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kingblackbolt · 21 December 2005, 11:33 AM

Hey all,

I was talking to a friend who is a watch collector and he assured me that both the SD and Sub SS have gold in the bezel and in the dial,

he stated that this is a little known fact. Is this just

I'm not an expert but if he is right then I'm assuming that it is white gold and is most likely in the dial (maybe the number markers?) rather than the bezel... any watch guru's out there know for sure? JJ? Roger? Molex?

Thanx,

dman · 21 December 2005, 11:34 AM

The surrounds on the indices are WG, but as far as I know, the bezel line is total

Rockrolex · 21 December 2005, 11:41 AM

I agree with Daren. Only the surrounds are WG. Everything else is SS, unless of course you have a TT. Then obviously, parts of the bezel and bracelet are YG (duh!!).

kingblackbolt · 21 December 2005, 11:54 AM

Really? Real gold in the TT? The same friend assured me that Rolex plates all their bands over tin?

but the dials are still real gold right???

Rockrolex · 21 December 2005, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kingblackbolt

Really? Real gold in the TT? The same friend assured me that Rolex plates all their bands over tin?

but the dials are still real gold right???

Has this friend tried to sell you a bridge recently?

dman · 21 December 2005, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Has this friend tried to sell you a bridge recently?

No shite, you seem to be using the term 'friend' loosely. It is not Roger is it?

JJ Irani · 21 December 2005, 03:46 PM

Surrounds on the indices are WG or YG as the case may be...as also the 3 hands. Naturally, on an SS watch the bezel would be all steel.

JJ

RogerF · 21 December 2005, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

No shite, you seem to be using the term 'friend' loosely. It is not Roger is it?

puleeeeeeeeeeeeze!!!

Earl · 21 December 2005, 10:42 PM

Roflmao

mailman · 22 December 2005, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Surrounds on the indices are WG or YG as the case may be...as also the 3 hands. Naturally, on an SS watch the bezel would be all steel.

JJ

I have read the same. The surrounds and three hands are all WG

JJ Irani · 22 December 2005, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

I have read the same. The surrounds and three hands are all WG

...but they would be YG on this baby, Paul!!

kingblackbolt · 26 December 2005, 08:41 AM

JJ,

Another fine excuse to show that sweet YM... good job!

JJ Irani · 26 December 2005, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingblackbolt

JJ,

Another fine excuse to show that sweet YM... good job!

Hardly a "fine excuse", but I hardly ever need an excuse, Ren....just post away!! LOL!!

kingblackbolt · 28 December 2005, 01:32 PM

Hey all,

Another query for you all

the Bezel of a Sub or SD has a white dot at the top of it when the bezel is at the 12 o'clock position, should this white spot glow? I read that the lume is not that bright in general on the dial, is this the same for all Rolex sport models? Also how much would it cost for a new Rolex bezel? Would I have to send it away to get a repair like this or is it something simple a local watch expert could do for me...

Thanx again hope you all had an excellent Christmas and God bless!

RogerF · 28 December 2005, 05:13 PM

Luminova lasts a very long time, from what some ppl say it doesnt have a half life. You wont need to replace the bezel for the lume, but it should cost about 80-100 Cdn should you ever need one. Jean-Cor at Damianis could easily do a bezel change for you.

21 December 2005, 11:33 AM	#1
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	What are the materiels in an SD or Sub? Hey all, I was talking to a friend who is a watch collector and he assured me that both the SD and Sub SS have gold in the bezel and in the dial, he stated that this is a little known fact. Is this just I'm not an expert but if he is right then I'm assuming that it is white gold and is most likely in the dial (maybe the number markers?) rather than the bezel... any watch guru's out there know for sure? JJ? Roger? Molex? Thanx, __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

21 December 2005, 11:34 AM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	The surrounds on the indices are WG, but as far as I know, the bezel line is total __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

21 December 2005, 11:41 AM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,522	I agree with Daren. Only the surrounds are WG. Everything else is SS, unless of course you have a TT. Then obviously, parts of the bezel and bracelet are YG (duh!!). __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 December 2005, 11:54 AM	#4
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	Really? Real gold in the TT? The same friend assured me that Rolex plates all their bands over tin? but the dials are still real gold right??? __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

21 December 2005, 03:46 PM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Surrounds on the indices are WG or YG as the case may be...as also the 3 hands. Naturally, on an SS watch the bezel would be all steel. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 December 2005, 10:42 PM	#9
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Roflmao

26 December 2005, 08:41 AM	#12
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	JJ, Another fine excuse to show that sweet YM... good job! __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

28 December 2005, 01:32 PM	#14
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	Hey all, Another query for you all the Bezel of a Sub or SD has a white dot at the top of it when the bezel is at the 12 o'clock position, should this white spot glow? I read that the lume is not that bright in general on the dial, is this the same for all Rolex sport models? Also how much would it cost for a new Rolex bezel? Would I have to send it away to get a repair like this or is it something simple a local watch expert could do for me... Thanx again hope you all had an excellent Christmas and God bless! __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

28 December 2005, 05:13 PM	#15
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	Luminova lasts a very long time, from what some ppl say it doesnt have a half life. You wont need to replace the bezel for the lume, but it should cost about 80-100 Cdn should you ever need one. Jean-Cor at Damianis could easily do a bezel change for you.

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