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Luxe Time · 25 February 2009, 04:14 AM

I have a question regarding a pre-owned Rolex Submariner (16610) I recently purchased and would appreciate your expertise!

Please note the serial number: K981XXX (late 2001?)

I had the watch authenticated at a reputable local shop and everything looked good, including the movement.

After wearing it for a few days I noticed that the letter "S" in the SUBMARINER font looks different from what I've seen on other Subs. (Please see photos)

I'm wondering if Rolex had variations in this font and if any other K-serial owners have the same font? I'm worried that this dial could be aftermarket, even though fonts are very crisp and everything else looks accurate.

Please share your insight!

Thanks...

mike · 25 February 2009, 04:17 AM

Welcome.

Don't see any photos, but I'd guess you're fine. Indeed there are a couple variations of the Sub dial.

Luxe Time · 25 February 2009, 04:19 AM

sorry here are the photos for my listing

mike · 25 February 2009, 04:21 AM

You're good. There's a flat S and a round S. Your's is flat.

Luxe Time · 25 February 2009, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Welcome.

Don't see any photos, but I'd guess you're fine. Indeed there are a couple variations of the Sub dial.

Thanks Mike! I added the photos- what do you think?

Luxe Time · 25 February 2009, 04:30 AM

Anyone know roughly when the K981XXX sub was made? Original date of purchase was 1/27/03

padi56 · 25 February 2009, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

You're good. There's a flat S and a round S. Your's is flat.

Agree with Mike no proplem your watch is fine, K case date letter from September 2001 till end of August 2002

Wooddog44 · 25 February 2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Agree with Mike no proplem your watch is fine, K case date letter from September 2001 till end of August 2002

I also have this watch w/K series S/N. From the photos I see no LEC on this and have examined mine with a magnifying glass and not found one there either. Did any of the K series SS Sub Dates get the LEC?

JJ Irani · 25 February 2009, 02:09 PM

Nothing wrong with that FLAT "S", buddy. I have two Subs.....the steel version has the flat "S" and the TT Blue Sub has the ROUND "S"........so it's just different dial printers used by Rolex!!

ROGERB · 25 February 2009, 02:14 PM

And my "L" series Sub has the rounded S!!
R

daibo2009 · 8 March 2009, 06:08 PM

Rolex Submariner 16610 is my best rolex watch! I love it best!

Andad · 8 March 2009, 07:56 PM

My K758*** 14060M has the round 'S' and the LEC.

Alcan · 8 March 2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by connecticutrolex

Anyone know roughly when the K981XXX sub was made? Original date of purchase was 1/27/03

The case serial number dates to mid 2001.

yannis · 8 March 2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by daibo2009

Rolex Submariner 16610 is my best rolex watch! I love it best!

Hey Daibo, the link on your sig is diverting me to a replica-watch company!!

Gedanken · 8 March 2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by yannis7777

Hey Daibo, the link on your sig is diverting me to a replica-watch company!!

It's the same as his homepage. We don't need that sort of thing here.

Wildwing · 9 March 2009, 01:58 PM

I told my date last night, there is a "round S" and a "flat S", and that her "S" was a flat "S." She hit me! I don't understand it!

Lion · 9 March 2009, 02:05 PM

Wildwing, some women get touchy if you comment on their figure!!!

25 February 2009, 04:14 AM	#1
Luxe Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raja Location: Connecticut Posts: 951	Rolex Submariner 16610 Font Question -Please help I have a question regarding a pre-owned Rolex Submariner (16610) I recently purchased and would appreciate your expertise! Please note the serial number: K981XXX (late 2001?) I had the watch authenticated at a reputable local shop and everything looked good, including the movement. After wearing it for a few days I noticed that the letter "S" in the SUBMARINER font looks different from what I've seen on other Subs. (Please see photos) I'm wondering if Rolex had variations in this font and if any other K-serial owners have the same font? I'm worried that this dial could be aftermarket, even though fonts are very crisp and everything else looks accurate. Please share your insight! Thanks...

25 February 2009, 02:09 PM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Nothing wrong with that FLAT "S", buddy. I have two Subs.....the steel version has the flat "S" and the TT Blue Sub has the ROUND "S"........so it's just different dial printers used by Rolex!! __________________ 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!!

8 March 2009, 07:56 PM	#12
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,923	My K758*** 14060M has the round 'S' and the LEC. __________________ E

9 March 2009, 02:05 PM	#17
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Wildwing, some women get touchy if you comment on their figure!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

25 February 2009, 04:17 AM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome. Don't see any photos, but I'd guess you're fine. Indeed there are a couple variations of the Sub dial.

25 February 2009, 04:21 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	You're good. There's a flat S and a round S. Your's is flat.

25 February 2009, 04:30 AM	#6
Luxe Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raja Location: Connecticut Posts: 951	Anyone know roughly when the K981XXX sub was made? Original date of purchase was 1/27/03

25 February 2009, 02:14 PM	#10
ROGERB "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: WHITE ROCK BC Watch: 89 16610, 57 7914, Posts: 897	And my "L" series Sub has the rounded S!! R

8 March 2009, 06:08 PM	#11
daibo2009 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: usa Watch: rolex Posts: 4	Rolex Submariner 16610 is my best rolex watch! I love it best!

9 March 2009, 01:58 PM	#16
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	I told my date last night, there is a "round S" and a "flat S", and that her "S" was a flat "S." She hit me! I don't understand it!

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