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Here we go the writer is wrong as its too light for platinum. So thats that ha ha.now to sorce me a gen bezel assembly
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Yachtmaster Grey Dial 2016 by Noob
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Ok guys I think the 116622 has the solid platinum bezel assembly read this
http://www.rolexmagazine.com/2012/03/stainless-steel-platinum-yacht-master.html
But I have a feeling the writer is also wrong here aswell
Because he says I THINK the old version has a platinum insert and steel bezel.if he was an expert he wouldn't think he would know
http://www.rolexmagazine.com/2012/03/stainless-steel-platinum-yacht-master.html
But I have a feeling the writer is also wrong here aswell
Because he says I THINK the old version has a platinum insert and steel bezel.if he was an expert he wouldn't think he would know
I am now even more sure it is steel. I know all those guys very well including the guy who made the original article. I am a mod on that forum and have been for many years. Rolex are master of confused info. It goes right back to the "Yellow metal " jubilee bracelets, which failed hallmarking due to very variable alloy content, so they had to stop calling the metal gold.
If it was solid PT950 the whole thing would weigh closer to 20 gms
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Jury is still out on the later Blue and Rhodium model. However I am convinced the Platinum dial model is SS and PT
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Yes have been for years Jocke is a motor engineer and a very big watch collector. He is also a great watch photographer and a super nice guy. I don't use the same forum name for obvious reasons. gen collectors ( Except for me it seems ) hate reps.
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No im.talking about the blue version that guy from the rolex mag said is solid plat
Can't they use a presious metal tester
Imo he is clueless and it's steel bezel
I have to say it would be very unlikely that Rolex would change it . There is no commercial reason and Rolex are not known for their altruism.
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I just looked at the rolex website at the blue version and it says the bezel is made from presious metals?so I dont know it dosent say only the insert is made of presious metal
Yep Rolex Smoke and mirrors (NPI) They don't call their 18ct gold watches precious metals, they call it gold.
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Ok so it's something we will never find out unless we buy the gen then take it to get tested lol
Hahah yeah based on your comments I actually concluded that the JF is generally crap (except for the blue dial and the bracelet?). Honestly don't give a crap about the weight as I don't care if people find out it's a rep.
Well anyways the noob 2428 is easier to get and if fitting a JF sa dial requires clipping the feet and nothing else, I'm confident... that my watchsmith can handle it lol. I just hope it doesnt require modding the datewheel.
I posted in this thread that I was listing 3135 in mtm 2 days ago. Sold in 20 mins
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Yeah I saw that. If only reps could make it through this hellhole's customs I would've jumped on it. Damn...
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I just bought to check the quality and see what the hype is about. I was always gonna sell it as I wear my gen batman/bluesey day to day. The overall look and feel was still very much "rep"
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