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gordoc · 20 December 2012, 01:13 AM

This is my first post and it will show that I am no Rolex expert!
I recently bought a Sub 16610[1991] from a reputable internet site, based on description and photographs. It seemed to tick all the boxes until I spotted that the top of the winding crown is a gold colour rather than steel - this is only the raised circle with the crown logo and three balls.
Viewing with a loupe it seems as if the whole winding crown has been capped with a white metal and is in fact a gold-coloured metal below and the capping has worn off on the top. From a quick web search I see that all triplock crowns should be solid stainless steel.
Have I been sold a wrong'un? I'd be surprised as the vendor site prides itself on authenticity.
Any advice would be gratefully received.
All the best
Gordon

20 December 2012, 01:13 AM	#1
gordoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London UK Posts: 10	Submariner Problem? This is my first post and it will show that I am no Rolex expert! I recently bought a Sub 16610[1991] from a reputable internet site, based on description and photographs. It seemed to tick all the boxes until I spotted that the top of the winding crown is a gold colour rather than steel - this is only the raised circle with the crown logo and three balls. Viewing with a loupe it seems as if the whole winding crown has been capped with a white metal and is in fact a gold-coloured metal below and the capping has worn off on the top. From a quick web search I see that all triplock crowns should be solid stainless steel. Have I been sold a wrong'un? I'd be surprised as the vendor site prides itself on authenticity. Any advice would be gratefully received. All the best Gordon

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