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Tony-GB · 2 June 2008, 02:33 AM

I'm a noob, so please forgive me if this is a silly question!

I have been told the Rolex anchors are plastic. Is this true? I googled them & found a great write up on them. It questioned the purpose of them & concluded why Rolex stopped issuing them, but didn't mention what they were made from.

Can anyone help...?

RW16610 · 2 June 2008, 02:34 AM

Not too sure right now actually.

AOTM · 2 June 2008, 02:34 AM

I am fairly certain that they are indeed plastic, sir.

vjb.knife · 2 June 2008, 03:21 AM

I will go check but I don't think so. I would have to guess at this point that they are die cast metal; probably zinc or tin. But they feel too heavy for plastic. I do have a very early Seadweller Anchor that has green plastic discs glued on where the depth rating circle is and I believe that it was just a Submariner anchor with 1000 feet on it and they glued on the discs saying 4000 feet, but I think the anchors are metal. I will be back shortly with more definitive info after I examine a few of them.

vjb.knife · 2 June 2008, 04:10 AM

I still think they are metal, probably chrome plated zinc or tin. I would not say this with 100% certainty but they all have a rather metallic chime to them when struck by a small metal tool and they feel too heavy to be plastic. I did notice that the older one that I have from my first SeaDweller that I bought new in 1983 is heavier than the circa 1999 Seadweller Anchor and the relatively new 2007 Submariner Anchor. What can be derived from that is not sure as they are also a bit different in profile. The two SD Anchors are in the picture I posted earlier.

PeterT · 2 June 2008, 04:39 AM

Definitely metal, the shiny anchor tips are polished like stainless steel.

PeterT

AOTM · 2 June 2008, 04:47 AM

I humbly stand corrected

badsmac · 2 June 2008, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

I'm a noob, so please forgive me if this is a silly question!

I have been told the Rolex anchors are plastic. Is this true? I googled them & found a great write up on them. It questioned the purpose of them & concluded why Rolex stopped issuing them, but didn't mention what they were made from.

Can anyone help...?

Yep they're metal. Hey Tony could you post a link to that anchor write up?

Tony-GB · 2 June 2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vjb.knife

I still think they are metal, probably chrome plated zinc or tin. I would not say this with 100% certainty but they all have a rather metallic chime to them when struck by a small metal tool and they feel too heavy to be plastic. I did notice that the older one that I have from my first SeaDweller that I bought new in 1983 is heavier than the circa 1999 Seadweller Anchor and the relatively new 2007 Submariner Anchor. What can be derived from that is not sure as they are also a bit different in profile. The two SD Anchors are in the picture I posted earlier.

Thanks very much for all the help Vince.

Tony-GB · 2 June 2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

Definitely metal, the shiny anchor tips are polished like stainless steel.

PeterT

Thanks Peter

Tony-GB · 2 June 2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badsmac

Yep they're metal. Hey Tony could you post a link to that anchor write up?

Here's the link Brian:

http://www.rolexreferencepage.com/anchors.html

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 June 2008, 08:21 PM

They're probably not steel, but as stated some kind of metal.

SSD · 3 June 2008, 12:02 AM

Agreed. I believe they're too light to be steel, and way to heavy for plastic.

Liked the link BTW, I didn't know they ever made a gold anchor at all. You learn something each and every time you log in here!

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2 June 2008, 03:21 AM	#4
vjb.knife Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vince Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Sub & GMTIIC Posts: 626	I don't think so but ....... I will go check but I don't think so. I would have to guess at this point that they are die cast metal; probably zinc or tin. But they feel too heavy for plastic. I do have a very early Seadweller Anchor that has green plastic discs glued on where the depth rating circle is and I believe that it was just a Submariner anchor with 1000 feet on it and they glued on the discs saying 4000 feet, but I think the anchors are metal. I will be back shortly with more definitive info after I examine a few of them.

2 June 2008, 04:10 AM	#5
vjb.knife Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vince Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Sub & GMTIIC Posts: 626	I have just examined the three that I have and ..... I still think they are metal, probably chrome plated zinc or tin. I would not say this with 100% certainty but they all have a rather metallic chime to them when struck by a small metal tool and they feel too heavy to be plastic. I did notice that the older one that I have from my first SeaDweller that I bought new in 1983 is heavier than the circa 1999 Seadweller Anchor and the relatively new 2007 Submariner Anchor. What can be derived from that is not sure as they are also a bit different in profile. The two SD Anchors are in the picture I posted earlier.

2 June 2008, 08:21 PM	#12
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	They're probably not steel, but as stated some kind of metal. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

3 June 2008, 12:02 AM	#13
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Agreed. I believe they're too light to be steel, and way to heavy for plastic. Liked the link BTW, I didn't know they ever made a gold anchor at all. You learn something each and every time you log in here! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

2 June 2008, 02:34 AM	#2
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,203	Not too sure right now actually.

2 June 2008, 02:34 AM	#3
AOTM Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: usa Posts: 122	I am fairly certain that they are indeed plastic, sir.

2 June 2008, 04:39 AM	#6
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	Definitely metal, the shiny anchor tips are polished like stainless steel. PeterT

2 June 2008, 04:47 AM	#7
AOTM Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: usa Posts: 122	I humbly stand corrected

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