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Happy Hawg · 6 March 2013, 12:44 AM

I just bought this on Saturday at the boutique in New York (my first Rolex). The photo definitely doesn't do it justice. Black mother of pearl face makes it hard to photograph (at least for me). Problem is that I can't see the LEC. Have used a flashlight but just can't see it. Does anyone know if this particular model omits the etching because of the diamond markers or am I just blind? Any feedback would be awesome.

RolexDivers · 6 March 2013, 12:55 AM

First of all --- Is it an F, D, Z and later serial number watch? If yes, only then you will have the LEC.

ok this is what you do. Wear the watch on your wrist like you do. Then take a flashlight, turn it on and orient the flashlight such that the light is shining from the 12'o clock position and is aimed towards the 6'o clock section. You should be able to see it then.

Or take it out in the sunlight and look really hard, while rotating the watch ever so slightly and it should become visible. Keep it close
to your eye.

It is also possible that the LEC might be at any location from 6 to 9!. Some have found it at the 9.0 clock position! ha ha ha...

But the fact that you are having trouble seeing it is GOOD NEWS, pointing towards authenticity of the watch!

LEC has nothing to do with what is on the dial. It is etched between the crystal --- it is the cheese in a cheese sandwich!

cop414 · 6 March 2013, 12:58 AM

Hold it at a steep angle away from you to one side so that you are not looking straight on at the 6 o'clock marker, I used a loupe to find mine this way and it was still pretty hard to see. Don't give up you'll find it.

kilyung · 6 March 2013, 12:57 AM

If you bought it at the Boutique, you have nothing to worry about. A loupe sometimes helps in finding the LEC as well.

padi56 · 6 March 2013, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

If you bought it at the Boutique, you have nothing to worry about. A loupe sometimes helps in finding the LEC as well.

Have to agree and myself would not even bother trying to find it with these old eyes.

Happy Hawg · 6 March 2013, 01:09 AM

Thanks everyone! The serial number has both a Q and an R in it..... I'm not really worried that it isn't authentic since I bought it at the boutique (excellent customer service BTW) it just bugs me that I can't see the LEC. Seems like a special little "extra" touch and I want to SEE it...ha ha. Think I will go to my local jeweler and ask to use his loupe. These things can really be addictive. Now I see why so many of you guys own more than one.

03cobraa · 6 March 2013, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Hawg

Thanks everyone! The serial number has both a Q and an R in it..... I'm not really worried that it isn't authentic since I bought it at the boutique (excellent customer service BTW) it just bugs me that I can't see the LEC. Seems like a special little "extra" touch and I want to SEE it...ha ha. Think I will go to my local jeweler and ask to use his loupe. These things can really be addictive. Now I see why so many of you guys own more than one.

If it has a Q And an R it must be a random serial. It should have the LEC.

bimmerboy · 6 March 2013, 01:30 AM

Congrats on your 1st that's a lot of bling for your first.

montpyt · 6 March 2013, 04:15 AM

Here it is using a green laser

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

Time2time · 6 March 2013, 04:41 AM

Congrats!

Nice first Rolex!

mfer · 6 March 2013, 04:56 AM

Another laser pointer shot. You shouldn't see it with naked eye. If you could it would be a fake!

mgioia16 · 6 March 2013, 05:43 AM

watch your eyes with the laser pointer reflections!! Nice pics though

Kringkily · 6 March 2013, 06:30 AM

my eyes!!! my eyes!!

impalass · 6 March 2013, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kringkily

my eyes!!! my eyes!!

OPs thread has me looking for my new Sea-Dweller's LEC and I can't find it.

Have to buy a laser.

Edit; Found it, a lot more challenging than my other Rolexes.

mmmk604 · 6 March 2013, 07:06 AM

I can see it with my naked eye on watches with a silver/white dial. Dark dials I need a led or laser.

Happy Hawg · 6 March 2013, 07:33 AM

You all rock! Thanks for the advice. Will check out with laser pointer when I get home.

globalmedia33 · 6 March 2013, 07:36 AM

Nice.

cop414 · 7 March 2013, 02:57 AM

Hawg,
Were you ever able to find it?

Knappo 1307 · 7 March 2013, 03:33 AM

Congrats...

Desmodromic · 7 March 2013, 06:38 AM

It definitely does not require a laser! As others have suggested, please use great care (and safety gear) if you use a laser to find the LEC.

Mine is easily and clearly visible with the naked eye with nothing more than a hand-held flashlight shining from 12:00-6:00 across the crystal. This shot taken with a small LED flashlight, but any light should work:

6 March 2013, 12:44 AM	#1
Happy Hawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 8	Help - can't see the LEC on new watch. I just bought this on Saturday at the boutique in New York (my first Rolex). The photo definitely doesn't do it justice. Black mother of pearl face makes it hard to photograph (at least for me). Problem is that I can't see the LEC. Have used a flashlight but just can't see it. Does anyone know if this particular model omits the etching because of the diamond markers or am I just blind? Any feedback would be awesome. Attached Images

6 March 2013, 12:58 AM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Hold it at a steep angle away from you to one side so that you are not looking straight on at the 6 o'clock marker, I used a loupe to find mine this way and it was still pretty hard to see. Don't give up you'll find it. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

6 March 2013, 04:15 AM	#9
montpyt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Shawn Location: WPB, FL Watch: 116610LV "HULK" Posts: 1,095	Here it is using a green laser Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 __________________ ACTIVE MEMBER OF RED SOX NATION

6 March 2013, 04:56 AM	#11
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Another laser pointer shot. You shouldn't see it with naked eye. If you could it would be a fake! __________________ member#3242

6 March 2013, 07:36 AM	#17
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	Nice. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

6 March 2013, 12:55 AM	#2
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	First of all --- Is it an F, D, Z and later serial number watch? If yes, only then you will have the LEC. ok this is what you do. Wear the watch on your wrist like you do. Then take a flashlight, turn it on and orient the flashlight such that the light is shining from the 12'o clock position and is aimed towards the 6'o clock section. You should be able to see it then. Or take it out in the sunlight and look really hard, while rotating the watch ever so slightly and it should become visible. Keep it close to your eye. It is also possible that the LEC might be at any location from 6 to 9!. Some have found it at the 9.0 clock position! ha ha ha... But the fact that you are having trouble seeing it is GOOD NEWS, pointing towards authenticity of the watch! LEC has nothing to do with what is on the dial. It is etched between the crystal --- it is the cheese in a cheese sandwich!

6 March 2013, 12:57 AM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	If you bought it at the Boutique, you have nothing to worry about. A loupe sometimes helps in finding the LEC as well.

6 March 2013, 01:09 AM	#6
Happy Hawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 8	Thanks everyone! The serial number has both a Q and an R in it..... I'm not really worried that it isn't authentic since I bought it at the boutique (excellent customer service BTW) it just bugs me that I can't see the LEC. Seems like a special little "extra" touch and I want to SEE it...ha ha. Think I will go to my local jeweler and ask to use his loupe. These things can really be addictive. Now I see why so many of you guys own more than one.

6 March 2013, 01:30 AM	#8
bimmerboy Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: toronto Watch: TTsub/ss sea-dwell Posts: 243	Congrats on your 1st that's a lot of bling for your first.

6 March 2013, 04:41 AM	#10
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Congrats! Nice first Rolex!

6 March 2013, 05:43 AM	#12
mgioia16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 204	watch your eyes with the laser pointer reflections!! Nice pics though

6 March 2013, 06:30 AM	#13
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	my eyes!!! my eyes!!

6 March 2013, 07:06 AM	#15
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	I can see it with my naked eye on watches with a silver/white dial. Dark dials I need a led or laser.

6 March 2013, 07:33 AM	#16
Happy Hawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 8	You all rock! Thanks for the advice. Will check out with laser pointer when I get home.

7 March 2013, 02:57 AM	#18
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Hawg, Were you ever able to find it? __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

7 March 2013, 03:33 AM	#19
Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	Congrats...

7 March 2013, 06:38 AM	#20
Desmodromic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Mark Location: USA Watch: 1680 Posts: 35	It definitely does not require a laser! As others have suggested, please use great care (and safety gear) if you use a laser to find the LEC. Mine is easily and clearly visible with the naked eye with nothing more than a hand-held flashlight shining from 12:00-6:00 across the crystal. This shot taken with a small LED flashlight, but any light should work:

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