ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

TARDIS · 22 September 2005, 10:00 PM

G'day from Oz,
I am first threading here. I have recently become owner of Submariner 16610. My first Rolex. I am ultra pleased with it. Detailed examination using 10X loupe indicates watch is in fine condition for Y Series. I only have one small complaint about it and wonder if it is common to all Subs. The lumin fades away after an hour or so. Tried to burn up the time with a full size Maglite 2 inches away and it glows like a beacon, but still by 4am (P time) it's barely visible.

I also have Omega SMP which has much more lumin stamina. Its good 'till sunup!

SMP is about half the price. Will the Subs lumin turn vanilla color in a few years?

Cheers 4 now
Tardis

padi56 · 22 September 2005, 10:23 PM

First let me welcome you to TRF,yes agree the Luminova lume on your Rolex is not the brightest.The super Luminova used on the present day models is much brighter.And Luminova does not discolour, like the older Tritium which would patina over time, to a dull yellow or slightly orange colour.

Rockrolex · 22 September 2005, 11:06 PM

Let me add my welcome, Tardis. Glad you could join our happy group here at TRF. Stick around and enjoy the fun.

As for the lumina, frankly, I think all Rolexes suffer from short luminous status. My Y series GMT has the same problem. It can't match my Omega Speedy or my GP ww.tc for luminescent stamina. But that's why they make flashlights - so you can see the dial in the dark.

Uncle-AJ · 23 September 2005, 01:46 AM

Hello Tardis and welcome to the craziest Rolex forum there is. Are you a Time Lord by any chance? Our friends from acrosss the pond will wonder what we are talking about.

Seadweller · 23 September 2005, 01:47 AM

Welcome Tardis, are you bigger on the inside than the out ! ( Dr Who style )
If you haven't seen Dr Who you won't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Anyway, the lume on your Sub will be poor compared to the SMP, I have owned both and totally agree with your comments.

Welcome to TRF.

Uncle-AJ · 23 September 2005, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seadweller

Welcome Tardis, are you bigger on the inside than the out ! ( Dr Who style )
If you haven't seen Dr Who you won't have a clue what I'm talking about.

Anyway, the lume on your Sub will be poor compared to the SMP, I have owned both and totally agree with your comments.

Welcome to TRF.

Hey SD, I'm glad I just beat you to it.

23 September 2005, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Hey SD, I'm glad I just beat you to it.

Hey, we get Dr. Who in the Dominion.

23 September 2005, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Hello Tardis and welcome to the craziest Rolex forum there is. Are you a Time Lord by any chance? Our friends from acrosss the pond will wonder what we are talking about.

Well, not sure about the US, but we don't live under a rock here in Canada Adrian........I grew up watching the good Dr. and am a fan of the new series as well, although I am disappointed that they morphed Christopher Ecclestone (sp?) out of the role so soon! The new guy looks a bit sus to me......

So, please don't lump all of us that live "across the pond" into one big group of unknowing souls.....thanks for that!

Oh yes, welcome to TRF, Tardis.

We can accept you even if you do come from the land down under. j/k I'll tell my Australian wife that we have yet another Vegemite eater on the forum (not sure how you people don't barf every time you eat that stuff!).

She is currently trying to finish a jar before it goes bad. My questions is, how would you ever tell?

Seadweller · 23 September 2005, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Hey SD, I'm glad I just beat you to it.

Obviously Adrian you are much quicker on the keyboard, I'm a two finger man !! ( I know someone is going to make a rude joke of that !! )

Uncle-AJ · 23 September 2005, 02:27 AM

I thought they might show it in the Great White North......................after all isn't that where the Cyber Men come from.

I worked that out with your equation N = N* fp ne fl fi fc fL = Cyber men

OK I cheated and used Google.

Rockrolex · 23 September 2005, 02:50 AM

Hey, guys, do you think we are without the wonders of British telly over here? We've picked off all your best stuff - "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy", "What Not to Wear", and all that good stuff.

Sorry, but I never could get into the good Dr. Just wasn't my cup of tea. I think it reminded me of a bad version of old time series like Flash Gordon, Captain Midnight, etc.

Seadweller · 23 September 2005, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Hey, guys, do you think we are without the wonders of British telly over here? We've picked off all your best stuff - "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy", "What Not to Wear", and all that good stuff.

Sorry, but I never could get into the good Dr. Just wasn't my cup of tea. I think it reminded me of a bad version of old time series like Flash Gordon, Captain Midnight, etc.

Ed, if you ever watch What Not to Wear one of them actually wears a TT blue Sub, not sure if it's Trinny or Susane. I wasn't actually watching it, my wife was, but i just happened to glance up at the TV. ( ahem )

Rockrolex · 23 September 2005, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seadweller

Ed, if you ever watch What Not to Wear one of them actually wears a TT blue Sub, not sure if it's Trinny or Susane. I wasn't actually watching it, my wife was, but i just happened to glance up at the TV. ( ahem )

We get the Americanized version stolen from you all. We have Clinton and Stacey - as far as I can tell, neither wears a Rolex of any type. And don't be ashamed to admit you watch it, Craig. My wife and I watch it ever Friday night - two episodes back to back.

Seadweller · 23 September 2005, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

We get the Americanized version stolen from you all. We have Clinton and Stacey - as far as I can tell, neither wears a Rolex of any type. And don't be ashamed to admit you watch it, Craig. My wife and I watch it ever Friday night - two episodes back to back.

LOL ,

I changed from Mark to my real name "Craig"

Thanks Ed, who corrected you

Thanks anyway.

Rockrolex · 23 September 2005, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seadweller

LOL ,

I changed from Mark to my real name "Craig"

Thanks Ed, who corrected you

Thanks anyway.

I hoped you wouldn't catch it.

I saw it when I read your post on this thread:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=1561

So which is it: Mark or Craig? Or do you just prefer SD?

JJ Irani · 23 September 2005, 04:37 AM

Hi Trdis,

A big welcome to this forum.....and here's where the fun just begins!!

Seadweller · 23 September 2005, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I hoped you wouldn't catch it.

I saw it when I read your post on this thread:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=1561

So which is it: Mark or Craig? Or do you just prefer SD?

Craig will do just fine thanks, Ed.

Goodwatch · 23 September 2005, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi Trdis,

A big welcome to this forum.....and here's where the fun just begins!!

Yes, a big welcome, Rolex dude

The fun ends when you mention PO or orange though

(I'll skip the "I'm the only sane one here", no one understands this).

Take care,

Frans.

Rockrolex · 23 September 2005, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Yes, a big welcome, Rolex dude

The fun ends when you mention PO or orange though

(I'll skip the "I'm the only sane one here", no one understands this).

Take care,

Frans.

It's not that no one understands, Frans, we just don't believe it.

Goodwatch · 23 September 2005, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

It's not that no one understands, Frans, we just don't believe it.

Et tu, Rockrolex? Another knife in the back

Take care,

Frans.

Rockrolex · 23 September 2005, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Et tu, Rockrolex? Another knife in the back

Take care,

Frans.

Hehehehe!!!

You left yourself wide open for that one, Frans.

Goodwatch · 23 September 2005, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Hehehehe!!!

You left yourself wide open for that one, Frans.

It's nice to know when one is among friends!

Frans.

Rockrolex · 23 September 2005, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

It's nice to know when one is among friends!

Frans.

That you are, my friend.

Who else could you kid like that?

JJ Irani · 23 September 2005, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

That you are, my friend.

Who else could you kid like that?

Me...and most of the time, you tossers?

Goodwatch · 23 September 2005, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Me...and most of the time, you tossers?

JJ, go and polish your center links! (A.K.A. Stuff it!)

Frans.

AJC · 23 September 2005, 06:48 AM

Hey Steve (Tardis)

Welcome to the Forum and lets see that "Y"Series sub.(Must have been a great bloke you got that from.

)

Can you believe that I was actually scarred of the diarlects when I was a child.(Saw a repeat the other day,I don't know why after seeing them the other day!!.LOL)

Destroy ,destroy,destroy the Doctor.

Aaron

Earl · 24 September 2005, 12:24 AM

Welcome TARDIS to TRF hope you find everything you need and never thought to ask here. Rolex IMHO could do a better job in the lume area.

22 September 2005, 10:00 PM	#1
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Hello.....New man G'day from Oz, I am first threading here. I have recently become owner of Submariner 16610. My first Rolex. I am ultra pleased with it. Detailed examination using 10X loupe indicates watch is in fine condition for Y Series. I only have one small complaint about it and wonder if it is common to all Subs. The lumin fades away after an hour or so. Tried to burn up the time with a full size Maglite 2 inches away and it glows like a beacon, but still by 4am (P time) it's barely visible. I also have Omega SMP which has much more lumin stamina. Its good 'till sunup! SMP is about half the price. Will the Subs lumin turn vanilla color in a few years? Cheers 4 now Tardis

22 September 2005, 10:23 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,269	First let me welcome you to TRF,yes agree the Luminova lume on your Rolex is not the brightest.The super Luminova used on the present day models is much brighter.And Luminova does not discolour, like the older Tritium which would patina over time, to a dull yellow or slightly orange colour. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

22 September 2005, 11:06 PM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,508	Let me add my welcome, Tardis. Glad you could join our happy group here at TRF. Stick around and enjoy the fun. As for the lumina, frankly, I think all Rolexes suffer from short luminous status. My Y series GMT has the same problem. It can't match my Omega Speedy or my GP ww.tc for luminescent stamina. But that's why they make flashlights - so you can see the dial in the dark. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

23 September 2005, 01:46 AM	#4
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Hello Tardis and welcome to the craziest Rolex forum there is. Are you a Time Lord by any chance? Our friends from acrosss the pond will wonder what we are talking about. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

23 September 2005, 01:47 AM	#5
Seadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 750	Welcome Tardis, are you bigger on the inside than the out ! ( Dr Who style ) If you haven't seen Dr Who you won't have a clue what I'm talking about. Anyway, the lume on your Sub will be poor compared to the SMP, I have owned both and totally agree with your comments. Welcome to TRF. __________________ The Exclusive 4000ft Club.

23 September 2005, 02:27 AM	#10
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	I thought they might show it in the Great White North......................after all isn't that where the Cyber Men come from. I worked that out with your equation N = N* fp ne fl fi fc fL = Cyber men OK I cheated and used Google. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10 Last edited by Uncle-AJ; 23 September 2005 at 02:36 AM..

23 September 2005, 02:50 AM	#11
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,508	Hey, guys, do you think we are without the wonders of British telly over here? We've picked off all your best stuff - "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy", "What Not to Wear", and all that good stuff. Sorry, but I never could get into the good Dr. Just wasn't my cup of tea. I think it reminded me of a bad version of old time series like Flash Gordon, Captain Midnight, etc. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

23 September 2005, 04:37 AM	#16
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Hi Trdis, A big welcome to this forum.....and here's where the fun just begins!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

23 September 2005, 06:48 AM	#26
AJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Hey Steve (Tardis) Welcome to the Forum and lets see that "Y"Series sub.(Must have been a great bloke you got that from. ) Can you believe that I was actually scarred of the diarlects when I was a child.(Saw a repeat the other day,I don't know why after seeing them the other day!!.LOL) Destroy ,destroy,destroy the Doctor. Aaron

24 September 2005, 12:24 AM	#27
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Welcome TARDIS to TRF hope you find everything you need and never thought to ask here. Rolex IMHO could do a better job in the lume area.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)