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Submariner 16800 Matte Dial Variations
I just picked up a 16800 and was wondering if thier are different types of matte dials like on other models.
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Yes, there is. I believe there are three variations of the 16800 matte dial. The Mk1 dial has a shorter coronet than yours. Never was sure what the differences are between MK2 and Mk3. Hopefully an expert will chime in.
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As far as I know there are 4 dial variations
Try and find the differences.. Mark I ![]() Mark II ![]() Mark III ![]() Mark IV ![]()
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So based on this it looks like I have an MK 3.
The alignment of the L and the coronet are different on the MK 1. The MK 2 and 3 are very similar but the alignment of 1000 Looks different as does the length of the f in ft. The MK 4 coronet is thicker and the fonts for ft and m are different. What did I miss? ![]() |
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Very informative, thanks
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Look at the '-' in SWISS - T < 25. In mark I it's slightly to the right In mark II it's centered
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Interesting post, I think this is a MKI
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E in SUBMARINER is the long E for mk4
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i will resurrect this old post... can anyone please telll which mark is my dial? i have 7.1mil serial number from 1981. i can't tell which one is which
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Welcome to the Forum!
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This is a great post.
I did notice that the < symbol appears differently in each of the photographs. To my eye: Mk I < appears to be flatter Mk II & Mk III < open end same height as the 2 with a space between the < and the 2 (I suspect there could be some distortion in the Mk III picture that makes the < look like it is touching the minute marker) Mk IV < appears not to be vertically aligned with the minute marker, like the previous variants and that it is actually closer to the 2 Comparing with all of the other notes I am going to say this is a Mk IV Dial. Please put me straight on what I might have missed. Is there a publication out there that details all of the dial section differences? My 8,29 Mil dial and individual parts |
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charlie3755 in my eyes your dial is most likely a mark 3. look at the L in rolex and the crown of sample above its the same but when you compare to mark 4 you letters are much thinner
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I have Matt dial 16800 with 7.4 mil serial and original paper dated 1983. Anyone expert could help to identify which mark version is my dial? I have not worn it for long time and always in safe for all the time, you can see the patina is delevoping quite nicely :).
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just reviving this thread.
I'd say that's a great looking mk IV you have there with the thicker font on the f Mineral Here's my new 16800 mk I, 6.5m serial |
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Sorry not sure those photo linked worked before
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Here's my new to me 16800. 8.1 mil serial. I'm thinking mk iv, but would appreciate more opinions.
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Looks like a MK IV. The font for the "ft" is the tell for me.
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Hi Jamie,
Thanks for your input. Your 16800 look great. Cheers
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Is this a mark 1 then? How about the insert....which are original? Some have a flat four...some do not.....some are semi flat...
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Very nice guys.
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Believe this is a mark 3
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Hi all,
Any views as to which of all of these is most desirable from a collectors point of view (and get all 4 is not a valid answer) |
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