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Old 19 April 2020, 05:06 AM   #1
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There is not so much gold>>>>>

at the gold crowns.

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Old 19 April 2020, 05:09 AM   #2
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Not much at all. Looks like a foil liner on a cupcake.

Datejust?
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Old 19 April 2020, 05:16 AM   #3
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Looks like a chocolate Rolex crown, Easter edition.

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Old 19 April 2020, 05:43 AM   #4
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I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

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Old 19 April 2020, 05:48 AM   #5
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I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

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Old 19 April 2020, 05:50 AM   #6
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What are we looking at here Jocke?
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Old 19 April 2020, 05:54 AM   #7
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What are we looking at here Jocke?
It is a Rolex crown made before 2010 then Rolex start with the Monoblock crown that only have a insert of steel threads pressed into the crown.
So now it's not just a cap of gold, it is a little more solid.
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Old 19 April 2020, 05:54 AM   #8
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Hmm not sure what to make of this....
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Old 19 April 2020, 06:02 AM   #9
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The Rolex souffle, ok
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Old 19 April 2020, 06:17 AM   #10
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It is a Rolex crown made before 2010 then Rolex start with the Monoblock crown that only have a insert of steel threads pressed into the crown.

So now it's not just a cap of gold, it is a little more solid.
Thank you, had no idea.

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Old 19 April 2020, 06:22 AM   #11
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It is a Rolex crown made before 2010 then Rolex start with the Monoblock crown that only have a insert of steel threads pressed into the crown.
So now it's not just a cap of gold, it is a little more solid.

Interesting pic, but how the heck did it get in that state???

Is it yours?

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Old 19 April 2020, 06:56 AM   #12
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Looks like a decayed tooth..


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Old 19 April 2020, 07:46 AM   #13
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Luckily mine is SS!
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Old 19 April 2020, 08:13 AM   #14
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Old 19 April 2020, 08:18 AM   #15
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Hmm not sure what to make of this....
Jocke is rediscovering his love of macro photography during the lockdown
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Old 19 April 2020, 09:44 AM   #16
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The crown on modern PM gold Rolex models are solid 18k gold. No cheap "caps". That image looks horrid
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Old 19 April 2020, 09:48 AM   #17
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I would hope there solid gold now.
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Old 19 April 2020, 09:52 AM   #18
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WOW it does look bad ^^^
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Old 19 April 2020, 09:53 AM   #19
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I can't make anything out of that. Looks like a decayed bone
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Old 19 April 2020, 10:20 AM   #20
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This macros and infos are so cool @Jocke!
Thank you for posting.
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Old 19 April 2020, 12:40 PM   #21
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I envy your photographic skills!
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Old 19 April 2020, 05:46 PM   #22
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Is it from your old Datejust you wear while working in your bodyshop?

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Old 21 April 2020, 11:59 PM   #23
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How long was it at the bottom of the ocean?
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Old 22 April 2020, 12:09 AM   #24
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It is a Rolex crown made before 2010 then Rolex start with the Monoblock crown that only have a insert of steel threads pressed into the crown.
So now it's not just a cap of gold, it is a little more solid.
Fib!
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Old 22 April 2020, 02:50 AM   #25
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That's a very sad looking crown. Glad to hear the manufacturing process has shifted to include a more "solid" gold crown now.

Thanks for sharing Jocke, never would have questioned the metal composition before your photo
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Old 22 April 2020, 10:45 AM   #26
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I certainly did not expect that. Thanks, Jocke!
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Old 22 April 2020, 12:46 PM   #27
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It is a Rolex crown made before 2010 then Rolex start with the Monoblock crown that only have a insert of steel threads pressed into the crown.
So now it's not just a cap of gold, it is a little more solid.
Jocke, I love your quote

“Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional
photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.”

Brilliant!!
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Old 22 April 2020, 02:31 PM   #28
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It is a Rolex crown made before 2010 then Rolex start with the Monoblock crown that only have a insert of steel threads pressed into the crown.
So now it's not just a cap of gold, it is a little more solid.
Thanks for the insight!
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Old 22 April 2020, 03:42 PM   #29
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Looks more like one of those chocolates they serve at ADs!!
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