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Hamilton Carvalho · 6 January 2008, 11:40 AM

the serial # of my GMTII C engraved on the chapter ring at the six o'clock position. I think it was a good idea, what you guys think?

Tools · 6 January 2008, 11:49 AM

I think it's a good idea.

Leighton · 6 January 2008, 11:54 AM

Good idea

Solar · 6 January 2008, 12:02 PM

Recent posts about this. General consenus seems to be that engraving the rehaut is a good idea. Harder to counterfeit, harder to copy.

Also saves you removing the bracelet to confirm the serial number.

Chris

Texsubmariner · 6 January 2008, 12:05 PM

Great idea from Rolex. I wish the CRB is on all new Rolexes!

SPACE-DWELLER · 6 January 2008, 11:04 PM

It sure is a convinient feature that you can easily see the serial number of the watch instead of having to take off the SEL at 6 o' clock.

But otherwise, although it is subtle, IMHO it is a bit "over-kill" to engrave "ROLEX" ten times on the rehaut. I don't need constant reminders that I am wearing a Rolex.

0luke1 · 6 January 2008, 11:11 PM

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Incurable · 6 January 2008, 11:35 PM

I've voiced my distaste for the new chapter ring engraving a number of times before but... most apparently don't seem to mind. Having the serial number engraved there is fine, IMO. It's the branding that I find crass.

jimroe · 7 January 2008, 12:30 AM

I think that the more Rolex does to make counterfeiting more difficult, the more I feel the brand and my watch is protected. Glance at some of the posts in the "Watchout" topic and you can see just how much a concern it is to would-be purchasers of previously loved Rolexes. You can also gain an appreciation that "the devil is in the details" with a Rolex - some fakes are really good but close inspection shows the details to be crude compared to the real thing. CRB is just one more thing to challange the fakers. Sure they will try, and some good efforts have already been seen, but doing it right and capturing the subtlety of the real thing isn't so easy.

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 January 2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Incurable

I've voiced my distaste for the new chapter ring engraving a number of times before but... most apparently don't seem to mind.
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Well, Pat, I also don't mind that you have voiced your distaste for the new chapter ring engraving a number of times.

Incurable · 7 January 2008, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Well, Pat, I also don't mind that you have voiced your distaste for the new chapter ring engraving a number of times.

Thanks, Bo. It's nice to know some are reading my ramblings more carefully than even I. Watching the poll thread on this, it became apparent I am in the minority. If consumers are willing to take this in stride, who am I to complain.

Any further birching about this will just be an exercise in...

6 January 2008, 11:40 AM	#1
Hamilton Carvalho Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,225	I was surprised to see... the serial # of my GMTII C engraved on the chapter ring at the six o'clock position. I think it was a good idea, what you guys think?

6 January 2008, 11:49 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	I think it's a good idea. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

6 January 2008, 11:04 PM	#6
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	It sure is a convinient feature that you can easily see the serial number of the watch instead of having to take off the SEL at 6 o' clock. But otherwise, although it is subtle, IMHO it is a bit "over-kill" to engrave "ROLEX" ten times on the rehaut. I don't need constant reminders that I am wearing a Rolex. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

6 January 2008, 11:35 PM	#8
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	I've voiced my distaste for the new chapter ring engraving a number of times before but... most apparently don't seem to mind. Having the serial number engraved there is fine, IMO. It's the branding that I find crass. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

6 January 2008, 11:54 AM	#3
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	Good idea

6 January 2008, 12:02 PM	#4
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	Recent posts about this. General consenus seems to be that engraving the rehaut is a good idea. Harder to counterfeit, harder to copy. Also saves you removing the bracelet to confirm the serial number. Chris

6 January 2008, 12:05 PM	#5
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	Great idea from Rolex. I wish the CRB is on all new Rolexes!

6 January 2008, 11:11 PM	#7
0luke1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 49	Yes you do.Yes you do.Yes you do.Yes you do.Yes you do.Yes you do.Yes you do.Yes you do.Yes you do.Yes you do.

7 January 2008, 12:30 AM	#9
jimroe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jim Location: Florida Watch: PP 571211A-001 Posts: 107	I think that the more Rolex does to make counterfeiting more difficult, the more I feel the brand and my watch is protected. Glance at some of the posts in the "Watchout" topic and you can see just how much a concern it is to would-be purchasers of previously loved Rolexes. You can also gain an appreciation that "the devil is in the details" with a Rolex - some fakes are really good but close inspection shows the details to be crude compared to the real thing. CRB is just one more thing to challange the fakers. Sure they will try, and some good efforts have already been seen, but doing it right and capturing the subtlety of the real thing isn't so easy.

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