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bezeldoc100 · 2 September 2010, 08:09 AM

As a neophyte Rolex owner (but a veteran admirer) I have a question I'd like to put out to the community. I just purchased a the New Submariner Date in SS from an authorized Rolex dealer. On closer inspection I notice the "t" in ft under the Submariner designation is crossed all the way through, from left to right, instead of the way I have seen it on every other Sub, from the center of the 't' to the right. Is this a variant from Rolex or something I should be worried about (i.e. oversight by a high-end forger)? Also, the etched crown at the 12-o'clock position on the flange is slightly off-center relative to the minute mark. Again, maybe I'm being paranoid, but Rolex isn't known for putting random changes out there but they are known for superlative QC. I'd appreciate the wisdom of those who have gone before me.

2 September 2010, 08:09 AM	#56
bezeldoc100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3	Concerned New Sub. owner As a neophyte Rolex owner (but a veteran admirer) I have a question I'd like to put out to the community. I just purchased a the New Submariner Date in SS from an authorized Rolex dealer. On closer inspection I notice the "t" in ft under the Submariner designation is crossed all the way through, from left to right, instead of the way I have seen it on every other Sub, from the center of the 't' to the right. Is this a variant from Rolex or something I should be worried about (i.e. oversight by a high-end forger)? Also, the etched crown at the 12-o'clock position on the flange is slightly off-center relative to the minute mark. Again, maybe I'm being paranoid, but Rolex isn't known for putting random changes out there but they are known for superlative QC. I'd appreciate the wisdom of those who have gone before me.