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cnj8w · 8 November 2008, 07:47 AM

Dear All--I think my first posting vanished. Here it is again.

I'm wondering--what is a "super case"? I've seen a few references to it--not sure what it is.

Thanks!

Eli · 8 November 2008, 07:52 AM

The new GMT2 is considered a supercase. It's still the same diametre but the case is beefed up. Makes it look a little bit bigger, hence 'super case'.

The current submariner uses the old style case (The stainless version). The new gold version uses the 'super case'

padi56 · 8 November 2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnj8w

Dear All--I think my first posting vanished. Here it is again.

I'm wondering--what is a "super case"? I've seen a few references to it--not sure what it is.

Thanks!

Exactly the same as the old case but gained a couple of mm,and thats about it nothing to get excited about.

Letsgodiving · 8 November 2008, 08:53 AM

There is quite a noticeable difference in the two cases when it comes to the lugs and crown guards. They are much thicker in the supercase. I don't care for the thicker lugs because they make the bracelet seem disproportional in size and the case doesn't flow as well into the band imo. I do like the larger crown guards however. They give the watch a beefier more substantial look.

Lol-x · 8 November 2008, 09:01 AM

Just ask one fine new member to the forum "STEELINOX" I think he invented the name "SUPERCASE" and man was it fun when he did.

"SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE"

SS Oyster · 8 November 2008, 10:59 AM

I have one and love it! Sits better on the wrist and looks bigger - beefier, more solid, heavier, stronger - if that's possible.

chicagowatchman · 8 November 2008, 11:08 AM

It"s a Alarm clock on a Bracelet

STEELINOX · 8 November 2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Just ask one fine new member to the forum "STEELINOX" I think he invented the name "SUPERCASE" and man was it fun when he did.

"SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE"

Hi Everybody:
My name is Randy. I was disavowed from TZ back in March of this year. My "handle" at that time was also, "Steelinox."
I coined the term, "Supercase" when the then anticipated first images of the now current GMT MASTER II Ceramic appeared first as an 18K model. The "root" term was derived from the old name ROLEX used to use for their hidden clasped 18K bracelets back in the 80's, Jubilee, thus, "Super Jubilee bracelet" was used. I coined the new ceramic GMT's, "Supercase" to follow in that tradition once used by ROLEX for these new "casings" ROLEX developed, though as you can see not "bigger" in diameter but "visually bigger" by virtue of the wider lugs giving it that beefier look. Happy collecting...

UPDATE: Incidentally, Jake Erlich of rolexblog.blogspot.com has an article about another Super cased ROLEX from long ago if you are interested: http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008_10_01_archive.html

Thanks,
Randy

toph · 8 November 2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagowatchman

It"s a Alarm clock on a Bracelet

sure beats a disco ball

Lol-x · 8 November 2008, 12:07 PM

Hi Randy, thanks for your input man

too cool.

It does bring back fond memories when we were hanging out so bad for Rolex to release the Stainless Steel GMT-IIC "Supercase" and for 2+ years (18K and then TT) we had to wait to get our hands on that baby

The supercase is coming........yeah right thanks Rolex

next year

Man you hyped up the "supercase" so much I was going out of my brain

Rock on man

STEELINOX · 8 November 2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Hi Randy, thanks for your input man

too cool.

It does bring back fond memories when we were hanging out so bad for Rolex to release the Stainless Steel GMT-IIC "Supercase" and for 2+ years (18K and then TT) we had to wait to get our hands on that baby

The supercase is coming........yeah right thanks Rolex

next year

Man you hyped up the "supercase" so much I was going out of my brain

Rock on man

LOL !
Glad to be of service !

marshallr47 · 8 November 2008, 09:37 PM

Great looking watch Randy. Very nice Rollie.

Andad · 8 November 2008, 09:41 PM

wow

JimC · 10 November 2008, 04:29 PM

Very interesting thread... thanks!

8 November 2008, 07:47 AM	#1
cnj8w "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charlottesville, Posts: 37	What is a Super Case (resend) Dear All--I think my first posting vanished. Here it is again. I'm wondering--what is a "super case"? I've seen a few references to it--not sure what it is. Thanks!

8 November 2008, 08:53 AM	#4
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	There is quite a noticeable difference in the two cases when it comes to the lugs and crown guards. They are much thicker in the supercase. I don't care for the thicker lugs because they make the bracelet seem disproportional in size and the case doesn't flow as well into the band imo. I do like the larger crown guards however. They give the watch a beefier more substantial look. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

8 November 2008, 09:01 AM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Just ask one fine new member to the forum "STEELINOX" I think he invented the name "SUPERCASE" and man was it fun when he did. "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" "SUPERCASE" __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

8 November 2008, 11:08 AM	#7
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	It"s a Alarm clock on a Bracelet __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

8 November 2008, 12:07 PM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Hi Randy, thanks for your input man too cool. It does bring back fond memories when we were hanging out so bad for Rolex to release the Stainless Steel GMT-IIC "Supercase" and for 2+ years (18K and then TT) we had to wait to get our hands on that baby The supercase is coming........yeah right thanks Rolex next year Man you hyped up the "supercase" so much I was going out of my brain Rock on man __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

8 November 2008, 07:52 AM	#2
Eli Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 459	The new GMT2 is considered a supercase. It's still the same diametre but the case is beefed up. Makes it look a little bit bigger, hence 'super case'. The current submariner uses the old style case (The stainless version). The new gold version uses the 'super case'

8 November 2008, 10:59 AM	#6
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	I have one and love it! Sits better on the wrist and looks bigger - beefier, more solid, heavier, stronger - if that's possible.

8 November 2008, 09:37 PM	#12
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Great looking watch Randy. Very nice Rollie. __________________ Ron

8 November 2008, 09:41 PM	#13
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	wow __________________ E

10 November 2008, 04:29 PM	#14
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	Very interesting thread... thanks!

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