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JJ Irani · 12 July 2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MJCox

even if not perfect you can't create carat gold in what ever color you want. Not genuine carat gold. Understand I said Genuine Carat Gold. If they have bonded Gold flake to something else then that could be

Then how do we explain this?

http://www.jewelryexpert.com/catalog...arden-Ring.htm

ersnyder · 12 July 2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

And, if it's of any further interest to you, those markers on the BEZEL are platinum blasted!!

Yes and I think it's the same thing on the GMT, but you know all about that don't you JJ?!

JJ Irani · 12 July 2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ersnyder

Yes and I think it's the same thing on the GMT, but you know all about that don't you JJ?!

Yes, but only on the SS GMT-IIC.

On the TT & YG GMT-IIC, those numbers on the bezel are pure gold blasted.

JJ

ersnyder · 12 July 2010, 01:23 PM

Yep, IMO the SS is the bomb!

mitchy · 12 July 2010, 01:49 PM

I do believe Rolex copied Blackadder II here. :p

Lord Percy Percy: I've done it, my Lord! I've discovered how to turn things into gold! Pure gold!
Blackadder: You have? Show me!
Lord Percy Percy: [takes lid off melting pot, and Baldrick, Percy and Blackadder are bathed in a green glow] Behold!
Blackadder: Percy... it's green.
Lord Percy Percy: Yes, my Lord!
Blackadder: Now, look, Percy, I don't mean to be pedantic or anything, but the color of gold... is gold. That's why it's called gold. What YOU have discovered, if it has a name, is some... Green.
Lord Percy Percy: [removes lump of Green from pot] Oh, Edmund... can it be true? That I hold here, in my mortal hand, a nugget of purest Green?
Lord Percy Percy: Yes indeed, Percy, except that it's not really a nugget but more of a splat.
Blackadder: Yes, my Lord. A splat today, but tomorrow, who knows, or dares to dream...

Speed · 12 July 2010, 02:09 PM

Mmmarketing!

Fiery · 12 July 2010, 05:26 PM

I love the green gold concept, since it makes the dial a lot more interesting to look at. It's great that it's made of noble metal, but it wouldn't make me want the 'Hulk'. It's obviously a nice trick for the marketing guys, but I think it's not as powerful of a feature than the YM's platinum dial and platinum bezel.

Quite frankly, now Rolex should make two new models:

1) Sub-C with green gold dial + black ceramic bezel

2) YG (or WG) GMT IIC green gold dial + black ceramic bezel

I hope they're listening

TheVTCGuy · 12 July 2010, 05:39 PM

Green Gold

Jumbo Shrimp

Military Intelligence

Chris B · 12 July 2010, 06:09 PM

Rolex Research & Development Dept

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkZFuKHXa7w

Chris B · 12 July 2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by x06verdm

I do believe Rolex copied Blackadder II here. :p

Lord Percy Percy: I've done it, my Lord! I've discovered how to turn things into gold! Pure gold!
Blackadder: You have? Show me!
Lord Percy Percy: [takes lid off melting pot, and Baldrick, Percy and Blackadder are bathed in a green glow] Behold!
Blackadder: Percy... it's green.
Lord Percy Percy: Yes, my Lord!
Blackadder: Now, look, Percy, I don't mean to be pedantic or anything, but the color of gold... is gold. That's why it's called gold. What YOU have discovered, if it has a name, is some... Green.
Lord Percy Percy: [removes lump of Green from pot] Oh, Edmund... can it be true? That I hold here, in my mortal hand, a nugget of purest Green?
Lord Percy Percy: Yes indeed, Percy, except that it's not really a nugget but more of a splat.
Blackadder: Yes, my Lord. A splat today, but tomorrow, who knows, or dares to dream...

gone-rolex-mad · 12 July 2010, 06:10 PM

Mmmm Reminds me of an episode of Black Adder series one!

welem · 12 July 2010, 07:14 PM

personally i don't think that rolex in green is my cup of tea...

watchluvr4ever · 13 July 2010, 01:41 AM

I read in some press material that the dial is gold that has been alloyed with aluminum to make the green color.

Clogger · 13 July 2010, 02:55 AM

I will hold judgement on the "Hulk" until I see one in the flesh as it does seem quite hard to photograph.

What I find interesting is that when the LVc was released at Basel, most of the comments on here were negative, now all of a sudden there is nothing but praise for the model

Ebruner · 13 July 2010, 03:32 AM

Let's not forget Gold is Golden in color. If it is a Gold alloy, you can bet the gold content is 585 or LESS.

Just the opinion of a FULL time jeweler.

-Eddie

sturgeon123456 · 13 July 2010, 04:01 AM

You can create green gold. I hate to dispute what this fellow says but we own a watch made in Russia in the early 1900's and it is crafted of green gold. You can achieve many colors of gold by alloying different metals. There is even 19k white gold manufactured in Canada that has no rhodium plating. JJ you are 100 percent correct. That dial is solid green gold. In the USA anything over 10k is legally considered gold. In Canada it must be 9k or higher. There is NO way that someone in the industry would not understand that there is green gold. Search bay for green gold, it's been used forvdecades.

watchluvr4ever · 13 July 2010, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

Let's not forget Gold is Golden in color. If it is a Gold alloy, you can bet the gold content is 585 or LESS.

Just the opinion of a FULL time jeweler.

-Eddie

All gold is an alloy unless it is 24KT, then it would be pure gold. Rolex's white gold models are white metal but they are still 75% pure gold or 750. Rolex does not plate their white gold either. Now with this said I have no idea how Rolex makes their green gold but only know that aluminum is supposedly what gives it the green color.

rmfnla · 13 July 2010, 04:35 AM

Kiss my watch, it's Irish!

BASSETHOUNDS · 13 July 2010, 04:42 AM

It seems that they add silver to the gold to obtain the green color , and surely something else that Rolex will not disclose .
Congrats on the watch ! Not sure if it is my cup of tea , but I see why this will create a hype .

MagedMS · 13 July 2010, 04:44 AM

Any Macro shots for the Hulk's Dial ???

Young Connoisseur · 13 July 2010, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by andrew79

green is rolex color, whether we like it or not.... it shows the originality of a rolex.... some people may not appreciate it, but for some other, including me, the green just brings smile to our faces.... it works well for me in a suit with green shirt or green tie, can go both ways formal and casual, no problem at all......
It comes down to our individual taste in the end....

Green is the color geniuses pick.

rmfnla · 13 July 2010, 05:02 AM

It's also the color used in psycho wards to keep the patients tranquil...

Young Connoisseur · 13 July 2010, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

It's also the color used in psycho wards to keep the patients tranquil...

Exactly!

Bunch of geniuses!

Ebruner · 13 July 2010, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sturgeon123456

You can create green gold. I hate to dispute what this fellow says but we own a watch made in Russia in the early 1900's and it is crafted of green gold. You can achieve many colors of gold by alloying different metals. There is even 19k white gold manufactured in Canada that has no rhodium plating. JJ you are 100 percent correct. That dial is solid green gold. In the USA anything over 10k is legally considered gold. In Canada it must be 9k or higher. There is NO way that someone in the industry would not understand that there is green gold. Search bay for green gold, it's been used forvdecades.

I do understand there is green tinted gold. We are discussing the Sub Dial and it is TOO green IMHO to have very much gold in the alloy. I am very aware of Karat weight gold, and how the different colors are obtained.

I just have a hard time believing the new green dial on the sub is high content gold.

-Eddie

rmfnla · 13 July 2010, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Young Connoisseur

Exactly!

Bunch of geniuses!

I love it!

sturgeon123456 · 13 July 2010, 07:33 AM

I do believe that if Rolex is using it and marketing it as gold then it would have to be legally 9k or higher (probably 10k or higher). As I stated in a previous post for an item to be considered gold it must be 9k/10k or higher depending on what country you are from. I would believe that rolex would have a stamp on the back of the new dial indicating the gold purity, my gut tells me it is 750 (18k) 75% pure.

rfknauss · 13 July 2010, 07:40 AM

Some info on green gold.
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/49088

sturgeon123456 · 13 July 2010, 07:41 AM

Further to this discussion, there is black gold that is 18k, there is bluegold....purple gold etc....basicaly any color you want LOL. This shouldnt come as a shocker.

Dannyy · 13 July 2010, 08:02 AM

hmmm...for them to sell that watch in the UK...describing the dial as made from green "gold" ...then legally I am sure that dial would need a hallmark?..am I wrong?...without the hallmark they can only call it green metal I believe.

esm · 13 July 2010, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew79

green is rolex color, whether we like it or not.... it shows the originality of a rolex.... some people may not appreciate it, but for some other, including me, the green just brings smile to our faces....

+1

love green

12 July 2010, 06:10 PM	#41
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Mmmm Reminds me of an episode of Black Adder series one! __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

13 July 2010, 03:32 AM	#45
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	Let's not forget Gold is Golden in color. If it is a Gold alloy, you can bet the gold content is 585 or LESS. Just the opinion of a FULL time jeweler. -Eddie __________________

13 July 2010, 04:44 AM	#50
MagedMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Maged Location: Egypt Watch: SUBMARINER 114060 Posts: 514	The Hulk's Green Gold Any Macro shots for the Hulk's Dial ??? __________________ ROLEX SUBMARINER-114060/116610 LN/116613 LB ROLEX DEEPSEA-116660/116660 DBL/SD43-126600 ROLEX GMT II C-116710 LN/EXPLORER II-216570 BK ROLEX DAYTONA-116503 BLABR ROLEX MILLGAUSS-116400 GV

13 July 2010, 07:40 AM	#57
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Some info on green gold. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/49088 __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

13 July 2010, 08:02 AM	#59
Dannyy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Danny Location: UK Posts: 119	hmmm...for them to sell that watch in the UK...describing the dial as made from green "gold" ...then legally I am sure that dial would need a hallmark?..am I wrong?...without the hallmark they can only call it green metal I believe. __________________ www.montpellierjewellers.com

12 July 2010, 01:23 PM	#34
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Yep, IMO the SS is the bomb!

12 July 2010, 01:49 PM	#35
mitchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mitch Location: . Watch: 116710LN Posts: 2,495	I do believe Rolex copied Blackadder II here. :p Lord Percy Percy: I've done it, my Lord! I've discovered how to turn things into gold! Pure gold! Blackadder: You have? Show me! Lord Percy Percy: [takes lid off melting pot, and Baldrick, Percy and Blackadder are bathed in a green glow] Behold! Blackadder: Percy... it's green. Lord Percy Percy: Yes, my Lord! Blackadder: Now, look, Percy, I don't mean to be pedantic or anything, but the color of gold... is gold. That's why it's called gold. What YOU have discovered, if it has a name, is some... Green. Lord Percy Percy: [removes lump of Green from pot] Oh, Edmund... can it be true? That I hold here, in my mortal hand, a nugget of purest Green? Lord Percy Percy: Yes indeed, Percy, except that it's not really a nugget but more of a splat. Blackadder: Yes, my Lord. A splat today, but tomorrow, who knows, or dares to dream...

12 July 2010, 02:09 PM	#36
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Mmmarketing!

12 July 2010, 05:26 PM	#37
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I love the green gold concept, since it makes the dial a lot more interesting to look at. It's great that it's made of noble metal, but it wouldn't make me want the 'Hulk'. It's obviously a nice trick for the marketing guys, but I think it's not as powerful of a feature than the YM's platinum dial and platinum bezel. Quite frankly, now Rolex should make two new models: 1) Sub-C with green gold dial + black ceramic bezel 2) YG (or WG) GMT IIC green gold dial + black ceramic bezel I hope they're listening

12 July 2010, 05:39 PM	#38
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Green Gold Jumbo Shrimp Military Intelligence

12 July 2010, 06:09 PM	#39
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Rolex Research & Development Dept http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkZFuKHXa7w

12 July 2010, 07:14 PM	#42
welem Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indonesia Posts: 167	personally i don't think that rolex in green is my cup of tea...

13 July 2010, 01:41 AM	#43
watchluvr4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 224	I read in some press material that the dial is gold that has been alloyed with aluminum to make the green color.

13 July 2010, 02:55 AM	#44
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	I will hold judgement on the "Hulk" until I see one in the flesh as it does seem quite hard to photograph. What I find interesting is that when the LVc was released at Basel, most of the comments on here were negative, now all of a sudden there is nothing but praise for the model

13 July 2010, 04:01 AM	#46
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	You can create green gold. I hate to dispute what this fellow says but we own a watch made in Russia in the early 1900's and it is crafted of green gold. You can achieve many colors of gold by alloying different metals. There is even 19k white gold manufactured in Canada that has no rhodium plating. JJ you are 100 percent correct. That dial is solid green gold. In the USA anything over 10k is legally considered gold. In Canada it must be 9k or higher. There is NO way that someone in the industry would not understand that there is green gold. Search bay for green gold, it's been used forvdecades.

13 July 2010, 04:35 AM	#48
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Kiss my watch, it's Irish!

13 July 2010, 04:42 AM	#49
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	It seems that they add silver to the gold to obtain the green color , and surely something else that Rolex will not disclose . Congrats on the watch ! Not sure if it is my cup of tea , but I see why this will create a hype .

13 July 2010, 05:02 AM	#52
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	It's also the color used in psycho wards to keep the patients tranquil...

13 July 2010, 07:33 AM	#56
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	I do believe that if Rolex is using it and marketing it as gold then it would have to be legally 9k or higher (probably 10k or higher). As I stated in a previous post for an item to be considered gold it must be 9k/10k or higher depending on what country you are from. I would believe that rolex would have a stamp on the back of the new dial indicating the gold purity, my gut tells me it is 750 (18k) 75% pure.

13 July 2010, 07:41 AM	#58
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	Further to this discussion, there is black gold that is 18k, there is bluegold....purple gold etc....basicaly any color you want LOL. This shouldnt come as a shocker.

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