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Tools · 12 June 2008, 01:00 AM

The Rolex crown is not only a Trademark, but a true icon for the brand in the world or horology.

The applied crowns have been around since almost the beginning, but I gotta admit, I prefer the painted look.

It just seems more professional to see the craftsmanship of a painted crown rather than just one glued in place..

Here are a couple of mine.....

Show us yours and tell us what you think .....

Applied:

Painted:

Dan Pierce · 12 June 2008, 01:03 AM

Interesting, Larry.

I always thought the sport models would look great with the applied white gold crown especially with the addition of white gold surrounds.

dP

CoopJr · 12 June 2008, 01:20 AM

I luv my LV, the painted crown is just fine with me. But head to head...I think the applied is more substantial....great question Larry.

Baptistman · 12 June 2008, 01:25 AM

Can't vote coz i like sports watches with a painted crown. However, I like the thought of an extra bit of white gold on the dial

colemanitis · 12 June 2008, 01:28 AM

I like it both ways and don't really have a preference.

toph · 12 June 2008, 01:30 AM

i do like both but i do prefer the applied version

frostie · 12 June 2008, 01:31 AM

Prefer the applied one it looks more special

fly-dad · 12 June 2008, 01:50 AM

I think the applied looks more elegant.

Land Dweller · 12 June 2008, 01:51 AM

The Rolex crowns are not painted Larry, they are screen printed onto the dials, so as far as craftsmanship goes there is none there sadly.

L.D.

dsimon9 · 12 June 2008, 02:25 AM

I like them both.

Dex

duxdrummer · 12 June 2008, 03:32 AM

My sub has a painted crown, but I love the applied crown on my wife's lady DJ. I does seem more "substantial".....

RW16610 · 12 June 2008, 03:39 AM

Applied to me seems far better, more detail etc. But still in love with the painted ones in the Submariner, GMT Master II, Explorer II and so on. Think they would be even more stunning with a nice applied white gold crown like a member has pointed out indeed. So yes my vote goes for applied.

JJ Irani · 12 June 2008, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colemanitis

I like it both ways and don't really have a preference.

You are talking about watches, aren't you Jeff?

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 June 2008, 04:09 AM

I prefer:

Applied Coronet on: Dress watches like the DJ and DD

Painted Coronet on: Sport's watches.

If I were to choose only ONE style, I would prefer the painted one.

Portzed · 12 June 2008, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I prefer:

Applied Coronet on: Dress watches like the DJ and DD

Painted Coronet on: Sport's watches.

If I were to choose only ONE style, I would prefer the painted one.

I'm with Bo on this

I like to have a lasered one too with both options

pwrslider · 12 June 2008, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You are talking about watches, aren't you Jeff?

HDHNTER · 12 June 2008, 04:55 AM

I like them both. That being said, I would not want an applied Coronet on my GMT or Sub, same token I would not want a printed Coronet on my Daytona. Rolex made them just right!

stevemulholland3 · 12 June 2008, 08:19 AM

I wish they would carve a crown out of a piece of diamond and stick it on the dial with rubies surrounding it!

mike · 12 June 2008, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I prefer:

Applied Coronet on: Dress watches like the DJ and DD

Painted Coronet on: Sport's watches.

If I were to choose only ONE style, I would prefer the painted one.

Yeah, pretty much sums it up for me.

rescue7 · 12 June 2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Land Dweller

The Rolex crowns are not painted Larry, they are screen printed onto the dials, so as far as craftsmanship goes there is none there sadly.

L.D.

For me the applied crown they use on the S/S Daytona is simply stunning.

I wonder if Rolex is accepting applications for dial painters.

roadcarver · 12 June 2008, 11:51 AM

It all depends on how the final look is, on the watch.

AOTM · 12 June 2008, 12:35 PM

It'd be nice if they applied luminova to the crown.

vegasvince · 12 June 2008, 01:30 PM

I prefer the applied crown...wish they put them on the YM.

View Poll Results: Which Do You Prefer ?
Applied Crown	41	75.93%
Painted Crown	13	24.07%
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12 June 2008, 01:00 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,085	Crowns....Applied or Painted ?? The Rolex crown is not only a Trademark, but a true icon for the brand in the world or horology. The applied crowns have been around since almost the beginning, but I gotta admit, I prefer the painted look. It just seems more professional to see the craftsmanship of a painted crown rather than just one glued in place.. Here are a couple of mine..... Show us yours and tell us what you think ..... Applied: Painted: __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 June 2008, 01:25 AM	#4
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Can't vote coz i like sports watches with a painted crown. However, I like the thought of an extra bit of white gold on the dial __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

12 June 2008, 01:28 AM	#5
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I like it both ways and don't really have a preference. __________________ Member #471

12 June 2008, 01:30 AM	#6
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	i do like both but i do prefer the applied version __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

12 June 2008, 01:20 AM	#3
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	I luv my LV, the painted crown is just fine with me. But head to head...I think the applied is more substantial....great question Larry.

12 June 2008, 01:31 AM	#7
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Prefer the applied one it looks more special __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

12 June 2008, 01:50 AM	#8
fly-dad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Maui Breach Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 230	I think the applied looks more elegant. __________________ You will begin to touch heaven, Jonathan, in the moment you touch the perfect speed. And that isn't flying a thousand miles an hour, or a million, or flying at the speed of light. Because any number is a limit, and perfect speed, my son, is being there. R. Bach JLS

12 June 2008, 01:51 AM	#9
Land Dweller Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London U.K. Posts: 62	The Rolex crowns are not painted Larry, they are screen printed onto the dials, so as far as craftsmanship goes there is none there sadly. L.D.

12 June 2008, 02:25 AM	#10
dsimon9 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 284	I like them both. Dex

12 June 2008, 03:32 AM	#11
duxdrummer "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 60	My sub has a painted crown, but I love the applied crown on my wife's lady DJ. I does seem more "substantial".....

12 June 2008, 03:39 AM	#12
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,988	Applied to me seems far better, more detail etc. But still in love with the painted ones in the Submariner, GMT Master II, Explorer II and so on. Think they would be even more stunning with a nice applied white gold crown like a member has pointed out indeed. So yes my vote goes for applied.

12 June 2008, 04:09 AM	#14
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I prefer: Applied Coronet on: Dress watches like the DJ and DD Painted Coronet on: Sport's watches. If I were to choose only ONE style, I would prefer the painted one. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

12 June 2008, 04:55 AM	#17
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	I like them both. That being said, I would not want an applied Coronet on my GMT or Sub, same token I would not want a printed Coronet on my Daytona. Rolex made them just right!

12 June 2008, 08:19 AM	#18
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,673	I wish they would carve a crown out of a piece of diamond and stick it on the dial with rubies surrounding it!

12 June 2008, 11:51 AM	#21
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	It all depends on how the final look is, on the watch. __________________ I'm just a cook...

12 June 2008, 12:35 PM	#22
AOTM Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: usa Posts: 122	It'd be nice if they applied luminova to the crown.

12 June 2008, 01:30 PM	#23
vegasvince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Vincent Location: Vegas, baby! Watch: one from ShopNBC! Posts: 436	I prefer the applied crown...wish they put them on the YM. __________________ SeaDweller "Z" Yachtmaster "Z" Oyster Perpetual "M"

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