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Danios · 7 January 2019, 07:10 AM

Gentlemen, could you help me with something?

I bought this watch from a reputable small dealer a few days ago. I wanted a 14270 with papers, with luminova (not tritium). I realized something today and wanted to ask if any experts had any thoughts

I thought Rolex switched to luminova and “Swiss made” in 1998. This watch has papers that identify it from March 1997 but dial reads “Swiss made” rather than t-Swiss. Is it possible to have a luminova dial from 1997? Watch serial number on case matches the papers. Everything looks legit to me. At least to my non-expert eye, it does not look like the yellowed tritium color. Thoughts? Reasonable to assume watch could have been produced in 1997 for 98 release hence the issue? I doubt a 20 year old watch would have a service dial. I realize I’m likely being a bit crazy but all original is important to me and since I just purchased I’d rather identify an issue now if one exists.

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springer · 7 January 2019, 10:08 AM

What's the serial number? T, U, A..... ?

Danios · 7 January 2019, 10:21 AM

T

sillo · 7 January 2019, 10:47 AM

Sounds like a service dial. If it was Luminova from that time is would read Swiss only. Also don't think there's a chance that it was originally Luminova from 1997.

Danios · 7 January 2019, 10:53 AM

How badly does a service dial affect value?

sillo · 7 January 2019, 11:05 AM

I'd say a fair bit. 14270s sell for around the mid $4000 range. Service dial would drop into the high $3k range. I'm no expert though so take my price range with a grain of salt.

haven_seeker · 7 January 2019, 12:01 PM

What's the asking price for this watch?

Danios · 7 January 2019, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haven_seeker

What's the asking price for this watch?

I paid $4600

sillo · 7 January 2019, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danios

I paid $4600

Sounds about right for an all original example. I'd go back and discuss with the dealer if he sold it to you as an all original.

Pureform · 7 January 2019, 12:45 PM

This was answered on facebook earlier today everybody told you the exact thing you're reading here

lol...

Service dial and service hands and even the 12 o'clock lume is damaged... Also T serial places it in 1996...Return it

Danios · 7 January 2019, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pureform

This was answered on facebook earlier today everybody told you the exact thing you're reading here

lol...

Service dial and service hands and even the 12 o'clock lume is damaged... Also T serial places it in 1996...Return it

Yes I posted in two places at the same time to get a few opinions. Note the posting times.

Thank you. I’ll return it

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sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Sounds like a service dial. If it was Luminova from that time is would read Swiss only. Also don't think there's a chance that it was originally Luminova from 1997. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

7 January 2019, 11:05 AM	#6
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	I'd say a fair bit. 14270s sell for around the mid $4000 range. Service dial would drop into the high $3k range. I'm no expert though so take my price range with a grain of salt. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

7 January 2019, 10:21 AM	#3
Danios "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Usa Posts: 5	T

7 January 2019, 10:53 AM	#5
Danios "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Usa Posts: 5	How badly does a service dial affect value?

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haven_seeker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern Ontario Watch: 19018N OQ Posts: 848	What's the asking price for this watch?

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Pureform Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 278	This was answered on facebook earlier today everybody told you the exact thing you're reading here lol... Service dial and service hands and even the 12 o'clock lume is damaged... Also T serial places it in 1996...Return it

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