blix Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I bought these on eBay, and I'm wondering if they are in fact genuine or not. I have compared it to one of my known to be genuine 24-703 crowns and it seems to match. I'd like some input from the experts, pretty please. Pictures. Shot at 2011-03-09 Shot at 2011-03-09 Shot at 2011-03-09 Shot at 2011-03-09 Thanks a lot guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Aftermarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 how can you tell if it's aftermarket? is it the engraving?... I can tell if vintage ones is aftermarket if I look at the bottom bevel, which should have machining marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 ALL 703 crowns have a crimped SS shell. This crown is a Solid Stainless Steel. The only crown Rolex makes in this style is a 24-740. I did a comparison some time back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btocamelo Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 yep...lack of crimp marks on the inner edge of the teeth....these aftermarket crowns are probably cast? Also....I like the old style coronet on the crown......although I have heard that the coronet style on your crown (with thin crown spikes) is also seen in newer GEN crowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 ohh that's why the bottom bezel looks like it's machined..thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blix Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks guys, that's a major bummer. I guess I will PM him... hopefully I won't have to open a dispute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Here you go: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btocamelo Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 check out the photos in this listing....see the crimped edge along the inside beveled edge of the crown.....this is an older crown though....but that's how these are suppose to look....this method of making a GEN crown requires much more specialized machine...compared to casting a crown, like REPs are. http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Double-Sea-Dweller-5513-Watch-Crown-7mm-/390295868009?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5adf725269 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blix Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 That's great info guys! I've just compared it with one of my known to be gen. crowns -- and it seems I overlooked the so called crimped inner teeth. Nonetheless, this is a shitty situation. The guy I bought it from has perfect feedback apart from some shipping stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 pheww.. I got lucky then =D. I just took a look at my own parts. I am hoarding parts as well. This is my 702 and 703 side by side. And this is the 702 tube I got from marsupilami vs gen (which doesn't fit anymore)- gen is the dirtier one and the one with the thicker inner diameter (left on the second pic I think) And why not experiment with photography while I'm at it..my wm9s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Couldn't these be 24-704 crowns and not 703's ? I have seen several sellers on eBay selling monobloc crowns with the shorter coronet as 703 crowns. I agree that all 703's should be crimped, but I haven't seen a 703 crown with that style coronet. If someone has a picture, I would love to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Looks like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks for the pic cib0rgman, but do you have a picture of the coronet on that crown? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Great information and education here - seems I may have been duped as well in the past? So, all gen 703's are crimped; all gen 702's are crimped; and gen 704's are solid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blix Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Justasgood is a Rolex library. Thanks again. Any chance that it in fact is a 24-704? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 LOL I bet everyone is rushing to check their crowns now! I sure did! Thanks for the info JAG!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Justasgood is a Rolex library. Thanks again. Any chance that it in fact is a 24-704? I have a picture somewhere of a 704. I know Ubi has one installed on one of his watches. I think on his modern Daytona(correct application) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I have been trying to find a picture of a 703 crown with the modern style coronet but haven't been able to find one. I have seen 704's and their coronet looks like the ones the OP posted. I have also bought several new 703 crowns and their coronet has been the taller (vintage) version. I wonder if some people just have their nomenclature incorrect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Check this post out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks for the pic cib0rgman, but do you have a picture of the coronet on that crown? Thanks! does it looks like this? this is my own 1665 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 This has been a very informative thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 @Justasgood: I have read the link you posted several times before but I still haven't found an answer to my question. I read it again and you posted on 12 Nov 2009 that "I won't sleep until I get a new in packacge(Un-opened) from Rolex 24-703 crown that is 1 piece and has this type of relief" The picture you posted has the shorter coronet that I associate with modern Rolex watches. Did you ever get a 703 with that coronet? @cib0rgman: The crown in your picture is indeed a 703. The coronet looks different than the pictures the OP posted in the original post. Perhaps I am just stressing over this... I am just trying to figure this out once and for all. Thanks to everyone for the help and pics!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I believe there are two types of 703 the ones with the tall coronet and the modern ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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