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ron17402 · 4 October 2007, 04:33 AM

Hey guys,

I stopped by my AD to discuss the issue I have with the green hand not lining up properly. She called Rolex while I was there and they said they would gladly fix it. While I was waiting, she gave me a "WatchTime Magazine; Special Issue: A Rolex Review" It is chock full of interesting Rolex info/history and watch reviews. One of which was the new GMT. It took me forever to scan and size/crop the following illustration, but think it is well worth it, as I've been very interested in how the ceramic bezel is designed and constructed. And I would bet many of have been as well. Enjoy!!

abigsecret · 4 October 2007, 04:37 AM

Thank you Ron, now I finally understand why this one clicks hourly!

Thanks again!!!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 October 2007, 04:38 AM

Now, THAT is cool, Ron!

Thanks for sharing!

Tools · 4 October 2007, 04:41 AM

leopardprey · 4 October 2007, 04:44 AM

Wow!! Ron, thanks for sharing! Been wanting to see how they did the new bezel. I can see now how it is much more fool proof. No spring. But rotates around on 3 bearings. Outstanding!

ron17402 · 4 October 2007, 06:47 AM

Your welcome!!

This special issue of WatchTime has 82 pages of very interesting info about Rolex and has many reviews; including the DD, sub, SD, Daytona, GMT, as well as company history, etc.

It's from about August 2006. I could not find it on the archives of the website. But you may be able to get ahold of one from you AD or by contacting them directly.

http://www.watchtime.com/news/

mike · 4 October 2007, 08:02 AM

Destroy · 4 October 2007, 08:09 AM

Way cool Ron, thanks! And am pleased to hear they are fixing your alignment!!

Alcan · 4 October 2007, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron17402

It took me forever to scan and size/crop the following illustration, but think it is well worth it

Good stuff, Ron. Thanks for taking the time to post it.

frostie · 4 October 2007, 11:37 AM

thanks for sharing ron

Robb · 4 October 2007, 11:39 AM

Thanks Ron. I was wondering how it worked!!

bayhillrolex · 4 October 2007, 11:59 AM

Ron,

I'm not good with sketches/diagrams .. could you please take the bezel off of your watch and show us the assembly in actual photos.

(After all you are getting so good with your photography)

ron17402 · 4 October 2007, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayhillrolex

Ron,

I'm not good with sketches/diagrams .. could you please take the bezel off of your watch and show us the assembly in actual photos.

(After all you are getting so good with your photography)

You'll be getting your own to play with in a couple of days.

Let's make that your project..

I hope you've been practicing because you're gonna have to post pics..

JJ Irani · 4 October 2007, 12:41 PM

Good stuff, Ron.....thanks for sharing!

BiG JeEzY · 4 October 2007, 12:42 PM

Nice info!! Thanks for sharing.

It makes me realize just how complex and very well designed and constructed a Rolex bezel is.

Downing · 4 October 2007, 12:59 PM

Thanks, Ron.

4 October 2007, 04:37 AM	#2
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	Thank you Ron, now I finally understand why this one clicks hourly! Thanks again!!!! __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

4 October 2007, 04:38 AM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Now, THAT is cool, Ron! Thanks for sharing! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Good stuff, Ron.....thanks for sharing! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Nice info!! Thanks for sharing. It makes me realize just how complex and very well designed and constructed a Rolex bezel is. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

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4 October 2007, 04:44 AM	#5
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Wow!! Ron, thanks for sharing! Been wanting to see how they did the new bezel. I can see now how it is much more fool proof. No spring. But rotates around on 3 bearings. Outstanding!

4 October 2007, 06:47 AM	#6
ron17402 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: Charlotte, NC USA Watch: 116710 Posts: 435	Your welcome!! This special issue of WatchTime has 82 pages of very interesting info about Rolex and has many reviews; including the DD, sub, SD, Daytona, GMT, as well as company history, etc. It's from about August 2006. I could not find it on the archives of the website. But you may be able to get ahold of one from you AD or by contacting them directly. http://www.watchtime.com/news/

4 October 2007, 08:02 AM	#7
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4 October 2007, 08:09 AM	#8
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	Way cool Ron, thanks! And am pleased to hear they are fixing your alignment!!

4 October 2007, 11:37 AM	#10
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	thanks for sharing ron

4 October 2007, 11:59 AM	#12
bayhillrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: C-rad Location: Louisiana Watch: YM116655 EverRose Posts: 308	Ron, I'm not good with sketches/diagrams .. could you please take the bezel off of your watch and show us the assembly in actual photos. (After all you are getting so good with your photography)

4 October 2007, 12:59 PM	#16
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Thanks, Ron. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

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