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DoctorA · 7 February 2018, 04:59 PM

I love the raised crown on my DJ41. I think it would look beautiful on the sub and gmt rather than “painted” crow on the dial
What do you guys prefer?

yannis · 7 February 2018, 05:14 PM

I think raised looks great on the dressy ones like DJ, Sky-dweller whereas painted is just fine on the sportier GMTs, Subs, Sea Dwellers. It would be interesting if someone to photoshoped a Sub with a raised crown though.

JacksonStone · 7 February 2018, 05:17 PM

The painted crown on the Sub is smaller than the applied crown on the DJ, so there isn't enough room to use the DJ crown. Of course, Rolex could make a smaller applied crown for the Sub, but I think it would look cluttered underneath the large triangle. The applied crown is great on the dressier models. It's hard to vote in the poll, because it's asking for an absolute preference, and my preference is dependent on the model.

joli160 · 7 February 2018, 05:23 PM

Much prefer the applied crown as well

Phrank · 7 February 2018, 05:25 PM

Daytona has the applied crown as well....smashing

DoctorA · 7 February 2018, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Phrank

Daytona has the applied crown as well....smashing

Exactly and it’s a sporty watch! Makes it look great and I feel gives more richness to the watch!

fishingbear · 8 February 2018, 12:05 AM

I have wondered why Rolex is still painting their logo on dials. My guess would be to keep the clutter down on the sport models that are better served to have a luminous marker at the 12 o’clock position.

Devildog · 8 February 2018, 12:21 AM

You can have a raised crown or a luminous marker. To have both would be a cluttered mess IMO

And to just have the rasied crown on a Sub in place of the 12 o'clock marker like a Daytona?

I'll just leave this here and see what you all think.

AEC · 8 February 2018, 12:52 AM

I'm guessing it's painted on the dials of Rolex Professional watches because an applied one may come loose and cause the watch to malfunction. The Speedmaster Pro came with an applied logo until 1968, and I believe one of the reasons for the switch to a painted logo in 1969 was to satisfy a request from NASA, who had recently qualified the watch for use on missions.

vladamir15 · 8 February 2018, 01:18 AM

I prefer the raised crown. It looks much more substantial

Justinmg · 8 February 2018, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devildog

you can have a raised crown or a luminous marker. To have both would be a cluttered mess imo

and to just have the rasied crown on a sub in place of the 12 o'clock marker like a daytona?

I'll just leave this here and see what you all think.

🤮

BDL · 8 February 2018, 01:36 AM

They did on the Nipple Dials.....

BDL · 8 February 2018, 01:38 AM

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JacksonStone · 8 February 2018, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildog

I'll just leave this here and see what you all think.

Dude, that's messed up.

slide13 · 8 February 2018, 01:44 AM

Yeah, I like it on the dressier stuff...even on the OP it looks nice as it's a relatively simple watch so the applied crown adds a little something which is cool.

But not on the professional models. I wish I could get a sub with painted markers still...and lug holes.

jfmiii · 8 February 2018, 01:44 AM

they did it on nipple dial GMT/Subs and it looked GREAT!

GradyPhilpott · 8 February 2018, 01:59 AM

I like things just as they are.

mui.richard · 8 February 2018, 02:07 AM

... and apparently not on all nipple dials.

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LaSarre · 8 February 2018, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfmiii

they did it on nipple dial GMT/Subs and it looked GREAT!

Thats right

encarter13 · 8 February 2018, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I like things just as they are.

x2.

Benjamin Choi · 8 February 2018, 02:26 AM

let's first get them to line up the rehaut crown with the 12 marker consistently... baby steps

jfmiii · 8 February 2018, 03:23 AM

id love to see a photoshop of a SS GMTc/SubC with a raised smaller crown like the nipples had.

DoctorA · 8 February 2018, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildog

You can have a raised crown or a luminous marker. To have both would be a cluttered mess IMO

And to just have the rasied crown on a Sub in place of the 12 o'clock marker like a Daytona?

I'll just leave this here and see what you all think.

With a smaller crown I think it would look nice and not clustered at all. With the same size crown but raised!

AK797 · 8 February 2018, 03:44 AM

Never been an issue for me.

WAK4 · 8 February 2018, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildog

You can have a raised crown or a luminous marker. To have both would be a cluttered mess IMO

And to just have the rasied crown on a Sub in place of the 12 o'clock marker like a Daytona?

I'll just leave this here and see what you all think.

Good visual....and I prefer the way it is, even if a smaller crown was used.

WAK4 · 8 February 2018, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slide13

But not on the professional models. I wish I could get a sub with painted markers still...and lug holes.

tx02ag · 8 February 2018, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildog

You can have a raised crown or a luminous marker. To have both would be a cluttered mess IMO

And to just have the rasied crown on a Sub in place of the 12 o'clock marker like a Daytona?

I'll just leave this here and see what you all think.

Maybe if it was a little bigger.

Chiboy · 8 February 2018, 05:04 AM

Seems like the difference between a silk screened shirt and an embroidered one. Embroidered, just like applied crowns, looks nicer and more upscale. I thought little details like that, and applied gold markers, were subtle reflections of quality that I first enjoyed on my DJ way back when.

JacksonStone · 8 February 2018, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorA

With a smaller crown I think it would look nice and not clustered at all. With the same size crown but raised!

Why stop with the crown? Omega has applied indices (and numerals), logo and brand name on the Planet Ocean.

NLYogi · 8 February 2018, 05:25 AM

I would like a raised golden crown on my Explorer!

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7 February 2018, 04:59 PM	#1
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Why doesn’t rolex put the raised crown on all it’s dials? I love the raised crown on my DJ41. I think it would look beautiful on the sub and gmt rather than “painted” crow on the dial What do you guys prefer? Attached Images __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

7 February 2018, 05:14 PM	#2
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I think raised looks great on the dressy ones like DJ, Sky-dweller whereas painted is just fine on the sportier GMTs, Subs, Sea Dwellers. It would be interesting if someone to photoshoped a Sub with a raised crown though. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

7 February 2018, 05:23 PM	#4
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,762	Much prefer the applied crown as well __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

8 February 2018, 12:21 AM	#8
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,797	You can have a raised crown or a luminous marker. To have both would be a cluttered mess IMO And to just have the rasied crown on a Sub in place of the 12 o'clock marker like a Daytona? I'll just leave this here and see what you all think. Attached Images __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

7 February 2018, 05:17 PM	#3
JacksonStone Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,150	The painted crown on the Sub is smaller than the applied crown on the DJ, so there isn't enough room to use the DJ crown. Of course, Rolex could make a smaller applied crown for the Sub, but I think it would look cluttered underneath the large triangle. The applied crown is great on the dressier models. It's hard to vote in the poll, because it's asking for an absolute preference, and my preference is dependent on the model.

7 February 2018, 05:25 PM	#5
Phrank 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: ♕ Posts: 2,125	Daytona has the applied crown as well....smashing

8 February 2018, 12:05 AM	#7
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	I have wondered why Rolex is still painting their logo on dials. My guess would be to keep the clutter down on the sport models that are better served to have a luminous marker at the 12 o’clock position.

8 February 2018, 12:52 AM	#9
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	I'm guessing it's painted on the dials of Rolex Professional watches because an applied one may come loose and cause the watch to malfunction. The Speedmaster Pro came with an applied logo until 1968, and I believe one of the reasons for the switch to a painted logo in 1969 was to satisfy a request from NASA, who had recently qualified the watch for use on missions.

8 February 2018, 01:18 AM	#10
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,581	I prefer the raised crown. It looks much more substantial __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

8 February 2018, 01:36 AM	#12
BDL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: @ticks_and_sticks Posts: 952	They did on the Nipple Dials.....

8 February 2018, 01:38 AM	#13
BDL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: @ticks_and_sticks Posts: 952	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 February 2018, 01:44 AM	#15
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 1,004	Yeah, I like it on the dressier stuff...even on the OP it looks nice as it's a relatively simple watch so the applied crown adds a little something which is cool. But not on the professional models. I wish I could get a sub with painted markers still...and lug holes.

8 February 2018, 01:44 AM	#16
jfmiii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16750/16800/126710 Posts: 1,426	they did it on nipple dial GMT/Subs and it looked GREAT!

8 February 2018, 01:59 AM	#17
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I like things just as they are. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

8 February 2018, 02:07 AM	#18
mui.richard "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 673	... and apparently not on all nipple dials. Sent from my F8132 using Tapatalk

8 February 2018, 02:26 AM	#21
Benjamin Choi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 237	let's first get them to line up the rehaut crown with the 12 marker consistently... baby steps

8 February 2018, 03:23 AM	#22
jfmiii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16750/16800/126710 Posts: 1,426	id love to see a photoshop of a SS GMTc/SubC with a raised smaller crown like the nipples had.

8 February 2018, 03:44 AM	#24
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Never been an issue for me.

8 February 2018, 05:04 AM	#28
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	Seems like the difference between a silk screened shirt and an embroidered one. Embroidered, just like applied crowns, looks nicer and more upscale. I thought little details like that, and applied gold markers, were subtle reflections of quality that I first enjoyed on my DJ way back when. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

8 February 2018, 05:25 AM	#30
NLYogi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 761	I would like a raised golden crown on my Explorer! __________________ ♛ Explorer 214270 ♛ Next: Day-Date 36 mm 1 Watch guy

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