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RolexPete · 20 January 2010, 06:05 AM

How can you tell a fake acrylic crystal from a Genuine Rolex acrylic crystal? Is there any marking to look for?

Macro80 · 20 January 2010, 06:26 AM

They have an engraved Coronet at the 6 o clock position. it is tiny and you need to catch the right light to see it.

DSJ · 20 January 2010, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Macro80

They have an engraved Coronet at the 6 o clock position. it is tiny and you need to catch the right light to see it.

On acrylic? I'm doubtful, as it could be easily polished off.

Macro80 · 20 January 2010, 06:52 AM

Isnt it laser etched at different levels in the acrylic?

Experts please?

Jocke · 20 January 2010, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Macro80

Isnt it laser etched at different levels in the acrylic?

Experts please?

Nope only at the clear sapphire crystals.

B Square · 20 January 2010, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Nope only at the clear sapphire crystals.

Is it lasered on the inside or outside of crystal?

Jocke · 20 January 2010, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by B Square

Is it lasered on the inside or outside of crystal?

Inside and it's drilled dots at different depths in order to maintain the strength of the crystal. That was not possible
to do at the green crystal.

Here is how it looks at a replacement crystal.

RolexPete · 20 January 2010, 07:08 AM

So how can a Rolex Service Center tell if an acrylic crystal is authentic?

nsatibl · 20 January 2010, 07:14 AM

I am glad you asked this question, I was wondering the same thing. If I buy one of these "authentic" Rolex acrylic crystals off of ebay how do I know I am not paying extra for the little plastic bag with Rolex on it. For example for the 5513 an authentic one is $150 where a replica crystal is $10.

Jocke · 20 January 2010, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexPete

So how can a Rolex Service Center tell if an acrylic crystal is authentic?

They can't and they only put on genuine crystals and those are changed every service because they get stiff after som years.
Sapphire crystal can be used again with a new gasket. The replacement crystal is marked with a S so Rolex can see if it's
the orginal crystal or not at the watch. It's usefull for Rolex under the warranty time for example.

Jocke · 20 January 2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nsatibl

I am glad you asked this question, I was wondering the same thing. If I buy one of these "authentic" Rolex acrylic crystals off of ebay how do I know I am not paying extra for the little plastic bag with Rolex on it. For example for the 5513 an authentic one is $150 where a replica crystal is $10.

Why didn't you get a plastic crystal from a Rolex dealer? The cost is not so much IMHO.

Tools · 20 January 2010, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by nsatibl

I am glad you asked this question, I was wondering the same thing. If I buy one of these "authentic" Rolex acrylic crystals off of ebay how do I know I am not paying extra for the little plastic bag with Rolex on it. For example for the 5513 an authentic one is $150 where a replica crystal is $10.

As Jocke said... An acrylic crystal is about 30 bucks, new from Rolex.. I don't think that there is any such thing as a "replica" acrylic- but there are a lot of crystal makers that sell very good crystals that will fit a Rolex just fine..

nsatibl · 20 January 2010, 08:57 AM

I haven't had good success with my local AD. I have a late 60's TT datejust which the date wheel was not working properly. I had the date wheel fixed and the watch serviced, polished, and new crystal. The bill was around $950. I am not even sure the watch is worth much more than that. Needless to say when I received it the watch looked good but then I noticed the inside of the buckle. Do you know they actually had the nerve to etch the receipt number on the inside of it. I was furious. They fixed it but I vowed I would never go back. I usually just wait until I go to New Orleans or Atlanta for service.

Phil G. · 20 January 2010, 09:00 AM

Which crystal does my new GMT IIc come with from the factory? Is it marked?

JJ Irani · 20 January 2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil G.

Which crystal does my new GMT IIc come with from the factory? Is it marked?

Since quite some time now, all Rolexes come fitted with Sapphire Crystals which have a small laser etched coronet at the 6 o'clock position.

JJ

Speed · 20 January 2010, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Since quite some time now, all Rolexes come fitted with Sapphire Crystals which have a small laser etched coronet at the 6 o'clock position.

JJ

When did this delightful etching start JJ???

I thought it was new, but my Series Y Sub has it. Discovered it after I bought a 10X Loupe

JJ Irani · 20 January 2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

When did this delightful etching start JJ???

I thought it was new, but my Series Y Sub has it. Discovered it after I bought a 10X Loupe

The etching actually stared with some of the models in 2003, Bill.

JJ

Andad · 20 January 2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Since quite some time now, all Rolexes come fitted with Sapphire Crystals which have a small laser etched coronet at the 6 o'clock position.

JJ

Write out 100 times.

Not the GV. Not the GV.

Eddie.

Gee JJ,

Even I knew that.

Janet.

chebert · 21 January 2010, 02:00 AM

why not the gv

padi56 · 21 January 2010, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

As Jocke said... An acrylic crystal is about 30 bucks, new from Rolex.. I don't think that there is any such thing as a "replica" acrylic- but there are a lot of crystal makers that sell very good crystals that will fit a Rolex just fine..

Have to agree with you Larry.

Lucy Diamond · 21 January 2010, 02:19 AM

Hmmm...I just took out my 20mm loupe and had a look at my Z series YM.Is does NOT have the etched coronet.Mine was bought from an AD shop,so it's authentic.I wonder why it's missing the etching?

Is Rolex etching all size models,or just the 40mm?I ask,as mine is a 35mm...but it's certainly new enough that I would have expected it to have the laser etching.

Thoughts anyone?

moviefreak · 21 January 2010, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucy Diamond

Hmmm...I just took out my 20mm loupe and had a look at my Z series YM.Is does NOT have the etched coronet.Mine was bought from an AD shop,so it's authentic.I wonder why it's missing the etching?

Is Rolex etching all size models,or just the 40mm?I ask,as mine is a 35mm...but it's certainly new enough that I would have expected it to have the laser etching.

Thoughts anyone?

Keep looking.. it should be there... use a flashlight or laser pointer from the 12 hour position pointing to the 6 hour marker.

Rikki · 21 January 2010, 02:39 AM

If you're paying 150 for an acrylic crystal you need to find a new watchmaker!!!!! Rik

Lucy Diamond · 21 January 2010, 02:46 AM

Thanks Moviefreak!I took your advice and the etching is indeed there.Guess I had the light shining at the wrong angle...

robsteve · 21 January 2010, 02:46 AM

If you go to an old, established watch maker that services Rolex, they tend to have a good supply of Rolex acrylic crystals in stock. You know it is an original crystal, because they will give you the old one back in the envelope the new one came in. The original Rolex ones are not expensive either, as noted in posts above.

My 1953 Rolex Explorer is at the watchmaker now getting a new crystal and he he had one in stock.

Robert

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20 January 2010, 06:26 AM	#2
Macro80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 248	They have an engraved Coronet at the 6 o clock position. it is tiny and you need to catch the right light to see it.

20 January 2010, 06:52 AM	#4
Macro80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 248	Isnt it laser etched at different levels in the acrylic? Experts please?

20 January 2010, 07:14 AM	#9
nsatibl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Darrell Location: Mobile, AL Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 73	I am glad you asked this question, I was wondering the same thing. If I buy one of these "authentic" Rolex acrylic crystals off of ebay how do I know I am not paying extra for the little plastic bag with Rolex on it. For example for the 5513 an authentic one is $150 where a replica crystal is $10.

20 January 2010, 08:57 AM	#13
nsatibl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Darrell Location: Mobile, AL Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 73	I haven't had good success with my local AD. I have a late 60's TT datejust which the date wheel was not working properly. I had the date wheel fixed and the watch serviced, polished, and new crystal. The bill was around $950. I am not even sure the watch is worth much more than that. Needless to say when I received it the watch looked good but then I noticed the inside of the buckle. Do you know they actually had the nerve to etch the receipt number on the inside of it. I was furious. They fixed it but I vowed I would never go back. I usually just wait until I go to New Orleans or Atlanta for service.

21 January 2010, 02:00 AM	#19
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	why not the gv

21 January 2010, 02:19 AM	#21
Lucy Diamond "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canuckland! Watch: 1966 Pepsi Posts: 268	Hmmm...I just took out my 20mm loupe and had a look at my Z series YM.Is does NOT have the etched coronet.Mine was bought from an AD shop,so it's authentic.I wonder why it's missing the etching? Is Rolex etching all size models,or just the 40mm?I ask,as mine is a 35mm...but it's certainly new enough that I would have expected it to have the laser etching. Thoughts anyone?

21 January 2010, 02:39 AM	#23
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	If you're paying 150 for an acrylic crystal you need to find a new watchmaker!!!!! Rik

21 January 2010, 02:46 AM	#24
Lucy Diamond "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canuckland! Watch: 1966 Pepsi Posts: 268	Thanks Moviefreak!I took your advice and the etching is indeed there.Guess I had the light shining at the wrong angle...

21 January 2010, 02:46 AM	#25
robsteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 776	If you go to an old, established watch maker that services Rolex, they tend to have a good supply of Rolex acrylic crystals in stock. You know it is an original crystal, because they will give you the old one back in the envelope the new one came in. The original Rolex ones are not expensive either, as noted in posts above. My 1953 Rolex Explorer is at the watchmaker now getting a new crystal and he he had one in stock. Robert

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