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rollie · 4 March 2009, 05:45 AM

Hi people!
Can someone answer these questions for me please?

Are the center links on the GMT-II LNc solid gold or hollow?
Is the gold on the clasp Gold plated and does it fade with wear over time as this piece of the strap is always resting on different surfaces?
Does anyone know the weight of this watch?
Last question,
How is this watch rated amongst the Rolex community?

Thank you people for your time

bardm · 4 March 2009, 06:12 AM

Althoug I'm not an expert I understand the centerlinks on the GMT IIc is solid. I don't think Rolex uses gold-plating on any model. It's either gold, SS or Platina.

chenx15 · 4 March 2009, 06:18 AM

rolex gold is pure 18k gold

rollie · 4 March 2009, 06:20 AM

Thanks, so on the bottom of the clasp, would this be a separate solid piece of gold?

rescue7 · 4 March 2009, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenx15

rolex gold is pure 18k gold

Just to clarify 24k is pure gold content, 18k is 75% gold content.

Having a watch made of 24k gold would be too soft for a watch or any jewellery.

Rolex Lover · 4 March 2009, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rescue7

Just to clarify 24k is pure gold content, 18k is 75% gold content.

Having a watch made of 24k gold would be too soft for a watch or any jewellery.

Right you are, John.

OYSTERMANN · 4 March 2009, 07:30 AM

Well, I certainly love my TT GMT IIc

You'e posted a great close-up photo

The middle gold links are definitely solid 18ct gold, as is the bezel encasing the ceramic disc

and it's an 18ct gold strip that is attached/fused to the clasp.

Not sure of the weight, but it's heavy, although not as heavy as the all-gold version

TempoKing · 4 March 2009, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rescue7

Just to clarify 24k is pure gold content, 18k is 75% gold content.

Having a watch made of 24k gold would be too soft for a watch or any jewellery.

Bravo Yanni
Ya afto eisai filos mou...

Tasos

rollie · 4 March 2009, 07:50 AM

Is the clasp got a separate piece of Gold added or is it plated?

OYSTERMANN · 4 March 2009, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollie

Is the clasp got a separate piece of Gold added or is it plated?

It's a solid piece (strip) of 18ct gold gold that is attached to the clasp

- definitely not plated.

rollie · 4 March 2009, 07:55 AM

Thanks for the info Oystermann. Looks like thats the watch for me then.
Do you have any images of yours that i can drool over lol.
Is it a popular watch?

OYSTERMANN · 4 March 2009, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollie

Thanks for the info Oystermann. Looks like thats the watch for me then.
Do you have any images of yours that i can drool over lol.
Is it a popular watch?

Here are a couple of shots that I took last year

Definitely go and try one one - it's a very substantial watch and the clasp is a work of art in itself

rollie · 4 March 2009, 08:06 AM

That is stunning.
I can't seem to find much about the watch on this forum? Thats why i thought it was a little un-popular?
I'm looking at finding one to buy with my April pay packet and i'm really hooked on this model.

OYSTERMANN · 4 March 2009, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollie

That is stunning.
I can't seem to find much about the watch on this forum? Thats why i thought it was a little un-popular?
I'm looking at finding one to buy with my April pay packet and i'm really hooked on this model.

Although the stainless new ceramic versions and the classic Pepsis/Cokes are very popular and sought after, the new TT GMT is very popular here on the Forum, too - lots of members own this model and I'm sure that you'll get others adding posts to this thread endorsing your potential choice of Rolex

Thanks for your kind words about mine and I'm confident that you'll love yours, when you pick it up, if that's the one you go for

However, before you pull the trigger, please go and try all the different models that are out there. so that you can make an informed choice on a considered purchase

Trainer · 4 March 2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OYSTERMANN

Here are a couple of shots that I took last year

Definitely go and try one one - it's a very substantial watch and the clasp is a work of art in itself

Ain't that purty!

Tempus Fugit Trainer

OYSTERMANN · 4 March 2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trainer

Ain't that purty!

Tempus Fugit Trainer

Thanks, Bill

rescue7 · 4 March 2009, 08:32 AM

Beautiful pics and watch Neil, it's a niece piece to add to any collection.

Here's a pic of mine.

OYSTERMANN · 4 March 2009, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rescue7

Beautiful pics and watch Neil, it's a niece piece to add to any collection.

Here's a pic of mine.

Thanks, John. Yours looks great, too

Let's see some more TT GMTs everyone

bodybump · 4 March 2009, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rescue7

Beautiful pics and watch Neil, it's a niece piece to add to any collection.

Here's a pic of mine.

this is one of the only TT that i wanna have....

rescue7 · 4 March 2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

Bravo Yanni
Ya afto eisai filos mou...

Tasos

Efharisto Tasos

Nods · 4 March 2009, 09:02 AM

Great watch, I tossed up between the TT & the SS, fell for the SS, but the TT is realy smart too.

rollie · 4 March 2009, 12:56 PM

I just want something a bit special as it will be my only Rolex this year.
I love the SS model but this has the little edge to it.
Any news on the weight yet?

Lion · 4 March 2009, 01:16 PM

Thanx to all who posted PICS, beautiful watch and I like the gold hands!!!

4 March 2009, 05:45 AM	#1
rollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 206	Rolex GMT-IIc 116713LN Hi people! Can someone answer these questions for me please? Are the center links on the GMT-II LNc solid gold or hollow? Is the gold on the clasp Gold plated and does it fade with wear over time as this piece of the strap is always resting on different surfaces? Does anyone know the weight of this watch? Last question, How is this watch rated amongst the Rolex community? Thank you people for your time

4 March 2009, 06:12 AM	#2
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	Althoug I'm not an expert I understand the centerlinks on the GMT IIc is solid. I don't think Rolex uses gold-plating on any model. It's either gold, SS or Platina. __________________ Bård

4 March 2009, 06:18 AM	#3
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	rolex gold is pure 18k gold __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

4 March 2009, 07:30 AM	#7
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Well, I certainly love my TT GMT IIc You'e posted a great close-up photo The middle gold links are definitely solid 18ct gold, as is the bezel encasing the ceramic disc and it's an 18ct gold strip that is attached/fused to the clasp. Not sure of the weight, but it's heavy, although not as heavy as the all-gold version __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

4 March 2009, 01:16 PM	#23
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Thanx to all who posted PICS, beautiful watch and I like the gold hands!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

4 March 2009, 07:50 AM	#9
rollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 206	Is the clasp got a separate piece of Gold added or is it plated?

4 March 2009, 07:55 AM	#11
rollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 206	Thanks for the info Oystermann. Looks like thats the watch for me then. Do you have any images of yours that i can drool over lol. Is it a popular watch?

4 March 2009, 08:06 AM	#13
rollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 206	That is stunning. I can't seem to find much about the watch on this forum? Thats why i thought it was a little un-popular? I'm looking at finding one to buy with my April pay packet and i'm really hooked on this model.

4 March 2009, 09:02 AM	#21
Nods Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lionel Wylie Location: Australia Watch: Rolex GMT SS Posts: 277	Great watch, I tossed up between the TT & the SS, fell for the SS, but the TT is realy smart too.

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