Words from Rolex World !
Dear Rolex lovers,
here you can see a list of some of the most important words of the rolex World :)
CORNINO
There are two different types of GMT-Master's crown guards:
the first is usually referred to by collectors with the name “cornino” and has much thinner and smaller extremities with respect to the second, which has more classic characteristics.
You can find complete information about Cornino and Gmt-Master in the book:
EVEROSE
From a Rolex official document we can read:
“In the 18 ct Everose gold alloy developed by Rolex, a touch of platinum was added to fix the copper, hence its colour. Its long lasting beauty is a real delight”
Complete information in the book
TRIPLOCK
The Twinlock winding crown was designed for the Oyster model and offers a double protection against water and dust infiltration; the Triplock, made for deep sea diving, has an additional device.
From the official Rolex website we can read that the Triplock winding crown is designed to function at depths greater than most submarines, it screws down like a nautical hatch and incorporates THREE (Triplock) separate gaskets to seal out water and foreign matter.
Complete information in the book:
TWINLOCK
Oyster case, with patented double seal “Twinlock” crown (screwed down), which means that it is permanently impermeable to dust, sweat and water, even when the crown is unscrewed.
Complete information in the book
GREEN
The SUBMARINER celebrates its first fifty years in 2003 and for that occasion Rolex introduces the new reference 16610LV.
It is immediately nicknamed “GREEN” by collectors, in fact the bezel passes from the traditional black color to a bright green color.
Complete information about the green Submariner and all its variations in the book
KILLY
The ref. 4767 is nicknamed by collectors “Jean- Claude Killy” (as all the Dato-Compax Oyster), from the name of the famous ski champion.
This watch represents the first Oyster chronograph with triple date produced by Rolex up until 1951 and made from yellow or pink gold and stainless steel in about 200 examples.
Complete information about this watch in the books:
OYSTER
1926 Rolex creates the first really waterproof case in the world. The famous OYSTER is born.
This registered name is a synonym of the watertight closure, which works in and out of water preventing the penetration of impurities, moisture, dust, ...
The Oyster watch combines an extremely sturdy case, with a case back and a winding crown, all absolutely waterproof. The patented TWINLOCK winding crown, is wound against the case and makes this generally very vulnerable point of the watch, extremely resistant.
From a Rolex catalogue of 1981 we can read:
OYSTER
The Oyster is perfectly at home underwater.
For Rolex, the word Oyster is a symbol as well as a registered trademark. All Rolex
Oysters are guaranteed waterproof up to a depth of at least 50 m. This guarantee is extended to 100 m for the Explorer, to 300 m for
the Submariner and to 1220 m for the Sea-Dweller with helium escape valve (Rolex patent).
From a Rolex catalogue of 1992, instead, we can read:
OYSTER
The Oyster, true to its name, is perfectly at home underwater.
For Rolex, the word Oyster is a symbol as well as a registered trademark.
All Rolex Oysters are guaranteed waterproof up to 100 m. This guarantee is extended to 300 m for the SUBMARINER, and to 1220 m for the
SEA-DWELLER, with helium escape valve. The Oyster case was invented and patented by Rolex in 1926.
Complete information about Rolex Oyster in the books:
RADIAL DIAL
For the fact that its minute track is without an outer ring, this dial variant is also called RADIAL DIAL, because the minute markers are longer than in the standard model.
You can find axamples and explanations of RADIAL DIAL in the book:
at pag. 59
