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AlbertOC · 18 July 2009, 12:44 PM

Hello everyone...

One of my favorite watches for quite some time has been the wg DD with the meteorite dial but it is pretty pricy so i've been holding back on pulling the trigger and getting it. I was wondering though if anybody really knew where Rolex got their meteorite from? Do they just go hunting around the world for small rocks that they can cut up and place in the dial? And also, what do they do to it? How does it go from a rock to the dial we see in the watch? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
Albert

Yume-sama · 18 July 2009, 12:56 PM

You mean it doesn't fall from space with the Rolex markings already on it?

I don't know where they get them, but I sure do love it.

DanP · 18 July 2009, 01:02 PM

I only knew about where the BOVET saguro chronograph meteorite watches got theirs from, from watchtime. It was a meteorite called the Gibeon meteor in Namibia Africa, wich was a very big hunk of space, so I suppose rolex has simmilar sources for theirs as well

DanP · 18 July 2009, 01:03 PM

Oh I forgot great question Buddy

Dan

DanP · 18 July 2009, 01:35 PM

Where's a knowledgeable mod when you need em? James?, Larry? Allan? (in no perticular order don;t ban me!!!!)
I wish I had a big ol hunk of meteorite. Prolly worthless to ET's though LOL

bodybump · 18 July 2009, 01:59 PM

Ok...let me tell you how they got it....

During early 80's there was recorded meteorite that fell from the earth then..............then....ummmmmmmm hold on my wife calling me be right back....

allanofcalifornia · 18 July 2009, 02:01 PM

I think they got it from Mars!

Allan

StarSovereign · 18 July 2009, 02:10 PM

I'm pretty sure its actually not a meteorite but rather just a polished, thin slice of rock. Because it looks different, I think they call it a meteorite to sound cool. And charge hundreds of times more than they're worth of course...

DanP · 18 July 2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarSovereign

I'm pretty sure its actually not a meteorite but rather just a polished, thin slice of rock. Because it looks different, I think they call it a meteorite to sound cool. And charge hundreds of times more than they're worth of course...

Nope

Andad · 18 July 2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarSovereign

I'm pretty sure its actually not a meteorite but rather just a polished, thin slice of rock. Because it looks different, I think they call it a meteorite to sound cool. And charge hundreds of times more than they're worth of course...

I am sure it is a slice of meteorite. Wanna bet mate?

Ken Cox · 18 July 2009, 03:10 PM

Meteorites for sale:

http://www.arizonaskiesmeteorites.com/

DanP · 18 July 2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Cox

Meteorites for sale:

http://www.arizonaskiesmeteorites.com/

Sweet link there bro. But I wonder wich one Rolex uses?

LocoNBroko · 18 July 2009, 03:34 PM

Did you see that they had meteorite rings for under $200 from the Gibeon meteorite?
Im really considering one...

DanP · 18 July 2009, 03:40 PM

That one was a hunk as far a meteorites go. I would guess its all in the finishing and wich part of said rock was harvested, kinda like jade I guess but from space

DanP · 18 July 2009, 03:42 PM

And to add that all the pieces Rolex has that are meteorite are different and distinct from every other piece. So thats very cool if you meet another person who has say a WGM Daytona to compare. I would be stoked to do so
Cheers again
Dan

DanP · 18 July 2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LocoNBroko

Did you see that they had meteorite rings for under $200 from the Gibeon meteorite?
Im really considering one...

If it was a Rolex ring you can be sure to add about 3 zero's to that figure...go figure

DanP · 18 July 2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yume-sama

You mean it doesn't fall from space with the Rolex markings already on it?

I don't know where they get them, but I sure do love it.

Nah man the ET's erase that

Lets meet for a japa dog Bro!

AlbertOC · 18 July 2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Cox

Meteorites for sale:

http://www.arizonaskiesmeteorites.com/

Great site! It really explains a lot about the Widmantatten pattern which makes the dial so beautiful! Thanks!

allanofcalifornia · 18 July 2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LocoNBroko

Did you see that they had meteorite rings for under $200 from the Gibeon meteorite?
Im really considering one...

That does look pretty nice and at a great price!!

Allan

allanofcalifornia · 18 July 2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Cox

Meteorites for sale:

http://www.arizonaskiesmeteorites.com/

They even sell Martian meteorites!

Allan

argee1977 · 18 July 2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanofcalifornia

They even sell Martian meteorites!

Allan

I didn't even know there were martians, or that they had credit cards to purchase stuff, i wouldn't like to think of the price for postage for that sale

allanofcalifornia · 18 July 2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by argee1977

I didn't even know there were martians, or that they had credit cards to purchase stuff, i wouldn't like to think of the price for postage for that sale

I guess that's why they say that you need to inquire for the price!! The good thing though is that Martians do have a great rate of conversion for the Martian Midits!

Allan

boa2 · 18 July 2009, 05:25 PM

The mine it on the planet they own.

Gold Crown · 18 July 2009, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by argee1977

I didn't even know there were martians, or that they had credit cards to purchase stuff, i wouldn't like to think of the price for postage for that sale

Silly, It comes by super express martian space mail.

DanP · 18 July 2009, 06:03 PM

they shipped it 3m light years ago

Andad · 18 July 2009, 06:10 PM

And it only took 11 minutes to get here.

unclesallie · 18 July 2009, 06:45 PM

in searching this question, i ran into this cool cat:

http://www.stefandials.com/service.htm

and this Speculation:
http://watchismo.blogspot.com/2007/0...meteorite.html

others speculate that it is from the Gibeon Meteorite that supposedly fell to earth 12,000years ago.......

GREAT QUESTION!

I know, however, that the dials do not come from materials on Mars. That is because I regularly travel there in my spaceship and I asked the Martians, and they told me.....pause, pause, pause, pause.......'not'!*

*see Borat

DanP · 18 July 2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

And it only took 11 minutes to get here.

Now Now, thats express Light speed. It takes 3 to 4 parsect's to reach our quadrant of the milky way. And they gotta run the Kesslar run too. Do you know how hard it is to navigate a worm hole when all your physical being turns into light? its like tying your shoelace for 50 years a day 80% of the time while you lose train of thought then BAM! your there

HOLOGRAPHIC!

allanofcalifornia · 19 July 2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclesallie

in searching this question, i ran into this cool cat:

http://www.stefandials.com/service.htm

and this Speculation:
http://watchismo.blogspot.com/2007/0...meteorite.html

others speculate that it is from the Gibeon Meteorite that supposedly fell to earth 12,000years ago.......

GREAT QUESTION!

I know, however, that the dials do not come from materials on Mars. That is because I regularly travel there in my spaceship and I asked the Martians, and they told me.....pause, pause, pause, pause.......'not'!*

*see Borat

When you go back next time, please be sure to say Hi to Aunt Martha!

Allan

jtbold · 19 July 2009, 08:52 AM

though given the size of the dial and assumed thickness a single $2,000-$3,000 would be enough to make thousands of dials

18 July 2009, 12:44 PM	#1
AlbertOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: OC, California Watch: 116713, 116034 Posts: 181	Where does Rolex get their Meteorite? Hello everyone... One of my favorite watches for quite some time has been the wg DD with the meteorite dial but it is pretty pricy so i've been holding back on pulling the trigger and getting it. I was wondering though if anybody really knew where Rolex got their meteorite from? Do they just go hunting around the world for small rocks that they can cut up and place in the dial? And also, what do they do to it? How does it go from a rock to the dial we see in the watch? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Albert

18 July 2009, 01:59 PM	#6
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Ok...let me tell you how they got it.... During early 80's there was recorded meteorite that fell from the earth then..............then....ummmmmmmm hold on my wife calling me be right back.... __________________

18 July 2009, 05:25 PM	#23
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,892	The mine it on the planet they own. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

18 July 2009, 06:10 PM	#26
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,471	And it only took 11 minutes to get here. __________________ E

19 July 2009, 08:52 AM	#30
jtbold "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 67	china more than likely though given the size of the dial and assumed thickness a single $2,000-$3,000 would be enough to make thousands of dials

18 July 2009, 12:56 PM	#2
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	You mean it doesn't fall from space with the Rolex markings already on it? I don't know where they get them, but I sure do love it.

18 July 2009, 01:02 PM	#3
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	I only knew about where the BOVET saguro chronograph meteorite watches got theirs from, from watchtime. It was a meteorite called the Gibeon meteor in Namibia Africa, wich was a very big hunk of space, so I suppose rolex has simmilar sources for theirs as well

18 July 2009, 01:03 PM	#4
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	Oh I forgot great question Buddy Dan

18 July 2009, 01:35 PM	#5
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	Where's a knowledgeable mod when you need em? James?, Larry? Allan? (in no perticular order don;t ban me!!!!) I wish I had a big ol hunk of meteorite. Prolly worthless to ET's though LOL

18 July 2009, 02:01 PM	#7
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	I think they got it from Mars! Allan

18 July 2009, 02:10 PM	#8
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	I'm pretty sure its actually not a meteorite but rather just a polished, thin slice of rock. Because it looks different, I think they call it a meteorite to sound cool. And charge hundreds of times more than they're worth of course...

18 July 2009, 03:10 PM	#11
Ken Cox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ken Cox Location: Bend, Oregon, USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 469	Meteorites for sale: http://www.arizonaskiesmeteorites.com/

18 July 2009, 03:34 PM	#13
LocoNBroko Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Watch: GMTIIcSUBUBFDSDDS Posts: 334	Did you see that they had meteorite rings for under $200 from the Gibeon meteorite? Im really considering one...

18 July 2009, 03:40 PM	#14
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	That one was a hunk as far a meteorites go. I would guess its all in the finishing and wich part of said rock was harvested, kinda like jade I guess but from space

18 July 2009, 03:42 PM	#15
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	And to add that all the pieces Rolex has that are meteorite are different and distinct from every other piece. So thats very cool if you meet another person who has say a WGM Daytona to compare. I would be stoked to do so Cheers again Dan

18 July 2009, 06:03 PM	#25
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	they shipped it 3m light years ago

18 July 2009, 06:45 PM	#27
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	in searching this question, i ran into this cool cat: http://www.stefandials.com/service.htm and this Speculation: http://watchismo.blogspot.com/2007/0...meteorite.html others speculate that it is from the Gibeon Meteorite that supposedly fell to earth 12,000years ago....... GREAT QUESTION! I know, however, that the dials do not come from materials on Mars. That is because I regularly travel there in my spaceship and I asked the Martians, and they told me.....pause, pause, pause, pause.......'not'!* *see Borat

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