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Mickey® · 20 January 2012, 01:32 PM

What's the WR on a 16622 SS/PLATINUM YACHTMASTER??

Thanks!

kilyung · 20 January 2012, 01:37 PM

100m - 330ft

Mickey® · 20 January 2012, 01:44 PM

Ok...that is why I asked.
Pick from DavidSW....Why do they have Triple Lock Crowns then???
Thanks!

TSts · 20 January 2012, 01:57 PM

Same reason my GMTIIC* does, just because...

I'm not certain if all Rolex sport watches have the triple lock crown system.

*WR rated to 100M/330ft

GradyPhilpott · 20 January 2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TSts

I'm not certain if all Rolex sport watches have the triple lock crown system.

They don't.

My Explorer (114270) has twin lock.

Here's a .pdf describing the YMII.

http://www.rolex.com/sites/4/e-broch...achtmaster.pdf

Mickey® · 20 January 2012, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSts

Same reason my GMTIIC* does, just because...

I'm not certain if all Rolex sport watches have the triple lock crown system.

*WR rated to 100M/330ft

I consider myself fairly knowledgeable about Rolex (guess not) but I always thought TripleLock means Submariner type WR?!

NOT JUST Bigger Crown?? Or does it have all the extra gaskets in the crow but they don't add any WR? Or they do and Rolex just doesn't want to say it?

Like you said..."just because" but that isn't a good enough reason in my opinion for a Icon like Rolex.

Mickey® · 20 January 2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

They don't.

My Explorer (114270) has twin lock.

Exactly! That sucker deserved TripleLock if you ask me!

ArcticMoose · 20 January 2012, 02:04 PM

It is definitely sufficient.

Mickey® · 20 January 2012, 02:06 PM

[QUOTE=ArcticMoose;3009900]It is definitely sufficient.

No question. But why the larger crown with TripleLock if no additional WR???

TSts · 20 January 2012, 02:08 PM

[QUOTE=Mickey®;3009904]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

It is definitely sufficient.

No question. But why the larger crown with TripleLock if no additional WR???

What's the logic with Rolex deciding what watches get the TripleLock Crown?

ArcticMoose · 20 January 2012, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

No question. But why the larger crown with TripleLock if no additional WR???

My guess is it simply looks better on the larger case with the larger bezel, compared to the smaller Explorer II.

Mickey® · 20 January 2012, 02:09 PM

[QUOTE=TSts;3009908]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

What's the logic with Rolex deciding what watches get the TripleLock Crown?

DING DING DING!

Exactly the question!

Give this man something!!!

Hey how about this...I'm going to open a bar and have LARGE BEER MUGS!!!

Here is a LARGE MUG for your Beer!!! But we will only fill it up 1/3 of the way! What's the point!!! LOL

Mickey® · 20 January 2012, 02:11 PM

Ok. I expect you Australian, West Coast Americans and Europeans just waking up to resolve this before I wake up tomorrow morning!!

Good Night Gents!!!!

ArcticMoose · 20 January 2012, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

Here is a LARGE MUG for your Beer!!! But we will only fill it up 1/3 of the way! What's the point!!! LOL

I'd be pretty upset if I went to a restaurant with huge wine glasses and they filled them as full as possible.

SS Oyster · 20 January 2012, 02:17 PM

I think it has to do with the other ways for water to get into the Oyster ... like the crystal and case back.

Daytonas have triplock yet are only rated to 100m as well

RolexWatcher · 20 January 2012, 02:20 PM

It just for looks from what I heard...

GradyPhilpott · 20 January 2012, 02:47 PM

I think the Explorer is designed well enough as it is.

It would be interesting to know just why Rolex made these choices.

The Daytona has trip-lock as well, but I thought that might have something to do with the pushers, but I guess not.

Tools · 20 January 2012, 04:39 PM

You guys are getting hung up on the Triplock crown... It does not determine the water restance of any Rolex watch.. It's just a marketing tool. Even the Sub used to have a twinlock crown..

Water restance is based on all of the safeguards acting together, but the main difference for the Sub vs. any other triplock watch is the caseback, which is twice as thick..

The famous ad used to sell Subs and showed a "Crushed Oyster Watch", is actually an Explorer with a twinlock crown... the twinlock never failed...

Mar122 · 20 January 2012, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

You guys are getting hung up on the Triplock crown... It does not determine the water restance of any Rolex watch.. It's just a marketing tool. Even the Sub used to have a twinlock crown..

Water restance is based on all of the safeguards acting together, but the main difference for the Sub vs. any other triplock watch is the caseback, which is twice as thick..

The famous ad used to sell Subs and showed a "Crushed Oyster Watch", is actually an Explorer with a twinlock crown... the twinlock never failed...

You are the voice of reason Larry. Educating the confused masses.

Andad · 20 January 2012, 05:29 PM

The Rolex Triplock is rated to 5000 metres (7250 psi nom).

Why do Rolex put it on ANY model.

dddrees · 20 January 2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcticmoose

my guess is it simply looks better on the larger case with the larger bezel, compared to the smaller explorer ii.

x2

Mickey® · 21 January 2012, 12:52 AM

If the Triple Lock Crown and it's extra gaskets etc are not for Water Resistance then what for? If we say Marketing Tool then we should all doubt Rolex and it's technological prowess...we are the only Tools!

dddrees · 21 January 2012, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

If the Triple Lock Crown and it's extra gaskets etc are not for Water Resistance then what for? If we say Marketing Tool then we should all doubt Rolex and it's technological prowess...we are the only Tools!

I'm not complaining, I like having the bigger crown on my GMTIIC and it's easier to work with. If I remember correctly the main difference between twinlock and triplock is added redundancy and not added depth anyway. I believe the real extra depth protection for the Sub and the Sea Dweller come from their casebacks.

stones · 21 January 2012, 01:07 AM

Just a comment but how much water resistance do you really need? 100 - 300 meters is huge. Even if you were to wear the watch diving, who goes that deep? This is more than sufficient for the average wearer.

improviz · 21 January 2012, 01:17 AM

Yup...if I ever go to 100m or below, it means that either the plane went down or the ship sank!

Mickey® · 21 January 2012, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stones

Just a comment but how much water resistance do you really need? 100 - 300 meters is huge. Even if you were to wear the watch diving, who goes that deep? This is more than sufficient for the average wearer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by improviz

Yup...if I ever go to 100m or below, it means that either the plane went down or the ship sank!

If I go down to 22' I've drowned! But that's not what we are talking about!

Mickey® · 21 January 2012, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

I'm not complaining, I like having the bigger crown on my GMTIIC and it's easier to work with. If I remember correctly the main difference between twinlock and triplock is added redundancy and not added depth anyway. I believe the real extra depth protection for the Sub and the Sea Dweller come from their casebacks.

There is the answer...I believe. Added Redundancy...

mjclark32 · 21 January 2012, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

You guys are getting hung up on the Triplock crown... It does not determine the water restance of any Rolex watch.. It's just a marketing tool. Even the Sub used to have a twinlock crown..

Water restance is based on all of the safeguards acting together, but the main difference for the Sub vs. any other triplock watch is the caseback, which is twice as thick..

The famous ad used to sell Subs and showed a "Crushed Oyster Watch", is actually an Explorer with a twinlock crown... the twinlock never failed...

Love that ad

Mickey® · 21 January 2012, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Love that ad

$285.00 or GOLD for $1400.00

Lion · 21 January 2012, 04:15 AM

Larry(Tools)Thanx for posting the ad.....Rolex really does have good marketing!!!

20 January 2012, 01:32 PM	#1
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	What's the WR on a 16622 SS/PLATINUM YACHTMASTER What's the WR on a 16622 SS/PLATINUM YACHTMASTER?? Thanks!

20 January 2012, 01:57 PM	#4
TSts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: So-Cal USA Posts: 1,067	Same reason my GMTIIC* does, just because... I'm not certain if all Rolex sport watches have the triple lock crown system. *WR rated to 100M/330ft __________________ 116710LN 116300blro

20 January 2012, 02:47 PM	#17
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I think the Explorer is designed well enough as it is. It would be interesting to know just why Rolex made these choices. The Daytona has trip-lock as well, but I thought that might have something to do with the pushers, but I guess not. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

20 January 2012, 04:39 PM	#18
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	You guys are getting hung up on the Triplock crown... It does not determine the water restance of any Rolex watch.. It's just a marketing tool. Even the Sub used to have a twinlock crown.. Water restance is based on all of the safeguards acting together, but the main difference for the Sub vs. any other triplock watch is the caseback, which is twice as thick.. The famous ad used to sell Subs and showed a "Crushed Oyster Watch", is actually an Explorer with a twinlock crown... the twinlock never failed... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

20 January 2012, 05:29 PM	#20
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	The Rolex Triplock is rated to 5000 metres (7250 psi nom). Why do Rolex put it on ANY model. __________________ E

20 January 2012, 01:37 PM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	100m - 330ft

20 January 2012, 01:44 PM	#3
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Ok...that is why I asked. Pick from DavidSW....Why do they have Triple Lock Crowns then??? Thanks!

20 January 2012, 02:04 PM	#8
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	It is definitely sufficient.

20 January 2012, 02:06 PM	#9
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	[QUOTE=ArcticMoose;3009900]It is definitely sufficient. No question. But why the larger crown with TripleLock if no additional WR???

20 January 2012, 02:11 PM	#13
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Ok. I expect you Australian, West Coast Americans and Europeans just waking up to resolve this before I wake up tomorrow morning!! Good Night Gents!!!!

20 January 2012, 02:17 PM	#15
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	I think it has to do with the other ways for water to get into the Oyster ... like the crystal and case back. Daytonas have triplock yet are only rated to 100m as well

20 January 2012, 02:20 PM	#16
RolexWatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: LON HKG SYD Posts: 1,236	It just for looks from what I heard...

21 January 2012, 12:52 AM	#22
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	If the Triple Lock Crown and it's extra gaskets etc are not for Water Resistance then what for? If we say Marketing Tool then we should all doubt Rolex and it's technological prowess...we are the only Tools!

21 January 2012, 01:07 AM	#24
stones "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Area Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 57	Just a comment but how much water resistance do you really need? 100 - 300 meters is huge. Even if you were to wear the watch diving, who goes that deep? This is more than sufficient for the average wearer.

21 January 2012, 01:17 AM	#25
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Yup...if I ever go to 100m or below, it means that either the plane went down or the ship sank! __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

21 January 2012, 04:15 AM	#30
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