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dkpw · 29 March 2009, 12:00 PM

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

CharlieG · 29 March 2009, 12:32 PM

I think T means no lug holes in the case

JPersat · 29 March 2009, 12:44 PM

My Z GMT II has the T after the 16710.

mike · 29 March 2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieG

I think T means no lug holes in the case

dkpw · 29 March 2009, 08:29 PM

Thanks gents - another fact nailed!

Chris B · 29 March 2009, 09:38 PM

It beggars a further question, why use the letter T ?

It must mean something, does anybody know ?

PeterT · 29 March 2009, 09:41 PM

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.

PeterT

Chris B · 29 March 2009, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

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.

PeterT

That's great Peter, I notice that you have a T as well

mike · 29 March 2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

It beggars a further question, why use the letter T ?

It must mean something, does anybody know ?

Chris it's a question that has been asked on various fora. I'm not sure a definitive answer has been given.

Some feel it stands for "transition", but I have no confirmation on this.

From a Japanese site,

swish77 · 30 March 2009, 01:33 AM

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.

mike · 30 March 2009, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

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.

Yep. Only appears on the paperwork and hangtag.

Chris B · 30 March 2009, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Chris it's a question that has been asked on various fora. I'm not sure a definitive answer has been given.

Some feel it stands for "transition", but I have no confirmation on this.

From a Japanese site,

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?

dkpw · 30 March 2009, 07:40 AM

Great pics Mike. Thanks again.

Mr Sandman · 30 March 2009, 08:22 AM

Usefull info.Thanks for posting.

valentine · 31 March 2009, 03:36 AM

my LV has the T as well....hmmm.

29 March 2009, 12:00 PM	#1
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 Posts: 1,261	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 __________________ David PRS-18Q, PRS-29B, Sub 16610, Ω Speedy Pro, Traser 6506, Mudman, DW-5600E, GW-6900, UHR-222

29 March 2009, 08:29 PM	#5
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 Posts: 1,261	Thanks gents - another fact nailed! __________________ David PRS-18Q, PRS-29B, Sub 16610, Ω Speedy Pro, Traser 6506, Mudman, DW-5600E, GW-6900, UHR-222

30 March 2009, 07:40 AM	#13
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 Posts: 1,261	Great pics Mike. Thanks again. __________________ David PRS-18Q, PRS-29B, Sub 16610, Ω Speedy Pro, Traser 6506, Mudman, DW-5600E, GW-6900, UHR-222

30 March 2009, 08:22 AM	#14
Mr Sandman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Devon U.K Posts: 532	Usefull info.Thanks for posting. __________________ ROLEX.....GUARANTEED TO MAKE YOU SMILE 16710 GMT II, 14060M SUB, 114270 EXP 1, 16600 SD

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29 March 2009, 12:32 PM	#2
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,127	I think T means no lug holes in the case

29 March 2009, 12:44 PM	#3
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,456	My Z GMT II has the T after the 16710.

29 March 2009, 09:38 PM	#6
Chris B 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 7,382	It beggars a further question, why use the letter T ? It must mean something, does anybody know ?

29 March 2009, 09:41 PM	#7
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,018	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. PeterT

30 March 2009, 01:33 AM	#10
swish77 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: NYC Watch: 1665 Posts: 915	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.

31 March 2009, 03:36 AM	#15
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,828	my LV has the T as well....hmmm.

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