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mitchy · 7 November 2010, 11:43 PM

hi just wondering when Rolex started using the coloured Teflon coated wheels in there movements and wondering does any other brands use them too??
here is a random pic i stole from the internet.
(for those who don't know the Teflon wheels are the redish ones)

Gagebuilder · 7 November 2010, 11:55 PM

I believe those teflon wheels are actually synthetic rubies.

padi56 · 8 November 2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Gagebuilder

I believe those teflon wheels are actually synthetic rubies.

Sorry not true the two red wheels are just fabricated from a light alloy, and then coated with PTFE (Teflon) mostly started from the 15XX series movements.

Alcan · 8 November 2010, 12:24 AM

What Padi said. Here's the underside of them.

BarkMaster · 8 November 2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Gagebuilder

I believe those teflon wheels are actually synthetic rubies.

I think you are looking at the wrong "wheel" in the picture... the one with the teeth is apparently the teflon coated one. The little "jewels" are what I think you are talking about, right?

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Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	What Padi said. Here's the underside of them. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

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