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theibis · 25 February 2011, 08:57 PM

I've noticed through photos posted here that some of Subs and GMT's have "Rolex" engraved on the inside of the bezel under the crystal. Were there only certain models that came out that way? I think they look great.

Singslinger · 25 February 2011, 09:06 PM

All Rolexes, not just Subs and GMTs now have the "RolexRolexRolex'' engraving on the rehaut. The engraving goes around the rehaut and includes a crown at the 12 o'clock position and the watch's serial number at 6 o'clock.

I believe Rolex started this maybe 4-5 years ago.

theibis · 26 February 2011, 02:41 AM

Thanks Sing. So the new Sub that my wife bought me from the AD this past Xmas is really a watch that's at least 4 years old? It doesn't have the engraving.

Tools · 26 February 2011, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by theibis

Thanks Sing. So the new Sub that my wife bought me from the AD this past Xmas is really a watch that's at least 4 years old? It doesn't have the engraving.

no... SS Sub Dates didn't start getting these until '08/'09 and the Sub just started last year with the COSC dials..

Solid gold models got them in about 2005/06.

Some folks still scour the Dealers looking for a Sub without the engraved rehaut as it's the last of the original look models and there are still some out there........

JJL · 26 February 2011, 03:36 AM

I've never seen it in person but I've read threads about people swearing theirs didn't have it (because they couldn't see it with their naked eye) and finally when looking under a loop / magnifying glass, they realized it was there all along.

Not sure if that applies to you, but just a heads up.

I think it looks great with the engraving. Wish mine had it.

jblaze · 26 February 2011, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JJL

I've never seen it in person but I've read threads about people swearing theirs didn't have it (because they couldn't see it with their naked eye) and finally when looking under a loop / magnifying glass, they realized it was there all along.

Not sure if that applies to you, but just a heads up.

I think it looks great with the engraving. Wish mine had it.

+1

Singslinger · 26 February 2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by theibis

Thanks Sing. So the new Sub that my wife bought me from the AD this past Xmas is really a watch that's at least 4 years old? It doesn't have the engraving.

Not necessarily - Rolex introduced the engraving progressively over the past few years and as Larry mentioned, it started appearing on the Subs only a couple of years ago.

As someone else mentioned, what's more important is the date stamped on the warranty card since this actually determines the age of the watch.

bayerische · 26 February 2011, 03:21 AM

Possible, but still considered NEW to the date you purchased it.

Rolex manufacturing isn't same as actual time of sale.

bayerische · 26 February 2011, 03:22 AM

BTW, the ROLEXROLEX engraving should be seen as a detail against fraud, ie fakes. Personally I don't like the engraving, looks much nicer without it.

Paulie 50 · 26 February 2011, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

BTW, the ROLEXROLEX engraving should be seen as a detail against fraud, ie fakes. Personally I don't like the engraving, looks much nicer without it.

x2.

Chipmunk · 26 February 2011, 04:03 AM

I like engraved rehaut.

dddrees · 26 February 2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chipmunk

I like engraved rehaut.

X2

25 February 2011, 08:57 PM	#1
theibis Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Ralph Location: Rhode Island Watch: Submariner 16613N Posts: 96	Engraved I've noticed through photos posted here that some of Subs and GMT's have "Rolex" engraved on the inside of the bezel under the crystal. Were there only certain models that came out that way? I think they look great.

26 February 2011, 03:21 AM	#8
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Possible, but still considered NEW to the date you purchased it. Rolex manufacturing isn't same as actual time of sale. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

26 February 2011, 03:22 AM	#9
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	BTW, the ROLEXROLEX engraving should be seen as a detail against fraud, ie fakes. Personally I don't like the engraving, looks much nicer without it. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

26 February 2011, 04:03 AM	#11
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	I like engraved rehaut. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

25 February 2011, 09:06 PM	#2
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	All Rolexes, not just Subs and GMTs now have the "RolexRolexRolex'' engraving on the rehaut. The engraving goes around the rehaut and includes a crown at the 12 o'clock position and the watch's serial number at 6 o'clock. I believe Rolex started this maybe 4-5 years ago.

26 February 2011, 02:41 AM	#3
theibis Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Ralph Location: Rhode Island Watch: Submariner 16613N Posts: 96	Thanks Sing. So the new Sub that my wife bought me from the AD this past Xmas is really a watch that's at least 4 years old? It doesn't have the engraving.

26 February 2011, 03:36 AM	#5
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	I've never seen it in person but I've read threads about people swearing theirs didn't have it (because they couldn't see it with their naked eye) and finally when looking under a loop / magnifying glass, they realized it was there all along. Not sure if that applies to you, but just a heads up. I think it looks great with the engraving. Wish mine had it.

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