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JJ Irani · 20 January 2008, 03:46 AM

Hi guys,

Simple question: Why have Rolex incorporated the use of a noble metal ONLY in the SS/Pt. YM?

I mean, it's still a relatively affordable model as compared with some of the other Rollies.

Surely, they must be using SOLID GOLD dials in some of their blinged-up models like the Masterpiece?

And why would they still use BRASS in their all gold Day-Date models? After paying a bomb for a DD, surely a few grams of solid 18 K gold in a dial wouldn't make too much of a difference to the price?

Any expert thoughts on this one, guys?

Thanks - JJ

mdx77 · 20 January 2008, 04:04 AM

Well, don't expect Rolex to use tantalum, palladium, rhodium or mercury anytime soon. Hey wait, that would be a great tool watch.....a watch that could take your temperature too......

JJ Irani · 20 January 2008, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdx77

Well, don't expect Rolex to use tantalum, palladium, rhodium or mercury anytime soon. Hey wait, that would be a great tool watch.....a watch that could take your temperature too......

Mine was supposed to be a serious post, tosser!!

Givmeabrek · 20 January 2008, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mdx77

Well, don't expect Rolex to use tantalum, palladium, rhodium or mercury anytime soon. Hey wait, that would be a great tool watch.....a watch that could take your temperature too......

What are you suggesting JJ do with his watch??

Tombstone · 20 January 2008, 04:47 AM

JJ,
According to the Rolex site Rolex steel is noble metal.

Thani · 20 January 2008, 04:50 AM

well, IMHO rolex uses platinum on this model for one reason only,, TO SELL IT

i dont think sales on the yacht-master would be as high as they are if the bezel was steel !!

but good question on the dial,,, dont really know why its the only model with a platinum dial !!

DSJ · 20 January 2008, 05:08 AM

I don't know the answer to that question, but I do know my wife's everrose gold dust MOP dial with 10 diamonds is pretty darn nice too!

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 January 2008, 06:18 AM

One thing that strikes me is that Rolex does not advertise the DIAL being made of Platinum!

I mean, Rolex does specify that the "applied dial figures" are made of WG.

After all, Platinum is a very, very expensive and exclusive material! So why not state it in the price list as is done with the applied dial figures??

Anyway, MY guess is that the dial for the YM is made in Platinum due to the special way it has been treated. Platinum would never be affected by any post-chemical reactions that the paint and blast treatment of the YM dial received. Note that only the YM has such a dial treatment/finish, and only the YM has a Platinum dial.

Jocke · 20 January 2008, 06:33 AM

It´s not a metal but there is Meteroite dial and a Submariner wih a Lapis dial.

Jocke

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

Simple question: Why have Rolex incorporated the use of a noble metal ONLY in the SS/Pt. YM?

I mean, it's still a relatively affordable model as compared with some of the other Rollies.

Surely, they must be using SOLID GOLD dials in some of their blinged-up models like the Masterpiece?

And why would they still use BRASS in their all gold Day-Date models? After paying a bomb for a DD, surely a few grams of solid 18 K gold in a dial wouldn't make too much of a difference to the price?

Any expert thoughts on this one, guys?

Thanks - JJ

koronet-kid · 20 January 2008, 07:25 AM

hi jocke

do you have any pics of the lapis dialed sub found it once surfing the net but cant find it any more was it an offical release from rolex do you know.

regards sean

haakon59 · 20 January 2008, 07:28 AM

It seems to me that Rolex often uses their "distinctive" features in just one model of watch or in one particular line. But why do they not promote it? I have no idea about that one,

Jocke · 20 January 2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by koronet-kid

hi jocke

do you have any pics of the lapis dialed sub found it once surfing the net but cant find it any more was it an offical release from rolex do you know.

regards sean

If you google Submariner Lapis Dial and choose pictures
so will you find this one for example.

Jocke

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 January 2008, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

If you google Submariner Lapis Dial and choose pictures
so will you find this one for example.

Jocke

This pic is more likely to show the result of what happens when a watch maker with dandruff services your watch and forgets to inspect the dial afterwards.

Lubrifar · 20 January 2008, 08:52 AM

So is it confirmed that the complete dial of a YM is made entirely from platinum, and not applied over the brass like the other models?

JJ Irani · 20 January 2008, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lubrifar

So is it confirmed that the complete dial of a YM is made entirely from platinum, and not applied over the brass like the other models?

Absolutely. Here, check out this very interesting link from Jocke. You can see that the dial is actually made up of 950 Pt.

JJ

http://www.watchwallpapers.com/plat.htm

Letsgodiving · 20 January 2008, 02:49 PM

Thanks for the link JJ I haven't seen that one before. Jocke is the man.

JJ Irani · 20 January 2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

Thanks for the link JJ I haven't seen that one before. Jocke is the man.

And I've just had confirmation from a reputed Rolex watchmaker on this forum that the dial is indeed 100% Platinum. Replacement cost of this dial....a staggering US$975!!

Paulie · 20 January 2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

And I've just had confirmation from a reputed Rolex watchmaker on this forum that the dial is indeed 100% Platinum. Replacement cost of this dial....a staggering US$975!!

Good thing they don't make one in Rhodium...

Fri Jan 18 15:00 New York Time
PLATINUM 1564
RHODIUM 7050

20 January 2008, 03:46 AM	#1
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20 January 2008, 05:08 AM	#7
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I don't know the answer to that question, but I do know my wife's everrose gold dust MOP dial with 10 diamonds is pretty darn nice too! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

20 January 2008, 06:18 AM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	One thing that strikes me is that Rolex does not advertise the DIAL being made of Platinum! I mean, Rolex does specify that the "applied dial figures" are made of WG. After all, Platinum is a very, very expensive and exclusive material! So why not state it in the price list as is done with the applied dial figures?? Anyway, MY guess is that the dial for the YM is made in Platinum due to the special way it has been treated. Platinum would never be affected by any post-chemical reactions that the paint and blast treatment of the YM dial received. Note that only the YM has such a dial treatment/finish, and only the YM has a Platinum dial. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

20 January 2008, 02:49 PM	#16
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,309	Thanks for the link JJ I haven't seen that one before. Jocke is the man. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

20 January 2008, 04:04 AM	#2
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	Well, don't expect Rolex to use tantalum, palladium, rhodium or mercury anytime soon. Hey wait, that would be a great tool watch.....a watch that could take your temperature too......

20 January 2008, 04:47 AM	#5
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	JJ, According to the Rolex site Rolex steel is noble metal.

20 January 2008, 04:50 AM	#6
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	well, IMHO rolex uses platinum on this model for one reason only,, TO SELL IT i dont think sales on the yacht-master would be as high as they are if the bezel was steel !! but good question on the dial,,, dont really know why its the only model with a platinum dial !!

20 January 2008, 07:25 AM	#10
koronet-kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: AT HOME Watch: deep-sea Comex Posts: 672	hi jocke do you have any pics of the lapis dialed sub found it once surfing the net but cant find it any more was it an offical release from rolex do you know. regards sean

20 January 2008, 07:28 AM	#11
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	It seems to me that Rolex often uses their "distinctive" features in just one model of watch or in one particular line. But why do they not promote it? I have no idea about that one,

20 January 2008, 08:52 AM	#14
Lubrifar Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mr. T Location: anc/sfo Watch: for the signs! Posts: 776	So is it confirmed that the complete dial of a YM is made entirely from platinum, and not applied over the brass like the other models?

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