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etp · 23 July 2018, 10:24 AM

There have been a few comments on reddit around this, but I couldn't find a thread on the Submariner Date 116610LN dial variations.

From what I've found, the Submariner can be in bold or a heavier font (see the image below). Rolex.com shows the traditional, non-bold version.

Has anyone else noticed any other dial variations on the current 116610LN?

mailman · 23 July 2018, 11:19 AM

The comments on TRF concerning the bold text started a few months ago with the 114060. I've noticed it on the 116610 also on some of the FS ads.

stmoore · 23 July 2018, 11:24 AM

The alignment of the text is also different. The "=" has also been modified.

imgook · 23 July 2018, 11:44 AM

Interesting

jenedla · 23 July 2018, 11:44 AM

Isn't there also a "300m" and "300 m" variation? I thought I saw that somewhere.

Bxtek · 23 July 2018, 11:51 AM

I've also noticed differences in fonts before. Notice the letter "A" in SUBMARINER is different? The one on the left goes to a "point" and the one on the right has a "flat" top on that letter. Spacing between all of the letters are different too. The left one is tighter together than the right. Spacing between the "t = 3" in the 1000ft = 300m is also different between the two.

Bxtek · 23 July 2018, 11:58 AM

Now that we're discussing this and the OP has put 2 watches right next to each other for comparison.....Do the numbers on the bezel of the left watch look more bold as well, compared to the right one?

antoflo · 23 July 2018, 12:02 PM

This happens when rolex changes the brushes to print on the dials

Dompropat · 23 July 2018, 12:09 PM

Yeah, they change the font every now and again. Zeros look like "0" vs "O", bolt font, long and short "ft", etc.

supersam80 · 23 July 2018, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bxtek

Now that we're discussing this and the OP has put 2 watches right next to each other for comparison.....Do the numbers on the bezel of the left watch look more bold as well, compared to the right one?

Yep I see that too

Mr.Jack · 23 July 2018, 01:19 PM

The 114060 definitely has variation. I purchased mine 6/2018 and it had a bold “Submariner” and the “m” is right next to the “300” rather than a little bit of space

037 · 23 July 2018, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by antoflo

This happens when rolex changes the brushes to print on the dials

Not in this case. The "bold" dials also have a taller F in "1000ft" versus the short F in the previous dial. There are other subtle typographic differences as well.

It's not a mechanical change in the delivery. It's a different dial.

lord91 · 23 July 2018, 05:02 PM

Wow, so many limited editions for the Sub family! Don't let SD43 mk1 owners find about it, though

padi56 · 23 July 2018, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etp

There have been a few comments on reddit around this, but I couldn't find a thread on the Submariner Date 116610LN dial variations.

From what I've found, the Submariner can be in bold or a heavier font (see the image below). Rolex.com shows the traditional, non-bold version.

Has anyone else noticed any other dial variations on the current 116610LN?

At the moment there are 17999 slight dial variations but if you look at dial through a hubble telescope there could be a few others.

THC · 23 July 2018, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

At the moment there are 17999 slight dial variations but if you look at dial through a hubble telescope there could be a few others.

OMG too funny, Peter

Rashid.bk · 23 July 2018, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lord91

Wow, so many limited editions for the Sub family! Don't let SD43 mk1 owners find about it, though

They'll the first to jump in to say it doesn't mean anything because it isn't anniversary blahblah produced on such and such date, even though they swear small(any dial variation) is what hardcore collectors kill for, but oh the irony.

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

At the moment there are 17999 slight dial variations but if you look at dial through a hubble telescope there could be a few others.

R@lex · 23 July 2018, 11:50 PM

This just make the life of fakers in China easier...

REFZ · 24 July 2018, 12:09 AM

Ooh noo, please not a new hype.

23 July 2018, 10:24 AM	#1
etp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: E Location: Global Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 270	Dial Variations on the Submariner Date 116610LN There have been a few comments on reddit around this, but I couldn't find a thread on the Submariner Date 116610LN dial variations. From what I've found, the Submariner can be in bold or a heavier font (see the image below). Rolex.com shows the traditional, non-bold version. Has anyone else noticed any other dial variations on the current 116610LN?

23 July 2018, 11:19 AM	#2
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,388	The comments on TRF concerning the bold text started a few months ago with the 114060. I've noticed it on the 116610 also on some of the FS ads. __________________ JJ

23 July 2018, 11:50 PM	#17
R@lex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: São Paulo Watch: dd40 228235 Posts: 214	This just make the life of fakers in China easier... __________________ _______________________________ "So I live each day, like I know that is my last" RS

24 July 2018, 12:09 AM	#18
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	Ooh noo, please not a new hype. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

23 July 2018, 11:24 AM	#3
stmoore Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: US Watch: Gilt Posts: 1,592	The alignment of the text is also different. The "=" has also been modified.

23 July 2018, 11:44 AM	#4
imgook "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Rob Location: Australia Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 886	Interesting

23 July 2018, 11:44 AM	#5
jenedla "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Watch: can't choose Posts: 330	Isn't there also a "300m" and "300 m" variation? I thought I saw that somewhere.

23 July 2018, 11:51 AM	#6
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,549	I've also noticed differences in fonts before. Notice the letter "A" in SUBMARINER is different? The one on the left goes to a "point" and the one on the right has a "flat" top on that letter. Spacing between all of the letters are different too. The left one is tighter together than the right. Spacing between the "t = 3" in the 1000ft = 300m is also different between the two.

23 July 2018, 11:58 AM	#7
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,549	Now that we're discussing this and the OP has put 2 watches right next to each other for comparison.....Do the numbers on the bezel of the left watch look more bold as well, compared to the right one?

23 July 2018, 12:02 PM	#8
antoflo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Watch: DJII, Sub Posts: 597	This happens when rolex changes the brushes to print on the dials

23 July 2018, 12:09 PM	#9
Dompropat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CT Watch: Sub Posts: 357	Yeah, they change the font every now and again. Zeros look like "0" vs "O", bolt font, long and short "ft", etc.

23 July 2018, 01:19 PM	#11
Mr.Jack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: California Watch: 114060 Posts: 84	The 114060 definitely has variation. I purchased mine 6/2018 and it had a bold “Submariner” and the “m” is right next to the “300” rather than a little bit of space

23 July 2018, 05:02 PM	#13
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,730	Wow, so many limited editions for the Sub family! Don't let SD43 mk1 owners find about it, though

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