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Big Bill · 15 July 2017, 04:25 PM

Question is the 2017 Rolex 116613LB Submariner TT Sunburst Blue dial 18KYG/SS considered a precious metal watch ? I am new to Rolex watches and currently only have one a DSSD D-Blue I was under the impression that the two tone was considered precious metal and someone just recently corrected me and said it had to be made with all 18K YG to be considered a precious metal watch.
To him I say

but I would like to know. This forum has answer so many questions that I have thanks in advance for any help.

harvey · 15 July 2017, 04:36 PM

Hi Bill, I personally wouldn't consider a tt to be a pm watch.

Andad · 15 July 2017, 04:40 PM

Check my previous answer Bill.

padi56 · 15 July 2017, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Bill

Question is the 2017 Rolex 116613LB Submariner TT Sunburst Blue dial 18KYG/SS considered a precious metal watch ? I am new to Rolex watches and currently only have one a DSSD D-Blue I was under the impression that the two tone was considered precious metal and someone just recently corrected me and said it had to be made with all 18K YG to be considered a precious metal watch.
To him I say

but I would like to know. This forum has answer so many questions that I have thanks in advance for any help.

There are no assay hallmarks on any bi-metal watches,as to have a assay hallmark it must made from all solid precious metal.Hence the Rolex made up words to describe bi-metal watches like Gold and SS Rolesor,or Platinum and SS Rolesium.The total weight of gold in all the TT models would not vary a lot about a average of 15-20 grams of 18Kt gold/alloy in total with all the bracelet original links.Now on TT watches prior to approx 2007 the crowns were just gold capped over steel. But from around 2008/9 they started what they call monobloc crowns,now these are made from solid gold but the center is machined out, to accommodate a stainless steel sleeve, with s.steel threads. Other wise the gold crown if it had gold threads would wear very quickly, but the amount of gold weight difference between the two types is a very very very small amount.

MonBK · 15 July 2017, 04:50 PM

A TT is not a PM watch.

tyler1980 · 15 July 2017, 04:56 PM

i would say no, TT is not PM.

If it was then its a slippery slope to then calling SS watches PM as well since they have white gold hour markers and hands.

AK797 · 15 July 2017, 11:04 PM

On this forum we generally use SS, TT and PM abbreviations.

armen34 · 15 July 2017, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

On this forum we generally use SS, TT and PM abbreviations.

Muzz · 16 July 2017, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

On this forum we generally use SS, TT and PM abbreviations.

I think 1 member uses SS, 80s and PM

tyler1980 · 16 July 2017, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

I think 1 member uses SS, 80s and PM

Big Bill · 15 July 2017, 11:17 PM

Thank You for all the replies to my question and thanks for being kind to a newbie. Now I know.

15 July 2017, 04:25 PM	#1
Big Bill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: William Location: USA Watch: DEEPSEA D-Blue Posts: 491	Question on precious metal watches Question is the 2017 Rolex 116613LB Submariner TT Sunburst Blue dial 18KYG/SS considered a precious metal watch ? I am new to Rolex watches and currently only have one a DSSD D-Blue I was under the impression that the two tone was considered precious metal and someone just recently corrected me and said it had to be made with all 18K YG to be considered a precious metal watch. To him I say but I would like to know. This forum has answer so many questions that I have thanks in advance for any help.

15 July 2017, 04:40 PM	#3
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Check my previous answer Bill. __________________ E

15 July 2017, 04:36 PM	#2
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	Hi Bill, I personally wouldn't consider a tt to be a pm watch.

15 July 2017, 04:50 PM	#5
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	A TT is not a PM watch.

15 July 2017, 04:56 PM	#6
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	i would say no, TT is not PM. If it was then its a slippery slope to then calling SS watches PM as well since they have white gold hour markers and hands.

15 July 2017, 11:04 PM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	On this forum we generally use SS, TT and PM abbreviations.

15 July 2017, 11:17 PM	#11
Big Bill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: William Location: USA Watch: DEEPSEA D-Blue Posts: 491	Thank You for all the replies to my question and thanks for being kind to a newbie. Now I know.

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