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cdweller · 25 October 2011, 12:57 AM

OK, so there has been a TON of hype around "chamfers" and how they can be "original", "crisp", "thick", etc. All of this recent hype has caused me to look down at my 16610LV and realize that is has no chamfers.

When did Rolex stop producing watches with this small detail on the lugs? There is actually a watch for sale right now (TRF sale section) that is a 16610 R-serial that has chamfers. While we're at it, feel free to post pics displaying those lugs and chamfers! I wonder if lug-fever will ever be cured from the WIS community...? It also makes me wonder what the next big thing will be... maybe crispy clean lug holes?

1675-David · 25 October 2011, 02:02 AM

You want chamfers... get a speedie ;-)

kokota · 25 October 2011, 02:44 AM

Here a photo of my NOS 16750 GMT...

I believe that through the years of Rolex production the chamfers have decreased to a point where the new models have non at all.

dysondiver · 25 October 2011, 02:59 AM

and lug holes spock would be proud of , great pic . just thought id say that.

Keeperoftime · 25 October 2011, 03:48 AM

My Sub LV has 'em. Lousy pic I know. I'm actually at one of my offices but took a quick pic. My Sub is an F serial.

kokota · 25 October 2011, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kokota

Here a photo of my NOS 16750 GMT...

I believe that through the years of Rolex production the chamfers have decreased to a point where the new models have non at all.

I forgot to add...
Here's a shot of my V series 16610LV for comparison.

Chris B · 25 October 2011, 05:13 AM

And I thought a chamfer was a fake mink stole lol

Great shots kokota !!

Submarino · 25 October 2011, 08:29 AM

Here's a good chamfer from my Sea-Dweller Z series.

STEELINOX · 25 October 2011, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdweller

OK, so there has been a TON of hype around "chamfers" and how they can be "original", "crisp", "thick", etc. All of this recent hype has caused me to look down at my 16610LV and realize that is has no chamfers.

When did Rolex stop producing watches with this small detail on the lugs? There is actually a watch for sale right now (TRF sale section) that is a 16610 R-serial that has chamfers. While we're at it, feel free to post pics displaying those lugs and chamfers! I wonder if lug-fever will ever be cured from the WIS community...? It also makes me wonder what the next big thing will be... maybe crispy clean lug holes?

Well, since you mentioned "it," I can tellya that lug holes are the most visual "tell" for a case to see if its ever been touched by the likes of manual poliching* attempt.

The term, "bowling," literally means the hole is actually spooned out from its original cut, by inconsistent pressure applied while trying to remove scratches or the like; the amount of spooning tells how much has been removed and thus tells the story and the life or death of the mid casing...

[*sorry, its my asian bleedin into the text]

STEELINOX · 25 October 2011, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kokota

Here a photo of my NOS 16750 GMT...

I believe that through the years of Rolex production the chamfers have decreased to a point where the new models have non at all.

The term I use for Supercased models is "sterile" mid casings, they've got no charecter, no longer are the decks brushed diagonally and the presence of chamfer - an ommitted operation, [its the less is more concept in maximizing tooling and processes by ROLEX

]...

Beaumont Miller II · 25 October 2011, 09:18 AM

Here are some of mine:

Ebruner · 25 October 2011, 09:58 AM

My '68 5513.

-Eddie

kokota · 25 October 2011, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Here are some of mine:

Forget the chamfers, check out those watches!!!

lhanddds · 25 October 2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Here are some of mine:

Beautiful watches and pics

Beaumont Miller II · 25 October 2011, 12:59 PM

Thanks Larry and Kokota. Kokota that macro shot of the lug hole is great. I look forward to seeing some more in the photo contest in the vintage GMT category.

whiskyguy · 25 October 2011, 03:13 PM

Here you go...

Cheers

cdweller · 25 October 2011, 11:56 PM

Great shots everyone! So is it safe to say that Rolex has completely faded out chamfers? Kokota, I also have a V-series LV and I don't see any chamfers at all on my watch. Your pic makes it look like there is a mild bevel to the edge - is that just the way the light hits the edge?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kokota

I forgot to add...
Here's a shot of my V series 16610LV for comparison.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Here's a good chamfer from my Sea-Dweller Z series.

Submarino, I am not seeing the chamfer! Maybe I am looking to hard?

I guess all of these fun little details are just another reason to go vintage!!

So is there a definitive date/serial/etc. that Rolex stopped beveling the edges of their cases? Or did it slowly fade out with slightly less chamfer over time?

Eric88 · 26 October 2011, 02:11 AM

I love chamfers. Some of these examples are simply awesome.

On the SD 16600, there is a very slight chamfer that looks more like a shine on the edge vs. a discrete angle variation. I can see it on my M-serial, but not nearly as overt as the vintage-style chamfers.

My vintage 1680 (allegedly unpolished) has signs of chamfers, but the case has enough scratches and patina to obscure clean chamfers. I think there would be hope of a good polisher like Dalton bringing the real chamfers back to life, but not sure if I want to risk it on a watch that is already so nice.

Submarino · 26 October 2011, 04:45 AM

More chamfers for everyone's enjoyment!!! Now my 1675.

michel33 · 26 October 2011, 09:57 AM

16750, unpolished:

STEELINOX · 26 October 2011, 10:30 AM

I'm a blushin seein so many sexy chamfer lines - outstanding peeps !

Top Marks everyone

Submarino · 26 October 2011, 11:57 AM

Here's an amazing non-Rolex chamfer to make you drool! My AP ROO ref. 25721.

Colnago · 26 October 2011, 12:40 PM

Nice and sharp!!!

kokota · 26 October 2011, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Thanks Larry and Kokota. Kokota that macro shot of the lug hole is great. I look forward to seeing some more in the photo contest in the vintage GMT category.

Will do

Felix.H · 26 October 2011, 05:41 PM

Andad · 26 October 2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdweller

OK, so there has been a TON of hype around "chamfers" and how they can be "original", "crisp", "thick", etc. All of this recent hype has caused me to look down at my 16610LV and realize that is has no chamfers.

When did Rolex stop producing watches with this small detail on the lugs? There is actually a watch for sale right now (TRF sale section) that is a 16610 R-serial that has chamfers. While we're at it, feel free to post pics displaying those lugs and chamfers! I wonder if lug-fever will ever be cured from the WIS community...? It also makes me wonder what the next big thing will be... maybe crispy clean lug holes?

My LV has chamfers.
They are not big chamfers but little chamfers are better.

Nice pix everybody.

I'd kill for your 1655 Larry.

1675-David · 26 October 2011, 07:08 PM

CHAMFERS!!!

Submarino · 27 October 2011, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Felix.H

Great looking chamfers!!

Jagatai · 30 October 2011, 02:25 AM

Beaumont Miller II · 30 October 2011, 03:13 AM

Philip, David, and Submarino beautiful chamfers on those watches. Look forward to seeing some more.

25 October 2011, 12:57 AM	#1
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	Chamfers OK, so there has been a TON of hype around "chamfers" and how they can be "original", "crisp", "thick", etc. All of this recent hype has caused me to look down at my 16610LV and realize that is has no chamfers. When did Rolex stop producing watches with this small detail on the lugs? There is actually a watch for sale right now (TRF sale section) that is a 16610 R-serial that has chamfers. While we're at it, feel free to post pics displaying those lugs and chamfers! I wonder if lug-fever will ever be cured from the WIS community...? It also makes me wonder what the next big thing will be... maybe crispy clean lug holes?

25 October 2011, 03:48 AM	#5
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	My Sub LV has 'em. Lousy pic I know. I'm actually at one of my offices but took a quick pic. My Sub is an F serial. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

25 October 2011, 09:18 AM	#11
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Here are some of mine: __________________

25 October 2011, 09:58 AM	#12
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	My '68 5513. -Eddie __________________

25 October 2011, 12:59 PM	#15
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Thanks Larry and Kokota. Kokota that macro shot of the lug hole is great. I look forward to seeing some more in the photo contest in the vintage GMT category. __________________

25 October 2011, 02:02 AM	#2
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,029	You want chamfers... get a speedie ;-)

25 October 2011, 02:44 AM	#3
kokota 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,276	Here a photo of my NOS 16750 GMT... I believe that through the years of Rolex production the chamfers have decreased to a point where the new models have non at all.

25 October 2011, 02:59 AM	#4
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	and lug holes spock would be proud of , great pic . just thought id say that.

25 October 2011, 05:13 AM	#7
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,627	And I thought a chamfer was a fake mink stole lol Great shots kokota !!

25 October 2011, 03:13 PM	#16
whiskyguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 666	Here you go... Cheers

26 October 2011, 02:11 AM	#18
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,238	I love chamfers. Some of these examples are simply awesome. On the SD 16600, there is a very slight chamfer that looks more like a shine on the edge vs. a discrete angle variation. I can see it on my M-serial, but not nearly as overt as the vintage-style chamfers. My vintage 1680 (allegedly unpolished) has signs of chamfers, but the case has enough scratches and patina to obscure clean chamfers. I think there would be hope of a good polisher like Dalton bringing the real chamfers back to life, but not sure if I want to risk it on a watch that is already so nice.

26 October 2011, 09:57 AM	#20
michel33 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: france Posts: 796	16750, unpolished:

26 October 2011, 10:30 AM	#21
STEELINOX 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,007	I'm a blushin seein so many sexy chamfer lines - outstanding peeps ! Top Marks everyone __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN 274

26 October 2011, 05:41 PM	#25
Felix.H Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Felix Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolexes, APs, Pams Posts: 204

26 October 2011, 07:08 PM	#27
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,029	CHAMFERS!!!

30 October 2011, 02:25 AM	#29
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851

30 October 2011, 03:13 AM	#30
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Philip, David, and Submarino beautiful chamfers on those watches. Look forward to seeing some more. __________________

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