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GoldenBear · 13 February 2008, 11:07 AM

that all Rolex hands are made of gold, not just the TT and all-gold ones. I was at the Dentist reading a watch magazine. There was an article that said all Rolexes have gold hands, including the SS and Subs. They are white gold. Maybe you guys knew that, I didn't. They even double-checked with Rolex as many people didn't believe it was true. Just wanted to pass that along...Kind of interesting.

mdx77 · 13 February 2008, 11:10 AM

I believe the "rings" around the Lume are as well....

Tools · 13 February 2008, 11:10 AM

Yep...

And don't forget the lume surrounds on the dial, and applied indices..

DS/B MINI S · 13 February 2008, 11:14 AM

Yep, all of them are Gold. In the case of my Exp II they are painted Black

mike · 13 February 2008, 11:32 AM

Yep, WG started making it's appearance in the mid-80s depending on reference.

applebook · 13 February 2008, 11:35 AM

The same is true of many other brands, including Blancpain.

Hopefully this will eliminate long-term rusting issues with the hands.

JBat · 13 February 2008, 11:44 AM

I didn't know that. Thanks for the info.

Incurable · 13 February 2008, 11:55 AM

Though not as 'tool-like' as the vintage Rolexes (w/o the WG surrounds), I find them a major contributor to the overall class and quality appearance of current Rolex dials. Comparing Rolex to lesser watches, it's glaringly apparent the quality of the dial on the Rolex is a cut above. Knowing they're gold also helps justify the price, in some small way. I think the WG surrounds are a major player in the overall appeal of the dial. JHMO...

sharif · 13 February 2008, 12:07 PM

"WG Surrounds"
Where do I need to go, to speak like this? :)

Topic · 13 February 2008, 12:10 PM

i thought i saw in my DJ notebook which came with the Rolex, it says they're silver?

Letsgodiving · 13 February 2008, 12:40 PM

Dare I say it - the WG is very tool like as it is more corrosion resistant. Not just a way to move the watch to a more luxury appeal.

Bama · 13 February 2008, 12:42 PM

Very interesting. I had no idea

Sean84 · 13 February 2008, 12:52 PM

Thats something I also didnt know about....

JJ Irani · 13 February 2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JBat

I didn't know that. Thanks for the info.

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Originally Posted by Bama

Very interesting. I had no idea

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Originally Posted by Sean84

Thats something I also didnt know about....

So why the hell didn't you guys just ask me?

Leighton · 13 February 2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharif

"WG Surrounds"
Where do I need to go, to speak like this? :)

Just keep hanging out here and it will rub off on you.

Jedi · 13 February 2008, 06:44 PM

I talk like that all the time.

I don't really care that most other people don't understand me, so long as my Rollie does.

Remember2 · 13 February 2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JediSubExII

I talk like that all the time.

I don't really care that most other people don't understand me, so long as my Rollie does.

I'll take a cafe latte - thanks for asking

SPACE-DWELLER · 13 February 2008, 07:56 PM

Interesting info! The Rolex price list states "applied gold indices" (where indices normally is a term used for the dial markers, not the hands). But it is nice to know that the hands are made of gold, too.

DavidHasselhoff · 13 February 2008, 07:59 PM

You learn something new every day...

f16570 · 13 February 2008, 08:34 PM

Always intrigued me that they painted the hands on my Exp II black, they could have saved a few quid and no used gold, but I suppose that is Rolex's attitude to producing fine watches, and I love them for it.

diego · 15 February 2008, 05:06 PM

Does this mean that the white hands on my DJ are also gold? tks

JJ Irani · 15 February 2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by diego

Does this mean that the white hands on my DJ are also gold? tks

Yes, white gold. All Rollies now have hands and markers made of either white or yellow gold.....be the watch SS, TT or full gold.....even Platinum (WG in the case of Pt).

JJ

JostheBoss · 15 February 2008, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f16570

Always intrigued me that they painted the hands on my Exp II black, they could have saved a few quid and no used gold, but I suppose that is Rolex's attitude to producing fine watches, and I love them for it.

Yep! There's gold in them thar hands

But it's such a leeetle bit I don't think rolex is breaking the bank! The hands are as light as lint.

Have you seen how they use this air sucker thingy to pick the hands up off the worksurface so they don't handle them? Quite cool!

entropydave · 15 February 2008, 05:44 PM

Hey JJ! You with the platty! Are your (watch) hands and dial details WG or Pt?

I love platinum I really do...maybe even more than you!!
The only platinum I got is in the various mineral specimens I got - I just sold an ounce of placer grains a couple of weeks ago... the colour and heft is wonderful!

Alex Stylianou · 15 February 2008, 07:11 PM

I never knew that , thanks for sharing !

CPTL · 16 February 2008, 12:24 AM

I've always thought it was a little squirrely that they use gold hands painted black on the white-dial Expy. I guess they didn't want to make entirely new hands--they could just paint the regular sports-line hands black to contrast with the Expy's white dial.

Ed Rooney · 16 February 2008, 12:50 AM

Exp II is black gold.

Texas Tea.

Sorry, couldn't resist the beverly hillbillies reference.

watchboy · 16 February 2008, 06:57 AM

Thanks for the info! That makes my money even more well spent!

applebook · 16 February 2008, 07:39 AM

800,000 dials a year do add up to quite a bit of gold.

Spark · 16 February 2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

So why the hell didn't you guys just ask me?

because you are the fountain of all knowledge when it comes to Platinum, Blue Subs and the sex life of sheep mate

, we can't bother you with everything

13 February 2008, 11:07 AM	#1
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I just learned today that all Rolex hands are made of gold, not just the TT and all-gold ones. I was at the Dentist reading a watch magazine. There was an article that said all Rolexes have gold hands, including the SS and Subs. They are white gold. Maybe you guys knew that, I didn't. They even double-checked with Rolex as many people didn't believe it was true. Just wanted to pass that along...Kind of interesting. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

13 February 2008, 11:10 AM	#2
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13 February 2008, 11:10 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Yep... And don't forget the lume surrounds on the dial, and applied indices.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 February 2008, 11:14 AM	#4
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	Yep, all of them are Gold. In the case of my Exp II they are painted Black __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

13 February 2008, 11:35 AM	#6
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	The same is true of many other brands, including Blancpain. Hopefully this will eliminate long-term rusting issues with the hands. __________________

13 February 2008, 11:32 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Yep, WG started making it's appearance in the mid-80s depending on reference.

13 February 2008, 11:44 AM	#7
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I didn't know that. Thanks for the info.

13 February 2008, 11:55 AM	#8
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Though not as 'tool-like' as the vintage Rolexes (w/o the WG surrounds), I find them a major contributor to the overall class and quality appearance of current Rolex dials. Comparing Rolex to lesser watches, it's glaringly apparent the quality of the dial on the Rolex is a cut above. Knowing they're gold also helps justify the price, in some small way. I think the WG surrounds are a major player in the overall appeal of the dial. JHMO... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

13 February 2008, 12:07 PM	#9
sharif Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South East USA Posts: 671	"WG Surrounds" Where do I need to go, to speak like this? :)

13 February 2008, 12:10 PM	#10
Topic Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 146	i thought i saw in my DJ notebook which came with the Rolex, it says they're silver?

13 February 2008, 12:40 PM	#11
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Dare I say it - the WG is very tool like as it is more corrosion resistant. Not just a way to move the watch to a more luxury appeal. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

13 February 2008, 12:42 PM	#12
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	Very interesting. I had no idea

13 February 2008, 12:52 PM	#13
Sean84 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 96	Thats something I also didnt know about....

13 February 2008, 06:44 PM	#16
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	I talk like that all the time. I don't really care that most other people don't understand me, so long as my Rollie does. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

13 February 2008, 07:56 PM	#18
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Interesting info! The Rolex price list states "applied gold indices" (where indices normally is a term used for the dial markers, not the hands). But it is nice to know that the hands are made of gold, too. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

13 February 2008, 07:59 PM	#19
DavidHasselhoff Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: SS Submariner Posts: 312	You learn something new every day...

13 February 2008, 08:34 PM	#20
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Always intrigued me that they painted the hands on my Exp II black, they could have saved a few quid and no used gold, but I suppose that is Rolex's attitude to producing fine watches, and I love them for it. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

15 February 2008, 05:06 PM	#21
diego Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 53	Does this mean that the white hands on my DJ are also gold? tks

15 February 2008, 05:44 PM	#24
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	Hey JJ! You with the platty! Are your (watch) hands and dial details WG or Pt? I love platinum I really do...maybe even more than you!! The only platinum I got is in the various mineral specimens I got - I just sold an ounce of placer grains a couple of weeks ago... the colour and heft is wonderful!

15 February 2008, 07:11 PM	#25
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	I never knew that , thanks for sharing !

16 February 2008, 12:24 AM	#26
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	I've always thought it was a little squirrely that they use gold hands painted black on the white-dial Expy. I guess they didn't want to make entirely new hands--they could just paint the regular sports-line hands black to contrast with the Expy's white dial.

16 February 2008, 12:50 AM	#27
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Exp II is black gold. Texas Tea. Sorry, couldn't resist the beverly hillbillies reference.

16 February 2008, 06:57 AM	#28
watchboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Jacky Location: Watch World Posts: 244	Thanks for the info! That makes my money even more well spent!

16 February 2008, 07:39 AM	#29
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	800,000 dials a year do add up to quite a bit of gold. __________________

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