Londongeorge87 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Just picked this up brand new, anyone got any ideas how much this is worth? Or what models I could fit it to? It has the very faint coronet at 6 o'clock too if that helps. Thanks a lot Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thinking it will fit 16610 Subs, have been told though it has the desirable ar cyclops coating. Not had a chance to inspect properly yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Would help if I'd put a photo up! Cheers guys Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 ive seen them range in price from $150-$300 if its for a sub it should be marked 295c which its not. the package code refers to a datejust. are you certain this is genuine? it has generic packaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Cheers. Hmmm well the coronet is very definitely gen. I know the code on the packaging refers to a dj. Does that mean it definitely won't fit a sub? Supplier has told me it will definitely fit a sub and has the ar cyclops. I'm baffled and not sure of either. He's a pal of mine and has offered money back if I'm not happy for any reason. Any experts here care to shed any light? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 I agree with highhoeyazmuhudee that the packaging looks generic. I haven't seen Rolex packaging that looks like that before. But that crystal can be used on DateJusts and 16610 Subs. The difference would be in the gasket that is used in conjunction with it. I know it is virtually impossible to capture the LEC, but can you get the AR coating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 That packaging is definitely not genuine. So unless a known seller with a Rolex parts account has repackaged a used part (which is against Rolex's policy & grounds for losing your Rolex account), I would say it is worth $15-$30 (the higher end for genuine Swiss-made only), which is the going rate for aftermarket Rolex crystals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Packaging is generic and doesn't relate to the crystal inside, crystal came from a brand new gen. Just spoke to my supplier. That clears that up. I'll get some shots of the ar etc if possible. Have got two of them, if anyone's interested I might shift one. More shots coming up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Do these narrow it down at all? Coronet is a very very faint and tiny hologram type thing. Barely visible. Can't get it with the camera. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Hard to tell with these pics. Shoot a pic outside in the sun over something dark & the area in the cyclops, if it is gen, will look like a hole in the lens (ie, clear, with almost no glare/reflection). Rolex ARs both sides of the cyclops, which is lacking on virtually every aftermarket xtal I have come across (though many aftermarkets have the laser etching @ 6, so this is not a reliable indicator). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 if you shine a flashlight at the side of the crystal , parallel with it, you can get the etched crown to illuminate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeKa Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 though many aftermarkets have the laser etching @ 6, so this is not a reliable indicator But does any of these have correct size? Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 From discussions over at rwi I'm pretty sure now this is gen. Have been assured 200% by my pal I bought from also. Story all stacks up too. Based on this, what would be a good price to sell at? And I'd quite like to put one in my bk 16610, and am in the uk. Where's best to take the watch? Are any mods needed to get it in? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 More pics; The coronet is very difficult to photograph. As I say if anyone's interested give me a shout as I'll have one of these left over. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeKa Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 OK, pictures show it's not a gen... The coronet is far too big! Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I really don't think it is too big. I'm 100% sure it's gen. May be the angle of the photo that makes it look larger as the coronet end is nearer the camera. What are you basing your statement on? By all means prove me wrong if I am - its all a learning curve I'm pretty certain I'm not mistaken though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeKa Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 To make it easy, take the best loupe you have and count the dots in the coronet. Compare it to this picture I took from a gen 2002 Ex1 - I used a Microscope Also compare the overall dimensions of the single parts - in no area the dots are so close together that they build a line or solid area... Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 iPhone camera, then I zoomed on the area. They look joined sure, but they're separate dots... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeKa Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Use a loupe to magnify and then take a picture... Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 @Dee You are a pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeKa Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Not a pro, still learning, but there are areas where I have some years of experience Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Not a pro, still learning, but there are areas where I have some years of experience Dee Ahhh so this is you before you started your watch intress? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AHvzskE6NQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player Thought i recon that avatar you have, my doughter loves Timmy Just making jokes D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeKa Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Got it! Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Call me crazy.. I still have doubts That etch looks giant to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 I'll try and get some more shots up today. I really don't think this is a rep crystal! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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