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sparta · 28 August 2016, 02:25 AM

I read an article about Rolex watches manufactured in 2002 and later have a micro-etched coronet on the crystal near the 6 o'clock position. I have a green Submariner that I bought new from an authorized dealer in Virginia in 2013, but I can't find the etched coronet even using my loupe.

I read some discussion threads that mentioned something about "Y" serial numbers, but I wasn't able to follow what the relationship was to the micro-etching. My serial number starts with an "O" (or a "0").

Am I getting all worked up for nothing, or is this a legitimate concern? Anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks!

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 28 August 2016, 10:25 AM

Rolex started that sometime in the late 80's early 90's I think
They are very hard to see, might have to look at it at an angle under different lighting

gbx · 28 August 2016, 11:33 AM

take a peek at this thread...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=12266

Masteryacht · 28 August 2016, 11:44 AM

They are really hard to see. Use the loupe and different lighting while turning the watch at different angles.

roaddog359 · 28 August 2016, 11:47 AM

Lighting and angles viewed at really help.

crowncollection · 28 August 2016, 02:00 PM

You need a loop and try sunlight or a bright light from different angles

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htbilgic · 28 August 2016, 02:34 PM

Fake.

Just kidding. The etching is very hard to see. Under the direct sunlight, try moving the watch

28 August 2016, 02:25 AM	#1
sparta "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: USA Posts: 4	Can't find micro-etched coronet on crystal I read an article about Rolex watches manufactured in 2002 and later have a micro-etched coronet on the crystal near the 6 o'clock position. I have a green Submariner that I bought new from an authorized dealer in Virginia in 2013, but I can't find the etched coronet even using my loupe. I read some discussion threads that mentioned something about "Y" serial numbers, but I wasn't able to follow what the relationship was to the micro-etching. My serial number starts with an "O" (or a "0"). Am I getting all worked up for nothing, or is this a legitimate concern? Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!

28 August 2016, 10:25 AM	#2
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	Rolex started that sometime in the late 80's early 90's I think They are very hard to see, might have to look at it at an angle under different lighting __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

28 August 2016, 02:00 PM	#6
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	You need a loop and try sunlight or a bright light from different angles Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

28 August 2016, 11:33 AM	#3
gbx "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Olympia Posts: 82	take a peek at this thread... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=12266

28 August 2016, 11:44 AM	#4
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 1,009	They are really hard to see. Use the loupe and different lighting while turning the watch at different angles.

28 August 2016, 11:47 AM	#5
roaddog359 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: earth Watch: Bluesy Posts: 865	Lighting and angles viewed at really help.

28 August 2016, 02:34 PM	#7
htbilgic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Chicago Watch: Doxa Pro 300 NoT Posts: 535	Fake. Just kidding. The etching is very hard to see. Under the direct sunlight, try moving the watch

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