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ingoodtime · 11 September 2012, 11:27 AM

I think it would be sweet if they would make the coronet and brand name larger. On some of the models, the font size and or font color make it hard to read all the other print anyway. As far as I am concerned, they could put all the "less important" information on the case back.

therolexguy · 11 September 2012, 11:53 AM

Need to make this sticky. Good info.

crowncollection · 11 September 2012, 11:56 AM

great info thanks

CoachRolexRyan · 11 September 2012, 12:03 PM

I like the Mark II. I find it very fine and elegant looking. Like a tattoo of a butterfly on an elephants butt.

Mickey® · 11 September 2012, 12:12 PM

I can honestly say I NEVER see the difference....

masterserg · 11 September 2012, 12:38 PM

Here's a full (not very detailed) pic of the Mark III, which I happen to like very much! It looks very symmetric to my eye. Granted, I can't even see it in real scale anyway.

Pete17 · 11 September 2012, 06:00 PM

Thanks for the pic. I like that one overall.

Thanks laddie.

Trurolexer · 11 September 2012, 09:43 PM

Thanks for sharing, Bo. Very interesting.

SPACE-DWELLER · 11 September 2012, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete17

Any pics of the crown on the MK3 Bo?

Sure, he you go... as you can see, the style of the "MK II" and "MK III" crown is the same:

bigrustypig · 23 September 2012, 01:09 AM

Very good info. I still prefer Mk1. I learned lot just now.

To answer the OP's questions.....I'd suggest that you just go ahead and get a DSSD and pay little attention to the dial changes and serial #s.

SaddleSC · 23 September 2012, 01:16 AM

I traded away a DSSD with the Mark III dial because my OCD would not allow me to stop focusing on the non-centered "=" sign. When I bought another DSSD, I purposely sought out the Mark II dial, and now I am very happy with it:)

Like To Watch · 23 September 2012, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

There is a big difference in the font from Mk.I to Mk.II.
I much prefer Mk.I it makes a big difference for me in the presentation of the dial.

I prefer Mk II.

SPACE-DWELLER · 23 September 2012, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I traded away a DSSD with the Mark III dial because my OCD would not allow me to stop focusing on the non-centered "=" sign. When I bought another DSSD, I purposely sought out the Mark II dial, and now I am very happy with it:)

Whoa! I sure hope your first DSSD sold well!

SKYFALL · 23 September 2012, 06:15 AM

good read

Hairdude1 · 23 September 2012, 10:08 AM

Cool info!

iLLGT2 · 5 November 2012, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I traded away a DSSD with the Mark III dial because my OCD would not allow me to stop focusing on the non-centered "=" sign. When I bought another DSSD, I purposely sought out the Mark II dial, and now I am very happy with it:)

Hey Charles, can you break down serials per dial? I know mine is an mki being a v but the others,?

iLLGT2 · 11 November 2012, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iLLGT2

Hey Charles, can you break down serials per dial? I know mine is an mki being a v but the others,?

Any help??

c.rod · 18 November 2012, 05:07 AM

any good reason for dial changes font variations? i doubt its for collecting purposes 40yrs from now. im thinking equipment change?

secondly. when did the mk3 dial start? are all g series dssd mk3 dials?

SALTY · 18 November 2012, 08:43 AM

Thank you for posting. It could be part of ongoing anti-counterfeiting measures.

c.rod · 18 November 2012, 08:46 AM

thats a pretty good explanation?

Toivonen · 18 November 2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c.rod

any good reason for dial changes font variations? i doubt its for collecting purposes 40yrs from now. im thinking equipment change?

secondly. when did the mk3 dial start? are all g series dssd mk3 dials?

i have a G dssd that has an mkII dial
with the help of my friend Pierre we've seen an mkIII dial with a lower g serial in comparison of mine...so it's very hard to explain....

but rolex knows perfectly the differences between different dials,the mkII dial code is "116668"

JGX · 18 November 2012, 10:26 AM

I have to say, that unevenly spaced " = " would drive me nuts!!

MalcolmSquare · 18 November 2012, 02:51 PM

Very interesting. I'd love to know of any similar dial differences for other models.

TARDIS · 18 November 2012, 03:02 PM

Unbelievable! The differences in the font and set up get me thinking....WTF?

Differences like this are the sort of thing that enables discussions about counterfeits v. real. I'm not suggesting that we have any counterfeits here, its just puzzling as to why Rolex would periodically alter the dial font. Maybe they do this to confuse people.

Thanks for the post Bo.

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 November 2012, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGX

I have to say, that unevenly spaced " = " would drive me nuts!!

Yeah, that's exactly what I don't like about the MK III dial!

tonypapa67 · 28 November 2012, 01:07 AM

Here is MK III dial...
IMAG0491.jpg

RolexRaymond · 28 November 2012, 02:02 AM

Mark I all the way!

Maybe Rolex does this so that the impostures cannot keep up! That would strike me as a clever deke out of and to their whole game on the part of Rolex.

OOOPS! I read the thread further up and anti-duplication has been discussed! Awesome! Not cutting your grass, folks, just not paying full attention! So sorry!

Down with replicas!

The Joker · 28 November 2012, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

Interesting.

x2

Rashid.bk · 28 November 2012, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I traded away a DSSD with the Mark III dial because my OCD would not allow me to stop focusing on the non-centered "=" sign. When I bought another DSSD, I purposely sought out the Mark II dial, and now I am very happy with it:)

Dammit!

I had to read that....now it bothers the hell out of me.

esm · 28 November 2012, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I traded away a DSSD with the Mark III dial because my OCD would not allow me to stop focusing on the non-centered "=" sign. When I bought another DSSD, I purposely sought out the Mark II dial, and now I am very happy with it:)

Even though there is a massive gap between f and t?

11 September 2012, 11:27 AM	#31
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Lee Location: USA Posts: 2,834	I think it would be sweet if they would make the coronet and brand name larger. On some of the models, the font size and or font color make it hard to read all the other print anyway. As far as I am concerned, they could put all the "less important" information on the case back. __________________ Lee

11 September 2012, 11:56 AM	#33
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	great info thanks __________________ watches many

11 September 2012, 06:00 PM	#37
Pete17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Pete Location: Base Camp Posts: 593	Thanks for the pic. I like that one overall. Thanks laddie. __________________ Take care Pete

23 September 2012, 01:16 AM	#41
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,125	I traded away a DSSD with the Mark III dial because my OCD would not allow me to stop focusing on the non-centered "=" sign. When I bought another DSSD, I purposely sought out the Mark II dial, and now I am very happy with it:) __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

18 November 2012, 08:43 AM	#49
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,499	Thank you for posting. It could be part of ongoing anti-counterfeiting measures. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

11 September 2012, 11:53 AM	#32
therolexguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,524	Need to make this sticky. Good info.

11 September 2012, 12:03 PM	#34
CoachRolexRyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Coach Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Deep Sea Posts: 1,297	I like the Mark II. I find it very fine and elegant looking. Like a tattoo of a butterfly on an elephants butt.

11 September 2012, 12:12 PM	#35
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I can honestly say I NEVER see the difference....

11 September 2012, 09:43 PM	#38
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Thanks for sharing, Bo. Very interesting.

23 September 2012, 01:09 AM	#40
bigrustypig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: New Zealand Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 1,426	Very good info. I still prefer Mk1. I learned lot just now. To answer the OP's questions.....I'd suggest that you just go ahead and get a DSSD and pay little attention to the dial changes and serial #s.

23 September 2012, 06:15 AM	#44
SKYFALL Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: eu Watch: a few Posts: 43	good read

23 September 2012, 10:08 AM	#45
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Cool info!

18 November 2012, 05:07 AM	#48
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	any good reason for dial changes font variations? i doubt its for collecting purposes 40yrs from now. im thinking equipment change? secondly. when did the mk3 dial start? are all g series dssd mk3 dials?

18 November 2012, 08:46 AM	#50
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	thats a pretty good explanation?

18 November 2012, 10:26 AM	#52
JGX "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Wales, UK Posts: 789	I have to say, that unevenly spaced " = " would drive me nuts!!

18 November 2012, 02:51 PM	#53
MalcolmSquare "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: California Watch: 114270 Posts: 155	Very interesting. I'd love to know of any similar dial differences for other models.

18 November 2012, 03:02 PM	#54
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Unbelievable! The differences in the font and set up get me thinking....WTF? Differences like this are the sort of thing that enables discussions about counterfeits v. real. I'm not suggesting that we have any counterfeits here, its just puzzling as to why Rolex would periodically alter the dial font. Maybe they do this to confuse people. Thanks for the post Bo.

28 November 2012, 01:07 AM	#56
tonypapa67 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Antony Location: Greece Watch: Sub 116610 LN Posts: 212	Here is MK III dial... IMAG0491.jpg

28 November 2012, 02:02 AM	#57
RolexRaymond "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 58	Mark I all the way! Maybe Rolex does this so that the impostures cannot keep up! That would strike me as a clever deke out of and to their whole game on the part of Rolex. OOOPS! I read the thread further up and anti-duplication has been discussed! Awesome! Not cutting your grass, folks, just not paying full attention! So sorry! Down with replicas! Last edited by RolexRaymond; 28 November 2012 at 02:53 AM.. Reason: Went back and realized error of my ways!

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