Rolex GMT II with a NON twin lock crown? What should it have or NOT have?

[DWdrummer]

I was looking at a GMT II yesterday again, which I have had on layaway for a while. I noticed the crown has a line under the Rolex crown. I thought it should have had a twin lock though I am no expert in the matter.

It is a coke GMT II, serial start with a 96xxx which is 1986 or so I think. Would someone have switched the crown out perhaps? Also, the bracelet is a jubilee with slight stretch, nothing major. The end links were marked 402 or something from what I could see. Dial is tritium and hands are too, they appear original.

Any GMT experts want to chime in?

[The GMT Master]

A line under the coronet signifies a Twinlock

[DWdrummer]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

A line under the coronet signifies a Twinlock

No I dont think it does. That is my problem. LOL!

I thought it was a line for dress models, then two dots for twinlock and three dots for the triplelock models.

[The GMT Master]

I remember seeing this diagram before, and according to it, two dots signifies a Twinlock on a white gold model

[DWdrummer]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I remember seeing this diagram before, and according to it, two dots signifies a Twinlock on a white gold model

Ah okay then, this is a stainless steel model. I guess it is right then. Im sort of new at the little things with Rolex watches. I suppose if you dont ask, then you wont ever know right?

You guys always come through. TRF is excellent indeed!

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by DWdrummer

Ah okay then, this is a stainless steel model. I guess it is right then. Im sort of new at the little things with Rolex watches. I suppose if you dont ask, then you wont ever know right?

You guys always come through. TRF is excellent indeed!

Glad I could help The devil's in the detail when it comes to Rolexes, takes a little while to build up the knowledge - I was in the same position myself not so long ago

[springer]

Originally Posted by DWdrummer

I was looking at a GMT II yesterday again, which I have had on layaway for a while. I noticed the crown has a line under the Rolex crown. I thought it should have had a twin lock though I am no expert in the matter.

It is a coke GMT II, serial start with a 96xxx which is 1986 or so I think. Would someone have switched the crown out perhaps? Also, the bracelet is a jubilee with slight stretch, nothing major. The end links were marked 402 or something from what I could see. Dial is tritium and hands are too, they appear original.

Any GMT experts want to chime in?

Your model sounds like the 16760 GMT II. Very nice watch, the 16760. Your winding crown is correct for your watch, it should have the line under the coronet for a twin-lock.

[JohnBoy]

Its cool X2. The twin lock for the GMT II SS has the coronet with a single underscore (heck, even mine)! You are good to go! Repeat, you are good to go! Enjoy that Christmas watch!!

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I remember seeing this diagram before, and according to it, two dots signifies a Twinlock on a white gold model

Has Rolex ever done a platinum model with a triplock?

[Singslinger]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Has Rolex ever done a platinum model with a triplock?

Good question. Just guessing, I'd say no but I'm by no means certain...

[mike]

16760.