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JJ Irani · 22 January 2008, 03:18 AM

Hi guys & gals,

The YM (all 3 sizes - mens, mid and ladies) seems to be the ONLY Rolex with a PRECIOUS metal ROTATABLE bezel.....think about this one, guys!!

Just 2 options - YG or Pt.!!

ohlins · 22 January 2008, 03:24 AM

ym2...?

JJ Irani · 22 January 2008, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ohlins

ym2...?

Still a YM!!

DARK_KNIGHT · 22 January 2008, 03:28 AM

thinking.........

done.

DSJ · 22 January 2008, 03:30 AM

Doesn't my Bluesy have a gold bezel? It may have an aluminum insert, but the bezel itself is gold...

Thomas · 22 January 2008, 03:31 AM

What about a solid gold Sub, what is that bezel made of?

David1971 · 22 January 2008, 06:57 AM

Don't forget the TOG.

-David

Gerry · 22 January 2008, 07:46 AM

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_metal:

"In physics the definition of a noble metal is even more strict. It is required that the d-bands of the electronic structure are filled. Taking this into account, only copper, silver and gold are noble metals, as all d-like band are filled and don't cross the Fermi level. For platinum two d-bands cross the Fermi level, changing its chemical behaviour; it is used (in contrast to e.g. gold) as a catalyst."

Don't worry, I'm just stirring

I still think Platty is an awesome watch

Arturo · 22 January 2008, 07:47 AM

Yeah...al this yakking about ceramic this and that...here you have a real bezel of intrinsic precious worth. I get it JJ.

Trainer · 22 January 2008, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_metal:

"In physics the definition of a noble metal is even more strict. It is required that the d-bands of the electronic structure are filled. Taking this into account, only copper, silver and gold are noble metals, as all d-like band are filled and don't cross the Fermi level. For platinum two d-bands cross the Fermi level, changing its chemical behaviour; it is used (in contrast to e.g. gold) as a catalyst."

Don't worry, I'm just stirring

I still think Platty is an awesome watch

Thanks Gerry.

I was going to say just that, but you've saved me the time.

Tempus Fugit,

Trainer

Goodwatch · 22 January 2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys & gals,

The YM (all 3 sizes - mens, mid and ladies) seems to be the ONLY Rolex with a PRECIOUS metal ROTATABLE bezel.....think about this one, guys!!

Just 2 options - YG or Pt.!!

This is wrong JJ. 18K Sub springs to mind

Chris B · 22 January 2008, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Still a YM!!

You should have been a Barrister JJ

Chris B · 22 January 2008, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_metal:

"In physics the definition of a noble metal is even more strict. It is required that the d-bands of the electronic structure are filled. Taking this into account, only copper, silver and gold are noble metals, as all d-like band are filled and don't cross the Fermi level. For platinum two d-bands cross the Fermi level, changing its chemical behaviour; it is used (in contrast to e.g. gold) as a catalyst."

Don't worry, I'm just stirring

I still think Platty is an awesome watch

Its all so confusing (after a couple of glasses of Chardonnay)

Examples include gold, silver, tantalum, platinum, palladium and rhodium.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_metal

Gerry · 22 January 2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

Its all so confusing (after a couple of glasses of Chardonnay)

Examples include gold, silver, tantalum, platinum, palladium and rhodium.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_metal

Yes, but lots of fun, especially with a big buttery chardonnay!

So there's no question about gold being a noble metal even by a strict definition. There is a slight question about platinum depending on what your definition of noble is.

This of course means that BLUESY (or BLACKSY) is the one with the noble bezel!!

Perdu · 22 January 2008, 09:52 AM

JJ, I see blue and gold drifting back into your thinking.

ohlins · 22 January 2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Still a YM!!

haha..... it's a new model after all........ and very much different....

sharif · 22 January 2008, 12:47 PM

JJ and his Noble metals...haha! Love it!

Andad · 22 January 2008, 02:39 PM

Hi JJ, and I thought everbody knew that.

JJ Irani · 22 January 2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomas

What about a solid gold Sub, what is that bezel made of?

The bezel (serrated bit) is solid 18 K gold, but the insert is anodised Aluminium just like in the TT Sub.

With the Platty, the WHOLE bezel and insert are made of precious metal, i.e. YG or Pt.

JJ

ohlins · 22 January 2008, 03:34 PM

ohhh i forgot the TOG as well......... :)

Lubrifar · 22 January 2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

The bezel (serrated bit) is solid 18 K gold, but the insert is anodised Aluminium just like in the TT Sub.

With the Platty, the WHOLE bezel and insert are made of precious metal, i.e. YG or Pt.

JJ

So does that mean the bezel of a YM is completely solid with no inserts like the Subs and GMTs?

JJ Irani · 23 January 2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Lubrifar

So does that mean the bezel of a YM is completely solid with no inserts like the Subs and GMTs?

That's correct. With the YM bezel, the entire bezel and insert are precious metal - YG or Pt. - no other metal!!

PS: The new YM-II uses WG in their full white gold model.

Dan Pierce · 23 January 2008, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

That's correct. With the YM bezel, the entire bezel and insert are precious metal - YG or Pt. - no other metal!!

PS: The new YM-II uses WG in their full white gold model.

Not a bad looking watch if Rolex would just remove YACHT MASTER from the bezel!

dP

ohlins · 23 January 2008, 02:01 PM

this bezel is a chunk of noble metal too...... :)

JJ Irani · 23 January 2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Not a bad looking watch if Rolex would just remove YACHT MASTER from the bezel!

dP

Dan,

It's not so much the YACHT-MASTER II on the bezel that bothers me.....as the stupid blue horseshoe on the dial!!

22 January 2008, 03:18 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	YM - the ONLY model with a NOBLE metal rotatable BEZEL!! Hi guys & gals, The YM (all 3 sizes - mens, mid and ladies) seems to be the ONLY Rolex with a PRECIOUS metal ROTATABLE bezel.....think about this one, guys!! Just 2 options - YG or Pt.!! __________________ 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!!

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DARK_KNIGHT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Dothan Watch: Cartier Posts: 1,236	D A R K *thinking.........* done.

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DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Doesn't my Bluesy have a gold bezel? It may have an aluminum insert, but the bezel itself is gold... __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

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Gerry "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Aus. Watch: Z Series 16613 Posts: 887	From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_metal: "In physics the definition of a noble metal is even more strict. It is required that the d-bands of the electronic structure are filled. Taking this into account, only copper, silver and gold are noble metals, as all d-like band are filled and don't cross the Fermi level. For platinum two d-bands cross the Fermi level, changing its chemical behaviour; it is used (in contrast to e.g. gold) as a catalyst." Don't worry, I'm just stirring I still think Platty is an awesome watch __________________

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Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	What about a solid gold Sub, what is that bezel made of?

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Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	Yeah...al this yakking about ceramic this and that...here you have a real bezel of intrinsic precious worth. I get it JJ.

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ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	ohhh i forgot the TOG as well......... :) __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

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