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Guybrush Threepwood · 25 August 2012, 04:00 PM

Hi! I'm new here

I had a small GTG with a buddy last night and we compared two 116610LN dials with the Olloclip Macro lens for iPhone and to our big surprise the fonts are different! The warranty card is dated july 2011 on the first watch and december 2011 on the second watch. Look at "ft" letters and the 1 in 1000ft. I'll get another picture of the crown and logo as well which feels bolder on the one compared to the other.

I didn't find any info regarding this elsewhere so I was hoping you experts in here could add some info

z32turbo · 25 August 2012, 11:18 PM

I didn't know they already had different fonts on the SubC dials.

The GMT Master · 25 August 2012, 11:22 PM

The fonts change subtly over time, different print runs for the text. No big deal

jimbones43 · 25 August 2012, 11:48 PM

Also look at the spacing on the m in meters and the numbers 1, they are different. This is normal I believe!

Dave K · 25 August 2012, 11:51 PM

Well spotted.

Psmith · 25 August 2012, 11:56 PM

Dial font variations have been happening for decades... no big deal at all

travisb · 26 August 2012, 12:07 AM

Interesting.
Nice spot..

Guybrush Threepwood · 26 August 2012, 12:20 AM

July 2011

December 2011

Check the different size of the "hole" in the crown

TimeToGo · 26 August 2012, 12:52 AM

Welcome to the Forum!

Great attention to detail and also....EXCELLENT Pictures!!!

JTrapman · 26 August 2012, 02:46 AM

The 1 and the I's also seem different. Nice pictures btw.

UJU · 26 August 2012, 03:24 AM

Nice.

Fat font & thin font.

Now, let's see some close up's of the logo.

padi56 · 26 August 2012, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

The fonts change subtly over time, different print runs for the text. No big deal

Have to agree first it was hologram madness now we have a epidermic of loupe font mania.Its a good job this loupe mania did not go back to the beginning of Rolex watches. As there have been countless tiny font changes over the decades on most Rolex watches.And if forums did exist in those day it would be full of font change posts only.

Tri-Tip · 26 August 2012, 03:43 AM

Just brag that each face is hand-lettered. Different people letter in different fonts.

boogiebot · 26 August 2012, 03:44 AM

just curious what is the purpose of the font change? to me it really makes no difference which font i own. but clearly rolex has a reason for doing this.

wohlfecc · 26 August 2012, 04:12 AM

Looks like someone got gypped on their "f" paint!

donas · 26 August 2012, 06:51 AM

Ok, now someone start a rumor that one font is worth twice as much as the other one and everyone will be running for a loupe

The GMT Master · 26 August 2012, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boogiebot

just curious what is the purpose of the font change? to me it really makes no difference which font i own. but clearly rolex has a reason for doing this.

It's part of the production process - one print type is used until it is worn out, they replace it with a new one that is essentially the same barring tiny differences. It's been this way for a long time

HL65 · 26 August 2012, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

The fonts change subtly over time, different print runs for the text. No big deal

X2

kohe321 · 26 August 2012, 09:05 AM

The version with the softer "ft" font is probably going to become twice as collectable in 40 years. The new redsub. I base this on absolutely nothing.

:p

Well spotted mate! (tidssonen.no rules)!

Outrlimit · 26 August 2012, 09:17 AM

Check out the zeros - one looks oval and the other round. "M" is different too.

sleddog · 26 August 2012, 09:24 AM

As Chris has stated above, this is not a random case of dial font change, and is simply a re-tool of the printing stamp!!

Every model across the board of the Rolex line-up has in some way or another had a minor font change.....Completely normal!

ROGERWILCO357 · 26 August 2012, 05:12 PM

yes the zero’s are skinny on one and oval fat on the other nice catch still don’t understand why they changed fonts makes more work is this cost effective?
wow the crown hole is like one for a big head King sized and one for the Prince smaller head?

Explorertwo · 26 August 2012, 05:14 PM

Wel spotted Guybrush, maybe not sp unique, but i didn't notice it and did not know this happens in these 'young' models.
Thanks for sharing!

Bangel · 26 August 2012, 08:44 PM

Well spotted, but font differences can be found in other Rolex models too, such as the DSSD.

Guybrush Threepwood · 26 August 2012, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROGERWILCO357

yes the zero’s are skinny on one and oval fat on the other nice catch still don’t understand why they changed fonts makes more work is this cost effective?
wow the crown hole is like one for a big head King sized and one for the Prince smaller head?

Yeah, I think that is the coolest about the difference. The Prince Sub-C ;)

DJJon · 26 August 2012, 11:55 PM

I know, my Datejust has very thin font letters that make them hard to read from afar. Other Rolexes have the name ROLEX in such big & thick font you can read it across the room.

I don't really care, but I would prefer they be slightly fatter so that I can see them more easily.

padi56 · 27 August 2012, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guybrush Threepwood

Hi! I'm new here

I had a small GTG with a buddy last night and we compared two 116610LN dials with the Olloclip Macro lens for iPhone and to our big surprise the fonts are different! The warranty card is dated july 2011 on the first watch and december 2011 on the second watch. Look at "ft" letters and the 1 in 1000ft. I'll get another picture of the crown and logo as well which feels bolder on the one compared to the other.

I didn't find any info regarding this elsewhere so I was hoping you experts in here could add some info

The dials are the same, there are just tiny differences in the printing dial fonts, and expect there are thousands of dial just like it.

withthesword · 27 August 2012, 12:26 AM

oh dear. does this mean we'll be having mk 1 mk2 etc etc dials for the newest subs too? hahaha

Best Regards,

Matte

Speed · 27 August 2012, 01:15 AM

Minutiae / hype / so-called rarity are at the core of any hobby / collecting activity / etc etc , no?

Watches are no different. It's silly and fun at the same time...we have to be able to laugh at ourselves....Key is not to get sucked in and pay gobs of cash more for a flat "S" short "F" oval "O" sans serif "II" error dial GMT etc etc....

A Red "Submariner" on the other hand....

;-)

ecsub44 · 27 August 2012, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by withthesword

oh dear. does this mean we'll be having mk 1 mk2 etc etc dials for the newest subs too? hahaha

Best Regards,

Matte

Inevitably things like this will be used to help "date" watches in the future...unless the random numbering turns out to be not so random.

25 August 2012, 04:00 PM	#1
Guybrush Threepwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Space Posts: 28	Different dials on two 116610LN Subs Hi! I'm new here I had a small GTG with a buddy last night and we compared two 116610LN dials with the Olloclip Macro lens for iPhone and to our big surprise the fonts are different! The warranty card is dated july 2011 on the first watch and december 2011 on the second watch. Look at "ft" letters and the 1 in 1000ft. I'll get another picture of the crown and logo as well which feels bolder on the one compared to the other. I didn't find any info regarding this elsewhere so I was hoping you experts in here could add some info

25 August 2012, 11:18 PM	#2
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I didn't know they already had different fonts on the SubC dials. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

25 August 2012, 11:56 PM	#6
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Dial font variations have been happening for decades... no big deal at all __________________

26 August 2012, 09:24 AM	#21
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,903	As Chris has stated above, this is not a random case of dial font change, and is simply a re-tool of the printing stamp!! Every model across the board of the Rolex line-up has in some way or another had a minor font change.....Completely normal! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

26 August 2012, 05:12 PM	#22
ROGERWILCO357 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 580	yes the zero’s are skinny on one and oval fat on the other nice catch still don’t understand why they changed fonts makes more work is this cost effective? wow the crown hole is like one for a big head King sized and one for the Prince smaller head? Last edited by ROGERWILCO357; 26 August 2012 at 05:14 PM.. Reason: hole

25 August 2012, 11:22 PM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,148	The fonts change subtly over time, different print runs for the text. No big deal

25 August 2012, 11:48 PM	#4
jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	Also look at the spacing on the m in meters and the numbers 1, they are different. This is normal I believe!

25 August 2012, 11:51 PM	#5
Dave K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rochester,UK. Posts: 142	Well spotted.

26 August 2012, 12:07 AM	#7
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	Interesting. Nice spot..

26 August 2012, 12:20 AM	#8
Guybrush Threepwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Space Posts: 28	July 2011 December 2011 Check the different size of the "hole" in the crown

26 August 2012, 12:52 AM	#9
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,593	Welcome to the Forum! Great attention to detail and also....EXCELLENT Pictures!!!

26 August 2012, 02:46 AM	#10
JTrapman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeroen Location: Netherlands Watch: 116610 LV Posts: 33	The 1 and the I's also seem different. Nice pictures btw.

26 August 2012, 03:24 AM	#11
UJU "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norway Watch: 14060M Posts: 274	Nice. Fat font & thin font. Now, let's see some close up's of the logo.

26 August 2012, 03:43 AM	#13
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,407	Just brag that each face is hand-lettered. Different people letter in different fonts.

26 August 2012, 03:44 AM	#14
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	just curious what is the purpose of the font change? to me it really makes no difference which font i own. but clearly rolex has a reason for doing this.

26 August 2012, 04:12 AM	#15
wohlfecc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 195	Looks like someone got gypped on their "f" paint!

26 August 2012, 06:51 AM	#16
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	Ok, now someone start a rumor that one font is worth twice as much as the other one and everyone will be running for a loupe

26 August 2012, 09:05 AM	#19
kohe321 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 260	The version with the softer "ft" font is probably going to become twice as collectable in 40 years. The new redsub. I base this on absolutely nothing. :p Well spotted mate! (tidssonen.no rules)!

26 August 2012, 09:17 AM	#20
Outrlimit "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: John Location: Florida Posts: 147	Check out the zeros - one looks oval and the other round. "M" is different too.

26 August 2012, 05:14 PM	#23
Explorertwo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Lowlands Watch: White 'n Black Posts: 641	Wel spotted Guybrush, maybe not sp unique, but i didn't notice it and did not know this happens in these 'young' models. Thanks for sharing!

26 August 2012, 08:44 PM	#24
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Well spotted, but font differences can be found in other Rolex models too, such as the DSSD.

26 August 2012, 11:55 PM	#26
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	I know, my Datejust has very thin font letters that make them hard to read from afar. Other Rolexes have the name ROLEX in such big & thick font you can read it across the room. I don't really care, but I would prefer they be slightly fatter so that I can see them more easily.

27 August 2012, 12:26 AM	#28
withthesword "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Matte Location: Toronto Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,006	oh dear. does this mean we'll be having mk 1 mk2 etc etc dials for the newest subs too? hahaha Best Regards, Matte __________________ Ready. Ready. Hack. My Flickr Photostream Wishlist: 1984 gmt

27 August 2012, 01:15 AM	#29
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Minutiae / hype / so-called rarity are at the core of any hobby / collecting activity / etc etc , no? Watches are no different. It's silly and fun at the same time...we have to be able to laugh at ourselves....Key is not to get sucked in and pay gobs of cash more for a flat "S" short "F" oval "O" sans serif "II" error dial GMT etc etc.... A Red "Submariner" on the other hand.... ;-)

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