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bungle · 3 December 2012, 09:36 PM

I'm gearing up towards a Milgauss GV as my next potential purchase. Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any idea how Rolex get the the 'green' in the crystal? Is it as a result of pressure treatment?

Lumberjact · 3 December 2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bungle

I'm gearing up towards a Milgauss GV as my next potential purchase. Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any idea how Rolex get the the 'green' in the crystal? Is it as a result of pressure treatment?

Perhaps it's the same process for tinting Coca Cola bottles...?!

ralpie · 3 December 2012, 10:16 PM

I've heard they take all the watches to a car tinting place and have them done there. You can't believe everything you hear, but I have a feeling that's the real story with those.

TARDIS · 3 December 2012, 10:46 PM

I live in hope that someone here will provide you with the proper answer.

Could be that Rolex are schtumm in regards to the method of making the GV crystal because it has no LEC.

It's however a good question Chris. I've often thought about it myself as I really like the Milgauss GV.

Thatguy · 4 December 2012, 12:50 AM

I am no expert but from what I have researched it seems they add a dopant when they make the crystal.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dopant

Mephist · 4 December 2012, 02:30 AM

I have heard that it is Irish leprechauns that makes the glass green, and that it can only be done at Saint Patrick's day.

This was also the reason why Rolex had problems delivering enough Milgauss GV's the first year of production. Because of the limited period they can produce the green glass each year.

Tools · 4 December 2012, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bungle

I'm gearing up towards a Milgauss GV as my next potential purchase. Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any idea how Rolex get the the 'green' in the crystal? Is it as a result of pressure treatment?

All sapphire watch crystals are "grown" and are synthetic. During the process I believe that copper is introduced into the latice structure resulting in the green tint.. Yes, the process does include high pressure and heat..

Also, the jewels inside a watch (or rubys) are the same synthetic stone and are tinted red.

Rashid.bk · 4 December 2012, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mephist

I have heard that it is Irish leprechauns that makes the glass green, and that it can only be done at Saint Patrick's day.

This was also the reason why Rolex had problems delivering enough Milgauss GV's the first year of production. Because of the limited period they can produce the green glass each year.

Kingair · 4 December 2012, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mephist

I have heard that it is Irish leprechauns that makes the glass green, and that it can only be done at Saint Patrick's day.

This was also the reason why Rolex had problems delivering enough Milgauss GV's the first year of production. Because of the limited period they can produce the green glass each year.

Great . . . .

HAGOne

Joey_V · 4 December 2012, 03:54 AM

As has been mentioned earlier... leprechauns.

jacksprat · 4 December 2012, 03:57 AM

I dont think the crystal is really green tinted? It just has green on the edge, so the green looks like it is throughout the crystal.

Much like a clear piece of Lexan that has colored edges, making the entire piece color tinted

Frosty · 4 December 2012, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

All sapphire watch crystals are "grown" and are synthetic. During the process I believe that copper is introduced into the latice structure resulting in the green tint.. Yes, the process does include high pressure and heat..

Also, the jewels inside a watch (or rubys) are the same synthetic stone and are tinted red.

That explains why they are more expensive to replace.

Haggx · 4 December 2012, 04:59 AM

They make them angry

Tools · 4 December 2012, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacksprat

I dont think the crystal is really green tinted? It just has green on the edge, so the green looks like it is throughout the crystal.

Much like a clear piece of Lexan that has colored edges, making the entire piece color tinted

this is how the counterfeiters do it..

Joey_V · 4 December 2012, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jacksprat

I dont think the crystal is really green tinted? It just has green on the edge, so the green looks like it is throughout the crystal.

Much like a clear piece of Lexan that has colored edges, making the entire piece color tinted

The whole thing is green... I just looked at mine.

Mephist · 4 December 2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey_V

The whole thing is green... I just looked at mine.

So is mine. If it was not, the trashcan would have been the next stop for it.

The GMT Master · 4 December 2012, 08:55 AM

Witchcraft. It's the only explanation

dysondiver · 4 December 2012, 09:03 AM

they use the bottoms out of old coke bottles ,,, grind them down till they fit ,,, hth.

c.rod · 4 December 2012, 09:14 AM

so in theory we could possibly expect different colors from rolex one day?

blue?

nauticajoe · 4 December 2012, 09:31 AM

Perhaps the Elf on the Shelf has something to do with it.

3 December 2012, 09:36 PM	#1
bungle "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 214	How do they make the Milgauss GV Crystal? I'm gearing up towards a Milgauss GV as my next potential purchase. Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any idea how Rolex get the the 'green' in the crystal? Is it as a result of pressure treatment?

4 December 2012, 02:30 AM	#6
Mephist "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 781	I have heard that it is Irish leprechauns that makes the glass green, and that it can only be done at Saint Patrick's day. This was also the reason why Rolex had problems delivering enough Milgauss GV's the first year of production. Because of the limited period they can produce the green glass each year. __________________ ...And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years...

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Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	As has been mentioned earlier... leprechauns. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

3 December 2012, 10:16 PM	#3
ralpie 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,405	I've heard they take all the watches to a car tinting place and have them done there. You can't believe everything you hear, but I have a feeling that's the real story with those.

3 December 2012, 10:46 PM	#4
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	I live in hope that someone here will provide you with the proper answer. Could be that Rolex are schtumm in regards to the method of making the GV crystal because it has no LEC. It's however a good question Chris. I've often thought about it myself as I really like the Milgauss GV.

4 December 2012, 12:50 AM	#5
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	I am no expert but from what I have researched it seems they add a dopant when they make the crystal. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dopant

4 December 2012, 03:57 AM	#11
jacksprat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: seattle, WA Posts: 163	I dont think the crystal is really green tinted? It just has green on the edge, so the green looks like it is throughout the crystal. Much like a clear piece of Lexan that has colored edges, making the entire piece color tinted

4 December 2012, 04:59 AM	#13
Haggx Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kent england Posts: 69	They make them angry

4 December 2012, 08:55 AM	#17
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Witchcraft. It's the only explanation

4 December 2012, 09:03 AM	#18
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	they use the bottoms out of old coke bottles ,,, grind them down till they fit ,,, hth.

4 December 2012, 09:14 AM	#19
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	so in theory we could possibly expect different colors from rolex one day? blue?

4 December 2012, 09:31 AM	#20
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Perhaps the Elf on the Shelf has something to do with it.

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