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vh_bu98 · 14 January 2007, 01:32 PM

Does the LV have the micro-etched coronet at the 6 o'clock position? I've used my macro lens to take a picture and I still can't see it. And yes, it's an authentic Rolex. :)

montecristo · 14 January 2007, 02:37 PM

Yes, the LV should have it.

dman · 14 January 2007, 02:39 PM

Hard to see, but it is there.

mike · 14 January 2007, 02:51 PM

Yeah, it's there.

vh_bu98 · 14 January 2007, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

Hard to see, but it is there.

I put it under the light and moved it around and finally saw it. So will that always be there or is there a possibilty of it being scrapped away?

dman · 14 January 2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vh_bu98

I put it under the light and moved it around and finally saw it. So will that always be there or is there a possibilty of it being scrapped away?

I believe it is on the inside of the crystal, I could be wrong, but I don't think so.

tonelar · 14 January 2007, 03:52 PM

Is why it shows up better under indirect lighting, it's etched to the inside of the crystal

padi56 · 14 January 2007, 07:39 PM

Well first not being able to see it thats a very good sign,its almost impossible to see with the naked eye.You need a 10X loupe to see it properly and then only if you get the angle and light source correct.Now on non genuine watches you can spot it quite easily.

JCLZ · 4 January 2008, 01:39 PM

Someone posted that the coronet is done once that the watch is finished. That means that the engraving is on top of the glass and is don by laser.

thomas311 · 4 January 2008, 01:59 PM

heres i pic ive been using...

dont think that itll ever scratch off. i do indeed think the coronet is etched "inside" the crystal. smoooth...

Andad · 4 January 2008, 03:40 PM

The etching is in the crystal about half way through and is not etched - the laser vapourises the glass in the same way that they make the 3 dimensional crystal pictures.

steel4me · 4 January 2008, 04:04 PM

Here is an easy trick to see it ( some othe member suggested it so I can't take credit for it):
You take a flashlight and lay is as flat as you can on the dial of the watch without it touching the dial ofcourse and shine the light towards the 6 o clock position ... do it in a dark room for best results and you will see the little crown glow ... ok fine, not glow, but at least it will be there to see with the naked eye.

By the way, have the crooks replicated this feature on their replicas??

thnx

CPCC · 4 January 2008, 04:06 PM

Loops and gentle directional lighting.

seanjedi · 4 January 2008, 05:06 PM

Do DJs have this too? I'm totally clueless.

f16570 · 4 January 2008, 08:07 PM

Yes crooks have etched the dials on their fakes but it is real easy to spot, and yes all Roles from around 2004 have the etching.
I have never seen it on my Exp II, now where did I put my 5,000,000 candle light torch? They did say subtle.

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Reckel · 4 January 2008, 08:16 PM

It should look like this:

Bye

Marko

f16570 · 4 January 2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reckel

It should look like this:

Bye

Marko

Amazing Picture

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SPACE-DWELLER · 4 January 2008, 08:54 PM

The LEC was introduced late 2001, but some first got it later, so there is a possibility that the early LV's don't have the LEC.

Having said that, the LEC is very difficult to spot/catch, especially on a pic, and best way to find it is to use a 10x loupe or use a small flashlight and light with it from the 12 o' clock towards the 6 o' clock position. That will literally make the LEC glow up.

seanjedi · 4 January 2008, 10:46 PM

Wow! I found mine! Here's a quick pic :) Thanks Bo!

JJ Irani · 5 January 2008, 04:30 AM

Managed to capture this one on my Bluesy!!

equinox · 5 January 2008, 04:47 AM

Just seen mine on my GMT with a chuffing bright single led pen torch, I was not aware that all newer watches had them, I love it even more now. What else can I look for?

Equinox

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 January 2008, 05:03 AM

Here's mine:

14 January 2007, 01:32 PM	#1
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	LV and micro-etched "coronet" Does the LV have the micro-etched coronet at the 6 o'clock position? I've used my macro lens to take a picture and I still can't see it. And yes, it's an authentic Rolex. :)

14 January 2007, 02:37 PM	#2
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Yes, the LV should have it. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

14 January 2007, 02:39 PM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Hard to see, but it is there. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

14 January 2007, 03:52 PM	#7
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	Is why it shows up better under indirect lighting, it's etched to the inside of the crystal __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

14 January 2007, 07:39 PM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Well first not being able to see it thats a very good sign,its almost impossible to see with the naked eye.You need a 10X loupe to see it properly and then only if you get the angle and light source correct.Now on non genuine watches you can spot it quite easily. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

14 January 2007, 02:51 PM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Yeah, it's there.

4 January 2008, 01:39 PM	#9
JCLZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Julio César Location: Houston Watch: Rolex LV Posts: 321	Someone posted that the coronet is done once that the watch is finished. That means that the engraving is on top of the glass and is don by laser.

4 January 2008, 01:59 PM	#10
thomas311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NorCal Watch: SD/LV Posts: 216	heres i pic ive been using... dont think that itll ever scratch off. i do indeed think the coronet is etched "inside" the crystal. smoooth... __________________ using no way as way having no limitation as limitation

4 January 2008, 03:40 PM	#11
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,528	The etching is in the crystal about half way through and is not etched - the laser vapourises the glass in the same way that they make the 3 dimensional crystal pictures. __________________ E

4 January 2008, 04:04 PM	#12
steel4me Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: SteelMan Location: Somewhere Posts: 719	Here is an easy trick to see it ( some othe member suggested it so I can't take credit for it): You take a flashlight and lay is as flat as you can on the dial of the watch without it touching the dial ofcourse and shine the light towards the 6 o clock position ... do it in a dark room for best results and you will see the little crown glow ... ok fine, not glow, but at least it will be there to see with the naked eye. By the way, have the crooks replicated this feature on their replicas?? thnx

4 January 2008, 04:06 PM	#13
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Loops and gentle directional lighting. __________________

4 January 2008, 05:06 PM	#14
seanjedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Here. Posts: 10	Do DJs have this too? I'm totally clueless.

4 January 2008, 08:07 PM	#15
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Yes crooks have etched the dials on their fakes but it is real easy to spot, and yes all Roles from around 2004 have the etching. I have never seen it on my Exp II, now where did I put my 5,000,000 candle light torch? They did say subtle. f

4 January 2008, 08:16 PM	#16
Reckel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Derk Marko R. Location: Germany Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 70	It should look like this: Bye Marko

4 January 2008, 08:54 PM	#18
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	The LEC was introduced late 2001, but some first got it later, so there is a possibility that the early LV's don't have the LEC. Having said that, the LEC is very difficult to spot/catch, especially on a pic, and best way to find it is to use a 10x loupe or use a small flashlight and light with it from the 12 o' clock towards the 6 o' clock position. That will literally make the LEC glow up. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

4 January 2008, 10:46 PM	#19
seanjedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Here. Posts: 10	Wow! I found mine! Here's a quick pic :) Thanks Bo!

5 January 2008, 04:30 AM	#20
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Managed to capture this one on my Bluesy!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

5 January 2008, 04:47 AM	#21
equinox Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Watch: ROLEX GMT2 Z PEPSI Posts: 109	Just seen mine on my GMT with a chuffing bright single led pen torch, I was not aware that all newer watches had them, I love it even more now. What else can I look for? Equinox

5 January 2008, 05:03 AM	#22
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Here's mine: __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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