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Bisquitlips · 11 October 2009, 10:34 AM

Are the center links solid on the TT or just wrapped 18k Gold????'

kcmo · 11 October 2009, 10:36 AM

I believe they're solid Richard

submariner16610 · 11 October 2009, 11:20 AM

they are solid.i asked the dealer.

drtooth73 · 11 October 2009, 11:26 AM

solid. like a rock.

STEELINOX · 11 October 2009, 11:33 AM

thats debatable !
There'sa thread somewhere's that looks into this very question, and short of someone sawing one in two, there is NO CONCLUSIVE evidence that anyone has any direct knowledge that these links are indeed "solid". So just b/c someone at an AD says it is so, doesnt mean it is so !

It would be an impracticality from a manufacture standpoint to have these constructed from solid bar stock as there are three rods that pass thru the link assy and it would be wasteful to drill out milligrams of 18k bar stock as part of the process. I suspect that these are indeed "pressed" in sides as well as the rods which, we already know, are press fit into the assy. I culd be talkin out meass too, thats happened b4 !

JJ Irani · 11 October 2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Are the center links solid on the TT or just wrapped 18k Gold????'

Absolute solid nugget of 18 K gold - no ifs or buts about that.

All modern day TT, YG, RG or WG Rolex models are now solid 18 K gold - not pressed, not hollow, no bulls**t!!

And you can take that to any damn bank in the world....end of story!!

JJ

STEELINOX · 11 October 2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Absolute solid nugget of 18 K gold - no ifs or buts about that.

All modern day TT, YG, RG or WG Rolex models are now solid 18 K gold - not pressed, not hollow, no bulls**t!!

And you can take that to any damn bank in the world....end of story!!

JJ

Just cause right !

sleddog · 11 October 2009, 01:30 PM

Solid as the ground you walk on!!!!

sturgeon123456 · 11 October 2009, 01:32 PM

I can back that up as well, a jeweler friend of mine has people bringing him watches all the time. A simple test using an abrasive stone and different acids will conclusively determine the percentage of pure gold and wether it is solid. He does this on a weekly basis when people bring him Rolexes and other watches. Every piece of gold on a rolex.....the crown, bezel......center links etc....is 100% solid 18k gold. Now the center links are no longer hollow on all models and therefore those are also solid gold, nothing wrapped, plated or filled.

11 October 2009, 10:34 AM	#1
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I am wonder about the same thing. GMT IIc TT. Are the center links solid on the TT or just wrapped 18k Gold????' __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

11 October 2009, 01:30 PM	#8
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Solid as the ground you walk on!!!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

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11 October 2009, 10:36 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I believe they're solid Richard

11 October 2009, 11:20 AM	#3
submariner16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: united states Watch: submariner,daytona Posts: 707	they are solid.i asked the dealer.

11 October 2009, 11:26 AM	#4
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	solid. like a rock.

11 October 2009, 11:33 AM	#5
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	thats debatable ! There'sa thread somewhere's that looks into this very question, and short of someone sawing one in two, there is NO CONCLUSIVE evidence that anyone has any direct knowledge that these links are indeed "solid". So just b/c someone at an AD says it is so, doesnt mean it is so ! It would be an impracticality from a manufacture standpoint to have these constructed from solid bar stock as there are three rods that pass thru the link assy and it would be wasteful to drill out milligrams of 18k bar stock as part of the process. I suspect that these are indeed "pressed" in sides as well as the rods which, we already know, are press fit into the assy. I culd be talkin out meass too, thats happened b4 !

11 October 2009, 01:32 PM	#9
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	I can back that up as well, a jeweler friend of mine has people bringing him watches all the time. A simple test using an abrasive stone and different acids will conclusively determine the percentage of pure gold and wether it is solid. He does this on a weekly basis when people bring him Rolexes and other watches. Every piece of gold on a rolex.....the crown, bezel......center links etc....is 100% solid 18k gold. Now the center links are no longer hollow on all models and therefore those are also solid gold, nothing wrapped, plated or filled.

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