rotor material?

[lapince]

Hi all, was wondering from what material is the RG 44mm rotor made of? I guess WG but maybe PT? I know that on some models they have PT rotors, what about these?

[GB-man]

I believe they are still 22k gold but given a treatment to look that color.

Source: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/audemars...the-best-ever/

[eal15]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I believe they are still 22k gold but given a treatment to look that color.

Source: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/audemars...the-best-ever/

correct. They are blackened 22t gold. Whatever that is.

[Hairdude1]

It is a "Partially openworked 22 Carat gold oscillating weight with anthracite galvanic treatment"

[enricotambunan]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I believe they are still 22k gold but given a treatment to look that color.

Source: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/audemars...the-best-ever/

Wonder if the older ROO's also have gold rotors??

(by older ROOs' I mean the ones without the glass case back - sorry, don't know whats the technical term for this :P )

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by enricotambunan

Wonder if the older ROO's also have gold rotors??

(by older ROOs' I mean the ones without the glass case back - sorry, don't know whats the technical term for this :P )

Yes they do.

[enricotambunan]

Originally Posted by bayerische

Yes they do.

Wow, thats nice to know.

Though a bit of a pity you cant see that piece of gold 😁

[lapince]

Originally Posted by enricotambunan

Wow, thats nice to know.

Though a bit of a pity you cant see that piece of gold 😁

or the movement… thanks for the answers guys

[jjnd08]

I wonder why they did that treatment to make it that color. Is it so it stands out against the case color?

My SS RO has a YG color, which it makes it stand out against the rest of the case.

[lapince]

Originally Posted by jjnd08

I wonder why they did that treatment to make it that color. Is it so it stands out against the case color?

My SS RO has a YG color, which it makes it stand out against the rest of the case.

I don't know JJ, seems it would have been nicer in YG than like this but it's not a deal braker

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by lapince

I don't know JJ, seems it would have been nicer in YG the like this but it's not a deal braker

Agree on both accounts. I would like to have seen it in a different color, but it wouldn't stop me from adding this piece - if I could.

[Abdullasaif]

Originally Posted by jjnd08

I wonder why they did that treatment to make it that color. Is it so it stands out against the case color?

My SS RO has a YG color, which it makes it stand out against the rest of the case.

I think all the novelties have the same rotor


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[Manofsteelpt]

Originally Posted by Abdullasaif

I think all the novelties have the same rotor


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I can confirm the FC and Pt are both the anthracite color.

[Abdullasaif]

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

I can confirm the FC and Pt are both the anthracite color.

Then yes all of them are the same material and color


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[beer]

is there a benefit to a gold rotor? are any of the properties of gold useful in a rotor? or is it just for prestige?

[singe89]

Originally Posted by beer

is there a benefit to a gold rotor? are any of the properties of gold useful in a rotor? or is it just for prestige?

Guess it could help with winding efficiently since gold is so dense. Plat would prob be better since its even more dense.

On the AP caliber 2226 they attached 22k on the outside of the rotor. Can only assume this is to move more weight to the outside of the rotor to improve efficiency.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/audemars...on-james-list/

Edit: guess the new AP2897 movement does use platinum in the outer rotor setup on the ROO carbon turbillon

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by jjnd08

I wonder why they did that treatment to make it that color. Is it so it stands out against the case color?

My SS RO has a YG color, which it makes it stand out against the rest of the case.

I believe it is done to give the piece a more sporting aesthetic in line with the ROO's overall vibe.

edit: although they chose not to on the diver of course so maybe not