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Oryx · 28 November 2013, 11:34 AM

Just wondering whether it is normal for a V serial 16600 to have the letter T after the model reference number on the guarantee card.

if so what does it mean?

Tools · 28 November 2013, 11:57 AM

Every Rolex professional watch, not just the Sea Dweller, has a T on the case if it was once a lug through-hole model that was changed to a blind-hole case.

The T stands for Trou Borgne, french for blind hole - French is Rolex native language.

Generally you do not see the T on paperwork.

FTX I · 28 November 2013, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Every Rolex professional watch, not just the Sea Dweller, has a T on the case if it was once a lug through-hole model that was changed to a blind-hole case.

The T stands for Trou Borgne, french for blind hole - French is Rolex native language.

Generally you do not see the T on paperwork.

Everyday is a good day to learn. Thanks

Oryx · 28 November 2013, 10:04 PM

Thank you for this - I have never physically checked this on the case but was confused as to why it was listed with a T after the model reference.

This all makes sense now.

theken · 28 November 2013, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Every Rolex professional watch, not just the Sea Dweller, has a T on the case if it was once a lug through-hole model that was changed to a blind-hole case.

The T stands for Trou Borgne, french for blind hole - French is Rolex native language.

Generally you do not see the T on paperwork.

A great piece of Rolex trivia.

The bits of information available on TRF is amazing.
Thanks Larry and Happy Thanksgiving!

strafer_kid · 28 November 2013, 11:43 PM

Yes - something new picked up every day!

padi56 · 29 November 2013, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oryx

Just wondering whether it is normal for a V serial 16600 to have the letter T after the model reference number on the guarantee card.

if so what does it mean?

As Larry has pointed out the T indicates its a non lug hole case nothing more. Now watches like the 14060 sub after around 2000 it was called a 14060M. And all the M stands for is modified movement the change from the cal 3000 to the cal 3130.

polarinda · 29 November 2013, 01:03 AM

So a 116520 should come with a T?

Alpino · 29 November 2013, 01:25 AM

.

There's no 116520T as there have been no 116520 with lug holes, so there's no need to differentiate the models.

But does anybody knows why WG and YG Daytona models 116528 and 116509 became 116528H and 116509H in 2008 ?

28 November 2013, 11:34 AM	#1
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,878	Rolex Sea Dweller 16600T - what does the T stand for? Just wondering whether it is normal for a V serial 16600 to have the letter T after the model reference number on the guarantee card. if so what does it mean?

28 November 2013, 11:57 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,051	Every Rolex professional watch, not just the Sea Dweller, has a T on the case if it was once a lug through-hole model that was changed to a blind-hole case. The T stands for Trou Borgne, french for blind hole - French is Rolex native language. Generally you do not see the T on paperwork. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 November 2013, 10:04 PM	#4
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,878	Thank you for this - I have never physically checked this on the case but was confused as to why it was listed with a T after the model reference. This all makes sense now.

28 November 2013, 11:43 PM	#6
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	Yes - something new picked up every day!

29 November 2013, 01:03 AM	#8
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,312	So a 116520 should come with a T?

29 November 2013, 01:25 AM	#9
Alpino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Posts: 2,540	. There's no 116520T as there have been no 116520 with lug holes, so there's no need to differentiate the models. But does anybody knows why WG and YG Daytona models 116528 and 116509 became 116528H and 116509H in 2008 ?

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