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T-Rip · 3 January 2012, 09:47 AM

I heard that a sideways "S" etched into the crytal means that the crystal has been replaced?... If so, is it fair to say that the movement has also been serviced?

How can you tell if you don't know the history of the watch or have any service papers?...

Thanks.

If anyone knows with pictures I would appreciate it.

MoBe · 3 January 2012, 10:10 AM

To me it means that the crystal is a service crystal,nothing more.

T-Rip · 3 January 2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MoBe

To me it means that the crystal is a service crystal,nothing more.

Do you think that the movement was serviced?

dddrees · 3 January 2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by haydendillon

Do you think that the movement was serviced?

Probably

T-Rip · 3 January 2012, 12:22 PM

Ok cool.

STEELINOX · 3 January 2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by haydendillon

Ok cool.

Well, not really...

Its not an absolute, you really have to open it up to see...

T-Rip · 3 January 2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Well, not really...

Its not an absolute, you really have to open it up to see...

Ok. They will mark the inside of the caseback, correct?..

T-Rip · 3 January 2012, 12:46 PM

Does it Change the value +/- $$$?

STEELINOX · 3 January 2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by haydendillon

Ok. They will mark the inside of the caseback, correct?..

Yes, a movment service will have a mark on the inside of the caseback...

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Originally Posted by haydendillon

Does it Change the value +/- $$$?

No.

I should mention that a serviced watch will get better prices than a watch that is say 10 years old and has not had an overhaul...

T-Rip · 3 January 2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Yes, a movment service will have a mark on the inside of the caseback...

No.

Thank you sir...I appreciate it.

Rikki · 3 January 2012, 11:51 PM

I just wish most watchmakers would actually tell you what they did when marking your watch,when I do a service there's no mistake what was done and anyone can figure it out. I don't know why it has to be in some secret code don't they want people to know who worked on it. My markings would say 10^RD coa t/c/cry/ax/mnsp/g/d/wt translated the first four symbols are my AWCI lifetime code call them and they will tell you who I am next is clean oil adjust then tube and crown then crystal then axle then mainspring then gaskets detail and watertest. Now you know how it should be done by all watchmakers I am proud to put my marks on the case back and of my work. Rikki

MonBK · 4 January 2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by haydendillon

Do you think that the movement was serviced?

Doesn't have to be as the crystal could have been replaced by a non Rolex watchmaker.

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Originally Posted by Rikki

I just wish most watchmakers would actually tell you what they did when marking your watch,when I do a service there's no mistake what was done and anyone can figure it out. I don't know why it has to be in some secret code don't they want people to know who worked on it. My markings would say 10^RD coa t/c/cry/ax/mnsp/g/d/wt translated the first four symbols are my AWCI lifetime code call them and they will tell you who I am next is clean oil adjust then tube and crown then crystal then axle then mainspring then gaskets detail and watertest. Now you know how it should be done by all watchmakers I am proud to put my marks on the case back and of my work. Rikki

Of course you are Rikki, you're one of the "good" guys.

CaveDiver · 4 January 2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rikki

I just wish most watchmakers would actually tell you what they did when marking your watch,when I do a service there's no mistake what was done and anyone can figure it out. I don't know why it has to be in some secret code don't they want people to know who worked on it. My markings would say 10^RD coa t/c/cry/ax/mnsp/g/d/wt translated the first four symbols are my AWCI lifetime code call them and they will tell you who I am next is clean oil adjust then tube and crown then crystal then axle then mainspring then gaskets detail and watertest. Now you know how it should be done by all watchmakers I am proud to put my marks on the case back and of my work. Rikki

Agree very much and it shows. Does Rolex themselves place this detail on the watch back? In the past it does not seem to be the case.

masterserg · 4 January 2012, 07:37 AM

I have the S crown on my 16570, from when the crystal was replaced at service by Rolex. I've never seen the inside of the caseback ... some things are beyond us mere mortals ..

Rikki · 4 January 2012, 11:00 AM

Rolex uses their own code because they are Rolex

3 January 2012, 09:47 AM	#1
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Sideways "S" I heard that a sideways "S" etched into the crytal means that the crystal has been replaced?... If so, is it fair to say that the movement has also been serviced? How can you tell if you don't know the history of the watch or have any service papers?... Thanks. If anyone knows with pictures I would appreciate it. __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

3 January 2012, 12:22 PM	#5
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Ok cool. __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

3 January 2012, 12:46 PM	#8
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Does it Change the value +/- $$$? __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

3 January 2012, 11:51 PM	#11
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	I just wish most watchmakers would actually tell you what they did when marking your watch,when I do a service there's no mistake what was done and anyone can figure it out. I don't know why it has to be in some secret code don't they want people to know who worked on it. My markings would say 10^RD coa t/c/cry/ax/mnsp/g/d/wt translated the first four symbols are my AWCI lifetime code call them and they will tell you who I am next is clean oil adjust then tube and crown then crystal then axle then mainspring then gaskets detail and watertest. Now you know how it should be done by all watchmakers I am proud to put my marks on the case back and of my work. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

4 January 2012, 07:37 AM	#14
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,427	I have the S crown on my 16570, from when the crystal was replaced at service by Rolex. I've never seen the inside of the caseback ... some things are beyond us mere mortals .. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

3 January 2012, 10:10 AM	#2
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	To me it means that the crystal is a service crystal,nothing more.

4 January 2012, 11:00 AM	#15
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Rolex uses their own code because they are Rolex __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

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