Reference:116710BLNR: Difference between revisions

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Remove a citation confirmed pointing to the wrong watch (Phillips CH080224/172 is a pink-gold calendar watch, not this reference) rather than leave an unverifiable claim
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== Case, bezel, crystal, and crown notes ==
== Case, bezel, crystal, and crown notes ==


[[File:Ref_116710BLNR_caseback.webp|thumb|right|300px|alt=Caseback detail|Caseback detail]]
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File:Ref 116710BLNR case-flank.webp|alt=Case flank and Triplock crown|Case flank and Triplock crown
File:Ref_116710BLNR_caseback.webp|alt=Caseback detail|Plain screw-down caseback
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The case is the Super Case generation that Rolex introduced across its sports catalogue from 2005 onward. Compared with the 16710, the crown guards are heavier, the lugs wider, and the watch wears thicker. Rolex used 904L steel through this period.
The case is the Super Case generation that Rolex introduced across its sports catalogue from 2005 onward. Compared with the 16710, the crown guards are heavier, the lugs wider, and the watch wears thicker. Rolex used 904L steel through this period.
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Full-set packaging is the Rolex presentation box, the International Guarantee card, and the swing tags, which is the configuration auction catalogues expect on a complete example.
Full-set packaging is the Rolex presentation box, the International Guarantee card, and the swing tags, which is the configuration auction catalogues expect on a complete example.
[[File:Ref 116710BLNR box-papers.webp|thumb|right|300px|alt=Full set with box, warranty booklets, and warranty card|Full set: presentation box, warranty booklets, and warranty card naming the model and serial]]


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