rolex laser etched crown logo

[Hiroki]

@Emboss - This is a handheld digital microscope I use for my industrial work. It is not what many would imagine the tabletop microscope used in the lab to view bacteria and viruses :-) Here is a picture of the microscope. You can find cheaper China-made versions going for a couple of hundred bucks at the PC Shows but their resolution is lower. I assume by now they would also have the higher res versions.



@Blueysmurfy - the built-in LED in the microscope makes the etching very easy to see without the need to tilt the Sapphire Glass. However, I did have to tilt it in such a position so that the background dial do not obscure the laser marked Crown.

Wow this want I like: I hope very useful for my Milgauss GV: makes the etching very easy to see :

[blueysmurfy]

I didn't know there's an 'S' at the bottom. Never seen it. Only for specific models?

hi, i found this. Hope it helps.

[bluescorpion]

The 'S' indicate that this is a replacement crystal. Not the original that came with the watch but it is a original replacement from Rolex.

[vick0002]

's' for service

[bluescorpion]

's' for service

Er ... yes, service is the correct explanation. But I assume the crystal was replaced right? I don't think the service center would be able to laser etch an 'S' on the original crystal, right?

So to have a better understanding, when is the 'S' applied on the crystal? Is it only when a crystal is replaced or for any other parts inside the watch that is serviced, so they also change the crystal with an 'S'?

[Dfive]

's' for service

Er ... yes, service is the correct explanation. But I assume the crystal was replaced right? I don't think the service center would be able to laser etch an 'S' on the original crystal, right?

So to have a better understanding, when is the 'S' applied on the crystal? Is it only when a crystal is replaced or for any other parts inside the watch that is serviced, so they also change the crystal with an 'S'?

S = Second rate & Just Serviced... lol

[vick0002]

Yup only when the crystal itself is replaced.