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Old 21 December 2011, 02:39 PM   #1
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My new "U" serial TT sub

Hey guys, I couldn't help but to purchase this sub for the price I got it for! Since I'm new to the submariner, please help me figure out if it's a legit watch and if it's not, I have 30 days to get a full refund back! Thanks!

Also, when I out the watch in the light for about 20 seconds so I can see the Lume, it goes away after like 2-5 minutes...or it gets darker and not as bright.... Is that normal? THANKS! :)










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Old 21 December 2011, 02:42 PM   #2
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Never mind about the line part, I can still actually see a good amount left and it's been a couple of minutes so I think it's all in my head lol
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Old 21 December 2011, 02:42 PM   #3
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Congrats! I had a TT Sub add yours does appear to be genuine.
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Old 21 December 2011, 02:43 PM   #4
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Looks good and the lume sounds about right.
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Old 21 December 2011, 02:50 PM   #5
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The " U" series was about when Rolex went from tritium to Lume. I have a U series SS sub I bought new and it has a Lume dial. I remember being concerned at the time because it was not a tritium dial.

Comgrats on a great watch!
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Old 21 December 2011, 03:02 PM   #6
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Congrats! welcome to the Sub club!
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Old 21 December 2011, 03:30 PM   #7
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Congrats on your submariner. wear it in good health..
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Old 21 December 2011, 04:16 PM   #8
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Thanks guys! I will wear it definitely lol. I have a datejust "thunderbird" from 01-02 I believe and I recently had a 2010 TT datejust that was beautiful but I sold it to get the funds for the sub! So everyone agrees that my new purchase is authentic? Thank god!! Lol
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Old 21 December 2011, 06:07 PM   #9
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Yes, really loolks good to me because I also have a 16613 TT Bluesy. Your's is an older model as it has the lugholes, no engraved rehaut with serial number, and no etched crystal which would make it easier for self - confirmation. This is not a knock, it still looks great and is one of Rolexes best lookers without going blingy!!! Can't beat that vibrant blue bezel and dial - way better than the new Blue Sub C IMO.

If you are still worried about authenticity, take it to a Rolex AD and have him check the movement. There will probably be a small charge to open up the caseback but it maybe worth it to put your mind at ease.

Happy wearing & Xmas!

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Old 21 December 2011, 06:50 PM   #10
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Seems OK from the outside, but I would have the AD check the movement. He can probably also tell you if it needs service. Congrats!
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Old 21 December 2011, 06:58 PM   #11
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Congrats! A timeless piece...Enjoy!
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Old 21 December 2011, 07:15 PM   #12
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Looks like a nice purchase! Wear it well!
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Old 21 December 2011, 10:27 PM   #13
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Looks good. Congrats!
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Old 21 December 2011, 11:45 PM   #14
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Old 22 December 2011, 12:01 AM   #15
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Old 22 December 2011, 12:35 AM   #16
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Old 22 December 2011, 12:40 AM   #17
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Old 22 December 2011, 12:51 AM   #18
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When you bring it to a watchmaker to have him check it out, make sure it's pressure tested so you have no water issues down the road

Great watch, always wanted one
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Old 22 December 2011, 10:08 AM   #19
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Old 22 December 2011, 12:55 PM   #22
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Old 22 December 2011, 01:43 PM   #23
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Yea I haven't brought it to a actual AD yet but from what I see, the seconds skip about 2-3 seconds every time I make it perfect to my iPhone time and seconds. Is that normal? It ends up getting ahead of itself a couple hours of walking with it by 2-3 seconds. No more than that from what I've seen so far. I'm kind of freaking out lol.
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Old 22 December 2011, 02:27 PM   #24
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Old 22 December 2011, 04:12 PM   #25
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Old 22 December 2011, 06:05 PM   #26
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Yea I haven't brought it to a actual AD yet but from what I see, the seconds skip about 2-3 seconds every time I make it perfect to my iPhone time and seconds. Is that normal? It ends up getting ahead of itself a couple hours of walking with it by 2-3 seconds. No more than that from what I've seen so far. I'm kind of freaking out lol.
Do you know when your Rolex was last serviced?? Judging by the age, it should have been serviced once or twice by now. A Rolex can be regulated to a precise time, but it won't be worth doing unless the watch has had a recent service to eliminate lubrication issues. A properly serviced Rolex will last many, many years with a 50 year lifespan and beyond not unheard of. I purchased a new 18K Lady Datejust President for my wife in 1992 and with two services it is still running like a champ. When her watch starts to slow and not keep proper time, I know it is time for a service. If your Rolex hasn't been serviced in the last 4 - 5 years, it is probably due. If your iphone is correct, 2 -3 seconds ahead in a couple of hours is going to be noticeable in a week and very noticeable after a month. There are links on the website which explain how to properly check the accurancy of the time on a Rolex, as well as information on the proper placement of the watch at rest to recoup the difference.

Perhaps the mods or more informed can provide the links for you. Sorry, I can't help you without doing a major search.

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Old 22 December 2011, 10:11 PM   #27
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Looks good to me. My 2003 16613 gains about 4-5 secs a day. Yours probably need a service, the price you paid may have been lower as it didn't have recent service papers.... and the lume on mine is crap too. But I LOVE it, I keep staring at it and not to tell the time!
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Old 22 December 2011, 10:16 PM   #28
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looks good , health to wear it.
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Old 24 December 2011, 04:35 AM   #29
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Congrats! i have tt sub also,but it is z serial
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