justlounging Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Hi guys, I am wondering if the coronet at the 6pm position on the sapphire crystal can be removed. Is it a decal on the underside of the crystal? How do the factories replicate this 'etching'? The newer rep models all have better looking coronets but what about the slightly older models produced around 2001.. From what I gather, Rolex only introduced the etched coronet towards the end of 2001 and not all models got this treatment immediately.. The DJ was one of the first, if not first (debatable), model that was launched with this 'counterfeit/authentication measure'..other models in Rolex's line followed shortly after.. As for the rep factories, the quality of reproducing this etching got better thru the years, which is a good thing..it also looks more 'refined'.. Obviously the easiest way to remove the coronet (to be accurate to pre 2001-2002) models is to replace the crystals..but not all reps have gen specific dimensions.. How else can this be removed?? Any tried and tested methods?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 I'm pretty sure it's laser etched. You could try one buffing compounds impregnated with diamond dust, but I doubt if it will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Even with the earlier batch of reps? Hmm ok..i will have a go at a spare crystal first.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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