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29 March 2009, 11:00 AM | #1 |
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Submariner 16610 T
While I had my oyster bracelet off for a routine ultrasonic bath, I was checking the case and noticed that my Submariner bore the designation:
"ORIG ROLEX DESIGN 16610 T" Anyone know what the T stands for? TIA
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29 March 2009, 11:32 AM | #2 |
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I think T means no lug holes in the case
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29 March 2009, 11:44 AM | #3 |
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My Z GMT II has the T after the 16710.
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29 March 2009, 01:11 PM | #4 |
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29 March 2009, 07:29 PM | #5 |
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Thanks gents - another fact nailed!
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29 March 2009, 08:38 PM | #6 |
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It beggars a further question, why use the letter T ?
It must mean something, does anybody know ? |
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The T matches up with the fact that you need to buy the 502T end links if you buy the classic jubilee bracelet for your no lug holes GMT II.
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Some feel it stands for "transition", but I have no confirmation on this. From a Japanese site, |
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The "16610 T" is also on the case of the Submariner LV, which surprised me when I saw it. I was expecting to see an engraving that marked the anniversary Sub as such. Instead, it is marked just like the regular Sub date.
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30 March 2009, 01:00 AM | #11 |
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Yep. Only appears on the paperwork and hangtag.
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That's great info Mike, was gonna labour the point about the use / meaning of the letter T but its Sunday & nobody likes to be labeled a pedant do they? |
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30 March 2009, 06:40 AM | #13 |
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Great pics Mike. Thanks again.
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Usefull info.Thanks for posting.
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my LV has the T as well....hmmm.
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