Question on precious metal watches

[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.

[harvey]

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

[Andad]

Check my previous answer Bill.

[padi56]

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]

A TT is not a PM watch.

[tyler1980]

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]

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

[Big Bill]

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

[armen34]

Originally Posted by AK797

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

[Muzz]

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]

Originally Posted by Muzz

I think 1 member uses SS, 80s and PM