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Old 2 February 2013, 07:41 AM   #1
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Rolex Sub Hands

I had no clue that the Rolex Sub Dial indices were white gold. Does anyone know what the hands are made of???

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Old 2 February 2013, 08:17 AM   #2
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The hands are also white gold.
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Old 2 February 2013, 08:23 AM   #3
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The hands are also white gold.
Oh WOW! Thanks!!!!!
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Old 2 February 2013, 12:09 PM   #4
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Old 7 February 2013, 08:17 AM   #5
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Is this correct? Rolex website says indices are either yellow gold or platinum.
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Old 7 February 2013, 09:23 AM   #6
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Is this correct? Rolex website says indices are either yellow gold or platinum.
Never heard platinum.

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Old 7 February 2013, 09:31 AM   #7
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There is a discussion about this previously
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=276782

And found there is a resource link:
http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-...2012/#comments
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Old 7 February 2013, 05:01 PM   #8
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Never heard platinum.

Oops, getting my dial indices mixed up with bezel indices. Rolex website says bezel indices are Platinum. Noobie mistake!
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Old 8 February 2013, 09:07 AM   #9
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