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MILFAN · 19 December 2009, 09:26 PM

Hallo

Has one photographed Milgauss in such a way the Laser Crown is visible. I have been trying to view my milgauss but with no luck.

All help would be appreciated

MILFAN

Jocke · 19 December 2009, 10:06 PM

If it is the LV model there is no laser logo, but if it is the regular it should be there.

Here you have some info about it.

I hope it helps.

Jocke

MILFAN · 19 December 2009, 10:27 PM

Hallo

thanks for the info. looks great.

Its a normal 116400 and not the GV version. I have tried a magnifying glass under a halogen lamp, but still not able to see it or photograph it.

Cheers
MILFAN

MILFAN · 21 December 2009, 01:04 AM

Hallo

Anybody, who has a black dial milgauss. Have they been able to see the laser etched crown and managed to photograph it.

Cheers

jaustindds · 21 December 2009, 03:28 AM

I have a white dial Milgauss too and I can't ever see it either. Same on my platinum dial YM. I think you need a super magnifying jewelers loupe to see it on light or white dial models.

BASSETHOUNDS · 21 December 2009, 03:35 AM

Apparently it works better shining a laser pointer on it , also you have to look at it from an angle . I had the same trouble seeing the LEC on my SDDS . Keep trying , it should be there .

R S · 21 December 2009, 06:34 AM

Try shining a light down the face from the 12 o'clock position as you slightly tilt the watch left or right, this worked for me in the past. Good luck.

My GV

Jocke · 21 December 2009, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

Apparently it works better shining a laser pointer on it , also you have to look at it from an angle . I had the same trouble seeing the LEC on my SDDS . Keep trying , it should be there .

Yes and if you not see it you can always engrave it with the laser pointer.

Jason71 · 21 December 2009, 07:28 AM

^^ That is a GREAT picture!!!

KarlFr · 21 December 2009, 08:47 AM

thanks for the milgauss schematics

R S · 21 December 2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jclevoy

^^ That is a GREAT picture!!!

Thanks Jason, I have a decent camera and get lucky sometimes!! Wish I could get tips on macro/lume shots though. RS

MILFAN · 23 December 2009, 12:41 AM

Ha , another joker, you ask a serious question, you get a joke in return

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Yes and if you not see it you can always engrave it with the laser pointer.

MILFAN · 23 December 2009, 12:43 AM

Nice picture, i am going to try it out and also purchased a loupe 20X , maybe i can use it to have a look

Cheers
MILFAN

Quote:

Originally Posted by R S

Try shining a light down the face from the 12 o'clock position as you slightly tilt the watch left or right, this worked for me in the past. Good luck.

My GV

BASSETHOUNDS · 23 December 2009, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Yes and if you not see it you can always engrave it with the laser pointer.

Ok , Jocke ... I was NOT talking about the GV !!!

TattooedGQ · 23 December 2009, 12:48 AM

I have the white face, and I was trying like Hell to get a look at it.....It's there, I assure you, but TINY. I had to use my 10x loupe and play with flashlight angles for a solid 20 minutes.

everose · 30 December 2009, 03:14 AM

I used a loupe in a Rolex store with great lighting...and it still took me 5 mins to find the laser etch!!!!!!!.....i had to look at it from an angle and unless you have a good loupe then you have no real hope of finding it.(i understand fake watches have much larger etchings..and therefore are much easier to find)

Playdrv4me · 30 December 2009, 05:23 AM

You have to REALLY good eyesight to see the thing with the naked eye. It gets more and more difficult for me to see it every year.

jaustindds · 30 December 2009, 05:25 AM

The only way I was ever able to see mine was when the sun was shining onto the crystal. Without that, I could never see it.

Argojai · 30 December 2009, 05:26 AM

I have a black face Milgauss and can see it with the naked eye on certain angles but not skilled enough in photography to take a photo of it sorry :)

Welshwatchman · 30 December 2009, 05:28 AM

Here's one of my Milgauss watches' LEC.

Of course my GV doesn't have an LEC.

jaustindds · 30 December 2009, 05:31 AM

Wow, welsh. Great shot!

Playdrv4me · 30 December 2009, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Here's one of my Milgauss watches' LEC.

Of course my GV doesn't have an LEC.

What kind of lens do you have to have to a photo with that kind of magnification!!!?

VetteBandit · 30 December 2009, 05:35 AM

Hi All,

First post on TRF, but I hang at WUS frequently.....not to steal the thread....onto the topic:

The etched logo is one of those things that once you find it once future times get much easier. I used a loupe and a flashlight (angled down from 12oclock) the first time and now I can pick them up pretty quick.

Also related to the etching....I believe that a rolex that gets serviced and has a crystal replaced will have a logo with a sideways "S" inside....also kind of cool.

Welshwatchman · 30 December 2009, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Playdrv4me

What kind of lens do you have to have to a photo with that kind of magnification!!!?

It's a very low cost solution.

Veho Digital Microscope 200x.

Costs £40.

Here's the PVD coating of my old 116718 Ceramic Bezel Insert.

DEEP ZOOM !!!!

BASSETHOUNDS · 30 December 2009, 06:43 AM

Fabulous , I want one . Surely I would still be able to f.. up the pictures , knowing my photographic skills .

Playdrv4me · 30 December 2009, 06:47 AM

Haha... that's awesome!

TattooedGQ · 30 December 2009, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

It's a very low cost solution.

Veho Digital Microscope 200x.

Costs £40.

That's a great idea!!!!

MILFAN · 30 December 2009, 09:37 AM

Hallo All

Thanks for the tips. I bought a 20X loupe and was able to see the faint outline of the LEC.
Thank Welshwatchman, I am going to look for the USB microscoop to make some detailed pics

Thanks all

achova · 21 January 2010, 07:29 AM

I use my macro lens wide-open for the shallowest depth of field. Here's a shot with available light on a Nikkor 60mm at f2.8.

Watcheroo · 15 July 2010, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by achova

I use my macro lens wide-open for the shallowest depth of field. Here's a shot with available light on a Nikkor 60mm at f2.8.

Super shot!

19 December 2009, 09:26 PM	#1
MILFAN Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here&EveryWhere Posts: 101	Milgauss Laser Etched Crown 116400 Hallo Has one photographed Milgauss in such a way the Laser Crown is visible. I have been trying to view my milgauss but with no luck. All help would be appreciated MILFAN

19 December 2009, 10:06 PM	#2
Jocke 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,515	If it is the LV model there is no laser logo, but if it is the regular it should be there. Here you have some info about it. I hope it helps. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

21 December 2009, 07:28 AM	#9
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	^^ That is a GREAT picture!!! __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

23 December 2009, 12:48 AM	#15
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	I have the white face, and I was trying like Hell to get a look at it.....It's there, I assure you, but TINY. I had to use my 10x loupe and play with flashlight angles for a solid 20 minutes. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

30 December 2009, 05:28 AM	#20
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Here's one of my Milgauss watches' LEC. Of course my GV doesn't have an LEC. __________________ ..33

19 December 2009, 10:27 PM	#3
MILFAN Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here&EveryWhere Posts: 101	Hallo thanks for the info. looks great. Its a normal 116400 and not the GV version. I have tried a magnifying glass under a halogen lamp, but still not able to see it or photograph it. Cheers MILFAN

21 December 2009, 01:04 AM	#4
MILFAN Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here&EveryWhere Posts: 101	Hallo Anybody, who has a black dial milgauss. Have they been able to see the laser etched crown and managed to photograph it. Cheers

21 December 2009, 03:28 AM	#5
jaustindds 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 242	I have a white dial Milgauss too and I can't ever see it either. Same on my platinum dial YM. I think you need a super magnifying jewelers loupe to see it on light or white dial models.

21 December 2009, 03:35 AM	#6
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Apparently it works better shining a laser pointer on it , also you have to look at it from an angle . I had the same trouble seeing the LEC on my SDDS . Keep trying , it should be there .

21 December 2009, 08:47 AM	#10
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	thanks for the milgauss schematics

30 December 2009, 03:14 AM	#16
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	I used a loupe in a Rolex store with great lighting...and it still took me 5 mins to find the laser etch!!!!!!!.....i had to look at it from an angle and unless you have a good loupe then you have no real hope of finding it.(i understand fake watches have much larger etchings..and therefore are much easier to find)

30 December 2009, 05:23 AM	#17
Playdrv4me "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: STL Watch: the 4Sale section! Posts: 201	You have to REALLY good eyesight to see the thing with the naked eye. It gets more and more difficult for me to see it every year.

30 December 2009, 05:25 AM	#18
jaustindds 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 242	The only way I was ever able to see mine was when the sun was shining onto the crystal. Without that, I could never see it.

30 December 2009, 05:26 AM	#19
Argojai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Posts: 49	I have a black face Milgauss and can see it with the naked eye on certain angles but not skilled enough in photography to take a photo of it sorry :)

30 December 2009, 05:31 AM	#21
jaustindds 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 242	Wow, welsh. Great shot!

30 December 2009, 05:35 AM	#23
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	Hi All, First post on TRF, but I hang at WUS frequently.....not to steal the thread....onto the topic: The etched logo is one of those things that once you find it once future times get much easier. I used a loupe and a flashlight (angled down from 12oclock) the first time and now I can pick them up pretty quick. Also related to the etching....I believe that a rolex that gets serviced and has a crystal replaced will have a logo with a sideways "S" inside....also kind of cool.

30 December 2009, 06:43 AM	#25
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Fabulous , I want one . Surely I would still be able to f.. up the pictures , knowing my photographic skills .

30 December 2009, 06:47 AM	#26
Playdrv4me "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: STL Watch: the 4Sale section! Posts: 201	Haha... that's awesome!

30 December 2009, 09:37 AM	#28
MILFAN Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here&EveryWhere Posts: 101	Hallo All Thanks for the tips. I bought a 20X loupe and was able to see the faint outline of the LEC. Thank Welshwatchman, I am going to look for the USB microscoop to make some detailed pics Thanks all

21 January 2010, 07:29 AM	#29
achova "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adam C. Location: W. Washington Watch: it vary. Posts: 626	I use my macro lens wide-open for the shallowest depth of field. Here's a shot with available light on a Nikkor 60mm at f2.8. __________________ GMT-Master 1675 - Explorers - Rolex & Tudor Submariners - Omega Speedmasters - etc.

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