasn't until I went home many hours later that I even noticed that the rehaut was engraved, even though I knew that it would have the engraving before I picked it up at the AD. I've grown accustomed to the engraving, because three of my Rolexes have it, but honestly, while it's a nice touch, the engraving is as unobtrusive as any watch detail I can imagine. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

17 June 2015, 09:17 AM	#22
Mr. O.L. Field "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: Wyoming Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 68	I prefer it as well. Its a great "authenticating feature" IMO __________________ • The Best Is Yet To Come • • Sub C "Hulk" Ref. 116610LV \| DateJust II "41MM" Ref. 116334 \| GMT Master II "DarkKnight" Ref. 116710BLNR \| Cosmograph "Daytona" Ref. 116520 \| Sub C "Black" Ref. 116610LN •

16 June 2015, 11:51 PM	#2
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	no height difference next to no wrist presence difference my preference is for the smooth rehaut

16 June 2015, 11:52 PM	#3
mquintie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Posts: 83	I have tried on without the rehaut, but I was wondering if I should go with one over the other. No engraving looks cleaner to me.

16 June 2015, 11:53 PM	#4
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	its just aesthetics, but I think it adds a little something cool…

16 June 2015, 11:55 PM	#6
mquintie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Posts: 83	I was worried about the height. If it had better presence, I would have to find one and try it on....not sure where I could do that though...

16 June 2015, 11:58 PM	#7
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	I like it. In fact, I waited an extra 2 months when buying my first Rolex so I could have it. They were just starting to do it and I thought it was really cool. It's personal preference, though. My SS Yachtmaster is smooth and I still really love it. How can you NOT love ANY Rolex?

17 June 2015, 12:32 AM	#8
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	A bit too Louis Vuitton for me. Preference is without. I think Subs / Sea Dwellers look better without the engraving as well.

17 June 2015, 12:38 AM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	it's there on your wrist if you look for it, otherwise, not really visible/noticeable.

17 June 2015, 12:45 AM	#11
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	I prefer the engraved rehaut

17 June 2015, 04:34 AM	#12
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	No. No. And, No.

17 June 2015, 04:45 AM	#13
mquintie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Posts: 83	Thank you all!

17 June 2015, 05:12 AM	#14
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Funny, I was wearing my Omega last week, and the Rehaut looked kinda... plain. Interestingly I wasn't a fan at first of Rolex choice, but now I really like it. As stated, you don't notice it unless you look for it..

17 June 2015, 05:16 AM	#15
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	I was looking at the engraving through a mag the other day (obviously not the one on my BLNR) I think it looks really cool

17 June 2015, 06:44 AM	#17
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	I own both. And like them for their difference. Neat being able to see the serial number at 6 o'clock on the rehaut.

17 June 2015, 06:45 AM	#18
jhe888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: John Location: Texas Posts: 377	I prefer them without. That Louis Vuitton comment is on the mark, although I know it is touted as an anti-counterfeiting measure. I feel certain Rolex doesn't mind putting their name on it a few more times. But, to be honest, you hardly notice it when it is on your wrist. It doesn't matter much.

17 June 2015, 08:39 AM	#19
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	The Rehaut engraving was a game changer for me... Had to have on my new day date... so done

17 June 2015, 08:59 AM	#20
JayLexo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Edinburgh Watch: 16610M Posts: 63	Personally I love the engraved rehaut, and was delighted they did it on the sub for a short period before the subc came out, it really adds something to the watch I think and I admire it daily, sad I know but its a lovely bit of extra detail.

17 June 2015, 09:30 AM	#24
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I never really notice it, except in my pics.

17 June 2015, 09:32 AM	#25
arinsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: So. Cal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 835	My SubC has it and I was also looking at an older 16610 with out the ROLEX ROLEX ROLEX. Really it doesn't make a difference on a daily basis.. However, I think it adds cool detail and helps to set distingush your watch from a fake.

17 June 2015, 09:34 AM	#26
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	I prefer the engraved rehaut.

17 June 2015, 12:16 PM	#27
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	I think it's a little unnecessary. It's maybe the only "upgrade" I still have not grown to love.

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