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sensui · 18 September 2018, 03:08 PM

If you're analyzing it up close...I can tell you about it being polished etc and how it's been thinned down. Just wearing the watch....99.999% of people won't be able to notice that even if they're WIS without closeup examination/knowledge of cases.

Enjoy in good health.

Onikage · 18 September 2018, 05:38 PM

Who wants a 90s Sub as a safequeen anyway? Wear that puppy.

Ian Macdermott · 18 September 2018, 06:54 PM

It looks fine wear it and enjoy it.

NKflyer · 18 September 2018, 10:29 PM

Like others have said, condition is appropriate for a daily wearer. But that aftermarket laser-etched crystal is lol! The crown is huge.

daydatepiepan · 19 September 2018, 07:43 AM

This watch was literally returned from a service less than three weeks ago. It was serviced by Robert Reeves in the UK (http://www.robertreeves.co.uk/), who is an accredited rolex repairer. Are you saying some of the parts he used aren't genuine? If so, I will have to follow this up.

The crown and crystal were replaced in that service FYI.

Thanks for the comments so far lads.

ROGERB · 19 September 2018, 09:49 AM

Umm is that a laser etched crown at 6 o'clock that is visible in the pics

cause got to tell you that really raises flags for me?
R

MinMay · 19 September 2018, 10:30 AM

etched crown does not exist for until 2010 right?

fskywalker · 19 September 2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MinMay

etched crown does not exist for until 2010 right?

That does nor means anything bad as can be a genuine Rolex replaced sapphire. Mine (S series) came from factory without the LEC but now does as cracked it and got it replaced by Rikki during its recent service with a brand new one ehich has it

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daydatepiepan · 19 September 2018, 02:30 PM

The invoice for the service indicates they are all genuine Rolex parts, but I am interested to hear what you you lads to to say as always.

daydatepiepan · 19 September 2018, 02:38 PM

Btw fskywalker, ouch! Glad to see the damage was sorted out, looks great now.

jfoord27 · 19 September 2018, 05:14 PM

Can you get the lugs fixed by laser welding?

Onikage · 19 September 2018, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by daydatepiepan

The invoice for the service indicates they are all genuine Rolex parts, but I am interested to hear what you you lads to to say as always.

Looks fine to me. I think you just got a lucky snap of the LEC.

Seibei · 19 September 2018, 06:48 PM

Im not sure about the crystal, but you should definitely have it sent back to have the correct crown installed. I think the one you got is too big. I am not saying it is a fake crown. It just doesn't look correct for your watch.

The best course of action might be to send your watch in to Rolex for a service. They will make sure all the parts are correct.

Lo100169 · 19 September 2018, 08:22 PM

both crystal and crown are raising concerns. it is very obvious from the picture and i'm not sure i would trust the watchmaker who serviced that watch...

NKflyer · 20 September 2018, 12:07 AM

Yes, of course an older watch can have a modern LEC service crystal - that's not the issue. But the etching on the OP's watch seems oversized and too heavily engraved.

mikkoi · 20 September 2018, 02:31 AM

It looks good. Congrats and just enjoy it

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Ian Macdermott · 20 September 2018, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by roosvelt

Yes the lugs are uneven comparing to my 16613 never polished. Is it an issue, that's up to you !

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Originally Posted by R!$

wow those look REALLY THIN, like a DJ

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

they look a little rounded, lug holes a little stretched, but its an old tool watch. Enjoy it and don't worry!!

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Originally Posted by fania123

looks over polished.

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Originally Posted by SubMarine

This watch is heavily polished.

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Originally Posted by 79280_116520

The watch has been polished, which is normal for it's age. Lower right lug has some uneven awkward polishing.

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Originally Posted by Seibei

Nice watch. If you are worried about the polishing you can send it to Rolex for a service and ask for new case.

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Originally Posted by ROGERB

Umm is that a laser etched crown at 6 o'clock that is visible in the pics

cause got to tell you that really raises flags for me?
R

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Originally Posted by jfoord27

Can you get the lugs fixed by laser welding?

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Originally Posted by Seibei

Im not sure about the crystal, but you should definitely have it sent back to have the correct crown installed. I think the one you got is too big. I am not saying it is a fake crown. It just doesn't look correct for your watch.

The best course of action might be to send your watch in to Rolex for a service. They will make sure all the parts are correct.

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Originally Posted by Lo100169

both crystal and crown are raising concerns. it is very obvious from the picture and i'm not sure i would trust the watchmaker who serviced that watch...

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Originally Posted by NKflyer

Yes, of course an older watch can have a modern LEC service crystal - that's not the issue. But the etching on the OP's watch seems oversized and too heavily engraved.

The scanning electron microscopes have been out and the TRF analyzing team have given a verdict, bet your really glad you asked now.

Brian Page · 20 September 2018, 04:19 AM

It's been polished but it looks fine, enjoy!

Swearengen · 20 September 2018, 04:27 AM

Lugs look ok to me

Crown looks a little large

I thought service crystal had a S etched into it

Seibei · 20 September 2018, 05:01 AM

It great to see what a helpful community this is, outstanding work, folks.

Gerry62 · 20 September 2018, 05:25 AM

It seems very thin

Onikage · 20 September 2018, 06:09 AM

Crown is minty sharp vs guards having taken a polishing probably accounts for the apparent size issue. I really don't see anyone using disproportionate Chinese junk to replace parts and am doubtful they would even be compatible. OP I would proudly wear it and ignore ocd WIS pics of office worker watches.

Seibei · 20 September 2018, 07:00 AM

So, the conclusion is that he needs a new crystal, bracelet and case, but the crown could in fact be correct? Could be worse I suppose.

MinMay · 20 September 2018, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NKflyer

Like others have said, condition is appropriate for a daily wearer. But that aftermarket laser-etched crystal is lol! The crown is huge.

+1 the crown is visible without a zoom. It can’t be authentic from Rolex. Anyhow. Wear it and be happy.

Onikage · 20 September 2018, 07:59 AM

More pics in different lighting might go some way to putting this to bed.

daydatepiepan · 20 September 2018, 08:08 AM

Hi, I will definitely upload as many photos as I can. Thanks lads

daydatepiepan · 20 September 2018, 08:09 AM

Round 2!

daydatepiepan · 20 September 2018, 08:10 AM

Part 3

daydatepiepan · 20 September 2018, 08:11 AM

And done!

Onikage · 20 September 2018, 08:21 AM

A forum search of LEC or laser etched crown will give you lots of examples to compare. I'd wear it. At least the date mag is correct unlike most AM crystals, and some orig ones!

18 September 2018, 05:38 PM	#32
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	Who wants a 90s Sub as a safequeen anyway? Wear that puppy. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

18 September 2018, 06:54 PM	#33
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	It looks fine wear it and enjoy it. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

20 September 2018, 04:27 AM	#49
Swearengen "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gabriel Location: London, UK Posts: 1,816	Lugs look ok to me Crown looks a little large I thought service crystal had a S etched into it __________________ 1680 1675 16800 16570 16710 17000 16613 17013 Gone but not forgotten 16610LV 1016 16234

20 September 2018, 05:25 AM	#51
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,126	It seems very thin __________________

20 September 2018, 06:09 AM	#52
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	Crown is minty sharp vs guards having taken a polishing probably accounts for the apparent size issue. I really don't see anyone using disproportionate Chinese junk to replace parts and am doubtful they would even be compatible. OP I would proudly wear it and ignore ocd WIS pics of office worker watches. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

18 September 2018, 03:08 PM	#31
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	If you're analyzing it up close...I can tell you about it being polished etc and how it's been thinned down. Just wearing the watch....99.999% of people won't be able to notice that even if they're WIS without closeup examination/knowledge of cases. Enjoy in good health.

18 September 2018, 10:29 PM	#34
NKflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,834	Like others have said, condition is appropriate for a daily wearer. But that aftermarket laser-etched crystal is lol! The crown is huge.

19 September 2018, 07:43 AM	#35
daydatepiepan Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 162	This watch was literally returned from a service less than three weeks ago. It was serviced by Robert Reeves in the UK (http://www.robertreeves.co.uk/), who is an accredited rolex repairer. Are you saying some of the parts he used aren't genuine? If so, I will have to follow this up. The crown and crystal were replaced in that service FYI. Thanks for the comments so far lads.

19 September 2018, 09:49 AM	#36
ROGERB "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: WHITE ROCK BC Watch: 89 16610, 57 7914, Posts: 897	Umm is that a laser etched crown at 6 o'clock that is visible in the pics cause got to tell you that really raises flags for me? R

19 September 2018, 10:30 AM	#37
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	etched crown does not exist for until 2010 right?

19 September 2018, 02:30 PM	#39
daydatepiepan Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 162	The invoice for the service indicates they are all genuine Rolex parts, but I am interested to hear what you you lads to to say as always.

19 September 2018, 02:38 PM	#40
daydatepiepan Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 162	Btw fskywalker, ouch! Glad to see the damage was sorted out, looks great now.

19 September 2018, 05:14 PM	#41
jfoord27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 194	Can you get the lugs fixed by laser welding?

19 September 2018, 06:48 PM	#43
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Im not sure about the crystal, but you should definitely have it sent back to have the correct crown installed. I think the one you got is too big. I am not saying it is a fake crown. It just doesn't look correct for your watch. The best course of action might be to send your watch in to Rolex for a service. They will make sure all the parts are correct.

19 September 2018, 08:22 PM	#44
Lo100169 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Brussels Posts: 63	both crystal and crown are raising concerns. it is very obvious from the picture and i'm not sure i would trust the watchmaker who serviced that watch...

20 September 2018, 12:07 AM	#45
NKflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,834	Yes, of course an older watch can have a modern LEC service crystal - that's not the issue. But the etching on the OP's watch seems oversized and too heavily engraved.

20 September 2018, 02:31 AM	#46
mikkoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mikko Location: Finland Posts: 1,437	It looks good. Congrats and just enjoy it Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

20 September 2018, 04:19 AM	#48
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,525	It's been polished but it looks fine, enjoy!

20 September 2018, 05:01 AM	#50
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	It great to see what a helpful community this is, outstanding work, folks.

20 September 2018, 07:00 AM	#53
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	So, the conclusion is that he needs a new crystal, bracelet and case, but the crown could in fact be correct? Could be worse I suppose.

20 September 2018, 07:59 AM	#55
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	More pics in different lighting might go some way to putting this to bed. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

20 September 2018, 08:21 AM	#60
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	A forum search of LEC or laser etched crown will give you lots of examples to compare. I'd wear it. At least the date mag is correct unlike most AM crystals, and some orig ones! __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

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