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ColRam425 · 8 October 2014, 08:42 AM

I'm sure this info is somewhere on the forums but recently I was at the AD and I was told by an associate that the green dial on the Hulk is actually a "green gold" alloy, but I can't seem to find that on Rolex's site which simply lists the dial as "green." Is there any truth to this? I know there's such a thing as green gold i.e. Electrum, however from what I've seen it looks nowhere near as green as the green dial on the Sub.

T. Ferguson · 8 October 2014, 08:53 AM

As I recall there is some gold in the green, same with the bluesy Sub, and this is what gives it the sunburst effect. I can't remember exactly where I came across this info though.

kamek · 8 October 2014, 09:03 AM

I believe the dial is gold in material and plated/colored with the green on top.

tedscott3 · 8 October 2014, 09:03 AM

I recall a lot of discussion about this topic at one point. I think it was a marketing ploy and Rolex had to stop claiming it was gold. There may have been a very small amount of gold in it, not sure.

Tools · 8 October 2014, 09:55 AM

The dial is brass and painted with a mix that may have some gold in it (or at least a hint of gold coloring).. Their initial marketing of the dial as "green gold" may have been confusing that they have dropped it as it appears that they no longer refer to the Sub dial as anything but "green"

travisb · 8 October 2014, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

The dial is brass and painted with a mix that may have some gold in it (or at least a hint of gold coloring).. Their initial marketing of the dial as "green gold" may have been confusing that they have dropped it as it appears that they no longer refer to the Sub dial as anything but "green"

Truth be told

ColRam425 · 8 October 2014, 10:21 AM

Okay this makes a lot more sense. I appreciate the clear-up!

kilyung · 8 October 2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kamek

I believe the dial is gold in material and plated/colored with the green on top.

The weight of the LVc is the same as LN so it's unlikely there's any appreciable gold content.

RollieVerde · 8 October 2014, 01:21 PM

There's gold in the green pigment, which is why it looks different in every kind of light and appears especially striking in sunlight. Here's an interesting thing: if you go to the Rolex website and watch the Rolex Way videos, in one you'll actually see the green dial being made and gold being sprinkled onto it. It happens quickly but it's there. I'm sure there are those on this forum will say it's just marketing BS, but I think this visually represents an actual production process.

ssultan · 8 October 2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RollieVerde

There's gold in the green pigment, which is why it looks different in every kind of light and appears especially striking in sunlight. Here's an interesting thing: if you go to the Rolex website and watch the Rolex Way videos, in one you'll actually see the green dial being made and gold being sprinkled onto it. It happens quickly but it's there. I'm sure there are those on this forum will say it's just marketing BS, but I think this visually represents an actual production process.

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redsubby · 8 October 2014, 01:43 PM

From what I have read, I believe the surface of the dial is a mixture of gold and aluminum.

richard371 · 8 October 2014, 01:48 PM

Prob no more gold on the dial paint then a shot of Goldschläger.

iWally · 8 October 2014, 07:24 PM

still cool to know that there maybe some gold on the dial hahah

Sublover2166 · 8 October 2014, 09:47 PM

Regardless of how it is made the dial is truly a thing of eye candy beauty.

B.B.B. · 8 October 2014, 11:23 PM

Great Information over here!

8 October 2014, 08:42 AM	#1
ColRam425 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 473	Question about the Hulk Sub I'm sure this info is somewhere on the forums but recently I was at the AD and I was told by an associate that the green dial on the Hulk is actually a "green gold" alloy, but I can't seem to find that on Rolex's site which simply lists the dial as "green." Is there any truth to this? I know there's such a thing as green gold i.e. Electrum, however from what I've seen it looks nowhere near as green as the green dial on the Sub.

8 October 2014, 08:53 AM	#2
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	As I recall there is some gold in the green, same with the bluesy Sub, and this is what gives it the sunburst effect. I can't remember exactly where I came across this info though. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

8 October 2014, 09:55 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	The dial is brass and painted with a mix that may have some gold in it (or at least a hint of gold coloring).. Their initial marketing of the dial as "green gold" may have been confusing that they have dropped it as it appears that they no longer refer to the Sub dial as anything but "green" __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 October 2014, 09:03 AM	#3
kamek "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC Posts: 534	I believe the dial is gold in material and plated/colored with the green on top.

8 October 2014, 09:03 AM	#4
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572	I recall a lot of discussion about this topic at one point. I think it was a marketing ploy and Rolex had to stop claiming it was gold. There may have been a very small amount of gold in it, not sure.

8 October 2014, 10:21 AM	#7
ColRam425 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 473	Okay this makes a lot more sense. I appreciate the clear-up!

8 October 2014, 01:21 PM	#9
RollieVerde Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Very Far Away Posts: 579	There's gold in the green pigment, which is why it looks different in every kind of light and appears especially striking in sunlight. Here's an interesting thing: if you go to the Rolex website and watch the Rolex Way videos, in one you'll actually see the green dial being made and gold being sprinkled onto it. It happens quickly but it's there. I'm sure there are those on this forum will say it's just marketing BS, but I think this visually represents an actual production process.

8 October 2014, 01:43 PM	#11
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	From what I have read, I believe the surface of the dial is a mixture of gold and aluminum.

8 October 2014, 01:48 PM	#12
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	Prob no more gold on the dial paint then a shot of Goldschläger.

8 October 2014, 07:24 PM	#13
iWally Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Sayub Location: UK, East Midlands Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 423	still cool to know that there maybe some gold on the dial hahah

8 October 2014, 09:47 PM	#14
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	Regardless of how it is made the dial is truly a thing of eye candy beauty.

8 October 2014, 11:23 PM	#15
B.B.B. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emmanuel Location: California, USA Watch: submariner lv m Posts: 764	Great Information over here!

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