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ddave · 2 October 2009, 02:07 PM

A question for all of the Submariner experts out there:

What was the last year/series that Rolex used tritium on the dial and hands of the 16610 Sub?

Wolfgang427 · 2 October 2009, 02:16 PM

I believe it was between T and U series.

Lowflight · 2 October 2009, 04:52 PM

at least on the GMT Master, the U serial had both Tritium and Luminova. I would assume the same for the Sub.

snowbird · 3 October 2009, 12:46 AM

Related to the question above - is it common to have the tritium dials replaced when a watch is serviced?

I have seen a number of Subs listed for sale that would have had tritium dials originally, but in the pictures appear to have luminova (no T notations on the dial)?

Tools · 3 October 2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowbird

Related to the question above - is it common to have the tritium dials replaced when a watch is serviced?

I have seen a number of Subs listed for sale that would have had tritium dials originally, but in the pictures appear to have luminova (no T notations on the dial)?

Yes, it is very common..

Since most of them no longer glow, it is almost always a recommendation from Rolex on a service. Many owners simply say yes on these recommendations..

snowbird · 3 October 2009, 12:52 AM

Thanks Tools, I appreciate the info.

DadsWatch72 · 3 October 2009, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Yes, it is very common..

Since most of them no longer glow, it is almost always a recommendation from Rolex on a service. Many owners simply say yes on these recommendations..

They recommend changing the dial on lume alone even if the dial is in great shape? This seems odd. I wonder if its a money thing because it undermines the collectablility. Maybe thats their objective.

2 October 2009, 02:07 PM	#1
ddave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago Area Posts: 34	Submariner 16610 - Last Tritium Dial A question for all of the Submariner experts out there: What was the last year/series that Rolex used tritium on the dial and hands of the 16610 Sub?

2 October 2009, 02:16 PM	#2
Wolfgang427 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,590	I believe it was between T and U series.

2 October 2009, 04:52 PM	#3
Lowflight Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Harold Location: On The Far Right Posts: 1,106	at least on the GMT Master, the U serial had both Tritium and Luminova. I would assume the same for the Sub.

3 October 2009, 12:46 AM	#4
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	Related to the question above - is it common to have the tritium dials replaced when a watch is serviced? I have seen a number of Subs listed for sale that would have had tritium dials originally, but in the pictures appear to have luminova (no T notations on the dial)?

3 October 2009, 12:52 AM	#6
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	Thanks Tools, I appreciate the info.

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