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watchguyAZ · 19 June 2008, 10:01 AM

Does anyone know if the there is a micro-etched rolex logo on the crystal of a late Z-series SS daytona?

I have been looking at pictures a potential seller has sent me and cannot see this etching? I can clearly see the ROLEXROLEXROLEX and serial number.

Thanks for the help

walds11 · 19 June 2008, 10:13 AM

Not sure when the laser-etched rolex logo on the crystal started, but it should definitely be on a late Z serial SS Daytona.

ROLEX MAN · 19 June 2008, 10:24 AM

it is very,very, hard to see on white dial modells, keep looking with a loupe in direct sunlight!

RolexSoFla · 19 June 2008, 10:25 AM

Yes, it should be there but difficult to see without a loupe and/or a flashlight shining on it at an angle. Mine is a Z300xxx serial number (black dial) and it has the etched crown and ROLEXROLEXROLEX.

McGary911 · 19 June 2008, 11:11 AM

Unless the seller took some very good pics, you'll need the watch in hand to see it....

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 June 2008, 01:24 AM

Welcome to TRF!

The LEC was introduced around 2001, so a Z-series Daytona should have it.

As stated, the LEC is very difficult to see and especially to catch on a pic. Even more difficult on a Rolex with a white dial.

watchguyAZ · 20 June 2008, 02:32 AM

Can anyone post pictures of the etching on their daytona? Thanks!

nomaam · 20 June 2008, 03:38 AM

It is etched on the Z series as i have one and i can see it.

Russ1974 · 20 June 2008, 03:46 AM

Apparently the fakes have a much more visible etching. The fact that you can't see it is actually a GOOD thing!

scottschoe · 21 June 2008, 07:57 AM

Watchguy, make sure the seller is legit before even considering the watch. If he's local, have the watch inspected purchase (RSC Bev Hills comes to mind). He could be using someone else's pictures for all you know.

watchguyAZ · 21 June 2008, 08:54 AM

Thanks for all the advice. Got the watched checked by an AD passed with flying colors. Actually completely forgot about the etching until reading my post just now.

It is very difficult to see. I did not have jewelers loupe or magnifying glass, but you can see it with naked eye if you shine a bright light on crown.

New proud owner of SS Daytona Black Dial (Z-series)

Fey · 21 June 2008, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchguyAZ

New proud owner of SS Daytona Black Dial (Z-series)

Congrats, please post many pictures as per rule here at TRF

19 June 2008, 10:01 AM	#1
watchguyAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3	Daytona Authenticity Does anyone know if the there is a micro-etched rolex logo on the crystal of a late Z-series SS daytona? I have been looking at pictures a potential seller has sent me and cannot see this etching? I can clearly see the ROLEXROLEXROLEX and serial number. Thanks for the help

19 June 2008, 10:13 AM	#2
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Not sure when the laser-etched rolex logo on the crystal started, but it should definitely be on a late Z serial SS Daytona. __________________ Adam

19 June 2008, 10:24 AM	#3
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	it is very,very, hard to see on white dial modells, keep looking with a loupe in direct sunlight! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

19 June 2008, 10:25 AM	#4
RolexSoFla Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GMT-5 Watch: SS Daytona, ND Sub Posts: 269	Daytona Authenticity Yes, it should be there but difficult to see without a loupe and/or a flashlight shining on it at an angle. Mine is a Z300xxx serial number (black dial) and it has the etched crown and ROLEXROLEXROLEX.

20 June 2008, 01:24 AM	#6
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! The LEC was introduced around 2001, so a Z-series Daytona should have it. As stated, the LEC is very difficult to see and especially to catch on a pic. Even more difficult on a Rolex with a white dial. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

19 June 2008, 11:11 AM	#5
McGary911 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: John Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: All of 'em. Posts: 132	Unless the seller took some very good pics, you'll need the watch in hand to see it....

20 June 2008, 02:32 AM	#7
watchguyAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3	Can anyone post pictures of the etching on their daytona? Thanks!

20 June 2008, 03:38 AM	#8
nomaam Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Pedro Location: miami Watch: Daytona SS BF Posts: 119	It is etched on the Z series as i have one and i can see it.

20 June 2008, 03:46 AM	#9
Russ1974 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: BiMetal Daytona Posts: 157	Apparently the fakes have a much more visible etching. The fact that you can't see it is actually a GOOD thing!

21 June 2008, 07:57 AM	#10
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Watchguy, make sure the seller is legit before even considering the watch. If he's local, have the watch inspected purchase (RSC Bev Hills comes to mind). He could be using someone else's pictures for all you know. __________________ __________________

21 June 2008, 08:54 AM	#11
watchguyAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3	Got it Thanks for all the advice. Got the watched checked by an AD passed with flying colors. Actually completely forgot about the etching until reading my post just now. It is very difficult to see. I did not have jewelers loupe or magnifying glass, but you can see it with naked eye if you shine a bright light on crown. New proud owner of SS Daytona Black Dial (Z-series)

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