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2 December 2005, 08:59 AM | #1 |
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Question for JJ
Ok, I've been trying for a while to find a question re: Rolexes that JJ couldn't answer, and I think maybe I've found one. While perusing the new Panerai catalog they sent me, I noticed that they specify for each watch how thick the corundum is (anywhere from 2.0mm to 3.5mm).
So, my question for JJ is this, how thick is the sapphire crystal on Rolexes? Also, does it vary model to model? Good luck, Kiwi. |
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This sounds like fun.
I want to give it a shot too. We can call this game, "Try to stump JJ." Although it may not be easy. Question: you need a special tool to remove the caseback of a Rolex. How many of those little grooves (teeth, indentations) are on the Rolex caseback? |
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That ones to easy for our JJ.
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Thickness on Rolex crystals would vary from model to model for obvious reasons. Those models which are waterproof to 100 m would naturally be thinner in thickness as compared with the Subs which are rated to 300 m. On the other hand, the SD would have the thickest crystal of all due to its enormous depth rating of 1220 m / 4,000 ft. To be honest, not sure about the exact thickness....never crossed my mind really, but I know for a fact that the SD has the toughest and thickest crystal out there. JJ
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JJ doesn't know the answer...how about that??
I can just see him at work right now, scouring the internet, looking for facts, calling Mansors, desperate to answer my question... |
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The Sea Dweller crystal is exactly 2mm thicker than the submariner line.
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Stronger case (1mm thicker case back) and SD crystal (1mm thicker) than Sub.
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I'm pretty sure the crystal is 2mm thicker, not 1mm thicker.
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Rolex Model 16600 Helium Escape Valve. Has writing - "ROLEX OYSTER Original Gas Escape Valve" on case back. Depth rated to 4000ft / 1220m. Stronger case (1mm thicker back) and crystal (1mm thicker). SEL Oyster bracelet with Diver's extension, 2 diver's links and a tool to change them.
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I think Padi is correct on this one....I'm pretty sure the overall thickness of the SD case is around 2 mm more than the Sub. If the crystal were 2 mm thicker can you imagine how high it would stand up? A one mm difference in crystal thickness I can logically accept. Cheers - JJ This chart can be a pretty good guideline.
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Well, that may be the case. However, if the crystal is 2mm thicker, it could be inset into the case deeper and not even show a height difference.
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