Hologram on Rolex

[Pip1968]

When did Rolex start to put the holograms onto their watches? I assume all models have them. I have a twenty year watch that seems to be without and a ten year watch with.

Pip

[JRewing]

Do you mean the etching on the crystal?

[Pip1968]

Yes, etching/ hologram or what ever it is. The 'invisible' crown.

Pip

[AnimalBob]

2001

[bobbybee]

I have a 1996 Sub-Date with one

[carreauchompeur]

NeMiSiS said:

You won't find one on a Milgauss GV.

....or you've inadvertently bought a hooky one

[mrdemon]

bobbybee said:

I have a 1996 Sub-Date with one

must have a replacement glass then

[DH01]

mrdemon said:

bobbybee said:

I have a 1996 Sub-Date with one

must have a replacement glass then

Should have a mini 'S' for Service in the base of the etched coronet.

[andy tims]

Had quite a few Rolex, but only had the etching on an Explorer 2

[Pip1968]

I must say that I am very impressed with your photography skill set. That must have taken some time as it is difficult enough to see with the human eye.

Pip

[HarrySmash]

I haven't noticed this on mine, I'm going to look now

[MYOB]

HarrySmash said:

I haven't noticed this on mine, I'm going to look now

Are you still searching for it!? It's a bugger to discover but shining a light on it may help.

[HarrySmash]

Couldn't find the hologram on my Sub or GMT2. Andy Tims, I think I may need your help.

[DH01]

HarrySmash said:

Couldn't find the hologram on my Sub or GMT2. Andy Tims, I think I may need your help.

6 o'clock on a cyclops model. Random position on Non. Takes some finding without a loupe.

[HarrySmash]

DH01 said:

HarrySmash said:

Couldn't find the hologram on my Sub or GMT2. Andy Tims, I think I may need your help.

6 o'clock on a cyclops model. Random position on Non. Takes some finding without a loupe.

I have one of those, think I'll need a head torch too

[Harvey Mushman00]

andy tims said:

Had quite a few Rolex, but only had the etching on an Explorer 2

Now THAT is good photography!

[alanm_3]

Shine a LED torch at right angles to the face and you can just about see it.

[hilly10]

I have it on my GMT 1995 but my Sub which was overhauled at Rolex in 2008 has not

[HarrySmash]

alanm_3 said:

Shine a LED torch at right angles to the face and you can just about see it.

That worked, thanks alanm. I've now found the elusive hologram.

[JRewing]

NeMiSiS said:

Now look for the Omega 'bell' etched on the center of a SpeedMaster.

Edited by NeMiSiS on Saturday 15th March 08:37

Got it, and somewhere I've got a great photo showing it (not taken by me!)
And isn't it just the Omega logo? Ie the Greek letter?