How Fluent Are You in Rolex Speak?

[inadeje]

As passionate Rolex enthusiasts, many of us are well-versed in the nicknames, reference numbers, and the iconic product line. But how well do you know Rolex's unique technical jargon, marketing lingo, and trademarked terms that highlight their distinctive features?

Let’s test your fluency in the language of Rolex!

Everose Gold: Rolex's exclusive rose gold alloy, introduced in 2005. It includes platinum to ensure long-lasting color and durability.
Yellow Rolesor: Combination of 18ct yellow gold and Oystersteel.
White Rolesor: Combination of 18ct white gold and Oystersteel.
Everose Rolesor: Combination of Everose gold and Oystersteel.
Oystersteel: A high-performance stainless steel alloy (904L stainless steel) used in Rolex watches. It is highly resistant to corrosion and provides a superior finish compared to standard 316L steel.
Rolesium: A combination of stainless steel and platinum, typically used in the Yacht-Master collection. It features stainless steel cases and bracelets with platinum bezels.
Cerachrom: Rolex's proprietary ceramic material used for bezels, known for its exceptional resistance to scratches and fading.
Parachrom: A unique, anti-magnetic alloy used in Rolex's hairsprings, providing greater resistance to shocks and temperature variations.
Chromalight: A luminescent material developed by Rolex, offering a long-lasting blue glow for enhanced legibility in low-light conditions.
Rolesor: A combination of gold and Oystersteel (stainless steel).
Rolesium: The blend of Oystersteel and platinum, primarily in the Yacht-Master collection.
Ring Command: A system used in select models like the Yacht-Master II and Sky-Dweller that incorporates a rotating bezel linked to the movement for functionality adjustment.
Triplock and Twinlock: Proprietary systems for the crown seals ensuring water resistance in various Rolex models.
Syloxi: A silicon-based hairspring used in some modern Rolex movements, offering precision and resistance to environmental factors.
Glidelock: A bracelet adjustment system allowing fine tuning of the bracelet length without tools, often found in professional diving watches like the Submariner and Deepsea.
ChromoFlex: Rolex's flexible printed circuit technology, seen in advanced components like the ring command system.
Oysterflex: Rubber Band/Strap with hidden Titanium blade inserts.
Paraflex: Rolex’s proprietary shock absorber system, designed to enhance the shock resistance of their movements.
Fliplock: A foldable extension link, often found in professional diving watches, enabling the bracelet to fit over a wetsuit.
Oysterlock: A clasp design providing extra security to prevent accidental opening.
Oyster Case: A signature Rolex design introduced in 1926, known for its water-resistant construction.
Perpetual Rotor: The self-winding mechanism introduced in 1931, a milestone in automatic watchmaking.
Cosmograph: Used specifically for the Daytona series, emphasizing its chronograph function.
Superlative Chronometer: A certification standard exceeding COSC chronometer requirements, indicating Rolex's precision and testing processes.
RLX Titanium: Introduced in 2022, RLX Titanium is a proprietary grade 5 titanium alloy used by Rolex

Did you know them all?
Did you notice any you can’t recall seeing?
Which are your favorites?

Lastly, Did I miss any?

[Dr. Robert]

RLX titanium


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[inadeje]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

RLX titanium


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Thanks

[Andad]

micro stellar nut, easylink and others.

[fishingbear]

ChromoFlex, never heard of that.

[Bazil]

You missed Foo-Foo valve …

[KatGirl]

I knew most of them. Never heard of Syloxi, ChromoFlex or Ring Command. In my defense, they all refer to very technical parts of the movements.

Kat


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[planemad]

Ring Lock System

[padi56]

Well myself over 80 years old and know all of them but I took the trouble to learn about Rolex watches and the history of the brand over the last 50 odd years.But in todays world silly nicknames,should I buy this or that,value££$$€€,is it safe to wear my watch,worry about a few seconds out of so called spec today the list is endless.But the history of the RWC well that's gone with most of today Rolex owners.

[madsitalia]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well myself over 80 years old and know all of them but I took the trouble to learn about Rolex watches and the history of the brand over the last 50 odd years.But in todays world silly nicknames,should I buy this or that,value££$$€€,is it safe to wear my watch,worry about a few seconds out of so called spec today the list is endless.But the history of the RWC well that's gone with most of today Rolex owners.

Sadly but true. I too value the technical details.

[Gerardus]

Originally Posted by madsitalia

Sadly but true. I too value the technical details.

What is true?

Everyone is equal and gets to experience the watch hobby in their own way.

If you have a technical preference that gives you just as little right to criticize other people with a different perception in terms of Rolex.
I am on topic neutral on this, one likes to talk about a technical spring and another about a nickname, or profit on a watch…$…..€
To each his own I would say.

[Bazil]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well myself over 80 years old and know all of them but I took the trouble to learn about Rolex watches and the history of the brand over the last 50 odd years.But in todays world silly nicknames,should I buy this or that,value££$$€€,is it safe to wear my watch,worry about a few seconds out of so called spec today the list is endless.But the history of the RWC well that's gone with most of today Rolex owners.

Who would think things would change in life over a period of 50 years …

[bluestreak]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well myself over 80 years old and know all of them but I took the trouble to learn about Rolex watches and the history of the brand over the last 50 odd years.But in todays world silly nicknames,should I buy this or that,value££$$€€,is it safe to wear my watch,worry about a few seconds out of so called spec today the list is endless.But the history of the RWC well that's gone with most of today Rolex owners.

So many gatekeepers….


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[Andad]

Originally Posted by bluestreak

So many gatekeepers….


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When it comes down to opinions.

You should read some of your previous posts and then apologise to Peter.

[bluestreak]

Originally Posted by Andad

When it comes down to opinions.

You should read some of your previous posts and then apologise to Peter.

Lol, apologize for what?

I’ve been pretty consistent that people should be able to enjoy the hobby how they want. Nicknames, watches as investments, buy a watch a smash with hammers. Do whatever floats your boat. Dude is a curmudgeon and a dinosaur

[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by bluestreak

Lol, apologize for what?

I’ve been pretty consistent that people should be able to enjoy the hobby how they want. Nicknames, watches as investments, buy a watch a smash with hammers. Do whatever floats your boat. Dude is a curmudgeon and a dinosaur

Hey, this is an insult to us curmudgeon dinosaurs : )


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[Andad]

Originally Posted by bluestreak

Lol, apologize for what?

I’ve been pretty consistent that people should be able to enjoy the hobby how they want. Nicknames, watches as investments, buy a watch a smash with hammers. Do whatever floats your boat. Dude is a curmudgeon and a dinosaur

As expected from a visitor to TRF.

[Alpino]

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ChromoFlex ??? where did you heard that ?

ChromoFlex: Rolex's flexible printed circuit technology, seen in advanced components like the ring command system.

"printed circuit" ??? in a Rolex watch ???

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by Alpino

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ChromoFlex ??? where did you heard that ?

ChromoFlex: Rolex's flexible printed circuit technology, seen in advanced components like the ring command system.

"printed circuit" ??? in a Rolex watch ???

It apparently refers to a printed and machined circuit type plate that acts to maneuver other parts in the YMII and Skydweller

[drrd]

Originally Posted by inadeje

It apparently refers to a printed and machined circuit type plate that acts to maneuvers other parts in the YMII and Skydweller

That was the one I hadn’t heard of also.

I wonder if it’s Rolex’s version or adaptation of LIGA (German acronym from Lithographie, Galvanoformung, Abformung). It’s related to processes used in microprocessor manufacturing but for making extremely precise miniature parts.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Alpino

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ChromoFlex ??? where did you heard that ?

ChromoFlex: Rolex's flexible printed circuit technology, seen in advanced components like the ring command system.

"printed circuit" ??? in a Rolex watch ???

Originally Posted by inadeje

It apparently refers to a printed and machined circuit type plate that acts to maneuver other parts in the YMII and Skydweller

I'm happy to be proved wrong, but I don't believe that is correct and I'm with Alpino on this.

That's not how the ring command system works.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US9348315B2/en

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by Devildog

I'm happy to be proved wrong, but I don't believe that is correct and I'm with Alpino on this.

That's not how the ring command system works.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US9348315B2/en

Excellent resource

Couldn’t the coined chromoflex be the cited - element - “a first mechanical-connection element (C1) allowing the first rotary ring and the second rotary ring to be kinematically connected.”?

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Excellent resource

Couldn’t the coined chromoflex be the cited - element - “a first mechanical-connection element (C1) allowing the first rotary ring and the second rotary ring to be kinematically connected.”?

Yes, it is a mechanical connection element, but to associate it with any printed "circuit" tech is pushing it


From the images in the patent, C1 is shon in different varaiations but the cross sections show it as a solid most likely machined part, and unlikely to be flexible as a result.

[Alpino]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Excellent resource

Couldn’t the coined chromoflex be the cited - element - “a first mechanical-connection element (C1) allowing the first rotary ring and the second rotary ring to be kinematically connected.”?

I just checked some Rolex genuine documents dedicated to YM II , Technical infos 143/144/153 and R1 document describing 4160 caliber. ChromoFlex is never mentionned in these docs.

[scooba]

I found one the other day memory crown , is that even genuine Rolex speak .

[INC]

Originally Posted by Alpino

"printed circuit" ??? in a Rolex watch ???

For sure, for example the OQ series.

BTW:

"Oysterquartz" - You can only hear the ticking every second in these Rolex watches.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by INC

For sure, for example the OQ series.

BTW:

"Oysterquartz" - You can only hear the ticking every second in these Rolex watches.

Perfect! Another missed but obvious addition, thanks!

Oysterquartz: Introduced in 1977 into Rolex's line of quartz-powered watches, launched during the quartz crisis. Featuring the in-house Caliber 5035 (Datejust) and Caliber 5055 (Day-Date). The line was discontinued in 2001.

[Alpino]

Originally Posted by INC

For sure, for example the OQ series.

BTW:

"Oysterquartz" - You can only hear the ticking every second in these Rolex watches.

If you're not not aware of, ring command is not part of Oysterquartz ...

Other examples ?

[INC]

Originally Posted by Alpino

If you're not not aware of, ring command is not part of Oysterquartz ...

I answered your doubts, not your thoughts.

[georgekart]

Originally Posted by Alpino

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ChromoFlex ??? where did you heard that ?

ChromoFlex: Rolex's flexible printed circuit technology, seen in advanced components like the ring command system.

"printed circuit" ??? in a Rolex watch ???

That's what I was thinking. Rolex only has two watches with a ring command bezel IIRC (SkyD and YMII). And both of them are mechanical. What would it be used for?